Bordello Hire

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Il Bordello is available for hire for a huge range of corporate, media and private events such as:

  • seminars and meetings
  • training and away days
  • photo-call / interview sessions
  • birthdays
  • weddings
  • CD launches
  • book signings
  • wrap parties
  • fashion collection previews
  • film previews
  • privately promoted events (such as DJ nights)

Il Bordello downstairs bar has a capacity of 100 and a covered deck area which allows for a further 30 guests.

If you would just like to bring a small party of up to 20 people to Il Bordello you may consider becoming a Lifetime Member (£100 + VAT) instead of private hiring. Members can bring in up to 20 guests as often as they like free of charge via pre-arranged booking on non-event nights saving you money on the hire fee.

Day-rate:
Full day-rate (8 hours) £250 + VAT
Half day-rate (4 hours) £150 + VAT
(further hours will be charged at a rate of £25 + VAT per hour).

Sunday and Monday evening rate:
8-12pm £150 refundable deposit (if the bar take reaches £600 and no damages are incurred). The necessity to employ a bouncer is at the discretion of Il Bordello and will incur a £50 fee.

Tuesday - Thursday evening rate:
8-2am £150 + VAT + £100 refundable deposit (if bar take reaches £600)
Each additional hour £25 + VAT to be arranged and paid for in advance.

Friday and Saturday evening rate non-exclusive (other Members / guests allowed entry on a first come / first served basis):
0-20 people is free to Members or £100 + VAT to non-Members
21-39 people £100 + VAT (+ membership fee if non-Member)
40-59 people £200 + VAT (+ membership fee if non-Member)

60-80 people £300 + VAT (+ membership fee if non-Member).


Friday and Saturday evening rate exclusive (no other Members / guests allowed entry):

80-100 people £400 + VAT (+ membership fee if non-Member)

Downstairs bar only £400 + VAT
Downstairs bar and deck £750 + VAT.

Please note: If you go over your agreed entitlement, any additional guests will be charged £3 each on the door.

Il Bordello will be flexible on these figures if the booking is for charity or fund-raising, or if the final bar spend reaches certain targets. These are individually negotiable and must be contracted and signed for in advance of the evening.

Catering:
Il Bordello can provide food for your event - please follow the link for more details.

Il Bordello can have the following equipment available:

Flip chart, pens and paper £50 + VAT
Video projector and screen (1m x 1m) £50 + VAT
Slide projector and screen £50 + VAT
Record decks and mixer £25 + VAT

Technics decks and mixer £50 + VAT
Visuals (strobe, smoke machine, red flashing light) £50 (for all) + VAT
Mic and PA £50 + VAT.

"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for hosting my pink party. We all had the most fabulous time and this was all the better for your kindness, relaxed approach and general calmness on the night.. Many people commented on how well you coped behind the constantly busy bar and how fabulous the setting was.

I hope that we weren't too much trouble for you and that you will have us to party again soon

Thank you for making it really special"

Wedding Parties:

Il Bordello can arrange live music or DJ's at your request, and is happy for you to decorate the interior (within the constraints of health and safety guidelines).

Il Bordello now has a deck canopy for the summer, bringing the capacity up to 130, with additional day-time seating for on the quayside. For special one-off occasions, a bedouin tent can be erected on the quayside, though this outdoor space has a time limit of 11.00pm.

Due to regular requests, Il Bordello is currently looking in to obtaining a licence to carry out full wedding ceremonies on board.

Children's Parties:

Although not strictly to Il Bordello's personal musical tastes (!), we host children's parties. Il Bordello deck railings meet with Health and Safety Regulations for children being outdoors in the summer, and Il Bordello has a children's licence until 9.00pm.

Large Scale PR Events:

During summer 2003, Il Bordello hosted the VIP hospitality for the Massive Attack gig in Queen's Square. With three Bedouin tents on the quayside, more than 700 guests passed through the entrance of Il Bordello during the day and evening.

Il Bordello can supply quay-side bedouin tents, heating, lighting and decorative planting for groups where a larger capacity is required. All extras must be paid for in full in advance of the event.

Please e-mail us with your requests, or complete the on-line booking form.

Terms and conditions of hire:

  • We do not accept BYO drinks.
  • Il Bordello reserves the right to insist on a pre-hire meeting and walk through to ensure that hirers understand the necessary compliance with public entertainment and liquour licenses, and health and safety requirements re floor space and capacity .
  • 10% administration / set-up fees will be charged on all bills.
  • We do allow smoking but not around the bar area and customers are asked to be considerate of other guests.
  • Il Bordello would request that hirers and members do not invite anyone on-board whom they would not wish to leave un-attended in their own home.
  • All use of own equipment from fairy lights to record decks has to be agreed with Il Bordello beforehand and electrical items must be PAT tested.
  • All decorations such as balloons and birthday messages which hirers wish to put up for their function, have to receive prior consent from Il Bordello staff and also have to fall within the boundaries of Health and Safety requirements.
  • Unfortunately as Il Bordello is a licensed premises, we do not allow you to bring your own food or drink aboard, apart from a birthday or wedding cake.
  • Il Bordello hires out the premises on the understanding that it is the responsibility of the hirer to ensure the good behaviour of their guests. If a guest is behaving in a manner that is offensive to other guests or staff, they will be asked to leave, regardless of whether or not a hire fee has been paid.
  • Unfortunately there will be an automatic £25 cleaning charge if hirers use confetti, glitter stars or party poppers as we do not allow them because they are difficult to clean up from between the floor-boards, and usually stain the surfaces of the tables. If your guests use these, the cleaning fee will be taken from your c/c details or the blank cheque, which is left with Il Bordello for such purposes.
  • If you wish to pre-pay a reduced rate drinks tab for your guests, this can be negotiated, but must be paid for in full, prior to the evening. Eg. £10 per bottle of wine, on a case of 12, £2.00 per bottle of lager, on a case of 24. These will be done on a contract and exclude VAT.


Il Bordello used for seminars

Il Bordello used for functions

Il Bordello with in-house magician

Il Bordello buffet sample

Il Bordello after a presentation

Il Bordello at night with canopies

Il Bordello Christmas Dining

Il Bordello and Perrier Jouet Champagne

Pamper Session using AWOL

Bordello Rose Petal Martinis

Il Bordello with Wedding Decorations

Wedding Invitation

Il Bordello with Bedouin Tents

Massive Attack in Queen Square