The Shoulder at Hardstoft hires out a conservatory function room for up to 100 seated guests or 150 standing, with in-house catering, for weddings, birthday parties and wakes. It is an inn with bedrooms in Hardstoft, on the B6039 near Chesterfield in Derbyshire.
Seminars and company events
The official site presents the conservatory as a venue for hire "for any event" and does not describe a meeting or seminar offer, equipment or delegate formats. A company dinner, a leaving party or a staff celebration fits the room as described. A conference with projection and breakout rooms does not appear in the offer, so ask before planning one. The numbers to work with are 100 seated and 150 standing.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are one of the three event types the inn promotes, with a reception venue page for up to 100 guests. The team says it has experience in planning and supporting wedding celebrations, and a couple quoted on the site describes a buffet dinner and an overnight stay in one of the rooms. Guests can stay on site, which keeps the evening in one place. The same room is offered for birthday parties and for wakes, each with its own page and a limit of 100 guests.
Rooms and capacities
There is one dedicated event space, the conservatory function room. It holds 100 guests seated or 150 standing. The inn also has a restaurant, a library room, a bar with fireplaces and a terraced garden area, which the site describes for everyday dining and drinks. The site does not say whether they can be reserved for a private event, so confirm this when you enquire.
Accommodation
The inn has bedrooms with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels, plus room service and free Wi-Fi. The number of bedrooms is not stated on the pages provided. Overnight stays are sold, including a one-night package with a three-course dinner for two. Dogs are welcome in the pub.
Catering
Catering is in house. The kitchen uses locally sourced ingredients, and the inn mentions a five-star food rating. Buffet service is mentioned by a wedding guest on the site. The pub also runs theme nights through the week, a Sunday roast and afternoon tea. Menu content and per-guest options for events are given on request.
History and setting
The building is a former coach house that the owners say is more than 350 years old. The current owners, Costin and Adina, describe a restoration of the character of the building, with renovated cellars and kitchens. The setting is a village location, with a beer garden, ample parking mentioned in a guest review, and the Peak District nearby.
Getting there
The address is The Shoulder at Hardstoft, B6039, Hardstoft, Chesterfield S45 8AX. Road access is the practical option for a group, and the site mentions parking. Check the nearest railway station and taxi arrangements with the inn.
