The taproom offers a variety of types of chairs and tables for up to 100 people. If you require additional tables or chairs, you're welcome to rent them from a third party and bring them in. The event occupancy can vary based on how the space is arranged, but the occupancy of those seated and standing should not exceed 200.
Our space is a historic building and registered on the National Register of Historic Places. This greatly affects the decorations allowed for events. The use of original walls for hanging decorations is strictly prohibited. Please keep this in mind as you're planning your event. Renting the entire taproom includes access to The Freight House private room. The taproom has a couple Roku smart TVs available for your event.
If you're renting the entire taproom for a private event, you'll be required to sign a rental agreement and pay a $500 refundable damage deposit. The damage deposit will be returned if all rules within the rental agreement are followed. Unlike many event facilities, we do NOT have a bar minimum nor do we charge a bar setup fee. We want everyone to have a nice, stress-free time! This is something to consider when comparing rental rates -- knowing you don't have a hefty bar minimum to meet on top of the rental fee! Of course, we hope guests come thirsty! To take care of our bartenders and event staff, a 20% gratuity will automatically be applied to all private taproom event tabs -- whether individuals are paying for themselves or whether the host is covering the tab for guests.
Rates will vary depending on if your event is on a day we're typically closed or if we have to close down the taproom to the public for your event. One hour for setup and one hour for cleanup is included with private taproom event rentals at no extra cost. If you need additional time, include that on your rental request and you'll be charged the hourly rate.
To secure a private taproom event date, half of the rental amount is due at the time of booking. The other half plus the refundable damage deposit is due 60 days before the event date. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 45 days of the event date. If you need to reschedule, we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Regular business hours:
- 3-11 p.m. Friday
- 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
- Additional hours will be added during select community events
Renting outside regular business hours:
- Max occupancy: 200 (seats and tables for 100 provided)
- Hours available to rent: after 5 p.m. Sunday; before 3 p.m. Friday; before 11 a.m. Saturday; anytime Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Cost: $150/hour, with a 2-hour minimum
Renting during regular business hours:
- Max occupancy: 200 (seats and tables for 100 provided)
- Hours available to rent: To close down the taproom to the public for an event that is not an all-day rental, private rentals must be at the start or the end of our regular business hours. We won't open, close for a private event and then reopen. (Examples: If you're planning a Friday night event, you'd pay the rental fee from whatever time you want to start through our closing time of 11 p.m. If you're planning an early afternoon Saturday event, you'd pay the rental fee from our open time of 11 a.m. until the conclusion of your event.) Discounts are given for all-day rentals. In general, all-day renters will have access to the space for 12 hours on the day of the rental. Other arrangements can be made if additional time is needed.
- Hourly cost Friday and Saturday: $225/hour, with a 3-hour minimum
- Hourly cost Sunday: $175/hour, with a 2-hour minimum
- All-day cost Friday: $1,200
- All-day cost Saturday: $1,800
- All-day cost Sunday: $700
*Cost of drinks are in addition to rental fee. A 20% gratuity will automatically be applied to all private taproom event tabs.