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Set in the beautiful grounds of Southsea Castle overlooking The Solent, The Courtyard restaurant is the perfect venue for corporate meetings, parties and events. No matter what the occasion, we are confident that you will find the right package to impress your clients, staff and colleagues. With nearly 500 years of turbulent and fascinating British history, you won t find anywhere else in Portsmouth quite like it. If you are looking for a venue with something a bit special, then you ve found it. A cosy and warm restaurant for small events and meetings, a large marquee with built-in bar for larger events, and if you really want to impress, the whole castle complete with cannons and Tudor paraphernalia. There s a wide variety of spaces and options to play with, allowing us to create an event which is perfect for you. Our menus are designed to reflect gorgeous food using locally sourced fresh and seasonal ingredients. We are lucky enough to be surrounded by exceptional local and artisan suppliers who deliver Portsmouth s best quality produce, allowing us to pair a natural approach with contemporary British cuisine and skilful presentation. Combine this with an extensive wine and cocktail bar, professional staff and a warm and thoroughly unique setting, there really is a sense of quality that runs through everything that we offer here at The Courtyard. Head Chef Chris Leaf has a varied and impressive background having worked under the tutelage of Gordon Ramsey and cooked for a list of stars including Victoria and David Beckham, Heston Blumenthal, James Martin and Keith Floyd. Having formerly worked in many of Hampshire s best restaurants, you can have full confidence in his ability to provide wonderful, tailored menus for your event.
Package 1 Conduct your meeting in style Hire one of our restaurant rooms to hold your staff and client meetings. Ideal for groups of 10-20 Base Package - 100 + vat Includes Room hire for two hours (Monday Friday only) Tea, coffee and biscuits for up to 20 people Projector and projector screen Pens & notepads provided Bottled mineral water Additions Light Breakfast Buffet Light Lunch Buffet Book one or more of our rooms and we will set it up ready for your meeting! We provide the projector and screen for your presentations, notepad and pens for up to 20 people, plus tea, coffee and biscuits to keep you going. Why not finish with a light buffet breakfast or lunch? We are happy to talk to you about your requirements and arrange a professional environment for you to conduct your meeting in style. Ask us about booking our space on a regular basis and see what discounts we can offer you!
Package 2 A Unique Place To Celebrate Post-Conference Parties, Company Milestone Events, Team Building Days, Product Launches, Christmas Parties and more! The Restaurant (50 seated/120 standing) Base package - 600 Arrival drink for up to 100 people Exclusive use of The Courtyard restaurant Light up the outside of the castle in your company colours Two fully stocked bars Mix it up a bit with some of our exciting additions, sure to make your event stand out from the crowd: Entertainment Let us find you the perfect DJ or band to complement your party. We have a tried and tested list of musicians to suit all styles and moods. Glamour Style it up with a Spirit Luge or Champagne Fountain. Tasting Tipples Add a touch of sophistication with a Wine, Beer or Whisky Tasting. Food Glorious Food Decadent Canapés, Lavish Buffets, Extravagant Formal Meals, Hog Roasts, Barbeques and more! For larger events, our marquee can fit 120 seated or 200 standing and has a built-in bar. If you really want to push the boat out then you can exclusively hire the entire castle. This gives you access to the restaurant, the marquee, the historical keep and the ramparts, where you can enjoy a glass of champagne as you watch the sun set over The Solent.
Package 3 Christmas parties You Can Never Be Too Early When It Comes To Christmas Preparations! Exclusive Venue, Marquee Hire or Castle Hire Small business table bookings Shared business ticketed Christmas events Early bird discount deals if you book your event by the 31st July Christmas at The Courtyard is always a festive affair and made extra special by the magical atmosphere when the castle is lit up and twinkling with Christmas sparkle! Large companies can book the whole castle, The Courtyard restaurant or the marquee for a wonderfully decadent winter celebration. Now, for the first time, we will be hosting a number of mulit-business Christmas parties. Ticket prices will include an arrival drink, three course Christmas dinner, large glass of wine and live entertainment. If you are a smaller company but want to treat your staff to a festive knees-up with all the trimmings then this is the event for you!! Enquire about our early bird booking discounts!
About the castle There is something magical about walking in the footprints of Henry VIII It s a fascinating part of our history and walking around the castle you really get a feel of the place through the centuries. Built in 1544, the Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around England s coasts to protect the country from invaders. Barely was the work completed when Henry VIII s flagship, the Mary Rose, tragically sank in front of the Castle. During the English Civil War, nearly a century later, the Castle was captured for the only time in its history, by Parliamentarian forces. Over the centuries, Southsea Castle s defences were strengthened so that it could continue to protect Portsmouth. In the 19th Century a tunnel was built to defend the Castle moat. Visitors can still enter the tunnel and see how the Castle would have been defended against invaders. The Castle has had many other uses besides defence. For a while it was a military prison. A lighthouse was built in the 1820s, and is still in use by shipping today. In 1960 the Castle left military service. It was acquired by Portsmouth City Council, which restored the Castle to its 19th Century appearance. CONTACT 02392 817454 Nikki Juhasz www.thecourtyardsouthsecastle.co.uk Facebook: @thecourtyardsouthseacastle Twitter: @Courtyard_Ssea Instagram: courtyard_ssea Email: nikki@thecourtyardsouthseacastle.co.uk Prices excluding 20% VAT