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PRIVATE EVENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Attract more guests and grow your private dining revenue

Tap into OpenTable’s vast network of social and corporate diners looking to host their next event.

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Expand your reach beyond your regulars

Reach thousands of local guests and corporate planners—with high-visibility placements on OpenTable’s most visited pages.

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Get discovered by high-intent guests

Display your space to ready-to-book guests at the moment they search for large party bookings or special occasions.

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Generate more leads with less work

Show off your venue, pricing, and policies upfront to attract guests who know what they want—and are ready to book.

All the tools you need to power your private events

Private dining profile

Get a dedicated page for your private dining photos, menus, policies, and more

Custom inquiry form

Capture more leads by adding a custom form to your restaurant website

Instant Booking

Win more sales by offering a fast, frictionless way to book

Leads dashboard

Track leads from all sources in one streamlined view

Events calendar

Easily view availability and lead status at a glance

Give guests a fast, frictionless way to book with Instant Booking

Increase bookings by offering the convenience diners want
Set your own terms upfront—like pre-set menus, minimum spends, and time limits
Require guests to agree to your terms before booking
Let them book on the spot, eliminating the need for back and forth

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Why OpenTable Private Dining?

Maximise visibility of your venue

Unlock a whole new guest list by reaching a broader audience—beyond your usual followers and email list.

Reach high-intent guests and corporate planners

Showcase your space where guests are actively searching for private dining—on OpenTable and Google.

Attract more leads

Private dining enquiries more than doubled on OpenTable last year.

Convert leads without the back and forth

With Instant Booking, guests will be able to agree to policies, preview menus, and instantly book large parties and simple events right from your profile.

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Why restaurants love OpenTable Private Dining

“Thanks to OpenTable’s latest feature, Benares has experienced a rise in private dining reservations. This has enabled us to optimise revenue while minimising the time spent pursuing leads. This allows us to focus on crafting exceptional dining experiences that leave a lasting impression on our guests.”

Anshu Baluja

Events and Private Dining Manager
Benares Restaurant and Bar

“Thanks to OpenTable’s latest feature, Benares has experienced a rise in private dining reservations. This has enabled us to optimise revenue while minimising the time spent pursuing leads. This allows us to focus on crafting exceptional dining experiences that leave a lasting impression on our guests.”

Anshu Baluja

Events and Private Dining Manager
Benares Restaurant and Bar

Frequently asked questions

OpenTable Private Dining helps restaurants grow large party bookings and private events business by marketing their venues and attracting high-intent leads.

Add on Private Dining to any plan for just £99/month. Cancel any time.

Restaurants will be able to choose to display an Instant Booking button so guests can review policies upfront and book without any back and forth. This automatic group booking feature offers convenience for diners and streamlines operations for restaurants while giving them a competitive advantage.

OpenTable integrates with over 200 partners, including Tripleseat so you can have all your event information flow into OpenTable in real time.

We help you show up where it matters—whether guests are searching for private dining, large party reservations, or group accommodation. By promoting your space on high-traffic OpenTable pages, your space gets in front of the largest diner network, with no extra effort on your part.

Managing group reservations or large party bookings shouldn’t be a hassle. With OpenTable’s built-in private dining tools, you can manage enquiries, respond faster, and keep all your event details in one place. Less back and forth, more booked events.

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