Address16 Charles II Street, St James's SW1Y 4NW
Nearest TubePiccadilly Circus
Open NightsThu · Fri · Sat · Sun
Doors Open10 pm – 3 am
Table Min. Spend£800 – £1,500
Dress CodeSmart dress required
ST JAMES'S · SW1Y · R&B, HIP HOP & POP · OPEN 2026
Dear Darling
Dear Darling in St James's is a plush, intimate venue with excellent table service and a crowd that knows how to dress. A strong Hip Hop and R&B programme runs Thursday through Saturday.
Dear Darling is at 16 Charles II Street, St James's SW1Y 4NW, and the nearest Tube is Piccadilly Circus. It opens on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with doors from 10 pm until 3 am, and the music is R&B, Hip Hop & Pop. Guide table minimum spends run £800 – £1,500 a table.
The door expects smart dress required (Smart & Elegant — heels for ladies, leather shoes for gents. No trainers, sportswear, caps, sandals or shorts). See the Dear Darling dress code for the detail and the table booking guide for prices by table.
We book tables with Dear Darling's team directly. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and budget; there's no booking fee.
Quick facts
| Area | St James's, London |
| Open nights | Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun |
| Music | R&B, Hip Hop & Pop |
| Dress code | Smart & Elegant — heels for ladies, leather shoes for gents. No trainers, sportswear, caps, sandals or shorts |
| Capacity | Intimate |
Table pricing at Dear Darling
Floor table
From £1,000
Minimum spend per table — standard tables with full bottle service.
VIP table
From £2,000
Minimum spend per table — premium positions, best views and enhanced service.
Minimum spend is not an entry fee — it’s what you spend on drinks (premium spirits and champagne) at your table. Figures are indicative starting points and vary by night, group size and events. Message us for the exact minimum on your date.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a VIP table at Dear Darling?
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date, group size, and any special requirements. We'll confirm availability and secure your table directly with the venue.
What is the dress code at Dear Darling?
Dear Darling enforces a Smart & Elegant dress code. Gentlemen should wear a well-fitted shirt, smart trousers and leather shoes (Derby, Oxford or city shoes); ladies a cocktail dress or stylish going-out outfit with heels. Trainers, sportswear, caps, sandals and shorts are not permitted.
How much is a table at Dear Darling?
Table minimum spends at Dear Darling change with the night, the table location and what’s on — busier nights and special events carry higher minimums. Send us your date and group size on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm the current minimum and the best table for your budget, with no booking fee.
Is there a charge for using your team?
No. Our service is completely free. We earn via our promoter relationships, so you pay nothing extra for our help securing your table.
