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What are the minimum spend requirements for private hire at Swingers West End?

Private hire minimum spends vary by space, day, and time. The Palm Lounge costs £9,500 including VAT and service charge for evening events (6pm-midnight), while full venue private hire starts at £4,000 from 7pm to close. The Meteorite floor (full floor hire) ranges from £18,315 for daytime events to £32,100 for evening events, all inclusive of VAT and service charge.

What's included in the service charge and how much is it?

A discretionary service charge is automatically added to all bookings. The rate varies between 10% and 12.5% depending on the event type and date. This covers staff service throughout your event and is applied to the total spend before VAT.

Can I secure a booking without paying immediately?

No, Swingers cannot hold dates without payment due to high demand. You must make an initial payment to secure your booking and receive a contract. Dates are not held on a provisional basis, so you need to commit with payment to guarantee your preferred date.

What are the capacity limits for different private spaces?

The Palm Lounge accommodates up to 50 guests, the Gin Terrace holds up to 50 guests, and the full Meteorite floor can host up to 900 guests. For smaller groups, package deals are available for 25-50 people in reserved areas rather than full private hire.

What package options are available for smaller groups?

Three main packages are offered: Jet Set (£66 per person plus 10% service charge) includes 3 house drinks, golf, carnival games, and 90-minute reserved area; All Set (£78 per person plus 10% service charge) includes 90 minutes unlimited drinks, golf, carnival games, and reserved area; Ultimate Set (£98 per person plus 10% service charge) includes 3 hours unlimited drinks, golf, carnival games, and reserved area.

Are there age restrictions for events at Swingers West End?

Swingers is usually an 18+ venue, but children are allowed on Sundays only during specific family sessions: 11am-12:30pm, 12:30pm-2pm, 2pm-3:30pm, and 3:30pm-5pm. All under-18s must leave the venue before 6pm on Sundays. Family packages are available for these sessions.

What's included in private hire bookings?

Private hire includes exclusive use of your chosen space, one round of crazy golf per person, scheduled tee-off times, carnival games (5-9 games per person depending on package), a private bar, complimentary cloakroom, DJ from 6pm/8pm, and a dedicated event planner. Food and drinks are charged separately against minimum spend requirements.

How does the minimum spend work for food and drinks?

Minimum spends are broken down into separate golf, food, and drinks allocations. For example, the Palm Lounge requires £837 golf spend, £6,388 drinks spend, and £1,025 food spend. You must meet each category's minimum, and any shortfall is charged as a room hire fee on top of the service charge.

What are the typical event timings and when do DJs start?

Evening private hire typically runs from 5pm-6pm until midnight. DJs start playing from 6pm or 8pm depending on your booking time. Daytime events can run from 12pm-5pm. Christmas party packages offer specific time slots like 12:30pm-2pm or 8:30pm-11:30pm.

Are there special Christmas packages available?

Yes, festive packages include The Sleigh Set (£87 per person plus 10% service charge) with Christmas cocktail on arrival, 3 deluxe drinks, golf, carnival games, and Christmas golf visor; and The Party Set (£117 per person plus 10% service charge) with 3 hours unlimited deluxe drinks, Christmas cocktail, golf, carnival games, and Christmas golf visor.

Can I bring external vendors or entertainment?

The venue has specific operational requirements that need approval from their team. While they provide in-house DJs, food vendors, and entertainment, any external suppliers would need to be discussed and approved in advance. Contact their events team to discuss specific vendor requirements.

What happens if my group size is below the minimum spend requirements?

If your actual spend doesn't meet the minimum requirements, you'll be charged the difference as a room hire fee. For example, if the minimum is £9,500 but you only spend £7,000, you'll pay an additional £2,500 room hire fee plus the 10-12.5% service charge on the total amount.