Southernhay House, Exeter, Devon UK - independently owned hotel in the heart of Exeter city centre

Private Dining and Parties

Southernhay House Hotel

Make time for what's important

Looking for a chic boutique hotel to hold a special celebration or party? Look no further:


Private Dining Room

  • Available for up to 15 guests.
  • Available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, all week.
  • Room hire: £250 for each session (7-11am, 12-4pm, 5-10pm).
  • 3-course Set Menu at £48 per head (dietary requirements for your guests required in advance).


Club Room: Minimum spend expectations apply

  • Available for receptions of up to 50 guests.
  • Available for lunch or evenings, Sundays to Thursdays inclusive.
  • Room hire: £500 for each session (12-4pm, 5-10pm).
  • Bowl food at £40 per head OR canapés at £19.50 per head must be ordered.


Green Room: Minimum spend expectations apply

  • Available for receptions of up to 50 guests, access to garden.
  • Available for lunch, afternoons or evenings, Sunday to Thursday inclusive.
  • Room hire: £500 for each session (12-4pm, 2-5pm, 5-9pm).
  • Bowl food at £40 per head OR canapés at £19.50 must be ordered.


While we love a good party, we do not host weddings at Southernhay House, unless your party is suitable for our Private Dining Room (fewer than 15 guests).


Children aged 8 and older are always welcome. Please note that we do not offer children’s menus; the cost will be as quoted for adults.


Payment Terms:

  • Room hire is payable as a non-refundable deposit on booking, and we require a valid credit card as security for payment when due.
  • You can change your guest numbers up to 5 working days prior to your event (subject to minimum spend requirements). After this, you will be charged in full for the number of guests then selected. Additional guests may be added at our discretion, subject to menu choices and room capacity.
  • You will be charged in full for all food orders on a late cancellation within 5 working days of your proposed date.
  • Payment in full for your event is due on the date of your event, either with the card we hold against your booking or with your preferred alternative card, presented in person at the event. Payment against invoice may only be made where we have an ongoing working relationship with you, and in this case, is due within 10 days of your event.


All prices are quoted inclusive of VAT.


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Ocotber 2024 Set Menu Menu

october 2024 Set Menu

£48 per head
Unless otherwise specified, steak will be served medium-rare.
We require prior notification of any allergies or special dietary requirements 4 days in advance of your event. If you would prefer to pre-order for your guests, please do so - it's not necessary but is advised for parties of more than 8, to avoid substitutions on the day.

Menu

Allergy Advice

Please notify our Duty Manager if you have a known allergy or are concerned about the ingredients in any dish.



A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added your bill. Tips are shared equally between staff.

Southernhay “bowl food” october 2024

Southernhay “bowl food”
october 2024

When canapes grow up, they want to be.....Bowl Food.
A selection from our current seasonal menus
£40 per head, minimum 15 guests (choose 5 options)

Allergy Advice

Please notify our Duty Manager if you have a known allergy or are concerned about the ingredients in any dish.



A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added your bill. Tips are shared equally between staff.

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