Venue hire in Liverpool at The Long Shot, located on the world-famous Royal Albert Dock. Our venue can accommodate all occasions and events. All group sizes are welcome, and depending on the day of the week there is no minimum spend. Drop us an email, contact us online or call us today.
We host birthday parties, engagement parties, baby showers, wedding receptions, christenings, work dos, and any other party or celebration. Our function room adapts for smaller and larger groups alike.
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A memorable event calls for an extraordinary venue. With two floors of versatile and flexible spaces, we welcome hundreds of occasions, private events, festive celebrations, and weddings every year, captivating your guests with our location, magnificent original dock features, and unique heritage – all enriched by flawless service.
The venue has a maximum capacity of a little over 150 people. We have 2 floors, and can hold up to 90 guests upstairs, should you wish to only hire half the venue.
Costs
The venue is FREE to hire all week with achievable minimum spends that reflect the day of the week. You can choose to take 1 floor or the whole venue. Don't need a full floor? We can book sections for you with no minimum spends, Sunday - Thursday, date depending! We're really flexible, so just reach out for a chat with us and we can talk through options.
Weekends
Minimum Spend = the total amount you and your guests must spend on the occasion - this is made up of all drink & food spend.
Firstly, you are only required to hire part of the venue. Our venue can be sectioned into floors and sections to suit group size.
We don’t charge a venue hire cost - we agree on a minimum spend for food and drink by yourself and guests (this is always achievable!). Get in touch, and we will create a package that serves your requirements and your pocket! We can also set a fixed party venue hire cost if a minimum spend is not suitable.
Minimum Spend = the total amount you and your guests must spend on the occasion - this is made up of all drink & food spend.
| Example | Floor | Hire Type | Min Spend |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mid-week (Mon-Thur) |
First Floor |
Half venue (up to 90 guests) |
Section hire - From £0 |
|
Friday / Saturday |
First Floor |
Half venue (up to 90 guests) |
From £2,000 |
|
Friday / Saturday |
Both Floors |
Full venue (up to 150 guests) |
From £2,500 |
NOTE: We understand everyone's budget differs - the above table is only a guide. It's noteworthy to remember that guests meet most minimum spend requirements. All spending within the venue contributes towards minimum spend. Contact us to discuss your budget and plans - we always do our best to accommodate. Minimum spending will vary enormously based on the time of year and day of the week, with Fridays & Saturdays being the most expensive (obviously!).
"From" prices are based on seasonality and are subject to change, but we'll do everything we can to accommodate a low minimum spend.
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Our Venue
The Long Shot incorporates two floors with a maximum capacity of 150 people. Our venue is adaptable when it comes to hiring for a private party or event. You are not required to hire the entire venue - we can accommodate all group sizes up to 150 people.
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The Long Shot offers a first-class party venue to impress, with a service provided by the highly dedicated bar staff.
You can use our 11 x 4K 60" screens and projector to display company videos, logos, or embarrassing photos - we know what we would choose! Our entire bar and ceiling lighting can be modified to millions of colours, matching the requirements of your party.
The Long Shot has a commercial sound system for DJs or live music on both floors. We will happily work with you to find suitable entertainment for your event. We can supply an LED dance floor or a Las Vegas-style Blackjack table - let us know, and we can build a party to suit you! We love a challenge!
Cocktails
The team's background at The Long Shot is from a high-end cocktail environment. Our staff & owners have managed and worked in venues that have been listed among the World's 50 Best Bars. We take quality drinks, cocktails and service seriously.
You'll find our complete cocktails, beer, and wine lists alongside our brochure. We're more than happy to accommodate you if you would like anything on the menu for your party or event. We'd always recommend that you come by for a tasting with us, where we can run through the best options for you.
Events & Parties We Host
Our unique venue can accommodate all parties, events, and special venue requirements. We will work closely with you to guarantee that your party is designed around your occasion.
Birthday Parties
Our venue can accommodate all birthday parties, including 18ths, 21sts, 30ths, 40ths, 50ths and 60ths. You can hire our entire venue, a single floor, or a sectioned-off area. We can help you organise DJs, dance floors, and more. See our birthday party venue page for details.
Retirement Parties
Is it time to throw the towel in? You've earned it - come and celebrate the start of your retirement in style. We can accommodate groups of all sizes. We guarantee you won't be required to organise the event; you're almost retired - leave that to us!
Christmas Parties
For Christmas party bookings, please view our Christmas Party page!
Anniversaries
Contact us today, and let's arrange your anniversary. Use our vast screens throughout to show photos throughout your life together. We will endeavour to accommodate whatever you need to make the occasion special.
Christenings
A great option for a get-together after a family christening. We can cater for most party sizes, and you're welcome to use our screens to show off photos of the day.
Work Do's
Our venue is perfect for that work party you're looking to plan. We can customise our entire venue's lighting installation to your company colours and use our screens to host videos/photos and perform award ceremonies from an elevated point. Not to mention, you're celebrating in the iconic Royal Albert Dock with the original stunning features of the working docks surrounding you.
Wedding Receptions
We're a little more unique than the typical white wedding venue. See our wedding venue page for full details.
Engagement Parties
Our venue hosts many engagement parties (and subsequent weddings!) each year - we can customise the venue to your colours and style.
Stag Do's & Hen Do's
In the city for a hen or stag do? Whether you're looking for a small table booking to watch the sport or there's a huge group of you, we can accommodate. We've got all the live sports, pool tables, corn hole, consoles, and everything you could need to have a great time. If you want to bring in any equipment or entertainment, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate. Just get in touch and we'll sort it all out for you.
Baby Showers
Our venue is a popular choice for baby showers. We can set up a comfortable area for smaller gatherings, with screens for photos and games, and lighting to match your theme.
Live Sporting Events
We can cater to large groups looking to hire a large space for a particular sporting occasion. We can ensure your group has VIP treatment and excellent viewing access to the screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our venue can host both smaller and larger parties. We can section off areas to suit your group size, from 10 guests right up to over 150.
Yes. We typically agree an achievable minimum spend on food and drink rather than charging a hire fee. The amount varies depending on the day of the week and how much of the venue you need. We can also discuss a fixed hire cost if a minimum spend is not suitable.
The minimum spend is the total amount you and your guests must spend on food and drink during your event. It varies depending on the time of year, day of the week, and how much space you require. For example, a Monday in January will be a much lower spend than the Saturday before Christmas. We work together to ensure it is always achievable.
We have 154 seats across two floors. The first floor alone holds 70-80 guests. For anything more than that, you would be looking at the full venue.
Of course. We have a commercial sound system on both floors that DJs and live performers can connect to easily. We are happy to assist with any technical questions.
Yes. You are welcome to come in before your event to set up decorations. We can also alter the lighting throughout the venue to your required colours and brightness.
Yes. Send us any photos or videos and we can display them on our 11 x 4K 60" screens and projector throughout your event.
You are more than welcome to provide food. We also offer an in-house buffet option and can host independent pop-up vendors so you can tailor your event to any occasion.
Yes. Our venue can be sectioned off into multiple areas. We accommodate all party sizes, from 10 to over 150 people. Mid-week, smaller bookings often have no minimum spend.