You know how English sparkling wine is now considered some of the finest in the world? Well, it all started here. Established in 1952 by Major General Sir Guy Salisbury-Jones, the estate continues to produce award-winning Champagne-style wines. If one thing’s guaranteed, your event at Hambledon Wine Estate is set to be a top-shelf affair, paired with wonderful spaces and sweeping views over the South Downs.
Event hire centres around several private spaces set within the striking restaurant building. The Salisbury Room extends from the main oak-framed dining room and can seat up to 24 guests for larger private lunches, dinners and meetings. Nearby, the Jones Room offers a smaller setting for up to 14 guests, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and direct access to a sunny terrace overlooking the vines.
For business-focused gatherings, the estate also offers a dedicated boardroom which seats up to 20 people and comes equipped with a screen for presentations alongside speedy Wi-Fi and power outlets for additional kit. As standard, hire includes tea, coffee and morning pastries.
As for larger spaces, exclusive hire of the dining room is available, with space for up to 200 standing guests. Or, there's always the option to set up in Hambledon's huge Marquee, which opens out onto the East Vineyard, offering stunning views. Inside the space is highly flexible, and can be equipped for big private dining occasions as well as more informal summer parties, and even weddings.
Hambledon Wine Estate is primed to host a wide range of occasions, from board meetings and team away days to client entertainment, training sessions, product launches and private celebrations. The vineyard setting only adds to the appeal, and Hambledon also offers bespoke wine experiences such as guided tours of the estate, as well as tastings.
And that’s not all. Hambledon's Michelin-rated menus are a celebration of brilliant British produce, as well as the people behind it. Hyper-seasonal menus use produce when its at the peak of its powers, turned by the talented kitchen team into everything from formal à la carte to lighter buffet options suited to working lunches and company summer parties. No matter what you have in mind, be it a formal meeting with breakfast or an all-day celebration, simply get in touch with the team to talk through your options.