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Book a VIP Table at Dear Darling

ST JAMES'S · R&B, HIP HOP & POP · Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun

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.

Guide minimum spends at Dear Darling run £800 – £1,500 per table, depending on the night, the table's position and who is playing. The club opens on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, doors 10 pm to 3 am, at 16 Charles II Street, St James's SW1Y 4NW (nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus). The minimum is spent on drinks at your table, not paid to us, and the venue confirms the exact figure for your date when we book.

What a table at Dear Darling gets you

  • Reserved seating for your group for the night
  • Entry with your table booking, so you skip the general queue
  • A host or server looking after your table
  • Drinks to the value of the minimum spend (£800 – £1,500)

How to book

  1. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and occasion.
  2. We check availability with Dear Darling and come back with table options and minimums.
  3. Confirm the table. There's no booking fee and nothing to pay us.
  4. Arrive by your table time, give the booking name at the door and the team seats you.

Dear Darling vs other London clubs

ClubOpenDoorsTable minimum
Tape LondonTue, Fri, Sat, Sun11 pm – 5 am£1,500 – £3,000
Cirque le SoirMon, Wed, Fri, Sat11 pm – 3:30 am£1,000 – £3,000
The Cuckoo ClubWed, Thu, Fri, Sat10:30 pm – 4 am£800 – £2,000
MaddoxThu, Fri, Sat10 pm – 4 am£1,000 – £2,500
The Box SohoWed, Thu, Fri, Sat10:30 pm – 5 am£1,500 – £4,000
Tabu LondonWed, Thu, Fri, Sat11 pm – 4 am£800 – £1,500
Mistress of MayfairThu, Fri, Sat, Sun11 pm – 4 am£800 – £1,500
Selene LondonWed, Thu, Fri, Sat11 pm – 4 am£800 – £1,500
MNKY HSEWed, Thu, Fri, Sat11 pm – 4 am£800 – £2,000
Reign ShowclubTue, Thu, Fri, Sat10 pm – 4 am£1,500 – £5,000
Ministry of SoundFri, Sat10 pm – 6 am£500 – £1,000
Maison CloseWed, Thu, Fri, Sat11 pm – 5 am£800 – £2,000
Dear Darling (this club)Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun10 pm – 3 am£800 – £1,500
Scotch of St JamesFri, Sat10 pm – 4 am£600 – £1,500

Guide minimum spends per table from each club's page. Compare every London club in the London VIP guide.


Frequently asked questions

How much does a VIP table cost at Dear Darling?
Guide minimum spends at Dear Darling run £800 – £1,500 per table, depending on the night and the table's position. The venue confirms the exact minimum for your date when we book, and there is no booking fee.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking at least 48–72 hours in advance, especially for weekends and bank holidays. For large groups or special events, book 1–2 weeks ahead.
Can I book on the same day?
Same-day bookings are possible but subject to availability. Message us as early as possible and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
What is included with the table?
A table booking typically includes reserved seating, a minimum bottle spend, priority entry, and a dedicated server. Message us for full details for your chosen date.

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