Events at The Varsity

WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON HOSTING THE VERY BEST PRIVATE AND CORPORATE EVENTS. BOOKERS ARE PAIRED WITH A DEDICATED TEAM OF PLANNERS, WHO WILL CREATE UNFORGETTABLE EVENTS, TAILORED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS IN UNRIVALLED UNIQUE SETTINGS.

OUR ROOFTOP TERRACE

SPECTACULAR 360˚ VIEWS OVER CAMBRIDGE FROM THE COMFORT OF OUR ROOFTOP TERRACE. Our Rooftop Terrace is a truly spectacular location to enthuse and excite your guests. With awe-inspiring views across Cambridge and unparalleled views of the University’s world famous architecture, it provides the perfect setting for drink and canapé receptions. Suitable for a:

ROOFTOP TERRACE BARBEQUE MENU Tandoori BBQ Chicken

Cucumber & toasted cumin yogurt raita

Swordfish & Red Onion Skewers Soy & ginger marinade

Beef, Red Onion & Mushroom Skewers Sticky BBQ glaze

Grilled Halloumi & Red Pepper Skewers Moroccan olive & preserved lemon

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Special birthday

Baby Potato Salad

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Glamorous wedding reception

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Conference and networking event

House Coleslaw Freshly Baked Tuscan Rolls

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Graduate recruitment

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with italian parsley & roasted lemon

CANAPÉS MENU COLD Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostini Rosemary Marinated Brie & Onion Jam Carpaccio of Beef with Horseradish

HOT Chicken Satay with roasted coconut & lime Mini Vegetable Samosa with Roasted Chilli Mayonnaise Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Cucumber Dipping Sauce In the event of adverse weather we recommend our Panoramic SIX Bar and Restaurant located one floor below the roof terrace.

CONFERENCING AT ITS BEST! ENJOY A PRODUCTIVE DAY IN ONE OUR MEETING ROOMS. Carefully tailored corporate events ensure that attendees enjoy a fruitful day’s work whilst in an inspiring and luxurious setting. Spaces can be easily transformed into corporate boardrooms and can cater to a variety of different sized groups. Each have additional spaces that can be used for secondary meetings or refreshment breaks and lunch and these can be served to your requirements. Please see the table for layouts and capacities:

Drawing Room

River Bar

Theatre

30

50

Boardroom

20

15/30

U Shape

20

25

Square Table

14

25

Dinner

N/A

80

Drinks Reception/canapés

35

120

A MEETING ROOM

OUR PRIVATE DINING ROOM

EXQUISITE FOOD IN LUXURIOUS SURROUNDINGS, CATERING TO YOUR EVERY NEED. We believe successful events are a skilful blend of great atmosphere, beautiful food, fine wine and attentive service; together with a good group of people, you’ll have the ingredients for a truly memorable occasion. Our private rooms offer sophisticated, intimate settings for small groups, or for larger parties, spacious and individual rooms cater up to 70 guests. We like to offer as much choice as possible from our menu(s). With our experienced events team, it couldn’t be easier to plan your dining experience, tailored to your exacting needs.

EXAMPLE DINNER SET MENU STARTERS Riverfarm Smoked Salmon

Horseradish and grilled rosemary bread

Smoked Haddock Chowder and parmesan thyme croutons

Hot Filo Prawn Cocktail

Sweet chilli sauce and crisp lettuce

Torn Buffalo Mozzarella

Slow baked with tomato salad and basil pesto

MAIN COURSE 10oz Sirloin Steak 12oz Rib Eye Steak

All of our steaks are served with chips, roasted tomato and watercress with béarnaise and cooked to medium

Half Roasted Chicken

Basted in our Bourbon barbeque sauce served with chips, roasted tomato and watercress

Salmon Steak

Blackened with molasses & spices sautéed soy and ginger greens

Roasted Artichoke Frittata

Cherry tomatoes, red onion & goats cheese

DESSERTS Madagascan Vanilla Crème Brûlée

with home made Fruit & Nut Biscotti

Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake Dark Chocolate & Cherry Pot We are constantly looking to improve our selection , please consult our events team for our latest menus

THE STUNNING SIX PANORAMIC BAR AND RESTAURANT

HOST A BESPOKE EVENT WITH THE MOST SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF CAMBRIDGE.

CANAPÉS MENU

Want to impress your clients, inspire your leadership team, or treat your employees to a spectacular event? Then why not bring them to our newly opened SIX Panoramic Bar and Restaurant located on the top floor beneath The Rooftop Terrace of The Varsity Hotel with breathtaking 360° views across the Cambridge skyline.

Rosemary Marinated Brie & Onion Jam

Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious wooden-decked balcony areas, they offer an impressive and elegant space, along with breath-taking views of the surrounding area, including the St John’s College spires, the lush green of Midsummer Common or the punts gliding down the Cam.

Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Cucumber Dipping Sauce

We can arrange for bespoke private drinks and canapé events, breakfast, lunch meetings and any things else you may be planning.

COLD Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Crostini Carpaccio of Beef with Horseradish

HOT Chicken Satay with roasted coconut & lime Mini Vegetable Samosa with Roasted Chilli Mayonnaise

We are constantly looking to improve our selection, please consult our events team for our latest menus

OR JUST SOMEWHERE TO RELAX

BOOK YOUR STAY IN CAMBRIDGE’S BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND ENJOY ALL OUR UNIQUE FEATURES. Whether you are looking for guest rooms as part of an overnight conference, a special dinner, or as an incentive programme to reward your valued customers, you will have a member of our experienced team on hand to provide an intuitive service to make your visit with us a distinctive and successful one. We are one of Cambridge’s most centrally located hotels, a key advantage when visiting the city. Our exceptional Rooftop Terrace, SIX Panoramic Bar and Restaurant, gym and spa are all unique to Cambridge. Cambridge’s striking architecture and beautiful views are captured within, ensuring that your guests will enjoy the definitive ‘Cambridge experience’.

ROOM INFORMATION Each room is designed and decorated in a contemporary English style. l

VALET PARKING

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24 HOUR ROOM SERVICE

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CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

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CONCIERGE

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AIR CONDITIONED ROOMS

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DVD LIBRARY

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FULL USE OF THE GYM FACILITIES

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IN ROOM BEAUTY TREATMENTS

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COMPLIMENTARY ELEMIS SPA PRODUCTS

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HAIRDRESSING

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RIVER PUNTING & GUIDED TOURS

Thompsons Lane, Off Quayside, Cambridge, CB5 8AQ T: 01223 30 60 30 E: [email protected] www.thevarsityhotel.co.uk