For a small family party in Louth, The Woolpack Inn has a dining room for up to 36 and The King's Head an upstairs function bar. For something bigger, The Masons Arms has a Ballroom with its own bar, Drakes seats 120, and Louth Town Hall has a ballroom for more than 300.
Most of these places also do the food, which makes life easier. Here they are by size, with the venues that say they host wakes gathered at the end.
Smaller Rooms
- The Woolpack Inn, Riverhead: a refurbished dining room for private parties of up to 36, with a children's menu and an enclosed garden.
- The King's Head, Mercer Row: the upstairs restaurant and function bar seats 44 and hosts christenings and small receptions.
- Little Village Tea Shop: a licensed café in an old school building about 10 minutes from Louth, with a large room for small parties and children's parties, and free parking.
- The Cross Keys, Fulstow: a village pub that hosts private parties.
- The Royal Oak, Little Cawthorpe: birthdays, christenings and celebrations of life at a country pub with a garden by the ford.
Larger Rooms
Louth Town Hall, Eastgate
Louth Town Hall has the Ballroom, for more than 300, and the Chamber, for about 160, hired by the hour. Use the Town Hall's catering or its kitchen with your own, and its bar or your own drinks.
The Masons Arms, Cornmarket
The Masons Arms has a Ballroom with its own bar for big parties, and a lounge for smaller gatherings, in the middle of town.
Drakes at Crowtree Lodge, Crowtree Lane
At Louth Golf Club, Drakes has a dining room seating 120 and more than 75 parking spaces, and hosts private parties and funerals.
Louth Tennis Centre, Scarborough Road
You don't need to be a member to hire the function room at Louth Tennis Centre. It holds up to 100 standing or about 50 seated, with a licensed bar, catering and parking for 40 cars.
Hotels Just Outside Town
Kenwick Park on Kenwick Hill hires rooms for private parties, and Brackenborough Lakes Resort has two suites, the larger seating 170.
Further Afield
- The Windmill Hotel, Alford: the Dining Room, Bar and Ball Room for birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings, with free parking.
- Skendleby Hall, Skendleby: a country house hired exclusively, for anything from an intimate dinner to a large family gathering.
- The Elm Tree, Hundleby: birthdays, baby showers and afternoon teas in a Georgian house and garden.
- Grange Farm Park, Maltby le Marsh: celebration packages, with The Stables restaurant on site.
Wakes and Celebrations of Life
These venues say they host wakes or funerals: The Masons Arms, Drakes at Crowtree Lodge, The Royal Oak, The Windmill Hotel, The Elm Tree and Stockwith Mill. Wakes are often arranged at short notice, so ring rather than email, and ask whether they can do a buffet. For arrangements, see funeral directors. If you need someone to talk to, see Bereavement and grief.
What to Ask When You Book
Ask how many the room holds seated and standing, whether food is included or you can bring your own, whether there's a bar, what time you need to be out, and whether there's parking and step-free access. For a children's party, ask about space to run around and whether there's music.
For more, see function rooms and venue hire and caterers. Planning a wedding? See wedding venues in and around Louth.
Details checked 27th October 2026. Spotted something out of date, or know a place that belongs here? Let us know.
Hiring a Room: Your Questions
Where can I hire a room for a party in Louth?
The Woolpack Inn has a dining room for up to 36, The King's Head an upstairs function bar seating 44, and The Masons Arms a Ballroom with its own bar. Louth Town Hall's Ballroom holds more than 300.
Where can I hold a wake in Louth?
The Masons Arms and Drakes at Crowtree Lodge both host wakes in Louth, and The Royal Oak at Little Cawthorpe hosts celebrations of life. The Windmill Hotel in Alford, The Elm Tree at Hundleby and Stockwith Mill host wakes too.
Can I hire a function room without being a member of the club?
Yes, the function room at Louth Tennis Centre is open to members and non-members. It holds up to 100 standing or about 50 seated, with a licensed bar and catering.
Can I bring my own caterer to a function room in Louth?
Louth Town Hall lets you use its kitchen with your own caterer, or its own catering. Most pubs and hotels do the food themselves, so ask before you book.