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Last update: March 2024
The Moat Barn & Tap Room is an award winning, historic wedding venue located in the quaint village of Wrotham, Kent. Our 15th century barn is perfect for couples who dream of a beautifully designed space, picturesque gardens, jaw dropping cuisine, thrist quenching beverages and a lively night of entertainment.
Facilities and Capacity
This venue is sure to inspire your photographer and guests alike, from its rustic barn-style interiors and flagstone to the original fireplace. The indoor reception space can accommodate 150 people for your wedding meal and is beautifully decorated with vintage furniture and warm lighting. During the summer months, you and your guests can enjoy the secret courtyard and beautifully landscaped gardens with our stylish unique huts for your first drink as a married couple. You will have exclusive access to the venue's barn, taproom and courtyard. From a romantic ceremony to a late-night reception, The Moat Barn & Tap Room welcomes you for each memorable wedding milestone. To complete your perfect day, we offer six beautifully designed king bedrooms for you and your guests to enjoy adjacent to the venue. This includes a luxurious bridal suite for the bridal party on morning of your wedding to get ready and a place to rest your head on the first night of marital bliss. The following morning enjoy an in room continental breakfast provided by our talented chef team.
Services Offered
Couples can choose from our various wedding proposal packages, based on their guest numbers. Our packages include delectable in-house catering, a full-service bar, and one-on-one support from your event management staff. After saying 'I do,' treat your guests to a cocktail hour in our private courtyard or beer garden, enjoy half a bottle of carefully hand picked wines per person and lead a champagne toast. Our culinary director Laura boasts 'Best of British' cuisine, however her skills do not stop there, her and her team of chefs love to express their passion through various cuisines. Your dinner menu can be bespoke and catered to your taste. Whilst you are enjoying your Drinks Reception enjoy our selection of delectable canapes. Our Traditional Three Course Wedding Breakfast, complete with an option to add delicious fourth course of an artisanal cheese board, is the perfect way to enjoy the delights of dining in our 15th century barn. Our expert bartenders are busy serving up a wide selection of beer, wine, and cocktails in our beautifully designed Tap Room. The Moat Barn & Tap Room is known for its lively entertainment, are happy to recommend professionals nearby; the venue provides everything you need to enjoy the most memorable day of your lives!
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Asian wedding
Historic
Barn
Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator
Venue leisure facilities:
Beautician
Other features:
Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Moat
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5.0 out of 5 rating
23 reviews
99% recommend it
Wedding B. Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Best wedding ever!
We cannot recommend The Moat enough....the truly pulled off the most incredible wedding for us. From our first visit, through all the planning and the day itself we had exemplary service, care, warmth and organisation. They made everything so easy, were willing to go above and beyond and put us at ease.
Special shout out to our coordinator on the day, Amy. When we arrived the day before to drop off our stuff she was so knowledgeable, helpful and calm as well as bringing such a positive vibe. All our family and guests commented on how wonderful she was.
The space is just so beautiful and all the facilities (including the hotel rooms) are top notch. The food was particularly spectacular, we had the family style service and everything was delicious, hot and plentiful.
The team at The Moat liaise with all your vendors and make everything so easy including the registrar people, band, photographer etc.
It's the perfect venue if you want somewhere that's going to make planning straightforward but at the same time not feel like it's just a cookie cutter wedding venue that pumps out weddings on repeat. The place is somewhere we'll always go back to as a pub for years to come and it's got a lot of character and charm. It was also comparably great value, wedding prices are usually extortionate but I think their rates are very fair.
We had the best day of our lives and highly highly recommend The Moat to anyone looking for a venue in the area.
Special shout out to our coordinator on the day, Amy. When we arrived the day before to drop off our stuff she was so knowledgeable, helpful and calm as well as bringing such a positive vibe. All our family and guests commented on how wonderful she was.
The space is just so beautiful and all the facilities (including the hotel rooms) are top notch. The food was particularly spectacular, we had the family style service and everything was delicious, hot and plentiful.
