Looking for a function space that feels a little more exclusive?
Welcome to Upstairs at Royal Saxon our dedicated private event space in Richmond, designed for everything from corporate functions to birthdays, engagements and milestone celebrations. With a private bar, flexible room layouts, a dance floor and full AV, it's the perfect setting for events that deserve something special.
A space that's entirely yours
When you book Upstairs at Royal Saxon, you're not sharing the venue with anyone else. The entire floor is yours; private bar, private bathroom, your own entrance and a team dedicated to your event from start to finish.
✔ Up to 200 guests cocktail / 60-90 seated
✔ Private bar
✔ Dance floor
✔ Full AV and presentation capabilities
✔ Private bathroom
✔ Flexible layout: cocktail, seated dining or hybrid
✔ Dedicated events manager
Perfect for every occasion
Upstairs at Royal Saxon has hosted everything from intimate corporate dinners to full-scale birthday celebrations. Whatever you're planning, the space adapts to suit. We host:
Corporate functions, end-of-year events and team celebrations
Milestone birthdays: 21sts, 30ths, 40ths, 50ths and beyond
Engagement parties and anniversary dinners
Christmas parties and festive celebrations
School reunions and farewell events
Hens nights and group celebrations
Food and drinks to match
`A great private event needs more than just a great space. Our chefs will put together a function menu that works for your group and your occasion- from sit-down dining to finger food, charcuterie boards, sliders, platters and more.
On the drinks side, choose from our flexible packages covering beer, pale ale, cider, red, white, rosé and sparkling; or ask about cocktails on arrival, a champagne upgrade or a custom bar package to make the night feel truly special.
Ready to start planning? Fill in your details below and our events team will be in touch.
What our guests are saying
Fantastic experience in the function room upstairs
”Fantastic experience holding a 21st in the function room upstairs, the events manager was great to work with and food and drink options great.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Will Johnston
Fabulous to deal with and very accommodating:
”Fantastic venue! Held our high school reunion upstairs in the bar/balcony area! Simon & Jamie were fabulous to deal with & very accommodating while organising our event & their bar staff on the day were lovely & friendly! Great variety of drinks & food! Highly recommend this venue! Has a number of fabulous different functions indoors & outdoors!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Angela Brown
Ready to book the space?
Upstairs at Royal Saxon books out- especially across Christmas, EOFY and long weekend periods. If you have a date in mind, get in touch early and our events team will take it from there.
Still have questions? Fill in your details below and our events team will take it from there.
Not ready to inquire yet? Download our function pack to explore at your leisure.