Open daily from 4pm (12pm weekends)
The Dog and Donkey function room with pool table

Private function room in Budleigh Salterton for up to 100 guests

Weddings, wakes, big birthdays and anniversaries in a friendly village pub, with food from our kitchen, on-site parking and a team who handle the details.

The room

A private space with a proper pub behind it

Our function room is a long, bright room with big windows, fairy lights, a pool table and dartboards. Set it up with long tables for a sit-down meal, cabaret-style for speeches, or clear the floor for a band and dancing.

Because it’s part of a working village pub, you get the things that make a celebration easy: a bar on hand, a kitchen cooking for you, a garden for summer and a team who’ve hosted everything from quiet wakes to lively parties with a DJ.

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Guests at long tables in the function room
Pool table and dartboards in the function room
At a glance

What’s included in your booking

Up to 100 guests

Flexible layouts for seated meals, buffets and parties with a dance floor.

Food from our kitchen

Pub classics, light bites, pizzas, Sunday roasts or a menu built around you.

Pool & darts

The room has its own pool table and dartboards to keep guests entertained.

Decorate your way

Bring balloons, banners and photos. Tell us in advance and we’ll help set up.

On-site parking

Easy for older relatives and guests travelling from further afield.

Accessible

The pub and function room are accessible. Let us know any needs in advance.

Dogs welcome

Our pet-friendly policy extends to the function room.

Beer garden

Summer parties can spill out onto the lawn and picnic benches.

How it works

From first call to last orders

  1. Send an enquiry

    Tell us the occasion, the date and roughly how many guests.

  2. Come and see the room

    Pop in for a look and a chat about layout, music and decorations.

  3. Choose your food

    Pick from our menu or let us suggest a spread that suits your guests and budget.

  4. Enjoy the day

    We set up, serve and clear away, so you can spend time with your guests.

From our guests

People who’ve hosted with us

A wake handled with care

A family who held a wake with us in October 2024 wrote on Tripadvisor about the attention to detail, the compassion of the team and the fair price of the food.

A private party that kept going

A guest at a private function in August 2024 praised cheerful staff and a DJ who adapted to the room.

A surprise meal pulled off

In August 2025 a son arranged a surprise family meal with the manager’s help and the family wrote that they felt very welcome.

★★★★★
“Great night, great staff.”
Nigel P · Tripadvisor, July 2025
Food & drink

Feed your guests well

Sit-down meals from our menu, pizza parties, a Sunday roast for the family or a spread of lighter bites. We’ll shape it around your numbers and budget.

Food & packages
FAQs

Function room questions

What is the capacity of the function room?

Up to 100 guests, with flexible seating arrangements to suit your event.

Can we customise the catering?

Yes. We offer bespoke catering so the menu suits your guests, your budget and any dietary needs.

Is the function room accessible?

Yes. The venue is accessible so all your guests feel welcome.

Are decorations allowed?

Yes. Decorate the room to match your theme. Let us know in advance so we can help with set-up.

Is there parking?

Yes, there’s on-site parking for you and your guests.

Can we bring pets?

Of course. Our pet-friendly policy extends to the function room.

Can we bring our own DJ, band or entertainment?

Yes. Many parties bring a DJ or band. Tell us when you enquire so we can plan power, space and timings.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can for Saturdays, summer and December. For wakes we understand plans come together quickly, so call us and we’ll do everything we can.

Got a date in mind?

Tell us the occasion, the date and roughly how many guests. We’ll come back to you with availability and ideas, usually within a day.