The Stablehand is a gastropub at 4 Bathurst Street in London, close to Lancaster Gate and Hyde Park. It offers two private dining rooms for corporate dinners and group celebrations: one seats up to 22 guests, the other up to 26, and each takes a few more standing. This suits small teams, client dinners and family gatherings rather than large conferences.
Seminars and company events
The venue states that it suits any event from a get-together with friends and family to a corporate dinner. It does not sell meeting rooms or a conference setup, and no audio-visual equipment is described. Think of it as a place for a client dinner, a team lunch or an after-work reception for a group of around 20 to 30 people.
The pub also takes Christmas parties, with a dedicated page on the official site. An events team handles enquiries and, according to the site, assists at every stage. Requests go through an online form or by email and telephone, and the team confirms availability.
Rooms and capacities
The Garden Room is described as a bright and airy dining room, well suited to lunchtime gatherings. It seats up to 22 guests or 25 standing.
The Wine Cellar is on the lower level of the restaurant. It is a cosy space for more intimate dinners and seats up to 26 guests or 30 standing.
The official site does not say whether both rooms can be booked together, nor whether the pub can be hired exclusively. Ask about this when you send a request.
Catering
The kitchen is in house. Private groups choose between an a la carte menu and a group set menu, both published on the official site. The pub says it aims to source all its ingredients from the British Isles and, where that is not possible, from places with close links to Britain, for example lemons from Gibraltar. The head chef cooks British dishes such as steak, fish pie and sticky toffee pudding.
The drinks list leans British too. The wine list is largely drawn from English and Welsh vineyards, with a few New World bottles from the Commonwealth. The bar serves classic cocktails such as the bramble and the garden fizz, with Scottish whiskies and a gin from the Cotswolds. Allergen information is available on request.
History and setting
The pub was built in 1839 on an old archery range and became a neighborhood meeting spot. The official site names Winston Churchill and Tony Blair among notable locals through its history. Inside, wood panelling and velvet furnishings give a relaxed room, which the pub presents as a retreat for after-work get-togethers and weekend meals.
The restaurant and bar are open from noon every day, until 11:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Getting there
The address is 4 Bathurst Street, Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, London W2 2SD. The official site places the pub in the Lancaster Gate area; check the nearest station and route with the events team when you confirm your date.
