diff --git a/rhodecode/config/middleware.py b/rhodecode/config/middleware.py
--- a/rhodecode/config/middleware.py
+++ b/rhodecode/config/middleware.py
@@ -319,6 +319,10 @@ def includeme(config):
     config.add_subscriber(write_metadata_if_needed, ApplicationCreated)
     config.add_subscriber(write_js_routes_if_enabled, ApplicationCreated)
 
+    config.add_request_method(
+        'rhodecode.lib.partial_renderer.get_partial_renderer',
+        'get_partial_renderer')
+
     # events
     # TODO(marcink): this should be done when pyramid migration is finished
     # config.add_subscriber(
diff --git a/rhodecode/lib/partial_renderer.py b/rhodecode/lib/partial_renderer.py
new file mode 100644
--- /dev/null
+++ b/rhodecode/lib/partial_renderer.py
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+# Copyright (C) 2010-2017 RhodeCode GmbH
+#
+# This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
+# it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3
+# (only), as published by the Free Software Foundation.
+#
+# This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+# but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+# MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
+# GNU General Public License for more details.
+#
+# You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
+# along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+#
+# This program is dual-licensed. If you wish to learn more about the
+# RhodeCode Enterprise Edition, including its added features, Support services,
+# and proprietary license terms, please see https://rhodecode.com/licenses/
+
+
+import logging
+from mako import exceptions
+from pyramid.renderers import get_renderer
+
+log = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+def get_partial_renderer(request, tmpl_name):
+    return PyramidPartialRenderer(request, tmpl_name=tmpl_name)
+
+
+class PyramidPartialRenderer(object):
+
+    """
+    Partial renderer used to render chunks of html used in datagrids
+    use like::
+
+        _renderer = request.get_partial_renderer('_dt/template_base.mako')
+        _render('quick_menu', args, kwargs)
+
+    :param tmpl_name: template path relate to /templates/ dir
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, request, tmpl_name):
+        self.tmpl_name = tmpl_name
+        self.request = request
+
+    def _mako_lookup(self):
+        _tmpl_lookup = get_renderer('root.mako').lookup
+        return _tmpl_lookup.get_template(self.tmpl_name)
+
+    def get_call_context(self):
+        return self.request.call_context
+
+    def get_helpers(self):
+        from rhodecode.lib import helpers
+        return helpers
+
+    def _update_kwargs_for_render(self, kwargs):
+        """
+        Inject params required for Mako rendering
+        """
+
+        _kwargs = {
+            '_': self.request.translate,
+            'ungettext': self.request.plularize,
+            'h': self.get_helpers(),
+            'c': self.get_call_context(),
+
+            'request': self.request,
+        }
+        _kwargs.update(kwargs)
+        return _kwargs
+
+    def _render_with_exc(self, render_func, args, kwargs):
+        try:
+            return render_func.render(*args, **kwargs)
+        except:
+            log.error(exceptions.text_error_template().render())
+            raise
+
+    def _get_template(self, template_obj, def_name):
+        if def_name:
+            tmpl = template_obj.get_def(def_name)
+        else:
+            tmpl = template_obj
+        return tmpl
+
+    def render(self, def_name, *args, **kwargs):
+        lookup_obj = self._mako_lookup()
+        tmpl = self._get_template(lookup_obj, def_name=def_name)
+        kwargs = self._update_kwargs_for_render(kwargs)
+        return self._render_with_exc(tmpl, args, kwargs)
+
+    def __call__(self, tmpl, *args, **kwargs):
+        return self.render(tmpl, *args, **kwargs)