Pubs enjoy a special place in British culture, serving as vibrant community hubs where people gather to relax, socialise, and celebrate. Beyond their role as local watering holes, many pubs also offer function rooms that cater to a wide range of events and gatherings. These versatile spaces provide an intimate, charming, and cost-effective alternative to more traditional venues. Pubs are down to earth and easy to use venues, making them increasingly popular for a number of special occasions.
Birthday parties
For birthday parties, pub function rooms provide a warm and lively backdrop. Whether it's a milestone celebration or a casual get-together, the welcoming ambiance and tailored catering options ensure a memorable event. Many pubs also offer entertainment options like live music or karaoke, adding an extra touch of fun to the celebrations.
Private functions
Private functions such as christenings and baby showers benefit from the cosy and welcoming environment of a function room in a public house. These spaces are easy to get to and can make the perfect setting for celebrating new beginnings with close friends and family. With homecooked menus and friendly service, pubs ensure that these special moments are cherished.
Private dining
Pubs with function rooms are also a great choice for private dining experiences. The rise of the ‘gastro pub’ has seen many pubs employ professional and creative chefs, who offer culinary delights and bespoke menus that cater to the tastes and preferences of your party. The intimate setting of a private function room allows for a more personal and enjoyable dining experience, perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying a great meal with loved ones.
Meetings and corporate events
Pubs with function rooms provide a convenient and charming venue for meetings and corporate events. The relaxed atmosphere fosters productive discussions, creativity, and collaboration, away from the formalities of traditional office spaces. Many pubs with function rooms also offer audio-visual equipment and catering services, ensuring your event production values are not compromised.
Weddings
For weddings, country pubs with private rooms add a touch of rural charm to the special day, while hosting the event at the bride and groom’s local can make for a personal and memorable backdrop for the celebration. With versatile function rooms and personalised service, many pubs can cater to all aspects of the wedding, from the ceremony to the reception.
Funeral wakes and receptions
Pubs with function rooms offer a comforting and familiar setting for funeral wakes and receptions. The intimate atmosphere allows friends and family to gather, share memories, and find solace in a relaxed environment. Great value service and catering options make it easier to organise a meaningful tribute to loved ones.
Christmas and New Year parties
Going to the local to celebrate Christmas and New Year is somewhat of a tradition, so they are the natural home for festive parties. The lively atmosphere, festive decorations, and hearty fare create the perfect setting for holiday celebrations. Pubs with function rooms often offer special Christmas menus and entertainment, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience for all guests.
Think local, act local
Whether you’re marking a significant life event or organising a business meeting, pubs with function rooms offer a unique blend of charm, convenience, and affordability. Their versatility in hosting a variety of functions – from funeral wakes to weddings and Christmas parties – makes them an excellent choice for any occasion. So next time you're planning an event, consider your local pub, it could be the perfect venue for fun, meeting minds, and memory making.
Pubs enjoy a special place in British culture, serving as vibrant community hubs where people gather to relax, socialise, and celebrate. Beyond their role as local watering holes, many pubs also offer function rooms that cater to a wide range of events and gatherings. These versatile spaces provide an intimate, charming, and cost-effective alternative to more traditional venues. Pubs are down to earth and easy to use venues, making them increasingly popular for a number of special occasions.Birthday partiesFor birthday parties, pub function rooms provide a warm and lively backdrop. Whether it's a milestone celebration or a casual get-together, the welcoming ambiance and tailored catering options ensure a memorable event. Many pubs also offer entertainment options like live music or karaoke, adding an extra touch of fun to the celebrations.Private functionsPrivate functions such as christenings and baby showers benefit from the cosy and welcoming environment of a function room in a public house. These spaces are easy to get to and can make the perfect setting for celebrating new beginnings with close friends and family. With homecooked menus and friendly service, pubs ensure that these special moments are cherished.Private diningPubs with function rooms are also a great choice for private dining experiences. The rise of the ‘gastro pub’ has seen many pubs employ professional and creative chefs, who offer culinary delights and bespoke menus that cater to the tastes and preferences of your party. The intimate setting of a private function room allows for a more personal and enjoyable dining experience, perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying a great meal with loved ones.Meetings and corporate eventsPubs with function rooms provide a convenient and charming venue for meetings and corporate events. The relaxed atmosphere fosters productive discussions, creativity, and collaboration, away from the formalities of traditional office spaces. Many pubs with function rooms also offer audio-visual equipment and catering services, ensuring your event production values are not compromised.WeddingsFor weddings, country pubs with private rooms add a touch of rural charm to the special day, while hosting the event at the bride and groom’s local can make for a personal and memorable backdrop for the celebration. With versatile function rooms and personalised service, many pubs can cater to all aspects of the wedding, from the ceremony to the reception.Funeral wakes and receptionsPubs with function rooms offer a comforting and familiar setting for funeral wakes and receptions. The intimate atmosphere allows friends and family to gather, share memories, and find solace in a relaxed environment. Great value service and catering options make it easier to organise a meaningful tribute to loved ones.Christmas and New Year partiesGoing to the local to celebrate Christmas and New Year is somewhat of a tradition, so they are the natural home for festive parties. The lively atmosphere, festive decorations, and hearty fare create the perfect setting for holiday celebrations. Pubs with function rooms often offer special Christmas menus and entertainment, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience for all guests.Think local, act localWhether you’re marking a significant life event or organising a business meeting, pubs with function rooms offer a unique blend of charm, convenience, and affordability. Their versatility in hosting a variety of functions – from funeral wakes to weddings and Christmas parties – makes them an excellent choice for any occasion. So next time you're planning an event, consider your local pub, it could be the perfect venue for fun, meeting minds, and memory making.
