French inspired comfort classics

Yes, we have an extensive wine list featuring French imports from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne and more.

We have a corkage policy in place. Please contact us for details and pricing before bringing your own bottle. For private hire, all drinks must be supplied by OAH; outside bottles are not permitted.

Absolutely. We have a full range of mocktails, soft drinks, fresh juices, and hot drinks on our menu.

Evenings are reserved for private events, by prior arrangement.

Contact OAH to discuss your occasion and date, with at least one month's notice. An enquiry does not reserve a date. See our Private Hire page for venue hire information.

Private Hire Terms & Conditions apply to private hire, with separate terms for birthdays under 25. Read the full Private Hire terms.

Our kids party packages are designed for children aged 3 and above.

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own cake. We can provide plates and cutlery for serving. Let us know in advance.

We offer red carpet, photo booth, floral arrangements, and more. Ask our team for a full list when booking.

Our catering service is best suited to medium and large events. Contact us and we will advise based on your date, menu and location.

We cover Tunbridge Wells and nearby areas. Travel outside Tunbridge Wells may be available with an additional charge.

We recommend booking at least 4–6 weeks in advance, especially for weddings and large corporate events.

Yes. Exclusive private hire costs £750 from 6 pm until midnight, plus a minimum £500 food spend. It includes the entire venue and outside terrace, lounge seating, tables and chairs, guest facilities, access to the bar and catering services, venue preparation, the agreed room layout and cleaning afterwards.

An enquiry does not reserve or guarantee a date. OAH must confirm availability in writing, and you must pay the full, non-refundable £750 venue hire fee to secure the booking. The terms are provided before confirmation and payment; confirming and paying means you agree to them.

A minimum £500 food spend applies to every private hire booking, in addition to the £750 venue hire fee, regardless of guest numbers. There is no minimum drinks spend.

All food, drinks and additional services arranged through OAH must be confirmed at least 4 weeks before the event. The outstanding balance for pre-ordered food and additional services must be paid in full at least 3 weeks before the event.

Private hire runs from 6 pm until midnight. Earlier access from 5 pm for preparation may be arranged. Bar last orders and loud music finish at 11 pm; OAH provides background music until midnight. All guests must leave by midnight. Alternative timings may be discussed in advance and may incur additional charges.

The hire fee includes the professional PA sound system, microphones and mixing table, professional lighting and lasers, smoke machine and disco ball. You can use our 5 large TV screens for slideshows, quizzes, presentations or themed images. Supply and agree all content and technical requirements in advance so OAH can support set-up.

Yes. Professional security staff are included in the venue hire fee to help keep guests safe and the event running smoothly.

No. All DJs must be booked through Old Auction House. Please contact OAH to discuss your requirements.

Only with OAH’s prior written approval. Live performances are permitted between 8 pm and 10 pm only. Bands and performers may use their own sound equipment, but it must be connected to OAH’s dB controller (sound limiter). All entertainment must meet OAH’s technical requirements, licensing conditions and agreed timings. OAH may adjust or pause it for safety, licensing compliance or the proper running of the event.

Yes, through OAH’s in-house sound system. Playback and volume must be controlled using the remote control and dB controller supplied by OAH, within the agreed timings, technical requirements and licensing conditions.

All major decorations, installations and event styling must be organised and hired through OAH. Smaller personal decorations, photographs and sentimental items need OAH’s prior approval. Share your ideas, colours, themes and inspiration images for a tailored styling proposal, with pricing agreed in advance.

All food and drinks served or consumed at the event must be supplied by OAH. A wedding or birthday cake may be brought with OAH’s prior approval. Discuss and agree catering requirements, dietary needs and special arrangements with OAH in advance.

The non-refundable venue hire payment may be transferred if OAH receives at least 3 months’ written notice before the original date. A transfer is allowed once only, subject to availability and OAH’s written confirmation. The new event must take place within 12 months of the original date, and you must pay any difference in venue hire pricing.

The £750 venue hire payment is non-refundable. Any £500 food payment already made is refunded in full if OAH receives written cancellation notice at least 14 days before the event. With less than 14 days’ notice, the food payment is forfeited.

OAH provides a safe, welcoming environment. Anyone behaving abusively, threateningly or in an unlawfully disruptive manner, or putting others’ safety at risk, may be refused entry or required to leave.

The client is responsible for reasonable costs of deliberate or negligent damage caused by them or their guests to furniture, fixtures, equipment or other venue property. Fair wear and tear is excluded. OAH will reasonably assess and document any damage for which payment is sought.

If OAH cancels for reasons within its control, all payments received, including any deposit, will be refunded, or you may choose another mutually agreed available date.

OAH is not liable for failures or delays genuinely beyond its reasonable control that could not have been avoided through reasonable care, such as severe weather, fire or government restrictions. OAH will notify you as soon as reasonably practicable and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.