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The Long Room

Your people. Your occasion.

Birthdays, family celebrations and meals worth getting everyone together for. There’s a place for you here.

The Long Room at The Rayleigh Arms

Your own corner of the pub

Private dining in The Long Room.

A separate space with all the warmth of the pub. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll help with the details.

Up to 26 guests

Up to 18 guests around one table. For larger parties, we’ll help plan the layout.

Tell us your plans

How the room can be set up

Illustrative seating plans for The Long Room.

18 guests

One long table

20 guests

Two rows of ten

26 guests

Three tables of six and two tables of four

Sunday private dining

The Long Room is available for two Sunday sittings.

  • 12pm to 2:30pm
  • From 4:30pm

A minimum of two courses per guest applies to both sittings.

The little details.

For regular menu bookings, a minimum of two courses and a £10 per person deposit are required. We’ll confirm your menu, pre-order deadline and availability when you enquire.

Let’s put a plan together

What’s the occasion?

Tell our bookings team a little about your plans and we’ll get back to you.

01245 233 444

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