A stunning fine dining restaurant with quayside views, 36 on the Quay is the ultimate exclusive venue for private party hires. It’s a family-run restaurant headed by Gary and Martyna Pearce, located in a 17th-century grade II-listed building in the harbour town of Emsworth, Hampshire. The restaurant is decorated in a cosy but luxurious style that mirrors the views across the harbour. Picture neutral tones, crisp white linen tablecloths, and deep blue velvet seating.
When it comes to private hire, there are several options at your disposal. If you’re planning an intimate occasion you can hire out a private function room that accommodates between 8-13 guests. Alternatively, if you’re celebration is more inclusive but you wish to retain the exclusive glamour of a private event the restaurant itself can be organised to host up to 50 people. No matter if you’re planning a work event, wine tasting, or social celebration the dedicated management and kitchen team is on hand to ensure even the most minute of details are taken care of.
That goes for the food too. The menus at 36 on the Quay are European in style but expect a variety of modern influences that cover everything from Japanese cuisine to traditional British fare. The kitchen team is playful but precise and boasts experience at some of the world's most revered restaurants.
Dishes have included magret duck breast with Tokyo turnips and hay-baked celeriac, Cornish crab with creme fraiche and Thai dressing, and local wild turbot with pea, radish, and parsley root. Depending on the number of guests, you can opt for an a la carte menu, a seasonal set menu, or an eight-course tasting menu with an optional wine pairing. Looking to make a weekend of it? Make sure to enquire about the rooms above the restaurant.