The Wolsey Room at Duke's Head Putney

Function Room in a Pub
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Private space
  13 reviews  – 
8 Lower Richmond Road, London, SW15 1JN
Putney Bridge Station (0.4 mi)

About this space

Watching over the Thames for nearly 150 years, The Duke Head Putney offers a private Victorian dining room for sit-down meals or family parties, with inexpensive packages suited for any event.

The Wolsey Room is a luxury all of its own. This bright 1st floor Victorian private dining room with a wall of windows and a Thames River view is an ideal background for everything from private dining or office drinks receptions to intimate wedding ceremonies, from business lunches or private dinner parties to classy birthday parties.

(Maximum capacity: Seated 48 & Standing 70)


Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

See the year out with the most magical of festive menus for your nearest and dearest, colleagues and friends.
Starting from £46 per person for a divine 3 course set menu.
We offer exclusive private room hire for a minimum spend or tables in our dining room for no minimum spend.
Christmas Party Set Menu
£46 per person
STARTERS
Curried parsnip soup, chestnut gremolata, toasted sourdough (vg)
Severn & Wye smoked salmon, salt-baked beetroot, chesnut gremolata, toasted rye
Ham hock, chesnut & cranberry terrine, Young's beer mustard, cornichons
Chicory, pear & walnut Waldorf salad, blood orange dressign (vg)
Heritage beetroot, goat's curd & radiccicho salad (v)

MAINS
Crown of English turkey, goose fat roast potatoes, crushed winter roots, Brussels sprouts, maple roast parsnips, pig in blanket, cranberry sauce, gravy
West Country rump of beef, goose fat roast potatoes, crushed winter roots, Brussels sprouts, maple roast parsnips, pig in blanket, horseradish sauce, gravy
Pan roast seabass, Cornish new potatoes, rainbow chard, samphire, Champagne butter sauce
Parsnip & celeriac nut roast, purple sprouting broccoli, crushed roots (vg)
Hampshire venison, partridge, turnip & swede pie, crushed roots, purple sprouting broccoli, gravy

DESSERTS
Christmas pudding, brandy butter ice cream (v)
Apple, fig & chestnut crumble, lemon thyme custard (v)
Salted chocolate, hazelnut & Kirsch cherry mousse (v)
Spiced winter fruit Bakewell, clotted cream (v)
Blood orange, ginger & pistaccio syllabub (vg)
Long Clawson Stilton, quince jelly, celery, seeded crispbreads (v)

Wedding Offers

We’re a one-of-a-kind wedding venue overlooking the River Thames across to Bishop’s Park. With three floors and a full wedding licence, the Duke’s Head offers you the ability to host your special day - all under one roof. There’s history and charm etched into every nook and cranny of our grade II listed Victorian pub and it’s array of elegant, versatile spaces.
Whether it’s an intimate dinner or grand reception you’re looking for to celebrate tying the knot with your nearest and dearest, our dedicated events team can help you craft a day full of memories that last a lifetime.
Viscount Wedding Package
£100 per person
Prosecco reception with 2 canapes per person
3 course wedding breakfast
Table wine for wedding breakfast
Glass of prosecco to toast the happy couple
Late night bite
Earl Wedding Package
£120 per person
Prosecco reception with 3 canapes per person
3 course wedding breakfast
Fine wine selection
Glass of prosecco to toast the happy couple
Late night snacks
Marquess Wedding Packages
£145 per person
Cocktail hour with 3 canapes per person
Premium 3 course wedding breakfast
Fine wine selection
Glass of prosecco to toast the happy couple
Late night snacks
Duke Wedding Package
£165 per person
Cocktail hour with 4 canapes per person
Premium 3 course wedding breakfast
High class wine pairings
Glass of champagne to toast the happy couple
Late night feast

Meeting Offers

With a beautiful bright and airy private room overlooking the Thames, our Wolsey Room is sure to leave a lasting impression on your team and clients alike.

FACILITIES:
HDMI Projector • Wi-Fi • Paper • Pens • Flipchart • Flexible table layouts
Full Day Meeting Package
£35 per person
Fresh pastries on arrival • Tea & coffee • Table water • Selection of sandwich boards • Private room hire 9am to 5pm
Half Day Meeting Package
£20 per person
Fresh pastries on arrival • Tea & coffee • Table water

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £400–£700 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £400 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £700 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss further.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £400–£700 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £400 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £700 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss further.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £400–£700 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £400 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £700 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss further.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£900 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £900 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss further.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £800–£1500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £800 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss further.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1200–£1500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 16:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss further.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss further.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Capacity

Standing
up to 70
Dining
up to 48
Theatre
up to 48
Boardroom
up to 20
U-Shaped
up to 32
Classroom
up to 48

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Whiteboard
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Nearest tube stop: Putney Bridge (district line) - ten minutes walk

No smoking within the building.
Outside catering is not allowed, but with case-by-case exceptions e.g. birthday cake.
Decorations are welcome so long as they leave no lasting damage.
Confetti cannons not permitted.
Ice fountain candles not permitted.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(13 reviews and ratings - )

EP
Emma P.
November 2024
30th Birthday Party · 45 guests
Loved having my 30th birthday celebration here - the team were quick to respond to all my questions, no detail was missed and everything was ready as required. The room has recently been repainted which makes it look even better. Would recommend for sure!
5.0
MB
Michael B.
October 2024
Party · 70 guests
5.0
GI
Garam I.
September 2024
Wedding · 40 guests
5.0
NG
Nicholas G.
September 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

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Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 90%

About Duke's Head Putney

A grand Victorian grade II listed building that has watched over the River Thames in Putney for nearly 150 years. Sitting at the start of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, she has enjoyed this uniquely British battle of the oars for over a Century.

With bright, riverside views, the versatile private hire spaces within the pub are ideal for drinks, birthday parties, sit down meals and family gatherings. Whether you’re looking for a venue to host your wedding, a corporate meeting or simply get together with friends to enjoy the Putney riverside views, the Dukes Head ticks every box.


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