The Thomas A Becket, a Fuller's pub at 146 Rectory Road in Worthing, hosts business meetings, corporate events, private dining and weddings in three rooms, for groups from about 15 up to 90 standing. Each room has internet and a screen, and the whole venue is step-free.
Seminars and company events
The Reading Room is the intimate option and is listed for business meetings and private dining, with seating for 15. The Dining Room is fully private and seats up to 60, with internet, a screen and natural light, which suits a team lunch, a training half-day or a client presentation. The Bar has a private area for corporate events, up to 30 seated. The site gives no further audiovisual detail, so ask what is supplied with the screens.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are listed for all three rooms. The Dining Room has a banquet layout for 60 and takes up to 90 standing. The Bar has a banquet layout for 30. The Reading Room is listed for smaller wedding gatherings. Children are allowed in the Bar and the Dining Room.
Rooms and capacities
The Bar takes up to 30 seated or 60 standing. The venue's overview says up to 70 standing, so confirm which figure applies. The Dining Room takes up to 60 seated or 90 standing. The Reading Room takes up to 15 seated and 20 standing in the room listing, while the overview says 25 standing. All three rooms have natural light, step-free access and wheelchair access.
Catering
Buffets and bespoke catering are available, from casual buffet spreads to formal sit-down dining, tailored to the style and budget of the event. Specific menus are on a separate menus page of the venue's site.
Accommodation
The pub lists no bedrooms. Guests who stay overnight can find hotels in Worthing.
History and setting
The pub belongs to the Fuller's group and sits on Rectory Road, in the Broadwater area of Worthing, in West Sussex.
Getting there
The site gives the address, The Thomas A Becket, 146 Rectory Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7PJ, but no transport details. Worthing has its own railway station on the south coast line. Confirm the walk or taxi time with the manager when you enquire. When you enquire, give the date, the headcount, the layout you want and whether you need the screen, so that the manager can propose the right room and confirm the capacity figures that differ between the overview and the room listings. Enquiries can go through the booking option or the general enquiry form on the venue site.
