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From bottomless brunch and cocktail masterclasses to private riverside pods and seasonal celebrations, there’s always a reason to gather at The Bank. Here’s what we can do for you.

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Bottomless Brunch — “Tipsy Tapas”

90 minutes of free-flowing drinks — cocktails, sangria or Prosecco — served with a selection of our most popular tapas.

  • £45pp for cocktails & sangria, £50pp for Prosecco
  • Thursday & Friday 12–2:30pm, plus Saturdays from 3pm
  • Mention “bottomless brunch” & your package when you book
  • Tell us about any allergens or intolerances when booking

Cocktail Masterclasses

Shake, muddle and stir your way through our favourites with the team, then enjoy what you’ve made.

  • Saturdays · 1.5–2 hours
  • £40 per person
  • Minimum of 2 people
  • Fully customisable to your group
  • Call us to enquire & book

Private Hire & Celebrations

From weddings and engagement parties to milestone birthdays — make a riverside pod your own, or hire the restaurant exclusively, with bespoke menus and cocktails created just for you.

  • Weddings & engagement parties — some of our biggest bookings
  • Birthdays, anniversaries & work do’s
  • Riverside pods seat up to 7, or exclusive restaurant hire
  • Fully customisable with bespoke menus & cocktails
  • Call or email to enquire — packages built around you

Seasonal Highlights

There’s always something on through the year — keep an eye on our socials for dates.

  • Annual free Easter egg hunt
  • Festive Christmas party nights with a DJ & table-side magic
  • A free family Santa’s grotto
  • New Year celebrations

Just Here for Drinks

You don’t have to eat — pop in for cocktails, wine, beer or coffee whenever the mood takes you.

  • Full cocktail & wine list
  • A cosy heated snug with cushions & blankets
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Dog-friendly

The space, set for you

From an intimate riverside pod to exclusive hire of the whole restaurant, dressed with our floral wall, balloons and bespoke cakes — and the annual free Easter egg hunt along the canal.

The Bank at Bude dining room dressed for a private event, with tables set beneath the pink-neon floral wall
Private hire
A semi-naked celebration cake topped with fresh flowers against the floral wall at The Bank at Bude
Bespoke cakes
The light-filled marquee dining space at The Bank at Bude set with long tables and balloons for a party
Room for the whole party
The illustrated Easter egg hunt trail map along the Bude Canal and marshes, starting from The Bank at Bude
Easter egg hunt

Christmas at The Bank

Festive party nights with a DJ and table-side magic, sharing boards dressed for the season, and a free family Santa’s grotto — the room comes alive through December.

A festive tapas sharing feast dressed with tinsel and baubles on the table at The Bank at Bude
Festive sharing feasts
The Bank at Bude riverside dining room lit purple and decorated for Christmas party nights
Christmas party nights
Festive canapés on slate boards with snowflake decorations at The Bank at Bude
Party canapés
A festive “All I want for Christmas is a trip to The Bank at Bude” card among canapés and decorations
All wrapped up

Event FAQs

How much is bottomless brunch at The Bank at Bude?
Our “Tipsy Tapas” bottomless brunch is £45 per person for cocktails and sangria, or £50 per person for Prosecco — 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks served with a selection of our most popular tapas.
When is bottomless brunch available?
Thursday and Friday 12–2:30pm, plus Saturdays from 3pm. Mention “bottomless brunch” and your chosen package when you book, and let us know about any allergens or intolerances.
Can I hire a dining pod or the restaurant for a private event?
Yes. Riverside pods seat up to seven, and we offer exclusive restaurant hire for larger parties. Weddings, engagement parties, birthdays and anniversaries are some of our most popular bookings, and we can fully customise everything with bespoke menus and cocktails.
Do you run cocktail masterclasses?
Yes, on Saturdays. Sessions generally last 1.5–2 hours and cost £40 per person, with a minimum of two people. They are fully customisable to your group — call us to enquire and book.
How do I book or enquire about an event?
Use the enquiry form on our reservations page, call the team on 01288 352070, or email hello@thebankatbude.com — and we will get straight back to you.

Planning something special?

Send us the details and we’ll get straight back to you, or call the team on 01288 352070.