Possible Clues:

• Knocking back Rennies, mostly in private
• Victor losing face in private
• Word often preceding ''sanctum''
• Private function's first to be cancelled
• Victor, out West, is a pretty good shot
• Not quite bull's-eye
• One is not out for the latter part of the meal
• (Hit on) part of target immediately next to the bullseye
• In a state secret?
• Ring small hotel a monarch used