Pubs enjoy a special place in British culture, serving as vibrant community hubs where people gather to relax, socialise, and celebrate. Beyond their role as local watering holes, many pubs also offer function rooms that cater to a wide range of events and gatherings. These versatile spaces provide an intimate, charming, and cost-effective alternative to more traditional venues. Pubs are down to earth and easy to use venues, making them increasingly popular for a number of special occasions.Birthday partiesFor birthday parties, pub function rooms provide a warm and lively backdrop. Whether it's a milestone celebration or a casual get-together, the welcoming ambiance and tailored catering options ensure a memorable event. Many pubs also offer entertainment options like live music or karaoke, adding an extra touch of fun to the celebrations.Private functionsPrivate functions such as christenings and baby showers benefit from the cosy and welcoming environment of a function room in a public house. These spaces are easy to get to and can make the perfect setting for celebrating new beginnings with close friends and family. With homecooked menus and friendly service, pubs ensure that these special moments are cherished.Private diningPubs with function rooms are also a great choice for private dining experiences. The rise of the ‘gastro pub’ has seen many pubs employ professional and creative chefs, who offer culinary delights and bespoke menus that cater to the tastes and preferences of your party. The intimate setting of a private function room allows for a more personal and enjoyable dining experience, perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply enjoying a great meal with loved ones.Meetings and corporate eventsPubs with function rooms provide a convenient and charming venue for meetings and corporate events. The relaxed atmosphere fosters productive discussions, creativity, and collaboration, away from the formalities of traditional office spaces. Many pubs with function rooms also offer audio-visual equipment and catering services, ensuring your event production values are not compromised.WeddingsFor weddings, country pubs with private rooms add a touch of rural charm to the special day, while hosting the event at the bride and groom’s local can make for a personal and memorable backdrop for the celebration. With versatile function rooms and personalised service, many pubs can cater to all aspects of the wedding, from the ceremony to the reception.Funeral wakes and receptionsPubs with function rooms offer a comforting and familiar setting for funeral wakes and receptions. The intimate atmosphere allows friends and family to gather, share memories, and find solace in a relaxed environment. Great value service and catering options make it easier to organise a meaningful tribute to loved ones.Christmas and New Year partiesGoing to the local to celebrate Christmas and New Year is somewhat of a tradition, so they are the natural home for festive parties. The lively atmosphere, festive decorations, and hearty fare create the perfect setting for holiday celebrations. Pubs with function rooms often offer special Christmas menus and entertainment, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience for all guests.Think local, act localWhether you’re marking a significant life event or organising a business meeting, pubs with function rooms offer a unique blend of charm, convenience, and affordability. Their versatility in hosting a variety of functions – from funeral wakes to weddings and Christmas parties – makes them an excellent choice for any occasion. So next time you're planning an event, consider your local pub, it could be the perfect venue for fun, meeting minds, and memory making.
Allianz Stadium will continue its now five-year tradition of hosting local and charity groups at the stadium for its annual Christmas lunch on 13th December. The event, which will see around 300 guests enjoy the very best Christmas hospitality, many of them on their first visit to the stadium, represents just one of a series of initiatives the venue hosts to support local communities and bring them together around the iconic stadium.
