Private Hire Reviews
We’ve had the pleasure of having lots of
people use our private hire space.
Read the reviews below to see what they
thought of the experience.
“Had my Hen do upstairs in the function room and we had such a good time! All the staff were incredibly friendly from booking, to having the party, to clearing up. Thank you!”
Bella Lowe
“I had my 30th birthday in the upstairs room at Over the Yardarm which we hired out privately. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and helped sort everything out. We had a variety of food which was served as a buffet which was all great, the room itself is lovely and the atmosphere is fab, would 100% recommend”
Georgia Hemingway
“Recently held my partner's 50th birthday celebrations in the upstairs room. Fantastic venue for a relaxed and intimate gathering with friends. Alfie was really helpful in the run up to the effort and all staff were brilliant on the day. Everyone loved the buffet and the surroundings. Thanks so much!”
Joanne Ridley
“Had a private party in January and it couldn't have gone any better. All the staff took the stress right away and made it the easiest function I've ever done. They really went above and beyond. Everyone loved it. Thank you so much for a truly fabulous time.”
Emily Dovovan
“We hosted our baby shower at Over the Yardarm and it was a really good experience. We had a private room and barman and the team was very helpful in organizing everything. 100% recommend!”
Lisa Chozelle
“Had a private party here and it was fab - they were so accommodating to what we wanted and the service was great throughout the night! Would defo book another party and would recommend”
Ruby Robinson
“Hired the private function room for my husbands 30th - it was perfect. The decor is so nice (hardly had to use any decorations for this reason) there is a private bar with a staff member serving and we were able to play our own music.”
Taylor Lambert
“I recently booked my team's work Christmas party at Over The Yard Arm. Initially I was drawn to the separate private party space upstairs with it's own bar. This was perfect for a party of 25 people. On the evening the team could not have been better. Alfie was great with all the prep and communication with me before, as well as on the night. We have delicious buffet food and having our own bar with James serving us - we could not have asked for more. We will be back next year! Thank you!”
Claire Bennett
“We booked the private upstairs space for our staff Xmas party. About 25 of us. Food pre ordered. Alfie handled the planning very efficiently and on the night, he and his team looked after us really well. It worked out just as we had hoped and we'll be using the space again in 2024.
Food was really good and the range of beers and other drinks meant everyone was happy.
Thanks to the team for such good service.”
Peter O’Connell
“We hired the upstairs room for a party and we couldn't have been happier. Fantastic space, really nice atmosphere and decor, and the service from Alfie and the rest of the team on the night was perfect - thank you so much :)”
Sarah Simpkins
“I had a party here in the upstairs private room and it was a really enjoyable stress free event. Alfie and the staff were really friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble.”
Michelle Allen
“We hired their private venue space for a Graduation party. It was perfect for us with great beers and cocktails and our own music through the sound system.”
Nick Cooper
“I had my leaving party at Over the Yardarm and couldn't have wished for a better place to have it. Alfie and his colleagues were extremely helpful and flexible. They made everyone feel welcome and the communication was great from start to finish. Thanks for everything again!”
Emilie
“Great venue for a private party. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We had around 35 people and the room was the perfect size and layout.”
Joe Came
“Really great experience hosting a birthday party in OTYAB’s private function room - Alfie and the team were brilliant; super friendly and helpful, even coming up with some themed cocktails for us!”
Abi Ingram
“I held my 50th party here and it was perfect. The private upstairs area has it’s own bar and easily fitted my 40+ guests effortlessly. I was able to decorate the room from 12 noon which took the pressure off and leave all decorations there until the following day.”
Jo Raynes
“Great venue and staff. My son has his football team's presentation night there. Alfie the manager was so helpful and accommodating. Exceptional service from all the staff. Thank you!”
Farah Fenoughty
“I organised the birthday of my wife in the private upstairs area. We were ~ 15- 20 people but there was room for 40 easily. We had a private bar and waiter, which made service really efficient. All the guests were happy with the atmosphere, drinks menu and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend!”
Guilhem Collier
“Can't recommend enough for any sort of party you're arranging. Been to the bar plenty of times for a drink and just used the private upstairs rooms for our 10th wedding anniversary party and it couldn't have gone better. Booking and arranging everything was easy, they got the drinks in we wanted to add to the already very well stocked private-bar, we were able to go in early to decorate as we liked and the staff on the night were great. Extremely happy with how everything went!”
Kirsty Rogers
“It was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Ideal space for our 35-40 guests, great food (inc veggie and vegan), and incredible cocktails. Everything was spot on, the bar staff were lovely, set up was easy and just such a great vibe all night. Alfie and his team are brilliant and I can't recommend OTYA enough.”
Brogan Waterston
“I hired out the room upstairs for my 30th birthday party and Alfie and the team were great throughout the whole experience - from booking back in April to getting set up on the day and throughout the evening. We had a dedicated server for the upstairs bar with a beer of my choice on tap with plenty of other drink choices as well. All the guests were complimenting the venue - I'd highly recommend this for an occasion via the upstairs hire or just to have a drink downstairs!”
Sarah Furniss
“I hired this space for my 30th birthday party for 50 people and it couldn’t have been any better! Absolutely ideal amount of space, incredibly reasonable food and drinks, can play your own music and bring your own decorations and cake. The safe were all so helpful and friendly I couldn’t have asked for more. I would recommend to anyone looking for space to hire in Sheffield”
Katie Mellor
“We hired tbe upstairs room and bar for my daughters 30th birthday as a surprise on the 18th oct 2024
Alfie and the staff were amazing nothing too much trouble
my daughter loved it and it will definitely be our 1st choice for future occasions”
Dawn Barker
“Would recommend the upstairs function room to anyone - perfect space, great drinks and the staff were extremely accommodating and friendly!”
