Where to Host a Private Event in Philadelphia
UPDATE: We've updated this article and you can see it HERE.
Whether for work or home, sometimes you’re looking for a place you can take 20 or more people for a party. Making an arrangement ahead of time is the way to go – by doing so, you can be sure there is enough space, food and drink for everyone. We checked in with all the bars in our
Center City/Rittenhouse
1 Tippling Place (2006 Chestnut St.; 215-665-0456)
Capacity: 35
Options: Catering menu, bar packages
Contact: Anne at reservations@1tpl.com
10 Arts (10 S Broad St.; 215-523-8273)
Capacity: 185
Options: Seated dinner, hors
Contact: barbuzzorestaurant@yahoo.com
Bistro St. Tropez (2400 Market St.; 215-569-9269)
Capacity: 450
Options: Hors
Contact: events@bistrosttropez.com
The Black Sheep (247 S 17th St.; 215-545-9473)
Capacity: 200
Options: Buffet, passed hors
Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse (1823 Sansom St.; 215-665-9500)
Capacity: 20
Options: Buffet, open bar, various packages
Contact: kshank@chopsphilly.com
Con Murphy’s (1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy.; 267-687-1128)
Capacity: 100
Options: Open bar
Contact: conmurphys@live.com
Cooperage Wine & Whiskey Bar (601 Walnut St.; 215-226-2667)
Capacity: 50
Options: Happy Hour or Open Bar
Contact: michaelfranco@crowandthepitcher.com
Devil’s Alley (1907 Chestnut St.; 215-751-0707)
Capacity: 50
Options: Happy hour, seated dinner
Drinker's Pub (1903 Chestnut St.; 215-564-0914)
Capacity: 350
Options: Open bar, hors d'oeuvres party platters
Contact: mike@fcm215.com
Fergie’s Pub (1214 Sansom St.; 215-928-8118)
Capacity: 70
Options: Open bar, buffet
Contact: booking@fergies.com
Contact: tadams@publichouseusa.com
Contact: events@finnmccoolsphilly.com
Garces Trading Company (1111 Locust St.; 215-574-1099)
Capacity: 120
Options: Seated dinner, standing cocktail reception
Good Dog Bar (224 S 15th St.; 215-985-9600)
Capacity: 125
Options: Seated dinner, hors
Contact: info@gooddogbar.com
Lacroix (210 W Rittenhouse Sq.; 215-790-2533)
Capacity: 50
Options: Standing cocktail reception, seated dinner
Contact: sbriens@rittenhousehotel.com
Contact: mcgillins@aol.com
Perch Pub (1345 Locust St.; 215-546-4090)
Capacity: 150
Options: Buffet, hors d'oeuvres, seated dinner, pre fixe menu, open bar
Contact: perchpub@aol.com
Pub & Kitchen (1946 Lombard St.; 215-545-0350)
Capacity: 50
Options: sit down dinner, hors
Contact: events@thepubandkitchen.com
R2L (50 S. 16th Street; 215-564-5337)
Capacity: 300
Options: Cocktail menu. Dinner menu.
Capacity: 70
Contact: tyrone.blakey@sbragadining.com
Smokin’ Betty’s (116 S 11th St.; 215-922-6500)
Capacity: 250
Options: Small plates, seated dinner, pre
Contact: info@smokinbettys.com
Vetri (1312 Spruce St.; 215-732-3478)
Capacity: 18 seated; 50 standing
Contact: liliana@vetrifamily.com
Old City
2nd Story Brewing (117 Chestnut St.; 267-314-5770)
Capacity: 300
Contact: events@2ndstorybrewing.com
Bierstube (206 Market St.; 215-922-2958)
Capacity: Up to 50 anytime in the private Rathskeller or up to 100 for a takeover (Only available Mon, Tue, Wed before 5 PM)
Options: Happy Hour pricing, seated menu
Contact: Email info@mybierstube.com
Bistro 7 (7 N 3rd St.; 215-931-1560)
Capacity: 15 to 35 guests
Options: Fall/Winter 2014 Menu, wine available, BYOB cocktails (fully stocked bar of mixers to compliment your liquors of choice; in-house mixologist available)
Contact: events@bistro7restaurant.com
Capacity: 100
Options: Open bar, buffet, sit down dinner, appetizers
Bridget Foy's (200 South St.; 215-922-1813)
Capacity: 75
Options: Buffet, custom group menus for lunch, dinner, cocktails, and hors
Contact: bridget@bridgetfoys.com
Cappelli Brothers BYOB Cigar Bar (211 S. 13th Street; 215-546-1315)
Capacity: 50
Options: Catering menu
Contact: mbee@capitalrr.net
Continental Old City (138 Market St.; 215-923-6069)
Capacity: 75
Options: Cocktail party, hors
Contact: cle@cubalibrerestaurant.com
Drinker’s Tavern (124 Market St.; 215-351-0141)
Capacity: 350
Options: Open bar, hors d'oeuvre party platters
Contact: wan@fcm215.com
FARMiCiA (15 S 3rd St.; 215-627-6274)
Capacity: 180
Options: Bar packages, seated dinner, hors d'oeuvres. Menus.
