Shepherd Neame Old Brewery Store function space with drinks set out on a table;

Private event space hire

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Hold your event at our Faversham brewery

Join us in the atmospheric surroundings of our historic Faversham brewery. From board meetings and training days to milestone birthdays and celebration of life gatherings, our dedicated team will shape the day around you - with great Kentish food and beer, modern AV facilities, and characterful spaces.

For more information, contact our Functions Team on 01795 542285 or send us an enquiry.

Shepherd Neame Function Room

The Visitor Centre function room

Typical capacities: up to 80 guests for dining/receptions.

A beautifully restored medieval hall house with exposed beams and an octagonal crown post - perfect for private dining, smaller conferences, receptions and wakes.

What’s included

  • In-room bar and full in-house catering
  • Presentation kit available on request (screen/projector, lectern, flipcharts etc.)
Shepherd Neame's Old Brewery Store - photo by Scott Kendall Photography

The Old Brewery Store

Typical capacities: 140 banquet-style; 300 for an evening party/buffet; up to 150 theatre-style for conferences.

The Old Brewery Store is our larger warehouse-style venue with its own bar, modular stage, in-house sound, and theatre-style lighting. It's an ideal space for conferences, awards, live acts, and big celebrations. 

What’s included

  • Private bar, stage, in-house PA and theatre lighting
  • Flexible layouts (theatre, cabaret/banquet, standing reception)
  • Full catering by our kitchen team

Food and drink

From fresh pastries and working lunches to three-course menus and celebration buffets, everything’s prepared on site. Ask about seasonal dishes featuring Kentish produce, plus our range of Shepherd Neame beers and curated wines and soft drinks. 

AV and facilities

  • Lectern, projector/large screen, flipcharts and laptop input
  • In-house PA and theatre lighting (Old Brewery Store)
  • On-site bars in both spaces
  • Wi-Fi throughout
  • Accessible visitor areas (see our accessibility guide

 

Shepherd Neame expert leads a tour group in a tasting of a range of beers during a tour of the brewery in Faversham

Make it uniquely brewery

Add something memorable to your agenda:

  • Exclusive brewery tour (approx. 80 minutes)
  • Tutored beer tasting or fun beer-tasting challenges for teams

Great for ice-breakers, rewards and away-days. 

Example set-ups

Half-day conference in the Old Brewery Store

  • Coffee and pastries on arrival
  • Morning plenary - theatre-style seating for up to 150 attendees
  • Buffet lunch
  • Optional brewery tour
  • Close with a Shepherd Neame beer tasting

Private dinner in the Visitor Centre function room: 

  • Prosecco reception at the bar
  • Three-course seasonal menu
  • Optional short beer-tasting tasting flight

Celebration of life: 

  • Relaxed buffet or afternoon tea
  • Space for memory table and slideshow

Ready to plan your event?

Call our Functions Team on 01795 542285 or send us an enquiry with your date, guest numbers and preferred space. We’ll reply with a tailored proposal and sample menus.