A charming gastropub in Woking, The Drumming Snipe is a shrewd choice for private dining affairs, boasting a dedicated events team who are able to cater for all manner of occasions, from business meetings to milestone birthday dinners. It is also worth noting that there is no hire fee for The Drumming Snipe, although an achievable minimum spend does apply.
The Drumming Snipe’s dedicated private dining space, christened The Capella Room, boasts its own private entrance from the venue’s garden, while inside the smartly designed room is flooded with natural daylight. For corporate events, there is a 52-inch television which can be used for PowerPoint presentations, while for more casual events such as birthday celebrations, the screen could always display a fun photo slideshow. The room can accommodate up to 18 guests for a sit down meal, or up to 30 for a standing reception.
As for the food, party planners can choose from seasonal menus of canapes and bowl food. Options you might find include aged pork and sage pie with scratchings and apple sauce or Cornish fish pie tartlets with thyme mash, while sweet treats may see the likes of carrot and walnut cake and treacle tart. Vegetarian items are available too, with roast cauliflower cheese quiches and vegetable bubble and squeak among the possible choices. To drink, there is an extensive selection of international wines, craft beers, Champagnes and house made cocktails.
If a chic space and well thought out menus are not enough to tempt you, The Drumming Snipe also benefits from ample car park spaces in its private car park, free for guests to use and with the addition of car charge points for electric vehicles. The venue also boasts a large private garden which makes for a great add-on to summertime events and parties.