The Charleston

The Speakeasy is our private dining room, tucked away in the original bank vault beneath The Charleston.

Intimate and full of character, it’s the kind of space that makes any occasion feel special.

We seat up to 10 guests and our team are with you from start to finish, making sure every detail is exactly as it should be.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

To keep things running smoother than a sax solo on a Saturday night, here are a few

friendly notes and house rules.

1. Minimum Spend - Our private dining rooms comes with a minimum spend on food and

beverages, all inclusive of VAT of course. Prices may shimmy up a bit during December.

a) Monday to Friday Lunch | 12pm - 5pm | £200

b) Monday to Thursday evenings | from 5:30pm | £300

c) Friday & Saturday evenings | from 7pm | £600

d) Saturday & Sunday Lunch | 12pm -3pm & 3:30pm - 6:30pm | £300

e) Sunday evenings | 7pm | £300

2. Guest numbers - Our private room is made for intimate gatherings - up to 10 guests, no

exceptions, doll. Children are welcome, although we don’t offer a children’s menu or portions.

3. Challenge 25 - We operate a Challenge 25 policy. If you’re lucky enough to look under 25,

please have ID handy.

4. Deposit / pre-authorisation - To hold your reservation, a 50% deposit of the minumum

spend is required two weeks before your booking. That amount will be knocked off your final

bill when the night’s done.

5. Dietary & Allergies - Please let us know about any dietary needs or allergies ahead of time.

You can check our menus for details, but we’re always happy to chat about it.

6. Cancellations - We get it, sometimes plans change. Here’s how we handle it:

a) 30 + days before: Full refund of your deposit.

b) 15- 29 days before: 50% refund.

c) Less than 14 days: Deposit is non-refundable.

7. Food & Beverage - Only Charleston-prepared food and drinks may be served. The

exception? You’re welcome to bring a celebratory cake. Corkage, however, is a no-go.8. Time keeping - Please arrive on time, we’ve got a few parties to swing through each day!

9. Decorations - We adore a little razzle-dazzle, but please give us a heads up if you’re

planning on bringing decorations. Flowers, balloons, candles, what-have-you. Confetti and

sparkles, however, are off the table and nothing attached to the walls please!

10. Music - The Charleston hums along to its own tune, we don’t allow outside music to keep

the mood just right.

11. Before and after - We can’t reserve space in the bar before or after your booking, but

you’re welcome to try your luck on the night.

12. Payment - Please settle the full bill on the evening. No IOUs, even from the smooth

talkers. It's Bakewell not the Wild West! VAT charged at the standard rate.

13. Gratuities - We don’t add a service charge. Any tips you choose to leave go straight to

the fine folks who made your time sparkle.

14. Damage - If anything gets damaged, we’ll need to settle for repairs or replacement. Fair’s

fair, right?

15. The last dance - By signing below, you’re agreeing to the above, and we’re agreeing to

make your time with us one to remember.

Rutland square, bakewell, de45 1btthe-charleston.com @thecharlestonbakewell 01629 692 892