The Barn at The Sun Inn

Event Space in a Pub
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Private space
9 High Street, Northampton, NN4 7BT
Nene Valley, Northampton

About this space

The Sun Inn at Hardingstone is a traditional pub set at the heart of Hardingstone village. The Barn at The Sun Inn is the perfect place to host your next event. Whether you are looking for a sit-down meal or a more informal get-together, The Sun Inn team have packages to suit all requirements and budgets.

Let us do the cooking for your family meal, work lunch, friends catch up! We can offer 1,2,3 or even 4 course menus to suit your every needs. This intimate space offers the chance for your party to decorate, let the kids run free, allow for speeches and cakes all in the privacy of your own area of the pub. You can really make the space your own.

The Barn at The Sun Inn is a versatile and stylish event space set within a lively village pub, just 10 minutes from the town centre—perfect for both intimate gatherings and large celebrations.

Full of character and buzzing with atmosphere, The Barn offers a flexible layout that can host from 10 up to 150 guests. Whether you’re planning a private dinner, birthday party, wedding reception, or corporate event, this adaptable space provides everything you need for a memorable occasion.

The Barn features its own private bar and dedicated toilet facilities, ensuring a seamless and exclusive experience for you and your guests. In the warmer months, the space opens out onto a charming patio area, creating a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting ideal for summer parties and drinks receptions. During the winter, the room transforms into a cosy and inviting space—perfect for festive celebrations and hearty group meals. For larger events, a marquee can also be added, increasing capacity and providing even more flexibility.

Combining convenience, character, and a prime location near the town centre, The Barn at The Sun Inn is one of Hardingstone’s top choices for private venue hire, offering a welcoming setting for events all year round.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 1:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 70
Boardroom
up to 36
Cabaret
up to 20
U-Shaped
up to 20
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

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
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

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

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(3 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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Ese
Verified review
Event Space · 85 guests · April 2026
The venue is beautiful. Had an event of about 70/80.
We were not told about 10:30 we can no longer play music or be outside and booked till midnight, they were asking us to leave at 11.
4.9
EJ
Emma J.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
CL
Claudin L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

The Sun Inn is a #Supervenue

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Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 92%

About The Sun Inn

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Daniella Murray
Member of Tagvenue since December 2025
3 Reviews
4.9 Rating
3h Response time
97% Response rate

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