Jacob George
“My sister hired the upstairs function room out for my hen do and it was absolutely amazing! The staff were very friendly and attentive and couldn’t be more helpful both on the night and following day when we went to pick up the decorations! It was a lovely room and the food was amazing too! I would definitely recommend it for any event!”
Ellie Bolton
“Had a great party here for my 40th in the upstairs room. Made such a difference having our own staffed bar up there. Really lovely space, it didn't really need any decorating. Played own music. Cocktails were so good! Staff were really helpful and looked after all my belongings overnight too so I could carry on with the night once it closed :)”
Lucy Moss
“Hired the upstairs room for a 40th Birthday party.
Fantastic venue, food and atmosphere and would have no hesitation to rebook in the future.
Thanks to Alfie and team for hosting!”
Chris Vas
“Had my 21st party here. Was one of the most amazing venue, amazing service and made my night the most enjoyable. Deffo recommend!!!”
Lillian Roughneen
“Hosted an afternoon party for friends and family in the private space. Staff were great really helpful pre-event and looked after us really well on the day. Highly recommended”
Douglas Kemp
“Just had our work Christmas do here in the private upstairs room. Staff very friendly and very accommodating. The food was great. The atmosphere was amazing and everyone enjoyed it. Permanent bar staff all day and night and he was so friendly.
Recommend this bar.
Thanks so much to all of the team.”
Gayle Bramall
“Booked the top room at OTY for a fundraiser and it was perfect. Alfie and the staff were so friendly and helpful in both the run up to the night and on the night. Very accommodating and just all round great. Would 100% recommend.”
Hannah Briggs
“I hosted a birthday party in the upstairs room at this venue. The space was perfect and the staff went above and beyond to make the night a success. I would definitely visit Over The Yardarm again!”
Alice Farmery
“We hired the upstairs room for a birthday party and we were so happy with everything, had an amazing night. Great food, great selection of drinks - despite it being separate to the main bar they had everything from draft beer to cocktails and good 0% options. It was so easy to bring our own music for the aux cable, and the team there were so friendly and helpful at every stage.”
Eimear O’Donovan
“Great place with an excellent room upstairs for venue hire. Lovely staff also. Highly recommended.”
Martin Gjerde
“I used Over the Yardarm for my wife's 30th birthday party. Needless to say the party went very well and a good night was enjoyed by all. This was largely down to how well Alfie and his team organised and contributed to the planning of it. Alfie was great to meet up with in advance and discussed all options with me as well as the fair pricing. After this, on the night, the room was set up brilliantly and there wasn't any problem with putting up decorations. All staff working that night were very attentive and helpful. Will definitely recommend to anyone thinking of visiting and will be going back ourselves!”
Tom Smith
“We hired the room upstairs for a private function and had a great time! The team couldn't have been more helpful.”
Aidan Slinn
“I held my 50th birthday celebration here. I found Alfie, the manager, to be really helpful, from the point of my enquiry, right through until my party was finished. I thought that the venue was perfect for a group of 30-40 people, the staff were really attentive, and the cocktails and buffet were spot on. I had a fantastic party and lots of guests commented on how good the venue was. Thanks Alfie and other staff at 'Over the Yardarm'.
Amber Sheridan
“We booked out the private venue for my partners 30th birthday party, we where able to decorate the venue as we liked, and had a private bar upstairs, Alfie and the team where very accommodating and the food & drinks where great”
Sam Wood
“I had my 30th birthday party at Over the Yardarm at the weekend and it was wonderful. The upstairs venue is lovely and super-stylish. Staff were happy for me to put up my own decorations and took them all down for me afterwards.
Lots of guests commented on how lovely the venue was, and also how great the food was. It’s super-flexible so we were able to have a good chat with people and then turn the music up later for when people wanted to dance.”
Ellen Lavelle
“We held my wife’s 30th birthday party in the upstairs function room and it’s a fantastic space. You have your own bar, can decorate how you want and play your own music. The staff are fantastic and Alfie is very communicative in the lead up so everything goes smoothly.
Plus it’s a great bar downstairs with a wide range of drinks and friendly service!”
George Mattocks
“Hosted a fab 30th party here - an amazing private space you can book for free with its own bar.
The team were really helpful and communicative throughout the organisation and gave us loads of flexibility to have our own music and decorations. On the night the service was fantastic and there was a great choice of cocktails at reasonable prices.
Everyone had a great time and I think the venue really set the atmosphere - would definitely recommend hosting a party here.”
Kerry Sclater
“I recently celebrated my 40th birthday in the function room upstairs at Over the Yardarm, and it was absolutely perfect. Such a great venue!
There was a great variety of drinks available, and the bar staff were friendly and helpful throughout the night. Alfie, the manager, was fantastic in helping me organise everything. He stayed in touch in the lead-up to the event, keeping me updated on the food and drinks available that night.”
Rebecca Lockwood
“organised my friend a surprise party here
alfie was really helpful with everything
all the staff were lovely and made us feel welcome
absolutely lovely and welcoming venue
would definitely recommend :)”
Isla Stazi
“Fantastic night here on Friday for my partners surprise birthday!! The team at OTY were great - from start to finish.
Alfie was helpful with my enquiry and then throughout, both bar staff members on the night were also lovely! I was able to access earlier in the day to add some decorations at no extra cost or hassle and the food was also fantastic!
Wouldn’t hesitate to hire this room again! Thank you so much!”
Lauren
“We had a private party here for my daughter recently and it was such a fantastic venue. From our first enquiry to the night of the party the team at Over the Yardarm could not have been more helpful. The venue is a great space (upstairs and downstairs) tastefully decorated, clean, really friendly and serving great cocktails too!”
Jenny Abraham