The Conservatory Venue is available for hire by the hour, seven days a week.  Our charges cover the use of the conservatory, roof terrace and kitchen facility along with the cloakroom facilities on the ground floor. The ground floor may also be hired as a gallery space.

Capacity  
Sit down dinner guideline of 60 guests
Stand up buffet guideline of 70 guests
Drinks reception guideline of 120 guests  
Business meetings guideline of 30 guests

 

A member of The Conservatory Venue staff will be present in the reception area throughout the evening. Please provide food and refreshment for that person.

Music must be strictly background with a minimum of amplification. No music is permitted during weekdays until after 6pm.  We reserve the right to discontinue any music using inappropriate sound equipment or exceeding the level of background music.  We are not a dance venue. All music must stop at 11.30pm.
 
The roof terrace can not be used in the event of rain or wet weather due to the slippery nature of the surface. Any person using the roof terrace during such weather conditions does so entirely at their own risk and the client is required to advise their guests of the above.

BABLINE/The Conservatory Venue accept no responsibility in respect of any matters concerning catering or any other arrangements made by the hirer.  Our list of recommended services is for information and convenience only.

Any supplier appointed by the client must be aware that the ovens, fridge and kitchen area must be left clean.

All rubbish, including empty bottles, etc, must be removed from The Conservatory Venue, via the caterers or the hirer and must be disposed of correctly. A separate additional charge of up to £50 will be levied for non-removal of rubbish. Rubbish must be placed INSIDE the bins and not left on the floor of the courtyard bin store.  In the event of the bin store being full, rubbish must be taken away from Ransome’s Dock.

Bottles must be taken away from Ransome’s Dock and recycled via your caterer or wine merchant. If bottles are left there will be a minimum recycling fee of £50.

Any property left at the Conservatory Venue overnight is done so entirely at the owners risk.
 
Any damage caused during the rental period will be charged to the Hirer as will any extra cleaning charges resulting from failure to leave The Conservatory Venue in a satisfactory condition.  There is no opportunity to return the following day to clear rubbish or wash glasses.  Provision must be made to remove rubbish  immediately after each event. Hire equipment companies (incl. Wine Merchants) can collect their property the following morning (by prior arrangement for weekends).  Deliveries can only be made on the day of your event.

Furniture, plants and other property of Babline provided in The Conservatory must not be moved from their appointed positions without prior permission. It is the responsibility of hirer or hirers appointed caterer to ensure any furniture moved is returned inside the building. Do not move conservatory plants outside.

Because of the use of an automatic watering system on the roof terrace plants MUST NOT be moved from their appointed position.

Parking is available in Ransome’s Dock courtyard after 6pm ONLY on weekdays. No restrictions at weekends.

BABLINE/The Conservatory Venue shall not bear any liability for any loss, damage or injury arising from any cause whatsoever during or in connection with any function.

Deliveries can only be made by prior arrangement and should be co-ordinated so that this coincides with caterers arrival particularly if a signature is required. If hire equipment needs to be delivered earlier than this the hirer must liaise with The Conservatory Venue for delivery details and instructions. THERE IS NO PERSON AVAILABLE TO RECEIVE OR SIGN FOR ANY DELIVERIES MADE TO THE CONSERVATORY KITCHEN.

On completion of drinks receptions we allow 45 minutes of clearing up time. Any time taken in excess of this will be charged at the normal hourly rate. Please do not assume that if you are providing your own catering that this does not apply. You should ensure adequate staff to complete the tasks within the time provided. Our receptionist keeps a time sheet of end of party and caterers departure. It is at her/his discretion to advise The Conservatory Venue/Babline of timings of event. On completion of dinner/lunch parties we will allow 1 hour of clearing up time and any time taken in excess of this will be charged at the normal hourly rate.

There are no telephone facilities at The Conservatory Venue except for use in ordering taxi cabs or in the case of an emergency.

The Conservatory Venue is open to visitors by appointment only.

Hire of The Conservatory Venue is subject to agreement of the conditions of hire. Hire agreement must be returned with deposit payment.

If deposit  payment is made by credit or debit card we will enclose an agreement form for you to sign and return when we send you a receipt.

Opening hours: until midnight for guests.