Contact: mail@farmiciarestaurant.com
Fork (306 Market St.; 215-625-9425)
Capacity: 45
Options: Seated dinner. Menu.
Han Dynasty Old City (123 Chestnut St; 215-922-1888)
Capacity: 35
Contact: davej@handynasty.net
Panorama (14 N Front St.; 215-922-7800)
Stagione Banquet Room-Capacity: 80
Options: Seated dinners, banquets, breakfasts, passed hors d'oeuvres
The Wine Cellar- Capacity: 35
Options: Seated dinners, wine tastings
Main Dining Room- Capacity: 100
Options: Seated dinner
Il Bar Wine Bar- Capacity 25-50 (not private)
Options: Wine tastings
Contact: natalie.pineda@redowltavern.com
Options: Lunch, Dinner, or Cocktail Cruise
Stratus Rooftop Lounge (433 Chestnut St.; 215-925-2889)
Capacity: 250
Options: Standing cocktail reception
The Plough & the Stars (123 Chestnut St.; 215-733-0300)
Capacity: 300
Options: Seated dinner, cocktail party
Queen Villiage/South Philly
Contact: adobecafe@msn.com
Bainbridge Street Barrel House (625 S 6th St.; 267-324-3553)
Capacity: up to 100
Options: Sit down lunch, dinner packages
Brauhaus Schmitz (718 South St.; 267-909-8814)
Capacity: 400
Options: Buffet, seated dinner, cocktail party. Menus.
Contact: brauhausevents@gmail.com
Cavanaugh's Headhouse (421 S 2nd St.; 215-928-9307)
Capacity: 20-150 (seven different rooms to choose from)
Options: Open bar, hors d'oeuvres, sit down dinner, buffet
Art Museum/Fairmount
McCrossen’s Tavern (529 N 20th St.; 215-854-0923)
Capacity: 75
Contact: manager@mccrossens.com
Rembrandt’s (741 N 23rd St.; 215-763-2228)
Capacity: 150
Contact: rrowlett@rembrandtspub.com
Tela’s (1833 Fairmount Ave.; 215-235-0170)
Capacity: 40 seated; 75 standing
Contact: events@telasmarket.com
Urban Saloon (2120 Fairmount Ave.; 215-232-5359)
Capacity: 300
Contact: info@urbansaloon.com
Waterworks (640 Waterworks Dr.; 215-236-9000)
Capacity: 1000
Options: Standing cocktail reception, seated dinner, wine and liquor selections
Contact: events@watersworksrestaurant.com
Northern Liberties/Fishtown
Contact: leahtmarino@gmail.com
King’s Oak (1023 Germantown Ave.; 215-923-2014)
Capacity: 100
Options: Banquet packages with food and drink
Contact: events@yardsbrewing.com
University City
City Tap House (3925 Walnut St.; 215-662-0105)
Capacity: 250
Options: Seated dinner, open bar, cocktail reception
Contact: jmcgarvey@publichouseusa.com
Contact: byron@cozaraphilly.com
Distrito (3945 Chestnut St.; 215-222-1657)
Capacity: 300
Options: Seated dinner, hors d’oeuvres, buffet
Han Dynasty University City (3711 Market St.; 215-222-3711)
Capacity: 75
Contact: hbuc.megan.tetu@gmail.com
Harvest Seasonal Grill (200 S 40th St.; 215-662-1100)
Capacity: 80
Options: Passed hors d’oeuvres, seated dinner
JG Domestic (2929 Arch St.; 215-222-2363)
Capacity: 36
Options: Seated dinner, standing cocktail reception
Pod (3636 Sansom St.; 215-387-1803)
Capacity: 70
Options: Seated dinner, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres
Contact: meg.torpey@starr-restaurant.com
Vietnam Cafe (814 S 47th St.; 215-729-0260)
Capacity: 70
Options: Buffet, seated dinner, standing cocktail reception
Contact: specialevents@eatvietnam.com
White Dog Cafe (3420 Sansom St.; 215-386-9224)
Capacity: 175
Options: Passed and stationed hors d’oeuvres, seated dinner, private bar
Contact: universitycity@whitedog.com
Society Hill
Bistro Romano (120 Lombard St.; 215-925-8880)
Spaces: 120 Room
Capacity: 200
Options: Sit-down dinner, elegant buffet, stand-up cocktail reception
Contact: info@thetwistedtail.com
Melrose
Taproom on 19th (2400 S 19th St.; 215-767-0330)
Capacity: 32 seated or 50 standing
Options: Seated dinners, happy hours
Spring Garden
Options: Bar packages, snacks, catering menu
Capacity: 200 standing
Options: Seated dinner, stations, cocktail reception
Contact: info@mrestaurantphilly.com
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