The Minstrel's
at The Crown and Thistle

from
£50 Hire Fee

The Minstrels Gallery: seats 30 for banquets, accommodates 40 standing for receptions, and hosts boardroom meetings for up to 20 guests.


Standing 40
Seated 36
Privacy Private space
Catering In-house catering

For smaller, less formal events, The Minstrels Gallery seats 30 for a banquet or can accommodate 40 standing guests for a drinks reception. It is also suitable for boardroom meetings for up to 20 guests.


Pricing and hours

Per session 09:00 — 17:00 £50 hire fee
Per session 18:30 — 00:00 £50 hire fee
Per day 09:00 — 00:00 £50 hire fee
Per session 09:00 — 17:00 £50 hire fee
Per session 18:30 — 00:00 £50 hire fee
Per day 09:00 — 00:00 £50 hire fee
Per session 09:00 — 17:00 £50 hire fee
Per session 18:30 — 00:00 £50 hire fee
Per day 09:00 — 00:00 £50 hire fee
Per session 09:00 — 17:00 £50 hire fee
Per session 18:30 — 00:00 £50 hire fee
Per day 09:00 — 00:00 £50 hire fee
Per session 09:00 — 17:00 £50 hire fee
Per session 18:30 — 00:00 £100 hire fee
Per day 09:00 — 00:00 £150 hire fee
Per session 09:00 — 17:00 £75 hire fee
Per session 18:30 — 00:00 £200 hire fee
Per day 09:00 — 00:00 £250 hire fee
Per session 09:00 — 17:00 £50 hire fee
Per session 18:30 — 00:00 £50 hire fee
Per day 09:00 — 00:00 £50 hire fee

There is room for negotiation of prices and/or opening hours upon enquiry.


Key Information

Accommodation
Air Con
Alcohol license
Buffet menu
Canapé menu
CCTV
Cocktail menu
Disabled access
Disabled parking
Extensive wine list
Flipchart
Gluten free options
Heating
High ceilings
Hot drinks available
Indoor team building area
Licensed for civil partnerships
Licensed for Weddings
Live music license
Non-alcoholic options
Outdoor terrace
Pre-order required
Set menu for groups
Smoking Area
Tasting menu
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Whiteboard
Wi-Fi


Ideal for

Activity
Activity Venue
After Party
Away day
Baby Shower
Banquet
Birthdays
Boardroom Meeting
Breakfast
Breakfast Meeting
Christening
Christmas Dinner
Christmas Lunch
Christmas Party
Civil Partnership
Client Event
Cocktail party
Cocktail Tasting
Confirmation
Dinner
Dinner Show
Engagement
Exhibition
Film Location
Gallery Event
Hen Party
Kids Party
Launch Party
Leaving Party
Leaving Party
Lunch
Meeting
Networking
Office Party
Other
Photoshoot location
Private Dining
Private Tasting
Product Launch
Promotion
Quarter end
Renew Vows
Retirement
Reunions
Shared party
Staff Party
Stag Party
Summer Party
Team Building
Training
Training
Weddings
Wine Tasting
Working Lunch
Wrap Party
Year end


Layouts

Standing
Up to 40
Seated
Up to 36
Activity
Up to 40
Boardroom
Up to 20
Dining
Up to 40

Venue Overview

In-house catering
Ticketed events allowed

Dating back to 1605, The Crown & Thistle on Bridge Street underwent a meticulous £1.8 million restoration and reopened in 2013, preserving its Grade II listed structure. Nestled in the town's heart, this historic coaching inn features three buildings around a cobbled courtyard with 200-year-old wisteria. Original elements like timber beams and irregular window frames add character. Today, The Crown & Thistle blends historic charm with modern comforts, offering a restaurant, bar, function rooms, exclusive venue hire, and 18 boutique-style bedrooms. Its seasonal menu highlights Mediterranean flavors with locally sourced ingredients. Families enjoy a bespoke children's menu and activities. The inn boasts Rainforest Alliance coffee and local beers. Historic function rooms cater to weddings and corporate events, complemented by 18 uniquely styled bedrooms. Sustainability is key, seen in both menu and operations. The Crown & Thistle is a haven for history lovers and modern guests alike, promising an unforgettable experience rooted in centuries of tradition and hospitality.

from £50 Hire Fee


Location


About venue

The Crown and Thistle
Pauline Arpin Your event manager at The Crown and Thistle
Dating back to 1605 and restored in 2013, The Crown & Thistle combines historic charm with modern comforts, offering a restaurant, bar, function rooms

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