Arty's at Clarence Marina

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£750 - £2,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 50
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

With fabulous views of Portsmouth harbour and a fantastic view of the Spinnaker tower, Arty’s at Clarence Marina is not your average wedding venue. The function room can hold an intimate wedding of up to 50 seated and 80 standing/partying. In the summer months Arty’s boasts a huge outside space with stunning views of the aircraft carriers in dock and the historic dockyard. If your wedding party exceeds those numbers there is the potential to book the whole venue where we can accommodate up to 80 seated and 150 partying. The quirky decor at Arty’s really sets us apart from the traditional venue and we pride ourselves on being fully flexible for your big day. We have a whole host of wedding decorations and can custom create your theme in house, we love a challenge! We can also help you organise the wedding favours. Our fully stocked in house bar offers a comprehensive wine list, a great cocktail list, draught lagers and ciders and if Aunty Mavis only drinks Babycham, don’t worry we will do our best to make her day! When it comes to the food side of your big day we can cater to all your needs be it, 3 course wedding breakfast, buffets, hotdogs and chips or however you want to feed your guests, we can help and guide you through. We can even provide an alternative wedding cake made of cheese and decorated to your style. We have a fabulous sound system and your DJ can just turn up and plug into our system or you can simply email us a Spotify playlist. We are an unusual venue, ideal for a laid back and modern approach to tying the knot, with a personable and friendly team of helpers to make your perfect day happen.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Julie & Amy
Welcome to Arty's, Julie & Amy are super excited to help you plan your big day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20

Overview of Arty's at Clarence Marina

Wedding Venue Type
Pub / Restaurant
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
50
Reception Capacity
80

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

City View
Disabled Access
Exclusive Use
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Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence
In-house Catering
In-House Wine List

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Arty's at Clarence Marina

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£750
Maximum Price
£2,500
Prices are dependent on the day of the week of your wedding date. Hire fee includes Julie & Amy taking care of your wedding set up, a team of chefs and bar staff and cleaning the venue after the event.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Day before set up available

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£15
Maximum Price
£60
We are fully flexible when it comes to food options, the lower price point would be for a hot & cold buffet, the higher would be for 3 course sit down. We can also add extra snacks in and price for this would be on request. We are fully open to suggestions and have a great team of chefs that can work to any specifics.
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£35
Maximum Price
£95
Minimum Number of Guests
30
All of our wedding packages include venue hire; package inclusives range from buffet lunches to three course wedding breakfasts, welcome drinks to wine pairings. Send us an email for more information regarding price per head wedding packages.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available

Reviews for Arty's at Clarence Marina
(12)

Lucy
Happy couple married in March
July 2024
Our dream come true

We had always wanted an intimate wedding, something personal that reflected us as a couple, even down to the foods we love. After being engaged for 5 years we had looked around at numerous venues and never found the right one, that was, until our meeting with Julie and Amy! From the very first conversation we knew Arty’s had everything that we were looking for. Julie & Amy do everything in house, from the decorations to the food and the best part was they took all the stress out of the planning! We were able to leave everything in their very capable hands and just enjoy our day (and the run up to it). There were so many beautiful decorations to choose from and we were so pleased with our choices and how amazing the venue looked on the day! The food was tailored to all the things we enjoyed and every dish was as delicious as the next. The communication was excellent throughout and there wasn’t a single thing we would have changed. All our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the food tasted, even now our family are still taking about our wedding day. Thank you, so much, for everything you did and for giving us the day of our dreams x

Isabel M
Happy couple married in October
May 2024
Wedding Lunch

I had a big family lunch after our wedding last weekend and the food was beautiful! Julie and Amy made everything easy in the lead up to the day and everything was perfect. The food came out bang on time and everybody loved it. They allowed us to use their function for a couple of hours which worked really well with the private bar. Excellent service:) I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Arty's for an event. Thank you very much all:)

Dora and Tony
Wedding: September
October 2022
The Perfect Venue

We were lucky enough to be guests at a recent wedding party at Arty’s in Clarence Marina, a gorgeous venue right on the waterside. The event was really well organised and nothing was too much for the very attentive staff, who all went out of their way to make us feel very welcome. The room was decorated beautifully, including an eye-catching balloon hoop created in the wedding colours by the venue owners. The food was a feast for both the eyes and the belly and there was a well-stocked bar selling at reasonable prices. All in all, very professional and impressive. We will be returning here for a meal in their restaurant in the very near future.

