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The Upstairs at Thomas 'A' Becket

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
52 Saint James' Road, Northampton, NN5 5HY –
St. James, Northampton
Up to 70
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Upstairs is a Function Room in Thomas 'A' Becket and an upstairs private dining and social space centred on a long communal wooden table.

Design: The room has warm timber surfaces, mixed upholstered and wooden seating, pendant lighting and patterned wallcovering. The space receives natural daylight through upper‑level windows and feels compact and focused around the central table.

Features: The room provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The layout includes movable seating and multiple power outlets. Dinnerware, glassware and stemware are set on the table and can be rearranged to suit sit‑down meals or a standing reception.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed communal dining experience that can move into informal socialising; suitable for intimate seated meals and casual social gatherings.

What sets it apart: A cleared dance area with a built-in PA system that allows guests to bring a DJ or play their own music.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 30-55 guests and costs about £350.

"Very friendly staff and a wonderfully venue to host any party."

- Stacey D. Oct 2026

Birthday Party

Typically for 60-90 guests and costs about £1,200.

"Helpful and friendly staff. The space was private."

- Eniola A. Jun 2026

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £100 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 4 verified users

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 60
  • Theatre
    up to 70
  • Boardroom
    up to 25
  • Cabaret
    up to 30
  • U-Shaped
    up to 20
  • Classroom
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
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 Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Free parking is available on-site (12 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Bar
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • 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 Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: 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 Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(8 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

EA
Eniola A.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · June 2026

Helpful and friendly staff. The space was private.

4.6
SD
Stacey D.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · October 2026

Very friendly staff and a wonderfully venue to host any party. We will be definitely using again for future celebrations.

I think the food was alittle over priced for the amount we were provided but the cost of the venue equalled it out. I would have preferred a higher hire cost with the option for own catering.

4.7
SK
Sam K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
EA
Eniola A.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

FAQ

No, you can have a DJ, and the venue has a list of recommendations it can provide.

Yes, the space can be decorated, but only blu tack may be used. Confetti and glitter are not permitted.

Yes, guests can play their own music by plugging in, or have a DJ; a list of recommendations is available.

Thomas 'A' Becket is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 98%

About Thomas 'A' Becket

Thomas 'A' Becket is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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