There can be nothing better than spending time shared with friends and those you love while enjoying local food. Local restaurants and breweries are designed just to do that. They are wonderful if you are celebrating a holiday occasion, birthday, anniversary, reunion, or any other reason to get-together. Plus, there is so much to do locally you can really celebrate with a difference!
If you are looking for a venue to host your next corporate or private event, consider one of the following:
Borealis Grille and Bar
Offering special Group Menus and dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. Simply book your special day and time and they will take care of the rest! Event planners are available to help you plan and organize your special event at no additional charge.
Location: Guelph (South End) | www.borealisgrille.ca
Capacity:
- Wine Cellar - 20 seated, 35 standing
- Tom Thomson Room - 50 seated, 65 standing
The Breadalbane Inn
From venue to menu, a dedicated team will ensure that every detail of your event is taken care of in a style that best suits your taste and budget. Offer your attendees accommodations in one of their beautifully appointed guest suites.
Location: Downtown Fergus | www.breadalbaneinn.com
Capacity: Groups up to 25 people
Brew House on the Grand
Located in beautiful downtown Fergus over looking the Grand River. Eighteen beers on tap with traditional pub fare and the best wings in town!
Location: Downtown Fergus | www.brewhouseonthegrand.ca
Capacity:
- Main Room - 50-60 seated
- Back Room - 25 seated
- Patio - 88
Cassoulet Catering
The perfect setting for the style of food Cassoulet serves: being at home amongst family and friends celebrating a special time together. You are invited to host your special occasions in their late 1800's home.
Location: Aberfoyle | www.cassouletcatering.ca
Capacity:
- Indoors - 35 seated, 60 cocktail
- Outdoor Courtyard - 60 seated
Chompin at the Bit Bar and Grille
Offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere creating the perfect backdrop for any occasion.
Location: Rockwood | www.chompinatthebit.ca
Capacity: Two rooms available - 30 to 40 guests
Cox Creek Cellars Inc.
Looking for the perfect place for your office or Christmas Party? They offer their upstairs space with a catered dinner and wine pairing. In the warmer months, book your event outside on their beautiful grounds and orchard.
Location: Guelph/Eramosa | www.coxcreekcellars.on.ca
Capacity:
- Upstairs Room - 30 sitting, 40 standing
- Orchard - up to 150 people
The Danish Place
Nestled in an amazing 52 acres of woodland, you can relax and take in the pretty views, while you enjoy beautiful and creative food at your event.
Location: Puslinch | www.thedanishplace.com
Capacity:
- The Library - 20
- The Gaurdsroom - 40
Earth to Table: Bread Bar
Offering handcrafted food, made with the finest ingredients all in a cozy, relaxing environment. Good Ingredients Matter!
Location: Guelph | www.guelph.breadbar.ca
Capacity:
- Weeknights - groups up to 20
- Weekends - groups up to 14
Elora Brewing Company Resto
Surrounded by century old heritage, Elora Brewing provides a true craft beer experience, accompanied by some of the best 'farm-to-table' food in the region!
Location: Downtown Elora | www.elorabrewingcompany.ca
Capacity: Loft - 70-90 standing, 70 seated
Elora Mill
Situated above the thundering falls of the Grand River and Elora Gorge, the Elora Mill Hotel and Spa is enriched in history and charm. The Ganery boasts dramatic high ceilings, ornate mouldings, antique mirrors and majestic chandeliers. Their menus mould to the seasons to offer dishes ever inspired by freshness and locality.
Location: Downtown Elora | www.eloramill.ca
Capacity:
- The Grand - 200 seated, 100 classroom, 300 cocktail
- The Irvine - 100 seated, 50 Classroom, 150 cocktail
- Solarium - 20 boardroom, 40 seated, 60 cocktail
Heaven on 7 Bistro and Pub
Heaven on 7 locally-sources produce, meat and bakery items (as much as possible) to support other local businesses and to provide customers with good quality food. Reservations are recommended especially for larger groups.
Location: Rockwood | www.heavenon7.squarespace.com
LaFONTANA
LaFONTANA welcomes you with a truly enjoyable atmosphere, the comfort of great food and tasty dishes showcasing the seasonal offerings of our territory! Host your private dining event and small weddings at their beautiful riverfront property!
Location: Elora | www.la-fontana.ca
Capacity for private events:
- Wintertime Indoor: Main Floor - 20 seated, Upper Floor - 15 people
- Summertime Outdoors only: Patio and Gardens - 100 people
Miijidaa Cafe and Bistro
Are you planning a social event, a Holiday Seasonal party, family event or a business meeting? Whether it be an intimate gathering for 10 or a lavish party for 100, no event is too big or too small. They offer special group menus, and dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success.
Location: Downtown Guelph | www.miijidaa.ca
Capacity:
- Dining Room - 48 seated, 65 standing
- Bar and Lounge - 34 seated, 50 standing
- Cedar Room - 20 seated, 35 standing
- Entire Restaurant - 110 sitting, 135 standing (available depending on dates)
Wellington Brewery
Their recently renovated Duke House is a charming and cozy space, perfect for your event needs! Flanked on one side by a gas fireplace and large screen TV, the opposite side has a state of the art 12 tap bar system, and the room is filled with with sturdy locally crafted wooden harvest tables, benches, pub style tables, as well as bar stools. The hospitality space is available after 7:00pm. Rental details can be found here.
Location: Guelph (North End) | www.wellingtonbrewery.ca
Capacity: 65 standing, 40 seated.
The Wooly Pub
"Guelph's Meeting Place!"
Location: Downtown Guelph | www.thewoolypub.ca