Parking

It is possible to park very close to the door to unload

Access

Through a corridor and into the room.

Facilities

Usual set up is beside the bar and opposite the dance floor. You have a door to a store room to the side of you to be mindful of.

Staff

They don't like the door to the store room being blocked while you are setting up.

Parking

Easy parking fairly close to the door.

Access

Through two doors into the function room.

Facilities

Usually the end of the room you enter.

Staff

No issues

Parking

It is possible to unload outside the front door, and then park in a small car park down a lane opposite.

Access

There is no lift or alternate entrance to guests.

Facilities

There is a low segregated stage area. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 2-3m

Staff

No issues

Parking

Rough surface but close to side fire door

Access

Easy

Facilities

Both stage and option of pull out stage.

Staff

Staff friendly and accommodating

Parking

You can unload close to the door but you will need to move to a proper parking spot.

Access

Into the doors (these are secure, so you will need to gain access 1st) through another set of doors into the lobby and lift is to the left beside the stairs. You then need to go through some more doors into the function room.

Facilities

By the window in front of the dance floor.

Staff

No issues

Parking

Plenty of parking- though spaces dependent on the day.

Access

Two doors to negotiate as I remember.

Facilities

Plenty of space in the function room, although the room is narrow.

Staff

No issues

Parking

The parking is limited as this is a city centre venue. Loading is possible on the opposite side of the road. It is easier later in the evening.

Access

You have two options- up a small flight of steps into the front door or via slope into a lift which takes you up to the room level.

Facilities

There is a good sized stage with space to store packaging.

Parking

It is possible to load fairly close to the entrance and repark.

Access

It is not easy- as there are stairs with a turn which are also used by guests, and you need to cross two rooms to get to set up area.

Facilities

Good socket provision and window near. Very low ceiling and quite small dance floor. Bar in adjoining room. - width available: 2-3m - height clearance: 2m or less

Staff

The staff were lovely. They helped me in with equipment (time was an issue), we had a good chat and I was helped with my sub woofer at the end of the night which I could not carry alone.

Parking

This venue has adequate self contained parking.

Access

It is straightforward to load through the front doors into the lobby.

Facilities

Small, as is the dance floor space, but adequate. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 3-4m

Staff

The staff are lovely.

Parking

It is possible to park either front or back. The back is ideal if you need to load in while the car park is full or you are avoiding a full room of guests.

Access

Either main entrance (a bit convoluted) or through the kitchen (direct from main car park) or up patio steps if in the back.

Facilities

Blank canvas cream walls.

Staff

Staff are lovely, and will be most gracious and helpful.

Parking

There is limited on the road parking. It is likely you would need to unload then repark.

Access

On the level, through main doors.

Facilities

There is a stage, the venue is somewhat club like. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 3-4m

Staff

No issues

Parking

There is a car park, but loading is through the main doors

Access

Through the main entrance

Facilities

There is a large stage

Staff

Staff pleasant and helpful

Parking

On the street.

Access

Through the doors at the front. Only one door I am aware of.

Facilities

Usually at the end opposite both door in and the bar.

Staff

No issues

Parking

Car park outside the front door. possible to unload near the main entrance.

Access

A couple of steps, through the lobby and an ante room.

Facilities

In front of the fireplace in a room separate from the bar or restaurant.

Staff

No issues

Parking

The Marriott has its own car park, but it isnt always open- you may need to ask at reception to be let in.

Access

It is possible to load into the main function room through the back car park. It is level, but there are fire doors.

Facilities

Sometimes a stage is provided by the venue. - width available: 4-5m - height clearance: 3-4m

Staff

Staff helpful.

Parking

Good parking reasonably close to function room, entry via patio doors.

Access

Pretty easy.

Facilities

There are various options for set up- it is possible to set up under the balcony, on the balcony or another part of the room if preferred by client or for other reasons. - width available: 4-5m - height clearance: over 4m

Staff

Accommodating and friendly.

Parking

It is possible to park in the staff car park nearby, and unload directly into the marquee from a temporary loading point right by the marquee.

Access

Very good.

