Hawksmoor Spitalfields, Vesta Tilley Room

About Venue

To Hawksmoor purists and our longest-serving staff, our steak restaurant in Shoreditch is top of the chops. It was the first to open and the general view is that it’s where the ‘Hawksmoor spirit’ is best embodied. Offering great steaks, drinks and an amazing atmosphere, full of people who genuinely care whether you enjoy your meal. It all amounts to being one of the top steak and seafood restaurants in East London – be it for lunch or dinner.
Take your time, and leave with your hearts and bellies full.
We are delighted to offer semi and private dining options for a range of occasions.
The Vesta Tilley Room is the ideal semi private area for groups of 30 - 55, with a versatile layout, ready to be designed to fit your needs.
While our downstairs bar is a more casual affair, with the Hawksmoor touch – we can offer dining for 20-30 guests or cocktail and canape receptions for up to 70 guests.
Whether you're hosting client meals, treating your hardworking team to lunch, or celebrating those milestones – we will host you with the Hawksmoor flare you know and love.


Named in honour of local legend Vesta Tilley – a trailblazing, gender-defying music hall star who once performed to packed houses across the road at the historic Royal Cambridge – our private dining room is full of character and charm.

Just a 2-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street and 10 minutes from Liverpool Street, Old Street, and Aldgate stations, the Vesta Tilley Room is perfectly located for hosting private events.

With a flexible layout, featuring wrap-around leather banquette seating and a generous central space, Vesta Tilley is ideal for groups of 35 to 55 guests. This is the ideal space for hosting important client dinners, treating your whole team to a well-earned lunch or for celebrating life’s milestones with your nearest and dearest. Boasting the most beloved elements of Hawksmoor, the warmest hospitality and service, delicious food and award-winning cocktails – this is the perfect place for a truly unforgettable meal.

For an extra special experience, guests also have the option of hiring our atmospheric Spitalfields Bar, located beneath the restaurant. The two spaces can be booked together for drinks before or after your meal, creating a seamless and memorable event from start to finish.