Dining

Events

Weddings

What are the exact costs for booking The Garden Terrace and what's included?

The Garden Terrace has a room hire fee of £700-£1,000 including VAT (varies by event type and timing), plus a minimum food and beverage spend of £1,500-£1,650 including VAT in addition to room hire. A 12.5%-13.5% service charge applies to all spending, and all bottled beverages are charged on consumption.

What are the capacity limits for different event setups at The Garden Terrace?

The Garden Terrace accommodates up to 30 guests for standing receptions, up to 15 guests for seated dining in T-shape setup, and a maximum of 16 guests for seated dinner (though they can accommodate one extra person). The space cannot exceed 30 guests total regardless of setup.

What are the alternative semi-private options and how do costs compare?

The Snug offers semi-private hire within The Hari Bar with complimentary room hire and a £1,200-£1,500 minimum food and beverage spend including VAT, plus 12.5% service charge. Il Pampero restaurant offers semi-private dining with complimentary room hire and minimum spends ranging from £1,000-£1,100 including VAT, plus 13.5% service charge.

Can I bring my own DJ or entertainment, and are there music restrictions?

You can only bring your own DJ at The Garden Terrace as it's a fully private venue - DJs are not permitted in semi-private areas like The Snug. For larger events requiring DJ access, you would need exclusive hire of The Hari Bar where DJs must stop playing at 23:00.

What food restrictions apply and can I bring outside catering?

You can only bring your own cake, which incurs a £100 fee. All other food arrangements including canapés must come through their kitchen and require pre-ordering. Cocktails also need to be pre-ordered if you wish to include them in your event.

What are the typical event timings and any time restrictions?

Events typically run from early afternoon (14:00) to late evening (23:30-00:00). The venue offers flexibility with timings ranging from 2-8 hour durations, with some events running as late as midnight. Specific timing restrictions may apply depending on the space booked.

How much does exclusive hire of The Hari Bar cost for larger events?

Exclusive hire of The Hari Bar (including Garden Terrace) costs £3,000-£3,500 including VAT for up to 100-120 guests standing reception, with minimum food and beverage spends ranging from £5,000-£10,200 including VAT in addition to room hire, plus 13.5% service charge.

What are the booking hold policies and payment requirements?

The venue places holds on dates but releases them if they don't hear back by specified deadlines (sometimes as short as same-day by 12pm for last-minute bookings). Payment terms and deposit requirements are not specified in the available information and would need to be confirmed directly with the events team.

Are there any seasonal pricing differences or day-of-week variations?

Service charges vary between 12.5% and 13.5% depending on the event date and space, suggesting some seasonal or timing-based pricing differences. Room hire fees also show variation (£700-£1,000 for Garden Terrace) which may be date-dependent, but specific seasonal pricing structures are not detailed.

What private dining options are available for smaller groups?

The Muse offers private dining for up to 22 guests in boardroom setup with room hire of £500-£800 including VAT and minimum food and beverage spends of £700-£1,900 including VAT, plus 13.5% service charge. Il Pampero can accommodate private hire for 30 guests with room hire of £2,000-£2,800 including VAT and minimum spends of £3,600-£4,800 including VAT.