Facilities

Marquee space carpeted. Does get humid and damp, but dry enough for kit and sound. Plenty of room depending on number of tables and attendees. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 2-3m

Staff

Very comfortable place to work, and staff friendly

Parking

You need to park on the road.

Access

You can either bring equipment through the main entrance, or it may be possible to access via the fire escape. This has metal stairs.

Facilities

A good low stage with a room off that can be used as changing room or to store packing materials.

Staff

No issues

Parking

You may be lucky and find you can park outside, but usually there is a bit of a tussle for space.

Access

Separate door to the guests to right beside set up area.

Facilities

The area is clear and reasonable. You get a good view of the sea! The room is long, so it is a long way from guests at the back. - width available: 2-3m - height clearance: 2-3m

Staff

No issues

Parking

It is possible to unload close to the function room, although your vehicle may have to be moved.

Access

Straightforward, near the door.

Facilities

You have space enough in this barn type function room on one side of the room near the door for loading. - width available: 4-5m - height clearance: over 4m

Staff

No issues

Parking

Possible to park pretty close to entrance, if others are not parked closest.

Access

Level although a gravel car park.

Facilities

Small stage area available and good working space - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 2-3m

Staff

No issues

Parking

On the street. Pay and display, though free in the evening.

Access

Up about 9 steps into the room on the right. Two sets of doors to negotiate. Although there are only 3 steps at the front I was advised to unload at the back.

Facilities

This will depend on the function, but there is a fair bit of space in the large function room.

Staff

No issues

Parking

There is no proper car park, the car park adjacent is for the Bed and Breakfast. The load in is straightforward. There is a function room upstairs too. I did not go in there though.

Access

It\'s virtually straight in from the loading area.

Facilities

There is a small stage and there are sockets readily available.

Staff

The place is a non profit run by volunteers. I found the bar staff very friendly and helpful.

Parking

It is possible to leave your vehicle where you unload by the back door to the stage.

Access

Straight in to the stage.

Facilities

Wide stage usually blacked. Blank canvas.

Staff

No issues

Parking

You can't keep your vehicle parked close. I parked a way away on the street, having done a NYE gig there 2016-17. You can bring your vehicle alongside to unload though.

Access

Usual set up area is fairly near the door.

Facilities

The staff will probably select an area for you to set up. There is no specific area allocated.

Staff

No issues

Parking

Good car park, but not that close to the access in.

Access

Down some steps through double doors and up stairs and round the corner!

Facilities

Small. I had brought a booth and the space was too small for it. I had to use a venue table. I also could not use the mirror ball. I got a family member to swap some equipment for me.

Staff

No issues

Parking

Good. It is possible to park just outside the entrance

Access

It is essential to go up a small flight of stairs into the entrance, so a trolley is not appropriate.

Facilities

There is plenty of width, and adequate power points. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 3-4m

Staff

Staff were pleasant and accommodating

Parking

Not easy. You would need to unload in front and then find on the street parking.

Access

Through two sets of double doors. You may or may not be setting up on the stage. You could also possibly use a side door.

Facilities

This will depend if you are on the stage or on the floor.

Staff

No issues

Parking

Adequate parking- has its own car park.

Access

You will need to bring everything in via a back door from the car park.

Facilities

Usually window opposite bar. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 2-3m

Staff

No issues

Parking

There is no car park, on street parking only

Access

There is a fire door directly up the stairs to the function room so no need to wade through people in the bar

Facilities

The performance area is fluid. Wherever is suitable to the client, but best space is opposite end to the doors.

Staff

Staff were fine.

Parking

It is possible to park very close to the stairs to load in and out, plus they have a car park.

Access

Although it is steps in, it is close to the set up area.

Facilities

Good area in front of a fireplace and in front of the dance floor.

Staff

No issues

Parking

You use the main car park and park as close as you can without being on the prime reserved spots.

Access

The load in is through a back door and down a corridor. If you have a trolley, this may be useful.

Facilities

There is a fairly large stage area.

Staff

No issues

Parking

They have a car park, but you may have to move the vehicle after unloading if no close space available.

Access

The access from car park to the function room is quite a long walk. You benefit from using a trolley.

Facilities

They have a low stage with lots of room, and an L shaped room. Bar to the side.

Staff

No issues