Restaurants

Great party venues
If you still haven’t organised your office bash, here’s our pick of the best venues

Ruse
Newly refurbished, Ruse will accommodate up to 200 in its bar for a private party, and up to 40 for a sit-down meal in the restaurant.
Ruse, 280 Borough High St, SE1 (020 7620 0950) London Bridge tube/rail.

Dust
Up to 350 guests can enjoy handmade canapés in this Victorian factory building.
Dust, 27 Clerkenwell Rd, EC1 (020 7490 5120) Barbican tube. Feature continues

Troubadour
The last ’50s coffee house in Earl’s Court. The private cellar accommodates up to 120 guests, with live bands and DJs available.
Troubadour, 265 Old Brompton Rd, SW5 (020 7341 6322) West Brompton tube.

The Bloomsbury Ballroom
Following an extensive renovation, this unique art deco venue is now taking bookings for private hire.
The Bloomsbury Ballroom, Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row, WC1 (www.bloomsburyballroom.co.uk) Russell Square tube.