This Chiswick bar and restaurant can be hired for private events of up to 250 guests standing, from a semi-exclusive area for a work dinner to the full venue for a company party or a wedding reception. No 197 Chiswick Fire Station sits at 197-199 Old Market Place, Chiswick High Road, in west London.
Seminars and company events
The venue sells group bookings for work drinks, team dinners and company-wide celebrations. There are two formats. The semi-exclusive option takes 60 guests seated or 70 standing and suits a team dinner or after-work drinks. The exclusive option gives you the whole venue for 90 seated or 250 standing guests, which fits a company-wide event or a large reception.
There is no separate meeting room, so this is a place for social and networking formats rather than a day of plenary sessions. The team states plainly that the site has no private room, only semi-private spaces for groups of all sizes.
Weddings and receptions
The official site lists wedding receptions among the events it hosts. Exclusive hire is the format to ask about: 90 guests seated at tables or up to 250 standing, with the garden and the full bar included in the offer. Ceremonies are not mentioned, so plan the ceremony elsewhere and treat No 197 as the reception venue.
Rooms and capacities
- Semi-exclusive space: 60 seated, 70 standing.
- Exclusive hire of the whole venue: 90 seated, 250 standing.
- Garden: part of the venue, but it must close at 8:30 pm because of local residents.
Catering
Food and drink packages are available, from formal meals to drinks and canapes. The packages are updated each season, so menus published for a later date are a guide only. The events team can confirm which dishes suit dietary requirements, and all major requirements are handled. Large groups may be asked to place pre-orders at least 7 days ahead.
Booking terms to know
Last-minute requests are accommodated when possible, but large groups should book early. A deposit may be required for large groups, especially where a minimum spend applies. You may bring your own decorations such as flowers, banners, table runners, candles and balloons. Wall fixtures, glitter, sticky tape and confetti are not allowed. Decorations go up and come down on the day of the event, and the team handles the cleaning. Earlier access for set-up can be requested but is not guaranteed.
Getting there
The venue is a short walk from Turnham Green Station, on the District and Piccadilly lines. Chiswick station is a 13-minute bus ride away. Paid on-street parking is available outside.
