What is a party at Ernest like?
You get our relaxed backroom exclusively to yourselves and a dedicated member of staff to take drinks orders from you and your guests, serve your food and generally look after you. It’s a relaxed, low key, shabby chic kind of a place, just like the rest of Ernest! We offer options for a large party menu (at the table) or a buffet option which allows space for standing and more guests if preferred. You can download a PDF of our food and drinks packages by clicking here – or you can pop by and see our backroom anytime we are open but its much prettier at night-time with all of our lights switched on, we also have plenty of pictures of the backroom which can be sent by email on request.
When can I have my party?
Our main party times are Friday/Saturday from 4pm onwards. Other times may also be available, please enquire for more specific dates/times and we may be able to accommodate!
Capacity
For buffet based parties we can accommodate up to 50 people
For sit down meals we can accommodate up to 40 people
Equipment
Much of the furniture folds or moves around easily to accommodate the best layout for your function. We have invested in a great sound system, we have a variety of lighting for different setups including ambient options with candlelight and we also have a large wall mounted screen if you would like to show images or film.
Décor
You can bring your own décor though we ask that no Sellotape is used. We also have a large screen that can be used to project your images onto. As part of the party set up we will provide candles and flowers and turn make sure the lighting is as you would like it.
Music
We don’t facilitate two sets of music in Ernest anymore because it creates a nasty sound clash and just doesn’t work well at all. We know music is important and we take a lot of care with our playlists and choosing great DJ’s to ensure that its always a good atmosphere and well suited to all age groups.
What does it cost?
We charge a minimum of £350 on food to secure room hire. Drinks packages are at your own discretion, if preferred we can serve your guests drinks. The minimum might be hit in the following ways:
- 28 people on the £12.5 ph buffet = £350
- 22 people on the £16 ph ph buffet = £352
- 18 people on the £20 ph seated menu = £360
- 18 people on the £25 ph seated menu £450