The Hawk's Nest is a bar and pizza restaurant in Shepherd's Bush that can be hired for company events, summer parties, Christmas gatherings and wedding parties. The venue is described as a 300-capacity, all-weather space, and the wedding page quotes 350 for its garden terrace. It is on Goldhawk Road, next to Shepherd's Bush Market, in west London.
Seminars and company events
The venue offers semi-private hire, where part of the space is reserved, and exclusive hire of the whole site. Seated and standing layouts are both possible. The official site presents it for corporate events, summer parties and Christmas celebrations rather than for day-long seminars, so it suits a team party, a client reception or a launch more than a training day.
A minimum spend on food and drink applies to any hire. The amount depends on the day of the week, the timings and the number of guests, so ask for it when you send the request.
Weddings and receptions
The site has a dedicated page for wedding parties. It describes a terrace that takes up to 350 guests and can accommodate large sit-down dinners, standing receptions or late-night dancing. A wedding party brochure is available on the site. The venue talks about wedding parties, so confirm with the team how a ceremony and the legal side would be handled before you plan around it.
Rooms and capacities
The whole space sits under a fully retractable glass roof, with living plants throughout, a pool table, a DJ booth and an indoor bar and event area. All spaces can be set with seating, standing or both. The official figure for the venue is 300 guests, and the wedding page gives 350 for the terrace, so the two numbers should be checked together with the layout you want.
Options listed for private hire include a live band, DJs and decks, a dance floor, pop-up bars, TV screens, microphones and a PA system, a pool table and board games, branding opportunities and additional decorations.
Catering
The kitchen specializes in sourdough pizzas and Italian-style bites. For events it can add canapes, sharing plates and mini desserts, or a buffet-style dinner, depending on the requirements and the budget. The bar serves cocktails, wine, draft beer and cider. Drinks can be pre-ordered and brought out at set times, bar tabs can be set up, and individual tab codes can be given to each guest. Tables carry QR codes so that guests can order by themselves, or everything can be ordered before the day.
History and setting
The Hawk's Nest belongs to the same group as Peckham Arches, Bird House Brewery and The Bush Tavern. It opens in the afternoon on weekdays and at noon on Saturday and Sunday.
Getting there
The address is Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush Market, London W12 8DF. The site gives no transport details, so check the closest Tube and rail stations for your guests.
