EVENT INFO
ROOM FEE
THERE IS NO ROOM FEE FOR PRIVATE RESERVATIONS IN THE DRAFTING ROOM OR FOR LARGE PARTIES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE PRIVATE ACCESS TO THE BEER HALL.
FOR PRIVATE ACCESS TO THE BEER HALL, THERE IS A FEE AND MINIMUM PURCHASE AMOUNT BASED ON DAY AND TIME. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL US TO DISCUSS OPTIONS.
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PAYMENT
YOUR EVENT MUST BE PAID IN FULL THE NIGHT OF THROUGH CASH, DEBIT, OR CREDIT CARD. FOR PRIVATE EVENTS IN THE BEER HALL, IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM PURCHASE, YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE COST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES PURCHASED, PLUS THE DIFFERENCE.
RESERVATIONS
RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BY CALLING US AT 920-364-9931 OR EMAILING US AT EVENTS@APPLETONBEERFACTORY.COM. A $100 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS IN THE BEER HALL AND CAN BE PAID VIA DEBIT, CREDIT, OR CASH. IF USING DEBIT OR CREDIT, PAYMENT CAN BE MADE OVER THE PHONE. MENU MUST BE FINALIZED TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF EVENT, AND CONFIRMATION OF FINAL NUMBER OF ATTENDEES IS REQUIRED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
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SPACE
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THE DRAFTING ROOM HAS CAPACITY FOR 24 SITTING AND STANDING
THE BEER HALL HAS CAPACITY FOR 60 SITTING AND 125 STANDING
DECORATIONS
YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING IN YOUR OWN DÉCOR FOR PRIVATE EVENTS AN HOUR PRIOR TO THE EVENT. DÉCOR MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE EVENT
RESTRICTIONS: NO HELIUM BALLOONS (OK IN DRAFTING ROOM), CANDLES, CONFETTI, OR GLITTER. NO NAILING, TACKING, OR STAPLING TO WALLS.
TABLES
IF ADDITIONAL TABLES ARE NEEDED FOR YOUR OWN DISPLAYS, NOTE THAT WE ONLY HAVE THE TABLES IN THE DINING AREA YOU’RE RESERVING AVAILABLE. EXTRA TABLES WILL NEED TO BE PROVIDED
OUTSIDE FOOD
WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE DOES NOT ALLOW FOOD FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES TO BE BROUGHT IN TO A RESTAURANT. HOWEVER, CAKES ARE AN EXCEPTION. THE CAKE MUST BE MADE IN A COMMERCIAL AND HEALTH INSPECTED KITCHEN (E.G. GROCERY STORE, BAKERY, ETC).
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FOOD
EVENTS WITH 12 PEOPLE OR LESS MAY ORDER OFF OF OUR REGULAR MENU. HOWEVER, GROUPS WITH MORE THAN 12 WILL REQUIRE A LIMITED MENU. THIS HELPS ENSURE THE EVENT DOES NOT EXCEED THE CAPACITY OF THE KITCHEN AND ALLOWS ALL OTHER GUESTS TO RECEIVE THEIR FOOD IN A TIMELY MANNER.
GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE REQUIRE A BUFFET. PLEASE CONACT US FOR OUR OFFERINGS
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DRINKS
WE HAVE A FULL BAR AVAILABLE WITH HOUSE-MADE BEERS, GUEST BEERS, WINE, BEERTAILS (COCKTAILS MADE WITH BEER), AND LIQUOR. WE ALSO HAVE WATER, SODA, TEA, COFFEE, AND HOT CHOCOLATE
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WE CAN OFFER AN OPEN BAR, CASH BAR, DRINK TICKETS OR SOME COMBINATION
LIVE MUSIC
LIVE MUSIC IS ALLOWED WHEN APPROVED BY THE MANAGER FOR THAT DATE AND TIME. MUSIC MUST BE ORIGINAL OR REGISTERED ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE SOUND EQUIPMENT AND ANY OTHER ITEMS DESIRED FOR MUSIC (STAGE, LIGHTING, ETC).
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CHILDREN
CHILDREN ARE WELCOME AT APPLETON BEER FACTORY! BECAUSE WE ARE ALSO AN OPERATING BREWING FACILITY, CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.
CANCELLATIONS
IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR PRIVATE EVENT, PLEASE DO SO AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE BY CALLING 920-364-9931 AND TALKING WITH A MANAGER. IF YOU FAIL TO CANCEL WITHIN 48 HOURS, YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE CHARGED A CANCELLATION FEE.
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FAQS
Can I purchase kegs of ABF beer for my party?
We can offer 1/6, 1/4, and 1/2 barrel kegs for many of our beers, which are set up so your guests can serve themselves. Please call or email us for keg pricing and availability!
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Can we take leftovers from our buffet home?
If there are any appetizers or pizzas leftover at the end of your event, we will gladly box them up for you to take home. Our sandwich and taco bars are offered per person, and leftovers cannot be taken home
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Can I reserve a room on a day you are not normally open?
We are often able to open up for large groups outside of normal business hours! If you are looking to hold an event here on Monday or Tuesday, or beyond our normal hours, please contact us to see if we are able to accommodate you. Additional fees or minimums may apply for events outside of normal business hours
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Can we just order off the regular menu?
Unfortunately due to the size of our kitchen, we cannot accommodate orders of more than 12 at a time from our regular menu. However, if there is something that is on our regular menu that you would like to include as part of your buffet package, please let us know and we may be able to accommodate that!
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Please email us at events@appletonbeerfactory.com or call us at 920.364.9931 to start setting up your event today!