BAR & CATERING

Q: Do we have to provide a liquor license?

Q: Do you provide glassware?

A: No, we are fully AGLC licensed.

A: We have bar glassware available. We do NOT provide glassware for tables (water, nor wine) unless under 50 people. You can rent glassware through your caterer or on your own (see our preferred vendors list for rental companies)

Q: Are you flexible on toonie bars, host and then cash combinations, etc?

A: Yes!

Q: If we use your bar, can we make changes?

A: Yes, we will make up to three substitutions for free. If you have special requests beyond that, just ask!

Q: Do you have specialty cocktails?

Q: What if we have our own recipe that we would like you to make for our signature drink(s)?

A: Yes, we have a list of seven for you to consider.

Q: Can we bring our own alcohol to the lounges while getting ready?

A: Absolutely. Cost will depend on complexity.

A: No This is in contravention of our AGLC license. Just let us know what you would like stocked there and we will have it iced and ready.

Q: Do you have a standard gratuity?

A: Yes, we have a standard 18% gratuity added on to the bar.

Q: Do you allow us to bring our own alcohol?

A: No. Our venue is an AGLC licensed establishment but we will certainly help you "customize" your bar.

Q: Do you provide a water station, coffee, and tea?

A: We provide the water station at no charge! Coffee and tea can be provided through your caterer of choice.

Q: Are we allowed to do shots?

A: This is at your discretion! We can do whichever you choose.

Q: What are your rules around food at your venue?

A: Due to the rules surrounding our Food Handling + Safety Certification, we only allow food into the venue that is prepared/packaged by professional service vendors. Further, as a venue, the City of Calgary requires that we ensure that the caterer you hire carries insurance, licensing and their own Food Handling + Safety Certification, which is current at the time of your event. This keeps everyone safe!

Q: What are your thoughts if we were to hire a restaurant to do our catering?

A: We strongly recommend the use of a full service event caterer. Unlike a restaurant or delivery service, an event caterer will manage the set up, service, take down, clearing and cleaning at your event. Of course, some restaurants have a catering background and experience...below are tips for them/you!

Food cannot be reheated and must meet the safety temperatures outlined by the Food Safety rules. The venue does NOT have a stove, oven, nor induction burners

We do not supply tableware of any kind - this is the responsibility of the caterer or renter Any pick ups or deliveries must be cleared with the venue.

We are not responsible to rinse and repack rented tableware items that the caterer or renter have arranged

We do not set out or clear food, dishware (including paper plates), or cutlery.

All garbage is to be disposed of in garbage bags (supplied by caterer or renter)

The kitchen area must be left clean and wiped down and garbage bags in the kitchen must be tied Cleaning fees will apply for kitchen or venue cleaning ($250 or, in extreme circumstances, forfeiture of damage deposit)

All guest health or allergy concerns must be cleared by renter for each guest and any resultant death or illness, is the sole responsibility of the renter

Above applies to guest cocktail or reception food as well as any late-night snacks/food