Group dining

Hours10:00 - 00:30

Group dining that feels easy to organise.

The pub works well when the table wants a mix of familiar pub comfort, Nepalese dishes, and a reason to stay for another round.

Why groups choose it

A group meal works better when the pub already suits different tastes and different kinds of occasion.

The Old School House works well for birthdays, catch-ups, work drinks, and family celebrations because it gives the table a proper pub setting first, then a menu with more range once everyone starts ordering.

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Good for mixed tastes
Some of you may want the comfort of a pub favourite, others may want to try the Nepalese kitchen. Here, both can sit naturally on the same table.
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Useful for birthdays and informal celebrations
Not every celebration needs full private hire. Sometimes you just need the right pub, a strong table, and a menu that makes the evening feel a bit more considered.
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Room to flex around the group
With 65 covers inside, 60 outside, and both a front garden and courtyard, the venue can handle more than the usual four-seater without making the evening seem over-planned.

Choose the right route

Some group plans only need a table. Others need a conversation first.

The first decision is whether this is still a straightforward group meal or whether the gathering needs a bit more planning around numbers, timing, or space.

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Book now if it is still a normal table plan
If the group simply needs food, drinks, and a strong place to meet, go straight into the booking flow and keep the planning light. Up to 8 book normally.
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Enquire if it needs more shaping
If timings, numbers, screens, or the room setup matter more, use the private hire page so the team can help shape the visit around you.

Helpful to have ready

A few details make a group booking much easier to place.

You do not need a full event brief. Just start with the basics and the team can guide the next step.

  1. 1Your rough numbers
  2. 2The preferred date and time
  3. 3Whether this is food-led, drinks-led, or both
  4. 4Whether you are still choosing between a normal booking and a private-hire enquiry
  5. 5Anything that would make the table feel easier for the group

Book ahead

Move into booking while the momentum is there if the group plan is already likely.

That usually makes it easier to get everyone else to commit as well.

Busier evenings and Sundays are easiest to plan when you book ahead. Prefer to speak first? Give the pub a ring.

Group dining FAQs

Everything you need before you start organising.

Most group plans come down to one question first: book the table now or ask a few questions before you do.

It suits birthdays, family get-togethers, friend groups, sports socials, and informal work plans that want good food, drinks, and a pub setting without full event formality.

Next step

Choose the route that fits the size of the plan.

Keep it simple if it is still a straightforward meal. Move into private hire only if the gathering needs more shaping around the details.