The team at The Moat liaise with all your vendors and make everything so easy including the registrar people, band, photographer etc.
It's the perfect venue if you want somewhere that's going to make planning straightforward but at the same time not feel like it's just a cookie cutter wedding venue that pumps out weddings on repeat. The place is somewhere we'll always go back to as a pub for years to come and it's got a lot of character and charm. It was also comparably great value, wedding prices are usually extortionate but I think their rates are very fair.
We had the best day of our lives and highly highly recommend The Moat to anyone looking for a venue in the area.
Tracy C. Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding - 28th September 2024
I would recommend The Moat over and over again!! To say it was the best day of our lives is an understatement! The whole Team went above and beyond, it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The venue, food, staff, DJ, singer - everything was totally amazing. Wish we could do it all over again!! Well done to each and everyone of you - and thank you from the bottom of our hearts xx
Casey D. Sent on 08/10/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue
We had our wedding here this month, and it was amazing. The venue is already beautifully decorated so we didn’t need to add too much, and during planning Amanda was more than happy to accommodate our wishes (we added mini golf and pool tables). The value for money is exceptional!
On the day Amy was absolutely brilliant, she kept us informed about what was going on and made sure we had everything we needed, which on such a busy/overwhelming day was amazing! The rooms are lovely too.
The food here is fantastic, and the guests loved the bbq type buffet we had for the wedding breakfast. The DJ that is included was also great, and made sure to stay away from the usual cheesy songs that we didn’t want! Definitely recommend the Moat, we’ll be back here for our anniversary dinners for sure.
On the day Amy was absolutely brilliant, she kept us informed about what was going on and made sure we had everything we needed, which on such a busy/overwhelming day was amazing! The rooms are lovely too.
The food here is fantastic, and the guests loved the bbq type buffet we had for the wedding breakfast. The DJ that is included was also great, and made sure to stay away from the usual cheesy songs that we didn’t want! Definitely recommend the Moat, we’ll be back here for our anniversary dinners for sure.
Jane A. Sent on 24/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect Wedding Reception
Caring, professional staff, a beautiful wedding venue, and delicious food. We loved it.
Annabelle L. Sent on 07/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
May Bank Holiday wedding at The Moat
We recently got married at The Moat and it couldn’t have been more special.
Amanda and the team thought about every aspect of the day, her management meant everything went seamlessly and we were able to be fully present for every single beautiful moment.
Amanda took time to understand what we wanted, while also helping us to consider things we hadn’t thought about. She was supportive every step of the way, and on the day we couldn’t have asked for more. She was calm, in control and executed every detail perfectly. We were particularly blown away by the event decoration - her and the team made every effort to elevate the day. We couldn’t have been happier.
On a personal note, Amanda’s friendly demeanour was particularly welcome during the milestone moments in the day. We knew we could depend on her to let us know where, when and what was required of us. And she always went the extra mile - making sure we were fed, watered and happy at every spare moment - we couldn’t have asked for more.
The food and drink were fantastic. The family style meal suited us perfectly, and the flexibility with the menu meant it worked for a variety of dietary needs and preferences. We’ve had so many people tell us how good the food was - particularly the marinated chicken thighs!
The staff throughout the day were friendly and accommodating to a wide range of guest needs.
We couldn’t finish the review without mentioning Sky Sounds Disco - Carl was a real gem and helped make sure the whole wedding went by without a hitch. He truly cared about giving us and our guests a good time - and he properly delivered.
We also stayed in The Moat’s on site accommodation. It was stunningly decorated and allowed us to prepare for the wedding and recover in a calm, well equipped environment.
We had a perfect day. Thanks to everyone at The Moat for making it so!
Amanda and the team thought about every aspect of the day, her management meant everything went seamlessly and we were able to be fully present for every single beautiful moment.
Amanda took time to understand what we wanted, while also helping us to consider things we hadn’t thought about. She was supportive every step of the way, and on the day we couldn’t have asked for more. She was calm, in control and executed every detail perfectly. We were particularly blown away by the event decoration - her and the team made every effort to elevate the day. We couldn’t have been happier.
