Searching for a cosy Christmas venue in the Wye Valley? Look no further than the quintessentially British Hope & Anchor pub, which has an enviable location in the heart of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With spacious interiors, tall ceilings and duelling staircases that lead up to a suite of rooms (soon to be completed), this really is a magnificent location for a festive party. Wrap up warm enough and you can enjoy the extensive beer garden and grounds as well, with a lawn that stretches right down to the edge of the River Wye.
The ace in the hole for The Hope & Anchor is the attached Pavilion restaurant - an equally spacious bar and restaurant that serves more contemporary British fare than the pub food next door, and also functions as a private dining room and events space for large groups. Christmas parties can hire the Pavilion restaurant exclusively for anything from a big family gathering to a festive work do, and food options range from drinks and canapes to a full sit down Christmas meal with all the trimmings. Whatever Christmas party you've envisioned, The Hope & Anchor can turn that dream into reality.
Cocktail Masterclasses are also available for up to eight people, priced at £35 per person to include a bottle of Prosecco for the group, bar snacks such as olives and pretzels, music, a cocktail history lesson and quiz, plus cocktail making and drinking. Classes are available to book 12pm-7pm, Wednesday to Saturday, and 12pm to 4pm on Sunday.
Food in the Hope & Anchor revolves around pub classics - think tempura king prawns, ham and cheese ploughmans, burgers, cod goujons and a half chicken with chips. The Pavilion, meanwhile, is a little more progressive, mixing things up with dishes like fried soft shell crab with pickled slaw and corn sorbet, and a selection of vegan and charcuterie boards. The Hope & Anchor also makes a mean Sunday roast, and those skills are turned to roast turkey, potatoes, pigs in blankets and all the trimmings as Christmas approaches.
Get in touch with the Hope & Anchor team to organise your Christmas menu and book in a festive party to remember.