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The Old School House

Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes

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Private hire

Hours10:00 - 00:30

A welcoming pub for birthdays, gatherings, and informal occasions.

From work drinks and sports groups to wakes and family get-togethers, The Old School House keeps planning simple with flexible indoor and outdoor space.

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What the venue suits

Private hire in Stony Stratford should still feel like a proper pub gathering.

The pub works best for occasions that still want warmth, food, and a sociable room around them, rather than a stiff event space with no sense of place.

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Tell us the rough date, numbers, and shape of the gathering first. We can work from there.

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Birthdays and family gatherings
The mix of pub comfort and stronger food identity makes The Old School House a better fit than a plain drinks venue when the gathering needs to feel a bit more considered.
02
Wakes and life celebrations
A calm, welcoming setting helps make these occasions feel a little easier to organise and a little easier on the day itself.
03
Work drinks and sports socials
Informal groups want room, drinks, and food that keeps everyone happy without turning the booking into a formal event package.

Practical fit

Room, layout flexibility, and an easy way to get things moving.

You want to know quickly whether the room, the food, and the enquiry process will make your gathering simple to organise.

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125 covers across inside and out
With 65 covers inside and 60 outside across the front garden and courtyard, the venue can flex around seated meals, drinks-led plans, and mixed setups.
02
Open-plan bar space and flexible layouts
Open-plan bar space and a flexible layout help the room work well for both standing and seated gatherings.
03
Food, Wi-Fi, and a simple enquiry path
The menu works for mixed groups, the venue is positioned around high-speed Wi-Fi, and the easiest route in is a short enquiry with the basics.

Book ahead

Just need a normal table for now?

If this is still only food and drinks rather than a larger occasion, book a table now and come back to private hire if the plans grow.

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Busier evenings and Sundays are easiest to plan when you book ahead. Prefer to speak first? Give the pub a ring.

What to send in your enquiry

A little context makes the conversation easier.

The first message does not need to be polished. A few basics are enough for us to understand the guest count, the room shape, and how we can help.

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Email the pub team with the basics.

If you already know the rough date, numbers, and shape of the gathering, email the team directly and they can help shape the next step from there.

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Include your preferred date, guest numbers, and whether the setup needs to be seated, standing, or mixed.

A quick note with the basics is enough to get things moving. We can help you shape the details after that.

  1. 1Your preferred date and rough arrival time
  2. 2Estimated guest numbers
  3. 3Whether the plan is food-led, drinks-led, standing, seated, or mixed
  4. 4Any reason the gathering needs to feel especially calm, flexible, or private
  5. 5Anything we should know about timing, seating, or the shape of the room
There is room to shape the occasion your way, with 125 total covers, a front garden, a private courtyard, and open-plan bar space.

Private hire FAQs

A few useful answers before you get in touch.

The key details, without turning the whole thing into a long event-planning process.

The pub suits birthdays, family gatherings, work drinks, sports socials, wakes, and other informal occasions that need a warm, welcoming setting.

Next step

Send the basics and we will help shape the rest.

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A clear email or a quick call is all it takes to move from "could this work?" to the first practical next step.