On a personal note, Amanda’s friendly demeanour was particularly welcome during the milestone moments in the day. We knew we could depend on her to let us know where, when and what was required of us. And she always went the extra mile - making sure we were fed, watered and happy at every spare moment - we couldn’t have asked for more.
The food and drink were fantastic. The family style meal suited us perfectly, and the flexibility with the menu meant it worked for a variety of dietary needs and preferences. We’ve had so many people tell us how good the food was - particularly the marinated chicken thighs!
The staff throughout the day were friendly and accommodating to a wide range of guest needs.
We couldn’t finish the review without mentioning Sky Sounds Disco - Carl was a real gem and helped make sure the whole wedding went by without a hitch. He truly cared about giving us and our guests a good time - and he properly delivered.
We also stayed in The Moat’s on site accommodation. It was stunningly decorated and allowed us to prepare for the wedding and recover in a calm, well equipped environment.
We had a perfect day. Thanks to everyone at The Moat for making it so!
Grace D. Sent on 19/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Brilliant wedding reception!
The Moat hosted our wedding reception on 27 April 2024. We were so pleased with the organisation and attentiveness of staff on the day. Both wedding coordinators Rebecca and Amanda are amazing and ensure that all the little details are taken care of, right down to your favourite drink as you arrive! The food was superb and the disco really got everyone going. The Moat also laid out our vision for the decoration of the room perfectly. The on-site accommodation is also very comfortable and has a perfect bridal suite. If you’d like a rustic wedding venue with lots of character and an amazing atmosphere - all on top of great food - at a reasonable price, this is for you!
Joanne F. Sent on 26/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding of our dreams
Amanda and Team gave us the wedding of our dreams, a day to remember. From day one the team were professional, attentive. Covering every detail, even things we had not thought of.
Our wedding day was amazing, we were able to enjoy our day without having to worry about a thing. Special shout out to the kitchen too - the food was out of this world!
Thank you to everyone at the Moat
Our wedding day was amazing, we were able to enjoy our day without having to worry about a thing. Special shout out to the kitchen too - the food was out of this world!
Thank you to everyone at the Moat
Alice R. Sent on 30/01/2024
4.4 out of 5 rating
Authentic rustic wedding venue
We got married here in October 2023
This was a great venue, with a rustic barn and a large tap room. The service during the meal was excellent and we lots of positive comments from our guests about the high quality of the food.
Some minor points:
1. Tea and coffee were to be available in the evening however the bar staff were reluctant to offer this, we had to speak to the wedding coordinator to make this available.
2. The garden space with the pods, where we had some photos had dogs mess on the grass, this meant we had to warn guests. This was not acceptable.
3. The pods were also dirty inside, which was disappointing since the staff knew we were going to use this area for photos and games.
Despite the above we would still highly recommend this venue. We were able to view the venue multiple times. Rebecca was a great co-ordinator and very helpful throughout. We had a very special wedding day.
This was a great venue, with a rustic barn and a large tap room. The service during the meal was excellent and we lots of positive comments from our guests about the high quality of the food.
Some minor points:
1. Tea and coffee were to be available in the evening however the bar staff were reluctant to offer this, we had to speak to the wedding coordinator to make this available.
2. The garden space with the pods, where we had some photos had dogs mess on the grass, this meant we had to warn guests. This was not acceptable.
3. The pods were also dirty inside, which was disappointing since the staff knew we were going to use this area for photos and games.
Despite the above we would still highly recommend this venue. We were able to view the venue multiple times. Rebecca was a great co-ordinator and very helpful throughout. We had a very special wedding day.
Kim C. Sent on 30/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Great Experience from start to finish
All the team at The Moat made our wedding day so memorable and Amanda & Rebecca such a calm approach and their organisation skills were second to none.
The day ran smoothly and all our guests have complimented us, even a few months on about the venue and food.
