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What are the minimum spend requirements for private room bookings?

The Ruby private room (up to 65 guests) requires minimum spends ranging from £2,310 to £5,200 including VAT depending on date and time. Evening bookings typically cost more than daytime events. A 12.5% service charge is added on top of the minimum spend.

What capacity limits apply to different areas of the venue?

The Ruby private room accommodates up to 65 guests standing or 45 seated theatre-style. The restaurant area holds up to 75 guests seated or 220 standing when combined with private rooms. Full venue hire supports up to 650 guests standing.

What deposit and payment terms are required to secure a booking?

A 25% deposit of the minimum spend is required to secure most bookings, with the balance due at least 30 days before the event date. Some bookings within 30 days require full non-refundable prepayment due to the venue's 30-day cancellation policy.

Are there restrictions on event timing and days of the week?

The venue closes at 22:00 on Sundays and does not host DJs on Sundays. Saturday bookings typically have higher minimum spends than weekday events. Events can run until 23:00-00:00 on most days, with some exclusive hires extending to 00:30.

What food and beverage packages are mandatory?

All events must book one of the venue's group packages which include globally inspired food served buffet-style, drinks, and mini golf. The same package must be chosen for all guests unless dietary requirements apply. Any remaining balance from the minimum spend becomes a bar tab.

How does the mini golf component work for groups?

Groups are split into teams of up to 6 guests, with each team teeing off a few minutes apart. It takes around 30 minutes per team to complete 9 holes. For 65 guests, expect approximately 1 hour total golf time, while larger groups of 150+ may take 2-2.5 hours.

What AV equipment and setup options are available?

The Ruby private room includes a large plasma screen and microphone. The restaurant area has a big screen and projector. Guests must bring their own HDMI cable for presentations. Theatre-style seating can accommodate up to 45 people in Ruby room or 60 in the restaurant area.

What are the pricing differences between weekdays and weekends?

Weekend bookings have significantly higher minimum spends. For example, full venue hire ranges from £27,500 on weekdays to £35,750-£41,250 on weekends. Saturday events also have higher minimum spends than weekday bookings for private rooms.

Can external suppliers or decorations be brought to the venue?

The venue operates on a live booking system where availability can change, and specific vendor policies are not detailed in available information. Clients should confirm decoration and external supplier policies directly with the venue during the booking process.

What happens if the group size is smaller than the room capacity?

The minimum spend remains the same regardless of actual attendance. If your group packages total less than the minimum spend requirement, the remaining balance must be used as a bar tab for additional food or drinks on the day of the event.