Plan Your Private Event in Philadelphia’s Historic Old City

Deposit, cancellation and minimum spend policies apply to all private events. A reservation is not confirmed until required payment is received.

• Reservations
  A reservation for an event will not be confirmed until a credit card is provided to hold the private room for the specific date.
• Payment Policy
  • All payments will be made according to the payment policies schedule above.
  • Any payment still owed at the time of the event must be paid in-full at the event, unless other arrangements are arranged.
  • Any additional on-site consumption beyond the prepaid portion to be automatically charged to the card on file post-event unless other arrangements are made in advance.
  • Failure to submit timely payment may result in penalty.
• Cancellation Policy
  • Event cancelled more than 30 days before the event: No penalty.
  • Event cancelled less than 30 days before the event: $300 cancellation fee will be automatically charged to the credit card on file.
  • The cancellation fee is not refundable. The Final Payment is not refundable.
• Guest Count
  • The final guest count is a minimum guarantee required to be reported according to the payment policies schedule above.
  • The Customer will be charged, at minimum, for the number of guests specified in the final guest count.
  • If the number of guests exceeds the final guest count, the final bill will be increased accordingly.
• Menus Selection
  • Final menu selections are required to be reported according to the payment policies schedule above; otherwise the standard menu on the proposal will be used.
  • Some items/pricing subject to change based on availability and seasonality. Reasonable substitutions may be made by the Venue if necessary.
• Outside Vendors & Entertainers
  • All outside vendors must be approved at least two weeks prior to event.
  • The Venue is not responsible for organizing arrangements with outside vendors.
  • Management must approve entertainment (noise regulation, space requirements, and no disruption to other patrons).
• Outside Food & Beverage
  • No outside F&B may be brought in without prior approval; additional fees may apply.
• Sales Tax Exemption
  • Provide a copy of the State Sales Tax Exemption certificate prior to the event with the Customer named as the exempt organization.
• Damages
  • Customer is responsible for any damages caused by the Customer or guests of the Customer, including but not limited to property damage or personal injury.
• Consumer Advisory
  Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
• Event Timing
  We will remind the host or remaining guests when their event is scheduled to conclude.

• Severe Weather
  The Venue cannot guarantee accommodation during inclement weather. Transfers may be allowed at the Venue’s discretion.
• Self-Parking
  Metered Street Parking.
• Valet Parking
  Valet Service is not available.
• Wheelchair Accessibility
  • Accessible Parking and Accessible Entrance.
  • Accessible Seating in the Main Dining Area.
• Atmosphere
  Polished Casual attire is suggested.
• Outside Food & Beverage
  • Outside desserts may be brought in for an additional fee.
  • Outside wine bottles may be brought in for an additional fee.
• Removing Food & Beverage
  Unconsumed food and unconsumed opened wine may be removed from the premises.
• Menu Customizations
  • We’re happy to discuss dietary restrictions, special requests, or budget needs during booking.
  • Complimentary custom printed menus available upon request.
• Decorations
  No glitter. Arrival to decorate is typically 15 minutes before the event (flexible with prior discussion).
• Consultations
  By appointment; typically Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00am–4:00pm.
• Children
  Children’s menu available; high chairs on request.
• Alcohol Laws
  Alcohol may only be provided to adults 21+; subject to local last-call regulations.
• Regularly Scheduled Entertainment
  None.
• Equipment Rentals
  Customers may coordinate additional rentals.

What is a Minimum Spend?

The minimum that must be spent on food & beverage (before tax and gratuity) to book the event. Excludes equipment rentals.

Why do we need a minimum spend?

It helps us:

• Schedule extra staff ahead of time.
• Make special food orders.
• Make special food orders.
• Block seating/reservations for your space.
• Turn away regular diners on the day of your event.

How can minimum spends save you money?

They reduce the need for separate rental/staffing fees—your spend goes toward your event experience.

Worried about not meeting a minimum?

Talk to us—minimums can be flexible depending on date/time; we’ll work on a solution.