The barn, garden and bar suited our needs perfectly, and the team made the whole experience stress free.
The day ran smoothly and all our guests have complimented us, even a few months on about the venue and food.
The barn, garden and bar suited our needs perfectly, and the team made the whole experience stress free.
Alice C. Sent on 20/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Mr & Mrs Hardy
The Moat was everything we hoped it would be for our May'23 wedding and more! All the staff were so accommodating and The Moat's in house wedding planner, Rebecca, was so helpful and made our wedding stress free and so enjoyable. The venue is beautiful and so central to all of our guests with lots of options for accomodation nearby. Out of all of the venues we looked at, this venue and their range of wedding packages were the best value for money for our ceremony and reception. The food was delicious and all our guests said how brilliant it was! We cannot recommend The Moat as wedding venue enough! Thank you for making our day so special.
Terence B. Sent on 12/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful Venue
This venue was amazing. All our guests loved the whole experience and said what an amazing place the Moat is.
Myself and my wife thought our big day was perfect. All the staff and wedding planners made it so perfect and helped in every way possible. Even when we asked for a change in the menu it wasn’t a problem and the food was fantastic.
Myself and my wife thought our big day was perfect. All the staff and wedding planners made it so perfect and helped in every way possible. Even when we asked for a change in the menu it wasn’t a problem and the food was fantastic.
Alice Sent on 17/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
**Unforgettable Wedding at The Moat**
Magical wedding at The Moat—perfect venue, incredible team, and seamless day!
Tracey G. Sent on 02/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
A day to remember!
We lost count of how many guests said it was the best wedding they had been to! The venue was perfect, the food was delicious (with every requirement taken care of), staff were polite, friendly and engaged with guests... it really was a fantastic day. But... and it is a good but... the day was the success that it was down to the wonderful planning and management of Amanda who thoughtfully and discreetly took care of details we hadn't even thought of.
If you are considering The Moat for your wedding you will not be disappointed. Amanda and the team will do their utmost to make sure your day is a success.
Sean and I are so grateful for the professionalism and thoughtful attention to every detail of our wedding on 1st June 2024.
If you are considering The Moat for your wedding you will not be disappointed. Amanda and the team will do their utmost to make sure your day is a success.
Sean and I are so grateful for the professionalism and thoughtful attention to every detail of our wedding on 1st June 2024.
Charlotte W. Sent on 18/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Married at The Moat!
We recently got married at The Moat and cannot express how grateful we are for such a beautiful venue and the extremely helpful people involved. We cannot recommend it enough.
This was the first venue we looked at and we knew immediately it was the one. The bar and barn area are gorgeous and the garden, where we had our ‘cocktail hour’ and photos was lovely. Everybody complimented the venue and thoroughly enjoyed the food.
We’d like to give a big shout out to Amanda and Rebecca for being there to answer all of our questions throughout the planning process and Rebecca was fabulous on the day. We didn’t have to think about any of the logistics, she was always right there to tell us what was happening next and when. She ensured we enjoyed our day whilst she made sure everything ran smoothly.
The accommodation was beautiful and very comfortable. It was the perfect space for me to get ready with my bridesmaids on the morning.
We had the most perfect wedding day and The Moat played a huge part in making that possible. Thank you!
This was the first venue we looked at and we knew immediately it was the one. The bar and barn area are gorgeous and the garden, where we had our ‘cocktail hour’ and photos was lovely. Everybody complimented the venue and thoroughly enjoyed the food.
We’d like to give a big shout out to Amanda and Rebecca for being there to answer all of our questions throughout the planning process and Rebecca was fabulous on the day. We didn’t have to think about any of the logistics, she was always right there to tell us what was happening next and when. She ensured we enjoyed our day whilst she made sure everything ran smoothly.
The accommodation was beautiful and very comfortable. It was the perfect space for me to get ready with my bridesmaids on the morning.
We had the most perfect wedding day and The Moat played a huge part in making that possible. Thank you!
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