Seminars and company events
The Duke's Head can host a corporate meeting, a team dinner or a drinks party for up to 40 seated or 60 standing guests in its first-floor Wolsey Room. The pub stands at 8 Lower Richmond Road, on the Putney riverside in southwest London, and is run by the pub company Young's.
The Wolsey Room has a wall of windows over the River Thames and a flexible layout, so it works as a meeting room for a daytime session, a long table for a client dinner or an open floor for a reception. A second private space, the Rowing Club, is in the basement and can be hired for parties. Access times on the day vary, so confirm set-up with the events planner when you book. DJs and bands are allowed when the team is told in advance, and table decorations, balloons and some wall decorations are accepted if they leave no lasting damage. Dates can be held provisionally straight away, with a deposit requested once the booking is confirmed.
Weddings and receptions
The Duke's Head holds a full wedding license, with civil ceremonies for up to 50 guests in the Wolsey Room. Couples can then stay in the same room for the wedding breakfast and the evening, with food that ranges from three formal courses to canapés. Weddings can start from midday on any day of the week. A dedicated events coordinator helps plan the day, and a wedding pack sets out the packages.
Rooms and capacities
The Wolsey Room seats 40 and takes 60 standing according to the private hire page; the wedding page gives 70 standing. It is a bright first-floor room with flexible seating and a view of the river. The Rowing Club, in the basement, has no published capacity, so ask the team for figures. Guests are asked to leave by midnight, and the license can be extended to 1 a.m. at extra cost.
Catering
All food comes from the pub kitchen, led by head chef Nuki, and outside caterers are not allowed. Private dining options include two set menus, sharing dishes and canapés, built on the seasonal British cooking served in the pub, with Sunday roasts among its regular dishes. Menu choices and dietary needs must be agreed at least 10 days before the event. Outside food and drink are not permitted, though corkage may be possible in some cases.
History and setting
The building is a Grade II listed Victorian pub that the venue says has hosted celebrations for more than a century. It faces the Thames just upstream of Putney Bridge, on a stretch of river lined with rowing clubs, and guests can take drinks by the riverside before moving upstairs.
Getting there
Putney Bridge station, on the District line, is about a 10-minute walk across the bridge, and Putney station, with trains to Waterloo, is about 12 minutes on foot. East Putney is around 18 minutes away. There is no parking on site, but paid street parking is available through the RingGo app. Heathrow airport is about 30 to 40 minutes by car.
