No room hire fee on farewell parties of 20+
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Farewell parties · Hythe, Kent
Farewell & leaving party venue in Hythe
Make their final day one to remember with a farewell party at The Red Lion. From office leaving dos and retirement celebrations to moving-away parties and team send-offs, enjoy a private space, flexible food options and a bar tab that works for your group, all close to Hythe seafront.
70
Guests standing
40
Seated dining
12am
Late bar
£0
Room hire fee*
10–70 guests
Private area from 10
Own kitchen
Buffets and hot forks
Capped bar tabs
Set a limit, settle at the end
Music & PA
Playlist, DJ or speeches
Straight from work
Evening slots from 5pm
Cards & gifts table
Set up before guests arrive
Why The Red Lion
Everything under one roof
A Room of Your Own
Enjoy a private room with its own bar area, giving your group space to celebrate in comfort.
Food That Suits a Crowd
Choose from finger buffets, hot forks or seated meals to suit your farewell party plans.
Split or Capped Bills
Set a bar tab limit, split the bill or let guests pay individually. The choice is yours.
Speeches Sorted
Make your send-off special with space for speeches and messages from guests.
Somewhere Memorable
Celebrate at our historic Hythe inn, offering a relaxed setting for farewell gatherings.
Rooms Upstairs
Stay overnight in our en-suite rooms, ideal for guests travelling from further afield.
Built for
Shaped around the send-off
Office leaving dos
Straight-from-work evening slots, finger buffet and a capped bar tab.
Retirement parties
A seated meal with speeches, photos on display and a cake table.
Moving-away parties
Relaxed hire for family and friends, kids welcome until 8pm.
Team send-offs
Whole-room hire for departments of 40–70 with music and dancing.
Last shifts & reunions
Small groups of 10–25 in a private area, no minimum spend fuss.
Deployment farewells
Flexible timings and short-notice bookings when dates move.
How it works
From enquiry to the day itself
1
Step 1
Tell Us About the Send-Off
Share your preferred date, guest numbers and party plans, from a work leaving do to a sit-down celebration.
2
Step 2
Your Plan and Bar Tab
We’ll confirm your food, timings and bar arrangements, creating a clear plan for your party.
3
Step 3
Turn Up and Say Goodbye
Arrive to a prepared room, gifts table and microphone, ready to celebrate and say goodbye.
The setting
A room with character






Enquire
Event Enquiry


Good to know
- Private function room
- Music & PA available
- Food from our kitchen
- Flexible party timings
- En-suite rooms available


Guests travelling in? We have twin, king, double and family en-suite rooms upstairs from £85 a night.
Guest reviews
What people say about us
Rated 4.5/5 from 829 reviews on Google
Posted on Google bronte watsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had to find an emergency place to stay for the night, and here was available. On arrival the bar looked good, nice beers, no chef on that night sadly. The room was basic, the bed was super flimsy and uncomfortable. The shower door was broken so we had to shower very carefully. Also super noisey outside with tonnes of traffic all night.Posted on Google Derek “watchman” JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fabulous meal in the restaurant, very relaxing atmosphere. Lovely friendly attentive staff and at a great price.Posted on Google Tom PointerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stood at the bar while barmaid was on her phone for 5 mins still not served so left.Posted on Google Suzanne LuntTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant and lovely place very friendlyPosted on Google Ben StrongTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was in here Friday for a meal for 8. Food was extremely lovely. The staff, especially our server was amazingly polite, friendly and it was service with a smile. The young lady definitely made the experience. Highly recommended and can not wait to come back. A***********Posted on Google Vanessa ForsterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had 3 evening meals at the Red Lion during a recent stay in Hythe. Fabulous home-cooked food = the (shortcrust pastry) steak and kidney pie even had a tiny pastry lion as its decoration on top!! Loved the unique affogata dessert, not to be missed - and the amazing lemon meringue tart! The staff were all friendly and engaging = quiz night on Tuesdays!Posted on Google Alan PhillipsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had Sunday lunch yesterday. Food was excellent and the staff were so friendly. Credit to all, great experience. We will definitely return.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can I book The Red Lion for a farewell party in Hythe?
Yes. The Red Lion offers private event space for farewell parties, leaving dos, retirement celebrations and going-away parties in Hythe.
Can I organize an office leaving party at The Red Lion?
Yes. Our evening availability, private space, food options and bar arrangements make the venue well suited to office leaving parties and team send-offs.
What food options are available for farewell parties?
You can choose from options such as finger buffets, hot fork dishes and seated meals, depending on the type of event you are planning.
Can we have speeches or presentations at the farewell party?
Yes. The room can accommodate speeches and presentations, with a microphone and PA available to help make your send-off special.
Can I bring music or a DJ to the farewell party?
Yes. Music can be included as part of your celebration, whether you want a playlist, speeches or a DJ to keep the party going.
Can I organize a retirement party at The Red Lion?
Yes. The venue is suitable for retirement parties with options for seated meals, speeches, photographs, gifts and a relaxed celebration with friends, family or colleagues.
- Red Lion Square, Hythe CT21 5AU, UK
- +44 1303 263900
- theredlionhythe@gmail.com
