Bars (or sections of a bar?) for rent?

Submitted by kgrace78 t3_10edamg in baltimore

Just what the title sounds like! I’m starting to toy with planning a birthday party with about 20 people. I feel like that’s way too many people for a sit-down restaurant, especially since not everyone will know each other. Has anyone rented out a section or full bar in Baltimore before? Would love something with a small rental fee (or none if possible!), a designated area (doesn’t have to be a totally private room), & where everyone can go up & put stuff on their own tabs, eat/drink what they want, etc.

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brocialism t1_j4qjd6m wrote

Waverly Brewing moved to an events/private party model. I think the rental fee is basically just an order minimum.

I also think Blue Pit facilitates private parties.

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Mtskiguy21 t1_j4r22ms wrote

I just booked Blue Pit for a wedding. Super reasonable and awesome to work with. 10/10 recommend

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Suspicious_Way_7810 t1_j4qifnn wrote

Peabody Heights Brewery does this. Plus, they have an arcade room!

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captain_smonch t1_j4qua4p wrote

I second Peabody Heights. Had my most recent birthday party there and ordered outside food for guests. It was a great venue for it, great beer, and the staff are awesome to work with

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Bismark1871 t1_j4qfdcy wrote

The Penthouse Club. VIP level.

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Had several amazing birthdays there.

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Bovestrian8061 t1_j4qswmr wrote

Mahaffey’s has an upper level we rented out for my husband’s birthday. They’ll cater too.

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[deleted] t1_j4r529t wrote

Came here to say this. I’ve hosted and attended many parties here and they’re great to work with.

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Shiny_Deleter t1_j4qfynn wrote

Breweries are often helpful and accommodating, though food and hours can be limited.

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dkelpsch t1_j4swdjt wrote

Just did an event like this in the back (out door section) of Dutch courage. They were incredibly accommodating. The person who set up the party opted for charcuterie and a punch bowl. The charcuterie was surprisingly impressive and the punch bowl actually lasted quite a while. We had dedicated servers the whole night. They even refrigerated a cake and provided utensils for it! Really awesome experience.

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physicallyatherapist t1_j4q64qs wrote

I know Little Havana rents out one of their back rooms (which has a bar) for birthdays because I went to one but I have no idea how much they charge

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djnutrino t1_j4r3907 wrote

Cross Street Public House has an upstairs. It's a cheap rental. they can do seperate tabs for all your guests, or you can do one tab depending on what kind of party you are throwing. Pizza and food is pretty good too. Just went to a party there and it was great, several of my neighbors are now planning on having events there.

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katafit t1_j4rf8z3 wrote

We did a welcome night for our wedding weekend at R House and it actually worked out great - got there early and scoped out the corner section with the couches near the bar. No rental fee, everyone could have their own tab, people can eat if they want or they don’t have to, there’s games, indoor/outdoor space, and lots of areas to mingle and interact. I thought it worked especially well for a big group where a lot of people don’t know each other.

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nonotsafestuff t1_j4rij7l wrote

Along with the other suggestions, upstairs at Rowhouse and Riverside Taphouse (both in Fed Hill/Sobo) will do private party events. Usually there's a minimum spend that you have to meet, but with 20 people eating/drinking that shouldn't be an issue. Otherwise it's just like having your own private bar. Food at both places is great too!

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B-More_Orange t1_j4qsw8q wrote

You used to be able to host for free at the Canton HomeSlyce upstairs with the skeeball.

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jw897ip t1_j4rh7u6 wrote

I’ve been to events upstairs at chasseur in Highlandtown, and Alexander’s and Koopers in Fells. Not sure about fees

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cdbloosh t1_j4v9or8 wrote

Many, many bars in the city have upstairs areas that you can use for events. Would be helpful to narrow this down to a specific neighborhood or type of place you’re looking for.

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