The event will see seven local groups and charities enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch with entertainment including pitchside photographs and even a Rock Choir for singing and dancing. The event is staffed by around 40 volunteers from within the Allianz Stadium team, formerly known as Twickenham Stadium.
“This really means something to everyone at Allianz Stadium,” comments Nils Braude, Managing Director, Twickenham Experience Limited. “It’s something we’ve been doing for a few years now and the staff here love to get involved. For us, it allows us to give a positive experience, a hot meal, and good company to those in our community who are less fortunate and more isolated, at a time of year when many could do with positive social interactions.”
Community groups who attend the event, include, Bridgelink Centre, Ivybridge
Homelink Whitton, Whitton Youth Zone, Cole Park Residents Association, St Margarets, Vineyard Project, and St Mary’s Church, Isleworth. The venue will also provide coach transport for the Vineyard Project group.
Lime Venue Portfolio is set to unveil the second installment of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Event Planning Guide series. The guides, released over 12 months, address each element of ESG, offering practical frameworks for member venues and event organisers. Following the launch of the ‘E’ (Environmental) Guide in November, the upcoming ‘S’ (Social) Guide will debut at International Confex. This initiative supports a broader ESG strategy aimed at fostering sustainability, social impact, and event legacies across the industry.
As part of this campaign, Lime Venue Portfolio will host one of its signature Roundtable sessions with event agency leaders, focusing on Social Responsibility, Social Enterprises, and Legacy Building at International Confex, which runs from 26-27 February. Additionally, its leadership team will spearhead a high-profile panel discussion on social responsibility and sustainable legacies, sharing insights from the ESG guides. The final guide in the series, focusing on Governance (‘G’), is slated for release in June 2025.
Further emphasising its commitment to advancing the industry, Lime Venue Portfolio is the lead sponsor of the People & Culture Theatre at International Confex, co-developing an engaging content programme with Diversity Alliance. In collaboration with EventWell, the company is also sponsoring the Quiet Room, while providing a relaxing chill-out zone at its exhibition stand to direct visitors to these spaces. These efforts reflect Lime Venue Portfolio’s dedication to neurodiversity and mental health, building on its Neurodiversity Toolkit launch in June in partnership with Stress Matters.
Jo Austin, Conference & Event Sustainability Lead at Compass UK&I and Sales Director at Lime Venue Portfolio, remarked: “This series is all about offering practical, actionable resources – from templates to tackle food waste to strategies for showcasing an event’s sustainability initiatives. We’re confident these guides will be transformative for event organisers.”
Attendees at International Confex will have the exclusive opportunity to download the 'S' Guide and engage with Lime Venue Portfolio representatives about all things ESG.
The guide will also be available for public download from the content hub on www.limevenueportfolio.com following the event.
Registration for CHS Leeds 2025 is now open as the organisers of the show look to continue the momentum following another successful CHS Birmingham, earlier in the autumn. CHS Leeds will return to the Royal Armouries, with the exhibition taking place on Tuesday 25th March 25.
Once again, the team behind the show will be promising the right mix of personality and professionalism, but also a similar level of activity as demand for new information from event organisers is higher than ever. CHS Birmingham saw pre-arranged meetings up 16% on last year; now, more than ever, exhibitors are ready to fulfil RFP’s immediately at the show, satisfying the urgency for information from buyers.
CHS Leeds recently announced the theme of the 2025 show, ‘Welfare’, a subject that is already gaining interest throughout the events community. Welfare will be reflected through the show’s educational and content programme, with conversations around understanding Martyn’s Law, inclusivity, wellbeing and care for delegates and event teams.
As the registration for the show goes live, Lou Hindley, CHS Leeds’s Commercial Director, commented, “We all know that events are about momentum, and this series has caught the wave of enthusiasm and positivity from both our buyers and our exhibitors. We’ve combined this positive energy with subjects and conversations that really matter to event professionals, and we look forward to welcoming the northern events community to CHS Leeds 2025 in March.
CHS Leeds will take place at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, 25th March 2025. To register, visit https://chsleeds25.eventreference.com/register.
The Solent Hotel & Spa in Fareham, Hampshire are delighted to announce their new 24 hour Lite package includes everything you need for your next off-site meeting:
• Meeting room
• Sandwich and fries lunch
• Unlimited teas and coffees
• Healthy snacks and treats
• Projector and screen
• Free high speed Wi-Fi
• Water and sweets in meeting room
• Conference stationery
• Delicious two course dinner -add a third course for an extra £6 per person
• Bed and full breakfast
Book a meeting room for your event at the Solent Hotel.