Business Details
Your Perfect Wedding & Event Venue in Wirral
The Saddle Club has been a trusted family-run venue in Wirral since our establishment, offering unique and memorable event experiences. We specialize in civil weddings, partnerships, and receptions, including England's only Traditional Blacksmiths Wedding over the Anvil. Our facilities include two bars, a large beer garden, live televised sports, and weekly entertainment, accommodating events from intimate gatherings to lavish celebrations. With over two decades of experience in hosting funerals and wakes, we provide compassionate, personalized services in a welcoming environment. Our bespoke wedding packages cater to diverse needs, including LGBTQ+ ceremonies, while our flexible event spaces host birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate functions.We pride ourselves on affordability, exceptional service, and attention to detail, ensuring every occasion is unforgettable. Our team combines professionalism with local knowledge to deliver tailored solutions, whether for weddings, parties, or bereavement events. All our services are supported by comprehensive catering options, from buffet meals to formal wedding breakfasts, with dietary requirements carefully accommodated. We maintain the highest food hygiene standards (rating 5) and offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as Wirral's award-winning venue for wakes and life celebrations in 2022 and 2023.
Services
Wedding Ceremonies
Party Hosting
Funeral Wakes
Catering Services
Live Music Events
Venue Decoration
Bereavement Services
Corporate Functions
Beer Garden Hire
Wedding Photography
Highlights and features
- England's only venue offering Traditional Blacksmiths Weddings over the Anvil
- Award-winning funeral and wake services (2022 & 2023)
- Bespoke LGBTQ+ wedding packages at competitive rates
- Comprehensive in-house services including catering and entertainment
- Family-run with 25+ years experience in event hosting
Services
Wedding Ceremonies
We offer unique civil wedding ceremonies including England's exclusive Blacksmiths Wedding over the Anvil. Our packages include venue decoration, officiant services, and reception options for up to 150 guests. Specializing in LGBTQ+ weddings with inclusive packages that often cost less than traditional venues.
Funeral Services
Our compassionate team provides dignified funeral wakes and life celebrations with private bar access and tailored catering. We offer room decoration, multimedia presentations, and flexible seating for 40-100+ guests. Packages include buffet meals at 9.50 per person and afternoon tea options.
Party Hosting
We host birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events with flexible hire options from 12pm-5pm or 7pm-2am. Packages include DJ services, room decoration, and catering choices ranging from hog roasts to homemade pizzas. Capacity up to 150 guests with two fully stocked bars.
Catering Services
Our catering includes buffet meals from 9.50 per person with 10+ sandwich varieties and hot food options. We offer wedding breakfasts at 29.95-34.95 per head with 2-3 courses, plus special menus for afternoon tea and bereavement events with dietary accommodations.
Venue Decoration
We provide comprehensive decoration services including white satin arches, chair covers, and themed centerpieces. Options include rustic wooden logs with hessian runners or goldfish bowls on mirrored plates, with additional lighting and LOVE letter displays available.
People
Paul Swift
Owner
Paul Swift has operated The Saddle Club as a family-run business for over 25 years, establishing it as Wirral's premier venue for weddings and bereavement events. His leadership has earned consecutive awards for excellence in wake services.
Questions
What makes The Saddle Club's weddings unique?
We're England's only venue offering Traditional Blacksmiths Weddings over the Anvil, combining historical ceremony elements with modern civil partnerships in a distinctive setting.
Do you cater specifically to LGBTQ+ weddings?
Yes, we're Merseyside's leading venue for LGBTQ+ weddings with inclusive packages that often cost less than traditional venues, offering the same exceptional service without separate pricing structures.
What funeral service options do you provide?
We offer comprehensive wake services including room hire from £75, buffet catering at £9.50 per person, multimedia presentations, and full decoration packages to create personalized memorial events.
Can we bring our own caterers?
Yes, we permit self-catering with prior approval, though our in-house catering team provides extensive options from £9.50 per person with dietary accommodations and professional service.
What entertainment facilities are available?
We offer DJ hire from £125, live music through local bands, karaoke options, and background music systems for events, supported by two fully stocked bars and a beer garden.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking at least 6 months ahead for weddings, with a £500 deposit required within 7 days of reservation to secure your date for ceremonies and major events.
Reviews (5)
Sean Smith
Dec 22, 2021
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There are no words to describe how thankful we are to Leah and the team at The Saddle Club, our previous reception venue cancelled 2 days before our wedding and Leah messaged me straight away upon finding out and did everything in her power and got us booked in with only 2 days notice, they are our heroes, Sarah the barmaid was a superstar all night serving all of us keeping us well "hydrated" haha. The room we were in was beautiful, perfect to fit us all in and a perfect area for a DJ to set up and not impede on the space of the room. All in all the whole night was both saved and made perfect
Bernadette Withers
Nov 21, 2021
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I dressed this venue and dropped buffet off on Saturday, the staff were very helpful, the place is extremely clean and great to host an event x
Mike West
Oct 27, 2021
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The staff were friendly and helpful when we spoke and on the day of our reception but all contact and communication leading up to the day was awful. Emails werent replied to, email address were taking down wrong and calls werent returned. I had to phone up repeatedly for responses and would get told they had a bounce back and they were planning on contacting us. We understand staff turnover and replacements but felt completely dismissed and ignored as unimportant. After repeated instructions on how to dress the room on the day and specific colour table cloths, when we got there they had
Jennifer Harding
Oct 02, 2021
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Sadly we there for a funeral so can only rate it for the experience had for that And it was realy nice intermet venue food was good
Mike Bell
Sep 04, 2021
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Fantastic and friendly club both staff and customers . Really nice inside and a good outdoor area to enjoy a pint. Good beer choices too.
