A pub with a wooden bar, hanging glassware, cushioned banquette seating, and framed wall art at The Shipmans.

Full Venue Hire at The Shipmans

Pub
·
Whole venue
12 Drapery, Northampton, NN1 2HG –
Northampton Town Centre
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Hire the entire venue for your perfect event!

Enjoy exclusive access to The Drum Room, The Drapery Room, and our stylish downstairs bar—ideal for groups of up to 100 guests. Your booking includes handcrafted cocktails, lively karaoke, and our talented bartenders who bring both flair and exceptional hospitality to every celebration.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

Day delegate package - £35pp - choice of room hire, breakfast, refreshments, lunch.
Wedding package - £49.95pp - full venue hire, arrival drinks, champagne for couple, 2 course dinner, wine, water, linen
3 course dinner - £38pp - tailor built menu for event
Buffet - £18pp - choice of 5 items from buffet menu with chips, salad and coleslaw

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £35 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 50
Theatre
up to 40
Boardroom
up to 16
U-Shaped
up to 16
Classroom
up to 32

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Dance floor
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Karaoke
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge
Under 18's allowed only up until 9pm

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

About The Shipmans

The Shipmans is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Daniella Murray
Member of Tagvenue since December 2025
7h Response time
100% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication here for a secure, seamless booking.

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