New Swindon venue opens for business
A new venue catering for corporate events and private functions is due to be officially unveiled next week, in the heart of Swindon’s town centre – and it’s already taking business.
The aptly name The Venue Swindon is located in the old Apartments nightclub off the Brunel Plaza and a significant investment has been made in a total refurbishment of the premises by the Quality Dining Group, which has taken it over.
Although its official launch isn’t until Thursday May 26, The Venue Swindon has already held a number of events, including functions for Nationwide, as well as a wedding reception and several parties.
With three different and unique function rooms available, The Venue is suitable for both corporate and private functions and plans to go head-to-head with its main competition, the town’s hotels.
“Our aim is to offer a unique and bespoke five star service at an affordable cost,” said Mark Wylie, The Venue’s Sales and Marketing Director. “Where hotels have to keep the costs higher to support the other areas of their business, we don’t.”
The Venue’s three function rooms include the ground-floor Brunel Suite, which has its own bar and can cater for up to 250 people, so is suitable for both corporate events and private functions.
Upstairs is the Arkell’s Suite, which has boardroom set up, projector and TV screen. It can seat 30 round a table, or 45 with theatre seating. Also upstairs is the Club Room – ideal for parties – with a bar and space for dancing, a DJ and live bands.
The building has wi-fi and there is handy parking at adjacent Havelock Street car park, as well as in the town’s many multi-storeys.
The Venue is the third facility to be opened under the umbrella of the Quality Dining Group. The other two are based at Gloucester Docks and Cirencester.
As with the others, catering at The Venue Swindon will be provided by the Quality Dining Group. Mark said: “Our background is more than 25 years in catering and we pride ourselves on the quality of food we can offer, be that for corporate breakfasts and lunches, or a whole wedding party. Where possible, it is locally sourced and freshly prepared by our award-winning chef.
“We’re able to cater for any requests and to meet any dietary needs. For example, at The Venue Cirencester we’ve provided a Persian banquet. We’ve also hosted Medieval banquets and, in fact, have one booked to be held here in Swindon.”
To spread the word about its opening, The Venue Swindon has launched a competition to win an iPad. People can enter via Facebook at facebook/thepartyvenueswindon.
The official launch is on Thursday May 26, where local businesses will be invited along to a free event to look around the facilities, enjoy some sample foods and be entertained by local magician Jo Taylor. There are still some tickets available. To apply, or for more information about The Venue Swindon, contact Mat Cole at Pink Pepper Marketing on 01793 554846.
