Private dining at Restaurant 86 in Fleet centres on The Conservatory, a light room at the front of The Lismoyne Hotel that opens onto the landscaped gardens. It gives groups their own room with the main bar right next door.
The Conservatory has windows on all sides, fan-controlled air conditioning and direct access from the main bar, with double doors leading out to the garden and its outdoor dining area. It seats up to 12 cabaret style. Before sitting down, groups can take drinks in The Lounge, which has an open fire in the winter months, or stay put in Bar 86.
Larger parties can move into the function rooms. The Crondall suits smaller gatherings, has its own private bar if needed and works well as a drinks reception area when opened up to the Crookham Room next door. The Crookham also has a private bar, and a soundproofed dividing wall lets the two rooms combine into the Lismoyne Suite, which seats up to 120 for a sit-down meal. All the rooms are on the ground floor and fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Catering runs from plated meals to finger buffets, and the kitchen will adapt dishes for dietary requirements. Restaurant 86's modern British menu gives organisers plenty to work with, from lamb rump with fondant potato, chargrilled carrots, tenderstem and redcurrant jus to ribeye and sirloin from the grill, with salted caramel chocolate brownie or creme brulee to finish.
Overnight stays with bed and breakfast can be added for guests travelling in, and the events team can arrange a tour for anyone weighing up private dining in Fleet at Restaurant 86.