Home to the famous ‘Cock and Bull Story’, the 30-bedroom Cock Hotel, in Stony Stratford – pub, restaurant and function venue – has definitely withstood another notch in its long history.
Legend has it that in the 18th and 19th Centuries, the Cock and the Bull were two of the main coaching inns in the town and the banter and rivalry between groups of travellers is said to have resulted in exaggerated and fanciful stories, which became known as ‘cock and bull stories’.
Today, though, there is no doubting the fact that the Cock is the epicentre of the local leisure and business community. The Cock Hotel has certainly sprung back to life in recent months and is as popular as ever for meet-ups with friends and family and business colleagues. In fact, the outdoor Courtyard has been so popular in recent months that the business has had to invest in sprucing the area up to meet demand.
There’s certainly plenty to look forward to in the events diary with weddings, celebrations, meetings, comedy dining, charity events and private dining all back on the busy calendar. Bookings are already being taken for the busy festive season, meaning there are some promising horizons ahead considering the past year of such uncertainty.
With a hotel function room that is an ideal space to host gatherings up to 150 people, there’s a variety of formal and informal events on offer, cleverly put together so there’s something for everyone and with all budgets in mind.
Wedding ceremonies and celebrations are a popular feature at the Cock Hotel, and huge part of the business, and they continue to flourish despite all the changes and closures.
For brides and grooms looking to get married over the next few months and years, there are three Wedding Open Days planned, on Monday September 27, November 1 and November 22. On these dates the hotel function room will be open from 11am to 7pm, with the function room dressed for a wedding, giving couples a great opportunity to view the facilities and discuss their wedding plans with the hotel’s Wedding Team and preferred suppliers.
Before the Christmas festivities get started, there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy a special night out, including the Masquerade Party Night in aid of Macmillan on Friday, November 26. Tickets are £35 per person for dinner, disco, photobooth and a raffle and £5 from each ticket and the proceeds from the raffle will go to the cancer charity.
Getting everyone in the mood in late November, will be the Santa Family Christmas party on Sunday November 28, from 11.30am to 2.30pm. Tickets are £13 per person and include a disco, party games, buffet and a gift for the children when Father Christmas makes an appearance.
Throughout December, there will be a mix of Festive Party nights, from £25 per person; as well as a comedy dining night on December 23, priced at £45 per person.
The New Year’s Eve party starts at 8pm and guests will enjoy a hot and cold buffet, a complimentary glass of fizz and a disco as they welcome in 2022. Tickets for that are £50 per person.
For full details of any events at the Cock Hotel, call 01908 578393 or email events.cockhotel@oldenglishinns.co.uk
