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Owl & Hitchhiker FAQs

  • Function room:

    100 standing | 50 seated

    Landing (additional space):

    50 standing | 25 seated

  • Yes, we can hold a date for up to two weeks after your viewing.

    Once you have decided that this is the venue for you, we will then ask you to pay a deposit to confirm your booking.

  • A deposit is required along with a signed Booking Agreement form.

  • This is paid online through Design My Night, keeping it nice and easy.

  • You can access the venue between 9-10am - this must be agreed prior to the event with the venue manager.

  • You will be invited to meet our wedding coordinator over a coffee or pint (depending on the day of week or mood you are in). We will show you around the venue and go through our menus, packages and other offers.

    This will be a perfect opportunity to ask any questions that you might have (but don’t worry, if you forget to ask something we are always on hand to help).

  • We are not licensed to perform legal ceremonies at the venue. If you are looking to a venue with a marriage license, please take a look at The Prince Albert or The Adam & Eve.

    Alternatively, take a look at our blog for information on celebrant weddings

  • No, we only run one event at a time and ensure that we have ample amount of staff on to make sure you and your guests are well looked after on your big day.

  • Yes, we allow for weddings 7 days a week. Whether you are looking for a small do, or want to go big, our space is available all week long.

  • The main floor of the pub is accessible, however, our upstairs function room requires 3 sets of stairs to get to.

    We have disabled toilets available on the ground floor for all guests.

  • We do not have onsite parking, but you or your guests can use the residential streets to park.

    If you are looking to unload decorations or equipment, you can park around the back of the site to unload.

  • Each space within the pub has a PA system which you can use. This means that you can play your own music from your phone. If you wish to bring in your own band or DJ you are more than welcome to.

    Check out our recommended suppliers list for the best of the best.

  • Depending on the area you have booked, you can play music until the end of the night. The only restriction is in the garden where music has to be turned down at 8pm.

  • We do not allow confetti unless it is eco-friendly. Check out our blog for some great independent sellers where you can get dried flower confetti.

  • It wouldn’t be a wedding without candles, so absolutely. Please note that all candles MUST be in a candle holder with a minimum of 5mm between the flame and the top of the candle holders, which means unfortunately no tapered candles.

  • An absolute yes! We welcome your fury friends in all our venues.