Dh surprise 40th, ideas hints and tips and please advise if you know york

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If anyone is thinking this sounds familiar there was a similar thread which prompted me to start this one. It's dhs 40th soon and he would hate a surprise party, however if I hired somewhere and invited close family and a few old friends I thibk he'd like it. I'm thinking somewhere in York would be central ish (were all northern). Am wondering about a pub with a function room and getting caterers. Would any do this? How could it all work?

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Not sure of any pubs that would let you bring in outside caterers. How many people would there be?

That's probably the first thing I need to work out isn't it! Thanks. I'm sure work have done this before, sitting upstairs in av pub angf getting a take away. I will ask them.

If it’s a small party the Whippet Inn is a lovely pub with a private room that seats about 10. If your DH doesn’t want a big fuss that might be nicer. Food is great and service excellent

Hmm thank you but 10 might not be quite big enough. I will look into that one though

The Royal Oak on goodramgate has a free function room to hire - what a lovely idea hope you get it sorted

Thank you

That looks really good. Have you had the catering? Is the pub old fashioned?

I’ve been to a birthday party at the Rattle own on micklegate - they have various rooms over two floors and they served canapés and had a private bar set up - worked really well!

That looks lovely. I need to call these places for prices don't I? Urgh I hate making calls

The Black Swan on Peasholme Green has a function room and a buffet menu. it's the oldest pub in York (I think), lovely timber framed building with wonky floors. The Golden Fleece on Pavement is also good

That has menus! And prices! I will be calling round tomorrow thank you all.