Arty's Owner
Wedding: October
October 2022
Being part of your big day makes my job worthwhile

Since our expansion in 2020 and opening up our beautiful function area I am absolutely loving hosting weddings. As a small independent venue, it warms my heart that our couples have all thoroughly enjoyed their special day. Being a part of it makes my job so worthwhile. I guarantee maximum effort from my whole team to provide the day of their dreams.

Nicky
Happy couple married in October
October 2022
Thankyou

Just wanted to say a big thank you for ensuring our evening was perfect. Love Nikki & Garry

CDR81
Wedding: December
October 2022
Wedding reception

Had the great pleasure of attending a wedding reception here this week and what an amazing day it was. Having eaten at Artys before, from taking all my family and friends here for several dinners, I already knew the food was going to amazing, and it was. The whole reception was lovely thanks to Julie, Jake and the rest of the team for their great service, they are all amazing and lovely. From the little touches they did on the tables to the wedding gin cocktail they created for the day, it was excellent. If you haven't been to Artys yet then get yourself down there. I would recommend it all food wise, but the lovers tiff and them pizzas you do are food heaven.

Donna B
Happy couple married in December
October 2022
Wedding celebration meal

What a fabulous afternoon that the team at Artys laid on for us. We were a party of 6, following our wedding, during Covid restrictions. The table was beautifully decorated. Staff were attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Portions were very generous and tasted wonderful. The only negative thing was trying to choose from such a comprehensive menu. Fabulous choices and there additional Christmas menu only added to my indecision issues. We will definitely be back as regulars, now that we know where you are. Thank you team for making our special memorable. Xxx

Paula Scott
Wedding: September
October 2022
Went for a wedding

We were at a wedding, and we were all well looked after. Buffet meal was very good. Staff were lovely and friendly. Loved the view out the front too. Thank you very much

Neil
Happy couple married in September
October 2022
Julie and her staff are amazing

If.you are looking for a more intimate venue where everything is catered look no further than Artys. Julie.and her team will.go above and beyond to help.make your day as special as.possible. The decorations were amazing and fitted our choice of colours perfectly. Setting.up.the venue to how best it would suit us was not an issue, and the buffet was enjoyed by everyone on the day. Julie kept in regular contact with us, we gave her an idea of how we wanted the day to look and she hit the brief with her own balloon displays which use have taken hours. You will not be disappointed if you choose Artys as you venue

Neil & Pam Jolly
Happy couple married in September
October 2022
Best Place to have your Wedding Reception

As soon as we had decided to get married we knew that we would want our reception at Arty’s and in fact even moved our wedding date to accommodate that. From day one Amy couldn’t have been more helpful, she really did make the process as easy as she could and was really informative and kept in touch with every step. Planning any type of wedding is stressful and with Amy and Arty’s it really did take a lot of that stress off. We also decided to let them decorate for us as well so I didn’t even have to worry about that. Also loved the fact that as we didn ‘t want a DJ that we used our own playlist from spotify and Arty’s used that so it made it very personal to us. On the day it really couldn’t have gone any better, as soon as we arrived there the venue was lovely and decorated beautifully. We had decided to do a free bar and they even put a little chalk board up of what our guest could have on the bar tab and put my fave cocktail on there as well which was a lovely touch. Amy and Julie ran the bar for us that day and they were the best and very good with all our guests, even if a few had a few too many drinks. The food is still talked about now and everyone has told me how good the food was and best of all for us it didn’t cost the earth and also Arty’s were really good at accommodating any changes we wanted to the menu and for a few guests with food allergies. Overall I can’t recommend it enough that you NEED to have your wedding here as these guys are hard working and make the day much smoother and easier for you. I was so so happy with the whole booking from start to finish and I can’t thank Arty’s enough for all they did for us.

Location & Contact Details for Arty's at Clarence Marina

Wedding Venue Address
Gosport PO12 1F, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1FX, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Arty's at Clarence Marina?

A Scottish couple walked along the marina with a bagpipe player dressed in a traditional Scottish kilt.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Always follow your own vision, it's your special day. If you're feeling overwhelmed, let us help you with the finer details.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A beautiful photo tribute to guests that were no longer with the bride and groom.

Describe Arty's at Clarence Marina in 5 adjectives

Stylish, fun, unusual, intimate, flexible.

Where’s the best photo spot at Arty's at Clarence Marina?

Under the huge lit up anchor and the crazy bench or outside with the Marina, and the Spinnaker tower as your backdrop.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Arty's at Clarence Marina?

Every couple that gets married at our venue is a celebrity to us!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Prawn Tempura

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A nice chilled glass of Vino

What is Arty's at Clarence Marina most unique feature?

The decor & location

What part of your business are you most proud of?

My team
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