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 Richard WylieTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beer line up could be so much better, and could be the best pub in Hythe. The beer garden looks very tatty, again could be the best in Hythe. So much potential. Still like going there though. I really hope the management read this.Posted on Google AK-TTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a lovely lovely lunch with great service, everyone was very friendly and helpful. Best of all there is an extensive gluten free menu and great quality optionsPosted on Google Nigel CollinsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After three years of using the Red Lion. Its come to an end. I stay multiple times a year. Always taking veterans with me for a visit to Normandy. Ive only ever been charged £70. I've just asked to book another night. The owner replied "its booked, £100" I then stated ive only ever paid £70. Im a regular customer, often bring in other customers. I also pointed out and sent a screenshot that google, booking.com, hotels.com all show £79. Her reply was "OK , £85. Regretfully i will no longer be using the Red Lion. Shame.Posted on Google Antonietta BoschTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’re a traveling family and stopped in for quick lunch. Everything was awesome. Well done 👍🏽Posted on Google Meli “Meli” AustinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just had the best steak and ale pie I've ever eaten here, in fact it was the best pie I've ever had, the pastry was amazing and the filling literally melted in my mouth. It was savory and absolutely delicious with a generous serving of buttery mashed potatoes and perfectly cooked carrots, tender stem broccoli and very generous jug of gorgeous gravy! Definitely a meal to remember! Thank you ☺️Posted on Google GARY HOLLOWAYTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good for a drink.Posted on Google Leah MoseleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We travelled for a our sons wedding from saturday to sunday. We paid as we arrive and also paid for breakfast for 2 days.1st thing we noticed was the awful smell when we opened the bathroom door. The filth under the toilet rim and the rubber around the toilet seat were rotten. There was dust on every surface. The cups that were left were stained and dirty. The draws in dressing table had hairs, crumb and very dusty. The single easy chair was covered with marks. We dare not put any thing on there. 2 members of staff came and checked the room and we were expecting them to come back but they didnt so had no facilities for drinks as the did not bring anything back. They were fully booked so could not move us. We also paid for un upgraded room but doubt we got it as everthing was so basic. We looked at another hotels but eveywhere was booked. This morning we came down for breakfast to be told they do not do brekkie on a Monday. We had a phone call and was given 20% of which was very very insulting. We would not stay or recommed it
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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
