Terms & Conditions for Exclusive Lounge Bar Hire at The Dukes. Exclusive lounge bar hire is also part of Premium & Deluxe packages above. 1. General Information The lounge bar has a maximum capacity of 40 guests. Available amenities include tables, chairs, sofas, use of the sound system, tv, disco lights, fairy lights & 2 wireless microphones. 2. Booking & Confirmation Hire of the lounge bar is free for up to 5 hours (afternoon bookings 12-5pm, evenings 6-11pm). We can hold your requested slot temporarily. If we receive other enquiries for the same time, we will contact you via the phone number provided. If you do not respond to our call or text within 48 hours, we will release the date to other potential clients. To confirm your booking, a non-refundable deposit of £100 is required. The deposit can be used for food or drink at the event and will be deducted from your final bill, provided no damages occur. No change is given. 3. Deposit & Payment The £100 deposit secures your booking & ensures no other parties can book the same time. This deposit is non-refundable but will be applied towards your final bill for food or drink, assuming no damages have been incurred. Please request and pay your final bill at the end of your event. All outstanding payments must be made no later than the end of your event. 4. Music Bands, DJs and party music is permitted between 8.30pm and 11pm in the evenings and with permission from the management at any other time. Music must be kept at background level before 8:30pm and after 11pm. Volume will be monitored at all times, excessive noise will be reduced. 5. Child & Pet Policy Well-behaved pets & children are allowed as long as they are fully supervised by a sober adult at all times. The supervising adult is responsible for ensuring that children or pets do not cause any disturbance or damage to the property. 6. Behaviour Policy Guests must respect the premises, our team, resident guests & our neighbours. We are located in a village, so outside noise, particularly when leaving at the end of the night, must be kept to a minimum to avoid disturbing the community and resident guests. 7. Challenge 21 Policy If you look under 21, you will be asked to provide an original photo ID showing your date of birth. Photos of ID will not be accepted. Adults must not buy alcohol to give to children under 18 or adults under 21 who are unable to provide the correct ID. 8. Zero tolerance to drug policy We have a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs. Anyone found to be using drugs on the premises will be asked to leave and reported to the police. 9. Food & Drink policy No food or drink that is not bought from The Dukes may be consumed on the premises, which includes the pub and the grounds. 10. Decorating policy You are welcome to bring your own decorations. Decorations must not be stuck to painted walls or ceilings, you may use existing nails in the beams, window frames, pictures, light fittings and the mirror to stick decorations to. You may use the Dukes’ frames to display pictures, they should be fixed with sticky tape or blue tack on top of the original picture, within the frames; sizes are 8 x A4, 12 x A5. 11. Liability & Damages Any damages caused during the hire period will be the responsibility of the hirer. The cost of any damages will be deducted from the deposit or invoiced if the deposit amount is less than the cost of repair or replacement. 12. Contact & Communication Please ensure that the contact details provided are correct and that you are reachable. Failure to respond to booking confirmation requests within 48 hours will result in the release of a held date. 13. Additional Information The Dukes reserves the right to make changes to these terms & conditions as necessary. By confirming your booking and paying the deposit, you agree to abide by these terms & conditions. For any enquiries or further information, please contact us at 01525 237892. Thank you for choosing The Dukes. We look forward to hosting your event!