Private dining in Basingstoke and Deane
Are you planning a birthday, anniversary, family gathering, business dinner or simply looking for somewhere a little more special to enjoy a meal with friends? Private dining is a great way to make an occasion feel more personal – and here in Basingstoke and Deane, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Private dining at hotels
Hotels are among the most flexible options for private dining in Basingstoke and Deane, particularly if guests are travelling from outside the area.
If you’re planning a larger celebration where guests are travelling from further afield, the Hampshire Court Hotel, RG24 8FY, could be a particularly convenient choice, with 90 bedrooms, parking and private dining all in one place.
Oakley Hall Hotel, RG23 7EL, is another appealing option, with 50 bedrooms, parking and more private dining available. Its country-house setting makes it particularly suited to occasions where the venue itself is part of the experience.
There are also options such as Audleys Wood Hotel, RG25 2JT, which has 68 bedrooms and parking, and the Red Lion Hotel, RG21 7LX, with 61 bedrooms and perfect if you’re looking for somewhere a bit more local to the town centre.
For something further into the surrounding countryside, The George and Dragon Hotel, RG26 5ST, offers a smaller, more intimate option, with 11 bedrooms, free parking and private dining.
Historic and countryside venues
Basingstoke and Deane is lucky to be surrounded by beautiful countryside and many historic sites. Why not elevate your private dining experience, by using one of these venues.
Highclere Castle, RG20 9RN, is one of the area’s most recognisable historic venues, with the famous Downtown Abbey TV show being filmed there, while Dummer Down Brewery and Tap Room, RG25 2AR, offers a very different setting for an event. For those looking for a rural atmosphere, venues such as Silchester Farm, RG7 2PS, Clock Barn, RG28 7RB, The Fox Inn, RG25 2QW, The Hoddington Arms, RG25 2RL, and Worting House, RG23 8PX, provide alternatives to conventional restaurant dining.
These types of venues can be particularly appealing for birthdays, anniversaries, family celebrations and informal gatherings where the surroundings are just as important as the food.
Private dining for business events
Basingstoke’s position as a major business centre means there are plenty of venues that can combine dining with meetings, conferences and corporate events.
The Restaurant at BCoT, RG21 8TN, which offers exclusive private dining and free parking, along with The Beechdown Conference Centre, RG22 4ES, are fully equipped to host corporate events and have premium private-use facilities. The Ark Conference Centre, RG24 9NN, provides another option for businesses looking for somewhere outside the traditional office environment.
All these venues are perfectly suited to host a business lunch, client dinner or team event, so next time you need some business workspaces, stay local!
From intimate dinners to big conference events and family celebrations, your perfect private dining experience could be closer than you think.
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