Temporary Notice: Ticket bookings are currently unavailable while we resolve a payment issue. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Events Venue in Hertfordshire

Modern function rooms for hire, a public bar and restaurant, a busy events calendar, and sports facilities set in 36 acres of grounds.

View Our Rooms

There's something for everyone at Metropolitan

Events, sports and hospitality
Open to everyone
Perfect for businesses, weddings and private parties

Explore Metropolitan Bushey

Whether you are hosting your own event, joining one of ours, visiting for drinks and great food, or getting active, everything you need is right here.

What's On

From tribute and club nights to themed events and outdoor festivals, we run an exciting calendar of events all year round.

Venue Hire

With four modern, versatile function and meeting rooms, we can host parties, celebrations and corporate events from 20 to 300+ guests.

Monty’s Bar & Kitchen

Open daily from 9am, offering great drinks, delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere, with a menu of all day breakfasts, Sunday roasts, afternoon teas and events including quiz nights.

Sports

Our sports facilities include football and cricket pitches, padel courts, a bowls green, archery, and a modern gym and fitness studio.

The Gym

Our modern gym features strength and cardio equipment, free weights, Olympic lifting racks and functional training areas for all fitness levels.

Our Community

Metropolitan is home to many local grassroots sports clubs, a diverse range of community groups, and a thriving mix of businesses.

Metropolitan is a Purpose Built Events & Sports Venue

Metropolitan is an award winning hospitality, events and sports venue in Bushey near Watford in Hertfordshire. Originally built in 1967 by and for the Metropolitan Police as a sports and social club, we now welcome everyone.

Set within 36 acres, our venue includes four modern function rooms for hire and a public bar and restaurant, Monty’s Bar and Kitchen. We also offer some of the best sports facilities in the county, including 17 football pitches, 3 cricket pitches, 6 padel courts, a bowls green and a gym, and are home to a wide range of clubs and community groups.

Learn More
ABOUT

Our Rooms & Spaces For Hire

Explore our versatile venue and four function rooms, complete with modern facilities, amenities and catering, perfect for weddings, parties, galas, meetings, conferences and more.

The Ballroom

Our largest function room for hire accommodates up to 300 guests. The Ballroom is a versatile space featuring a large stage, dedicated bar and toilets,...

LEarn more

The Aldenham

Perfect for parties, gatherings, and professional events. Whether you’re looking to host a birthday celebration, wedding or drinks reception, anniversary or a charity, networking or...

LEarn more

Studio

Perfect for local classes, clubs, meetings, and children’s parties, our studio hire option offers flexible hourly bookings as a self‑set‑up dry hire studio, as well...

LEarn more
Glindon Room

Glindon

The Glindon offers a private function room in Hertfordshire, and an excellent space for parties, dinners, funeral wakes and business events. With capacity for up...

LEarn more

Community Clubs, Classes and Activities

From sport and fitness to social clubs and networking, Metropolitan brings together a vibrant mix of activities for all ages.

Our facilities are regularly used by a variety of clubs and groups, creating a thriving and welcoming hub for the local community. We are also home to a number of businesses based in a dedicated office suite. 

Find out more
Community

Our Community

Metropolitan is home to a wide range of clubs, classes and activities running throughout the week, creating a vibrant hub for the local community.
View All Partners