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It is possible to park very close to the door to unload
Through a corridor and into the room.
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.
They don't like the door to the store room being blocked while you are setting up.
Easy parking fairly close to the door.
Through two doors into the function room.
Usually the end of the room you enter.
No issues
It is possible to unload outside the front door, and then park in a small car park down a lane opposite.
There is no lift or alternate entrance to guests.
There is a low segregated stage area. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 2-3m
No issues
Rough surface but close to side fire door
Easy
Both stage and option of pull out stage.
Staff friendly and accommodating
You can unload close to the door but you will need to move to a proper parking spot.
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.
By the window in front of the dance floor.
No issues
Plenty of parking- though spaces dependent on the day.
Two doors to negotiate as I remember.
Plenty of space in the function room, although the room is narrow.
No issues
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.
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.
There is a good sized stage with space to store packaging.
It is possible to load fairly close to the entrance and repark.
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.
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
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.
This venue has adequate self contained parking.
It is straightforward to load through the front doors into the lobby.
Small, as is the dance floor space, but adequate. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 3-4m
The staff are lovely.
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.
Either main entrance (a bit convoluted) or through the kitchen (direct from main car park) or up patio steps if in the back.
Blank canvas cream walls.
Staff are lovely, and will be most gracious and helpful.
There is limited on the road parking. It is likely you would need to unload then repark.
On the level, through main doors.
There is a stage, the venue is somewhat club like. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 3-4m
No issues
There is a car park, but loading is through the main doors
Through the main entrance
There is a large stage
Staff pleasant and helpful
On the street.
Through the doors at the front. Only one door I am aware of.
Usually at the end opposite both door in and the bar.
No issues
Car park outside the front door. possible to unload near the main entrance.
A couple of steps, through the lobby and an ante room.
In front of the fireplace in a room separate from the bar or restaurant.
No issues
The Marriott has its own car park, but it isnt always open- you may need to ask at reception to be let in.
It is possible to load into the main function room through the back car park. It is level, but there are fire doors.
Sometimes a stage is provided by the venue. - width available: 4-5m - height clearance: 3-4m
Staff helpful.
Good parking reasonably close to function room, entry via patio doors.
Pretty easy.
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
Accommodating and friendly.
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.
Very good.
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
Very comfortable place to work, and staff friendly
You need to park on the road.
You can either bring equipment through the main entrance, or it may be possible to access via the fire escape. This has metal stairs.
A good low stage with a room off that can be used as changing room or to store packing materials.
No issues
You may be lucky and find you can park outside, but usually there is a bit of a tussle for space.
Separate door to the guests to right beside set up area.
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
No issues
It is possible to unload close to the function room, although your vehicle may have to be moved.
Straightforward, near the door.
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
No issues
Possible to park pretty close to entrance, if others are not parked closest.
Level although a gravel car park.
Small stage area available and good working space - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 2-3m
No issues
On the street. Pay and display, though free in the evening.
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.
This will depend on the function, but there is a fair bit of space in the large function room.
No issues
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.
It\'s virtually straight in from the loading area.
There is a small stage and there are sockets readily available.
The place is a non profit run by volunteers. I found the bar staff very friendly and helpful.
It is possible to leave your vehicle where you unload by the back door to the stage.
Straight in to the stage.
Wide stage usually blacked. Blank canvas.
No issues
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.
Usual set up area is fairly near the door.
The staff will probably select an area for you to set up. There is no specific area allocated.
No issues
Good car park, but not that close to the access in.
Down some steps through double doors and up stairs and round the corner!
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.
No issues
Good. It is possible to park just outside the entrance
It is essential to go up a small flight of stairs into the entrance, so a trolley is not appropriate.
There is plenty of width, and adequate power points. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 3-4m
Staff were pleasant and accommodating
Not easy. You would need to unload in front and then find on the street parking.
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.
This will depend if you are on the stage or on the floor.
No issues
Adequate parking- has its own car park.
You will need to bring everything in via a back door from the car park.
Usually window opposite bar. - width available: 3-4m - height clearance: 2-3m
No issues
There is no car park, on street parking only
There is a fire door directly up the stairs to the function room so no need to wade through people in the bar
The performance area is fluid. Wherever is suitable to the client, but best space is opposite end to the doors.
Staff were fine.
It is possible to park very close to the stairs to load in and out, plus they have a car park.
Although it is steps in, it is close to the set up area.
Good area in front of a fireplace and in front of the dance floor.
No issues
You use the main car park and park as close as you can without being on the prime reserved spots.
The load in is through a back door and down a corridor. If you have a trolley, this may be useful.
There is a fairly large stage area.
No issues
They have a car park, but you may have to move the vehicle after unloading if no close space available.
The access from car park to the function room is quite a long walk. You benefit from using a trolley.
They have a low stage with lots of room, and an L shaped room. Bar to the side.
No issues