For years, Richmond Vault has been a well-loved favourite among Richmond locals for everything from after-work drinks to the place to throw a great party. Located in the heart of the town, it's got a prime spot, snuggled underneath two Georgian buildings and surrounded by the area's buzzing pubs and bars. Here, in an atmospheric basement setting, the building's historic architecture creates a warren of subterranian spaces to eat, drink and socialise, split across the bar, mezzanine and restaurant.
With its glowy-lighting, contemporary decor and specialism in gastropub cuisine, craft beers and great cocktails, if you've been on the look out for a cool but relaxed place to host an event, this could be the one. The team at Richmond Vault welcome events bookings and are happy for you to take over the entire space and can help you plan live music or entertainment, as well as take care of all catering.
Speaking of which, take a gander at the menu to check out the kinds of grub you and your guests can look forward to enjoying. To start, a selection of sharing plates for the table is a nice idea, with choices like grilled hallumi and cherry tomatoes, as well as Provencal prawns in a homemade special sauce, and crispy, boneless chicken with bourbon BBQ sauce.
Mains sound delicious with hearty dishes like chargrilled lamb kofta kebab, alongside fish and chips, pan-fried seabass with yellow rice, and BBQ ribs with coleslaw and French fries. When entertaining a large group, another way to go is pizzas that can be shared around easily, and Richmond Vault has a selection of toppings.
Of course, it wouldn't be a party without an impressive cocktail list and the team here have certainly got that in hand. We like the sound of the Smoked Dates with Bourbon, Port Aged 10 Yrs, date syrup and bitters, but you can expect all the classics, as well as mocktails, too.