PARTIES
(Potential Tour Parties click here)
When planning your event with us, we have a range of spaces to choose from. They can be used as a Private Dining Room, Christmas party, reception and meeting spaces as well as for Christenings, Wedding receptions and other functions. We can help you arrange speakers for Wine and Beer Tastings
Restaurant Party venue – THE LOFT
In the eaves of our 17th Century Grade ll Listed building, we have a wonderful Loft space that works for parties of up to 55 people. It is the perfect place for large groups to enjoy a sit-down meal in a private room. For menus click here. See below for FAQs.
To best way to enquire about booking the Loft would be to email us on choppingblock@walmgateale.co.uk with the date/time of your event, the amount of guests & what kind of menu you would like. We can work with you to make your event one to remember!
RESTAURANT for Parties and groups
Our 1st Floor restaurant has two large dining rooms,seating 37 and 25 people. They can be used separately or as a whole space for your party, in combination with the Loft the whole restaurant can seat up to 117.
As well as the party menus, we can create bespoke menus, making sure there is something for everyone.
Ale House – PUB informal use
Our ground floor can accommodate casual parties, such as christenings or birthday celebrations & provide the perfect space for drinks and/or a buffet. You can use our Games Room (with or without our very own Bar Billiards table!) for a smaller event & have private access to our rear bar just for your party.
A range of hot & cold bar snacks, plus affordable drinks packages are available- see The Ale House,for more information and give us a call if you need to talk you through your options…
To book: Email choppingblock@walmgateale.co.uk or call us: 01904629222 (please read the FAQ’s before calling)
Further information / FAQ’s
ORDER IN ADVANCE?: This is not normally needed, but we do need you to choose a party menu for use on the day. Our staff are trained to cater to large parties and are happy to take your order after you have arrived..
DIETS: Our menus cater for most specific dietary requirements, so there is no need to worry in advance about common concerns like Vegetarian or Gluten free diets. It is helpful to know about Vegans and severe allergy issues in advance (although it’s not a problem to accommodate them).
DEPOSITS: We only ask for these for a short period of the Christmas party season; £10 per head between the 4th and 17th of December (2023).
DISABLED ACCESS: The nature of our listed building prevents us from providing wheelchair access to the Restaurant and Loft. There are wider, modern service stairs (the staff / emergency staircase) that provides easier access for those with limited mobility. We can convert the Games Room (ground floor) into a space for parties (25 max) if required. All toilets (including Disabled) are on the ground floor.
SERVICE: We add a 10% discretionary service charge to tables with 8 or more guests.