BAR-01 · Reserved
Private Event Bookings
Private event bookings are the backbone of The Bad Alibi Inc. We reserve the whole house or a single wing
for birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, wakes and community nights. When a booking is confirmed, the room
becomes yours: our team rearranges the tables, sets the bar, times the kitchen and keeps the taps pouring to
your schedule rather than ours. We can hold a long communal table for a family dinner, open standing space
around the counter for a reception, or split the room so one side stays social while the other sits down to
eat.
Every booking begins with a short conversation about numbers, timing and mood. From there we build a simple
plan that covers the welcome, the food, the drinks and the finish. Our team is used to working with outside
suppliers, family cooks and event planners, and we are equally happy to run the entire evening ourselves
from the first pour to the last coat off the rack. Deposits, minimums and cancellation terms are set out
plainly before anything is signed, so there are no surprises on the night.
- Full buyouts and partial reservations, with flexible start and finish times.
- Room layouts for seated dinners, standing receptions or mixed evenings.
- A named host from our team for the whole booking, from planning to last call.
BAR-02 · On Tap
Craft Beer and Tap Program
Our craft beer and tap program is built on three rotating lines and a standing cask, with a list that leans
heavily local. The keepers clean the lines on a strict weekly cycle and taste every keg before it is
connected, because a beer is only as good as the pour that reaches the glass. Alongside the taps we keep a
short, thoughtful list of bottles and cans, so there is always something crisp, something dark and something
strange to try.
We treat the tap list as a living menu. It shifts with the seasons and with what nearby breweries are
producing, and we will happily build a flight for anyone who wants to taste across the range. For private
bookings we can dedicate a line to a chosen beer, arrange a guided tasting with the brewer, or keep a
familiar house ale flowing all evening for a crowd that knows what it likes. Ask at the bar and our staff
will walk you through what is pouring, why it is on, and what it pairs with on the kitchen menu.
- Three rotating draught lines plus a standing cask ale.
- Weekly line cleaning and a full taste check before every keg goes on.
- Bottle and can list with local, national and imported choices.
BAR-03 · On Tap
Cocktail Bar Service
Cocktail bar service at The Bad Alibi Inc. is short and confident. We build a tight list of classics done
properly over clear ice, then add a handful of house originals that change with the season. Our bartenders
work the mirrored back bar all evening, measuring rather than guessing and keeping the glassware cold. If
you have a favourite that is not on the list, say the word and we will make it well rather than make it up.
For private events we can run a focused cocktail menu, set up a welcome drink for arrivals, or pair each
course of a seated dinner with something suitable. We stock a considered range of spirits and house syrups
made in the kitchen, and we can build low-alcohol and no-alcohol versions of most of the list so that every
guest at the table has something special in hand. The bar stays a social place rather than a performance,
which is exactly how a public house should feel.
- A compact classic list plus rotating house originals.
- Welcome drinks, paired cocktails and low or no alcohol versions.
- House syrups and garnishes prepared in our own kitchen.
BAR-04 · Live
Live Music Nights
Live music nights bring the room together around a low stage, close enough that you can see the strings and
hear the room breathe. We book folk, blues, jazz trios and the occasional loud Friday, always with an ear
for players who fit the space rather than overpower it. The sound is warm and controlled, aimed at the back
tables rather than the walls, so conversation and listening can share the same evening.
Most weeks we host open sessions where local players sit in, and on selected nights we hand the whole room
to a single act. If you are planning a private booking and would like music, we can recommend players,
handle the technical setup and schedule the set around your meal. Our team keeps the stage simple, the
changeovers short and the volume right, so the music adds to the night instead of taking it over. Check our
chalkboard behind the bar for what is on tonight.
- Regular live nights across folk, blues and jazz.
- Open sessions for local players and full-room headline sets.
- Music booked and scheduled as part of private event packages.
BAR-05 · Kitchen
Pub Kitchen and Menus
The pub kitchen works from a compact, seasonal menu of proper pub food: pies with real pastry, boards of
cheese and cured meat, house pickles, thick chips and a Sunday roast that tends to sell out early. We cook
in small batches and change the menu as the markets change, which keeps the food honest and the kitchen
focused. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-aware options sit on the main menu rather than hiding in a corner.
For private bookings the kitchen flexes to suit the group. We can serve a set menu at a fixed price, lay out
a generous buffet, pass small plates through a standing reception or design a multi-course dinner for a
seated room. Dietary needs are handled with notice, and we will always talk through the plan before the day
so that every guest is looked after. Food and drink are prepared to be shared, because that is what a public
house table is for.
- Seasonal pub menu with pies, boards, chips and a Sunday roast.
- Set menus, buffets and passed plates for private events.
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-aware choices on the main menu.
BAR-06 · Corporate
Corporate Gatherings
Corporate gatherings at The Bad Alibi Inc. are built for teams that want a real room rather than a meeting
room. We host team nights, client drinks, product launches and offsites with reserved space, a set menu and
a single clear invoice. Our team handles the timing, the food, the bar and the music so that your group can
simply arrive, and your hosts can enjoy the evening alongside everyone else.
We can support presentations with a simple screen and sound setup, run a guided tasting as an icebreaker, or
keep the bar open on a tab with a set list of drinks. For larger groups we will prepare a run sheet covering
arrival, welcome, food service and finish, and we are comfortable working to a fixed budget. Invoicing,
deposits and any purchase order requirements are agreed in advance, which keeps the paperwork as calm as the
room. Bring the team; we will bring the pours.
- Reserved space, set menus and a single itemised invoice.
- Simple presentation setup and optional guided tastings.
- Run sheets and budget planning for larger groups.