PARTY VENUE BOURNEMOUTH

From £26 per person, plus room hire

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Party Venue Hire

Celebrate your birthday party, work do, engagement party or any other special occasion at our outstanding party venue in Bournemouth. You’ll enjoy a night of music and dancing, award-winning 2 AA Rosette cuisine and a well stocked bar!

From intimate gatherings all the way up to parties for 120 guests, our Bournemouth venue provides the perfect setting for your special celebration.

PICK YOUR VENUE OPTION, THEN CHOOSE EITHER…

A gourmet sit-down three course banquet

or

One of our delicious buffet options


Our party venues

Our party venue hire prices range from completely FREE to £350, depending on the dining package you choose and number of guests. See our prices below.

Our function rooms are suitable for small parties all the way up to 90 guests.

You are welcome to arrive early to decorate your room to make the occasion more personal, or we can do this for you.

We can supply a DJ and disco from £450 or you’re welcome to arrange your own. Alternatively, music can be played through our speakers.
  Capacity Sunday-Thursday Friday Saturday*
Blakes 30-60 £350 £400 £500
Franklyn Suite 50-90 £450 £500 £600

* Plus Sundays that are followed by a Bank Holiday Monday

No room hire will be charged if you choose a three course meal option and the minimum numbers are met

Banquet packages

All of our banquet packages include chiavari chairs and your choice of coloured napkins from the hotel selection.

For a less formal evening, look at our buffet options.

CLASSIC PACKAGE – FROM £55PP

Drinks Reception – Glass of Buck’s Fizz or orange juice
Banquet – Three course set menu
Wine – A glass of wine with the meal
Toast Drink – A glass of sparkling wine

View our brochure for full menu and package details

GRAND PACKAGE – FROM £60PP

Drinks Reception – Glass of Pimm’s, bottled beer or orange juice
Banquet – Three course choice menu
Wine – Half a bottle of wine per person
Toast Drink – A glass of sparkling wine
Little Extras – Printed place cards, table plans and menus

View our brochure for full menu and package details

LUXURY PACKAGE – FROM £75PP

Drinks Reception – Two glasses of Pimm’s, bottled beer or homemade lemonade
Canapés – Four canapés
Banquet – Three course choice menu
Wine – Half a bottle of wine per person
Toast Drink – A glass of prosecco
Little Extras – Printed place cards, table plans and menus

View our brochure for full menu and package details

INDULGENT PACKAGE – FROM £90PP

Drinks Reception – G&T station, bottled beer or homemade lemonade (unlimited for 90 mins)
Canapés – Six canapés
Banquet – Four course choice menu
Wine – Half a bottle of wine per person
Toast Drink – A glass of champagne
Little Extras – Printed place cards, table plans and menus

View our brochure for full menu and package details

Buffet and Casual Dining Packages

If you’re looking for something less formal, our buffet options not only taste amazing but look fantastic too! Available for a minimum of 30 people.

See our most popular buffet options below or download our brochure to see our full selection.

* Prices for 2024. View our brochure to see all prices.

Add a drinks reception to any buffet option from only £5.50 per person

The perfect location

Our beautiful 19th century hotel is one of the most popular party venues in Bournemouth to hire, thanks to our location just a five minute walk from Bournemouth town centre and a few minutes from the beach.

We offer FREE parking at the hotel for anyone staying over, although this can be busy at peak times so cannot be guaranteed. However, there is FREE residential parking in the surrounding roads. And we’re lucky to have a long stay car park just a five minute walk away.

Being near Bournemouth town centre means that there are great public transport links for your guests arriving by train or bus.

Call – 01202 298020 How to get here


Little Extras

Whether you’re celebrating your birthday party or any other special occasion, here’s a few ideas that we can help you with.

Please just ask us if there’s anything else that you had in mind and we’ll do our best to help.

  • Sweet table – £2.50 per person
  • Mirror photobooth – from £450
  • Canapés – £14 per person
  • Late night munchies – £4.95 per person
  • Cheese tower – £300

Call – 01202 298020 Ask a question


Over 200 varieties of gin

We have a passion for gin, with over 200 different varieties available from our specialist gin bar. You’ll also find a selection of wine, beer and soft drinks.

Our gin bar is guaranteed to be a hit with your party guests.

Ask a question Gin bar


Accommodation for your guests

The Connaught Hotel and Spa Bournemouth is the ideal party venue to hire as we have 81 bedrooms available for your guests visiting from afar.

All of our bedrooms are available at a discounted rate for guests staying over after your party, subject to availability.

Ask a question Rooms


Award-winning food

Few things are as important as exceptional food at your party. Our expert team of award-winning 2 AA Rosette chefs have created menus full of flavoursome options, using fresh, locally sourced produce where possible.

You’ll be able to choose a gourmet sit-down three course banquet, or perhaps you’d prefer one of our buffets. Less formal but equally delicious.

Call – 01202 298020 Ask a question


PARTY WITH US

Whether it’s your 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th or 90th, we are the perfect birthday party venue to hire for your big celebration. And our experienced events team will be on hand every step of the way, so you can relax and enjoy your special day.

30th Birthday Party

Your 30th birthday is an exciting jump into a new decade of your life and deserves a really special celebration!

The Connaught Hotel and Spa is a really popular 30th birthday venue in Bournemouth, and our dedicated team we be on hand to offer you support every step of the way.


40th Birthday Party

Turning 40 should be an exciting time in your life and nothing to feel uneasy about. You’re more mature, settled into your life and you’ve learnt lots of valuable life lessons.

We’ve hosted hundreds of milestone birthday parties at our venue, including lots of 40th birthday parties. Our function rooms are perfect for parties with up to 90 guests.


50th Birthday Party

You’re turning 50 and feeling fabulous! This is one of your biggest birthdays and deserves to be celebrated in style. Do you really want to wait another 10 years for your next big milestone birthday?

We’ve earned the reputation for being one of the best birthday party venues for hire in Bournemouth. Our dedicated team is here to help you create an unforgettable 50th birthday party.


60th Birthday Party

Turning 60 means that you’re entering an exciting new decade of your life where you can look forward to retirement, new hobbies and spending more time with your grandchildren.

The Connaught Hotel and Spa Bournemouth is the perfect venue to celebrate your 60th birthday party, with first-class food, fantastic entertainment and a dedicated events team to look after you every step of the way.


70th Birthday Party

You’ll cherish every moment in your 70s, so don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate this wonderful milestone.

Our stunning function rooms are perfect for large parties or more intimate gatherings with your closest family and friends.


80th Birthday Party

This huge milestone deserves a party as grand and special as the person celebrating their 80th birthday.

If a lively party isn’t quite your thing, a lunch or elegant dinner party are both options too. Our car park has flat access to all communal areas of the hotel, making it suitable for those with limited mobility.


90th Birthday Party

Nine decades of love, memories and friendships is something worth celebrating. Our Bournemouth venue is ideal whether you choose to organise a party, lunch or dinner.

Our friendly team is very experienced with hosting 90th birthday parties, so you can rest assured that your day will run as smoothly and stress-free as possible. Our car park has flat access to all communal areas of the hotel, making it suitable for those with limited mobility.


Please note that we don’t offer 16th, 18th or 21st birthday parties, or parties for hen/stag celebrations.


HOW TO FIND US

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa
30 West Hill Road, Bournemouth,
Dorset, BH2 5PH

We’re just a five minute walk from Bournemouth town centre and a few minutes from the beach. Five miles east of Poole and 33 miles from Southampton.

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