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The Bell

Sawtry, Huntingdon

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Private hire

A welcoming Sawtry pub for small groups and informal occasions.

What the venue suits

Private hire in Sawtry should still feel like a proper pub gathering.

The pub works best for occasions that still want warmth, food, and a sociable room around them, rather than a stiff event space with no sense of place.

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Tell us the rough date, numbers, and shape of the gathering first. We can work from there.

3 highlights
01
Birthdays and family gatherings
The mix of pub comfort and stronger food identity makes The Bell a better fit than a plain drinks venue when the gathering needs to feel a bit more considered.
02
Wakes and life celebrations
A calm, welcoming setting helps make these occasions feel a little easier to organise and a little easier on the day itself.
03
Work drinks and sports socials
Informal groups want room, drinks, and food that keeps everyone happy without turning the booking into a formal event package.

Practical fit

Send the basics first, then let the team confirm the fit.

When capacity, deposits, minimum spend, menus, music, or timing matter, the page should help guests make a clear enquiry rather than invent details.

4 highlights
01
Pub setting with outdoor seating
The pub setting and outdoor seating are useful starting points for group plans. Ask the team to confirm the right setup for your date and numbers.
02
Seated, standing, or mixed plans
Tell the team whether the visit is a seated meal, a drinks-led plan, or a mix of both so they can confirm what is realistic for the date.
03
Food, drinks, allergens, and access notes
Link guests to the live menu, ask about allergen needs early, and include access or screen/fixture needs in the first enquiry.
04
Reply expectations
Email is best when the plan has details. Call the pub if the occasion is urgent, date-sensitive, or tied to a fixture or event night.

Book ahead

Just need a normal table for now?

If this is still only food and drinks rather than a larger occasion, book a table now and come back to private hire if the plans grow.

Book a tableCall 01487 900149

Busier evenings and Sundays are easiest to plan when you book ahead. Need to check timing, group size, or food details first? Give the pub a ring.

What to send in your enquiry

A little context makes the conversation easier.

The first message does not need to be polished. A few basics are enough for us to understand the guest count, the room shape, and how we can help.

Make an enquiry

Email the pub team with the basics.

If you already know the rough date, numbers, and shape of the gathering, email the team directly and they can help shape the next step from there.

Email the teamCall the pub

Include your preferred date, guest numbers, and whether the setup needs to be seated, standing, or mixed.

A quick note with the basics is enough to get things moving. We can help you shape the details after that.

  1. 1Your preferred date and rough arrival time
  2. 2Estimated guest numbers
  3. 3Occasion type, such as birthday, wake, work drinks, team social, or family meal
  4. 4Whether the plan is food-led, drinks-led, standing, seated, or mixed
  5. 5Any allergen, access, pram, quieter seating, or mobility needs
  6. 6Any fixture, screen, karaoke, live music, or event-night context
The team can then confirm availability, the most suitable setup, food options, arrival time, and any practical terms before the plan is treated as agreed.

Private hire FAQs

A few useful answers before you get in touch.

The key details, without turning the whole thing into a long event-planning process.

The pub suits birthdays, family gatherings, work drinks, sports socials, wakes, and other informal occasions that need a warm, welcoming setting.

Next step

Send the basics and we will help shape the rest.

Make an enquiryCall the pub

A clear email or a quick call is all it takes to move from "could this work?" to the first practical next step.