Private Events & Corporate Parties
Private events at Manns Distillery are held in the top-tier of our cocktail lounge that boasts ample room for your guests to mingle, with cocktail tables, comfortable sofa and lounge seating, all overlooking our 1,100 litre still and production facility.
Our casual and warm event space comfortably accommodates up to 50 guests and offers bar service and delectable tapas offerings.
Our private space is ideal for hosting:
Rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, birthday, anniversary & family celebrations
Corporate or off-site meetings and events
FAQ
1. How many guests does this space accommodate?
Our private lounge comfortably seats 40-45 people.
2. When is the space available to book?
Our lounge space can be reserved for your private event during regular business hours based on availability. On Saturday Evenings, the space is available from 6pm to 10 pm. Events that extend outside of our regular hours of operation will be subject to an increased minimum bar spend
3. Is it Private?
Well, not really. The mezzanine area if open to the cocktail lounge below.
4. Is the space accessible?
NO. There is only 1 set of stairs going up, so any patrons with mobility issues will not be able to join the party upstairs.
5. What amenities can my party expect?
The space offers bar service, and a food menu is available for pre-order. Washroom facilities are also available in the private lounge.
6. What does it cost to book the event space?
There is no venue fee to book the event space, however, a minimum Bar spend (plus taxes & gratuity) is required
Event Space Deposit Minimum Spend (excluding tax & tip)
3hrs $150 $ 600.00
4hrs $200 $ 800.00
5hrs $250 $1000.00
A non-refundable down payment is required to reserve your event at the time of booking. This can be done by e-transfer. Contact us for payment instructions.
An automatic gratuity of 18% added for all services.
All Deposits and prepayments are non-refundable. However, you can pay for any additional services or products purchased during the event can be paid at the time of the event.
10.Can I decorate the space for my event?
You are welcome to decorate the space permitting there is nothing taped/adhered to the venue walls. We respectfully ask that confetti (or balloons with confetti) not be brought on site. All decorations must be removed and taken with you at the end of the event.
11.Music:
Please keep in mind that our venue is open concept, and the acoustics are a little challenging for such a space. All musical arrangements are to be approved by the Distillery prior to the event. Our event space does have an internet-based speaker system, and we are able to Stream Spotify Playlists if they are accessible.
12.How do I book?
Please call our event planner at the distillery at 519-304-1900 or email mannsdistillery@gmail.com to inquire about availability.
13.Food:
We work with an off-site catering company that you can place an order through, they have a selection of appetizers, salads, pizza etc... Let us know if you would like to order your food through us and we will provide a menu to look through. Food selections must be placed a minimum of 2 weeks before your event.
If you would like to bring your ownfood from another company, you can do so. We have chafing dishes available for use if needed. Bringing your own food in requires a $100 fee to cover the cost of plates, napkins, cutlery and clean-up (No outside drinks no food other than catering)
Cakes brought in will be subject to a $2.00 per person fee to cover the cost of plates, napkins, cutlery, and clean up.
14. Food Intolerance, Dietary Choices or Allergies:
Try to find out prior to your event if any of your guests have certain food intolerances, special diets or Allergies, so that we can accommodate them.