ART DECO HOTEL · BENNETTHORPE
The Earl of Doncaster
Private funeral receptions for 15–200 guests, with a dedicated suite and a team on hand to welcome family and friends.
Bennetthorpe, Doncaster
DN2 6AD
OUR GUIDE TO LOCAL VENUES
Wake venues
in Doncaster.
A place to gather.
A moment to remember.
Where to go after a funeral. Explore the venues from our printed guide, along with a few more options around Doncaster — places to share food, memories and time together.
30 local venue listingsChoose an area to explore
Contact venues directly to confirm wake arrangements, availability, catering and access.
Near Rose Hill Crematorium
4 venues
EVENT SUITES · LEGER WAY
Doncaster Racecourse
Wake and celebration of life packages in suites overlooking the racecourse, with an events coordinator and free guest parking.
Leger Way, Doncaster
DN2 6BB
COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL · GREAT NORTH ROAD
Mount Pleasant Hotel
Funeral receptions for small gatherings of ten or larger groups, with room hire and menu options arranged by the hotel’s team.
Great North Road, Doncaster
DN11 0HW
Carvery & hotel
Toby Carvery Bessacarr
Punch’s Hotel in our printed guide
The Bessacarr venue listed in our flyer as Punch’s Hotel. Contact the current team to discuss a gathering after a funeral.
Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster
DN4 7BS
Near Barnby Dun Crematorium
5 venues
Bar & restaurant
The Olive at Barnby Dun
Olive Bar and Grill in our printed guide
A bar and restaurant with spaces for group gatherings. Contact the current team about a wake and suitable catering.
Station Road, Barnby Dun
DN3 1HA
Pub & function venue
The Glasshouse
A Kirk Sandall pub with a function room, included in our printed guide. Ask about private space and buffet options.
1 Doncaster Road, Kirk Sandall
DN3 1HP
Golf clubhouse
Wheatley Golf Club
A local golf club included in our printed guide. Contact the office to discuss wake arrangements, catering and guest access.
Armthorpe Road, Doncaster
DN2 5QB
Sports & events venue
Doncaster Knights · Castle Park
Wakes and memorials in flexible event spaces, with in-house catering options, a licensed bar and free on-site parking.
Armthorpe Road, Doncaster
DN2 5QB
Pub · Hatfield
Hatfield Chace
A Hatfield pub included in our printed guide. Speak to the team about its function space and catering for your gathering.
Doncaster Road, Hatfield
DN7 6AD
Sprotbrough & Cusworth
3 venues
Riverside pub
The Boat Inn
A riverside pub beside Sprotbrough Lock, included in our printed guide. Ask the team about arrangements for your gathering.
Lower Sprotbrough, Doncaster
DN5 7NB
Country club
Sprotbrough Country Club
The club offers funeral teas and buffet options. Speak to the team about room arrangements, guest numbers and catering.
Cadeby Road, Sprotbrough
DN5 7SD
Community pub · Cusworth
The Mallard
The Cusworth pub featured on our flyer, with a separate function room. Confirm arrangements directly with the pub.
97 Cusworth Lane, Doncaster
DN5 8JN
07908 058873Number from our printed guide
Venue details Published contact numbers differ; please confirm the current number before making arrangements.
Arksey & Bentley
2 venues
Bistro & tearooms
The Old School Bistro & Tearooms
A village bistro in Arksey’s historic school building. Contact the team to discuss a funeral tea or family gathering.
High Street, Arksey, Doncaster
DN5 0SF
Community venue
Bentley Pavilion
A community venue in Bentley Park. Ask about private hire, opening arrangements and catering for your gathering.
Askern Road, Bentley, Doncaster
DN5 0HU
Balby & Warmsworth
4 venues
Community pub · Balby
Check reopeningThe Spinney
Included in our printed guide. CAMRA currently lists the pub as temporarily closed; confirm reopening and wake arrangements before planning.
Forest Rise, Balby, Doncaster
DN4 9HQ
01302 492248
Check current venue status Closure status checked 28 September 2026.
Hotel · Warmsworth
Holiday Inn Doncaster A1(M)
A Warmsworth hotel with event spaces and on-site parking. Ask the hotel about funeral receptions and catering options.
High Road, Warmsworth, Doncaster
DN4 9UX
Community pub · Balby
Alverley Inn
A Balby pub included in our printed guide. Ask the venue about private gatherings and catering.
Springwell Lane, Balby, Doncaster
DN4 9DL
Published phone numbers differ, so please confirm the current contact details through the venue listing.
Social & recreational club
Woodfield Social Club
A local social club featured in our printed guide. Contact the club about room hire, catering and arrangements for guests.
91 Woodfield Road, Balby
DN4 8HL
Edlington
3 venues
Social club
Yorkshire Main Officials Club
A club in our printed guide. Ask about private hire, catering and any membership or guest requirements.
Edlington Lane, Edlington
DN12 1BZ
Sports & social club
Yorkshire Main Miners Welfare
Also known as The Welly / Yorkshire Main Sports & Social Club
A sports and social club included in our printed guide. Ask about private gatherings, catering and guest access.
Edlington Lane, Edlington
DN12 1DA
Ex-services club
New Edlington Ex-Services Club
Royal British Legion in our printed guide
Listed under its current name, with updated contact details. Ask about room hire, catering and any guest requirements.
Main Avenue, Edlington
DN12 1AB
Conisbrough, Mexborough & nearby
6 venues
Community centre · Conisbrough
The Ivanhoe Centre
A community centre offering rooms for events and private gatherings. Ask about room size, catering and accessibility.
Gardens Lane, Conisbrough
DN12 3JX
Hotel & function venue
Lord Conyers Hotel
A Conisbrough hotel with bar facilities, a function room and catering options. Contact the team to discuss a funeral reception.
Old Road, Conisbrough
DN12 3LZ
Pub & function suites
Pastures Lodge
The Stuart Suite is available for funerals and private events. Ask the events team about catering and a suitable space.
Pastures Road, Mexborough
S64 0JJ
Pub & restaurant · Hooton Roberts
Earl of Strafford
A Hooton Roberts pub featured in our printed guide. Contact the current team to discuss group arrangements and catering.
11 Doncaster Road, Hooton Roberts
S65 4PF
Pub & private event spaces
The Cadeby Pub & Restaurant
A village pub with private event spaces, including a restored barn. Speak to the team about a suitable room for your gathering.
Main Street, Cadeby, Doncaster
DN5 7SW
Country house · Thrybergh
Thrybergh Hall
Funeral wakes in the Jack Hulley Suite, overlooking the golf course, or the more intimate Fullerton Room. Photo and video tributes can help make the gathering personal.
Rotherham Golf Club, Doncaster Road
Thrybergh, Rotherham
S65 4NU
More Doncaster venues
3 venues
COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL · OWSTON
Owston Hall
Private spaces for wakes and funeral teas, with flexible catering and room arrangements tailored to your gathering.
Owston Lane, Doncaster
DN5 0LP
TOWN HOTEL · REGENT SQUARE
The Regent Hotel
Funeral teas in the restaurant and cocktail bar for close family and friends, with the Lounge Suite available for larger gatherings.
Regent Square, Doncaster
DN1 2DS
FUNCTION ROOMS · LAKESIDE
Doncaster Dome
Function rooms available for funeral wakes, with catering options, bar access and free on-site parking for guests.
Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road
DN4 7PD
Catering for your gathering
From our printed guideOUTSIDE CATERING
Willows of Warmsworth
Contact Willows about outside catering and delivery arrangements. The former Mill Lane café is listed as closed; confirm the current catering service and location directly.