Our "Parlor" at the rear of the Long Branch Distillery is 2,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 100 people and has (2) beautiful unisex ADA compliant bathrooms. We can also accommodate an additional 50 people in our tasting room and lounge with an additional bathroom at the front of our space, inquire for pricing.
We currently have a "front yard" with picnic tables, fire pits and seating for 30 people. If you rent the entire facility (up to 150 people), this space could be made available to you. If you are only renting the "Parlor" for up to 100 people, this space may be open to the public. There is also an area outside of the Parlor accessed by double doors that is available to anyone that has the need to smoke during your event.
Standard events are for 4 hours Sunday-Thursday, ending by 10 p.m. and 4 hours Friday & Saturday ending by 11 p.m. Weddings are 5 hours ending by 11.p.m. An additional hour can be purchased for $200 per employee on staff for your event.
You can rent the LBD Event Space Monday-Thursday from 12 p.m ending by 10 p.m, Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. ending by 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. ending by 7 p.m.
* If you have a request outside of these hours, please inquire and we will do our best to accommodate you.
If you rent the "Parlor" at the rear of our space, your event is private and open only to your guests. You can access the space directly from the outside by (2) double doors with a ramp and stairs. The front tasting room and lounge will be open to the public during regular business hours. If you rent the entire space, including the tasting room and lounge, then we will be closed to the public for your event.
Yes, we have ramps to our front entrance tasting room and lounge and our rear parlor from the parking lot. There are (3) ADA compliant unisex bathrooms in our facility.
Long Branch Distillery offers two bar packages - A Host tab bar where you pay solely for guest consumption, which can be capped at any amount of your choosing. Or a Cash bar where guests pay individually based on consumption.
* Please note, Host tab bar packages include a 20% gratuity added on to the total tab.
No, we are not permitted to offer bottle service, but you are welcome to purchase craft cocktails from Long Branch Distillery for your event.
Long Branch Distillery currently distills a corn Vodka, two styles of Gin, Bourbon, Light Rum, Orange-Cinnamon Rum and several liqueurs such as Limoncello, Amaretto and Espresso liqueur. All of these spirits are served in wide variety of signature and classic cocktails.
Yes, if you are having alcoholic beverages at your event provided by Long Branch Distillery. The number of bartenders and servers will be determined prior to signing your agreement, based on your number of guests. If you are offering beer and wine to your guests (provided by you) our staff cannot handle or serve these items. If you would like to have these items served to your guests, you can make arrangements for your caterer to staff for this.
NJ craft distillery only permits us to sell and serve spirits that we manufacture on site, which currently is vodka, gin, bourbon and rum, in addition to several liqueurs. However, for private events, you are permitted to bring in beer and wine if you obtain a 1-day alcohol liability insurance policy. Our staff is not permitted to serve your beer or wine and you must bring it in and remove it at the conclusion of your event.
No, we are only permitted to sell and serve the spirits we manufacture on the premises. You are permitted to bring soft drinks and bottled water, or we can provide you with one 5 gallon water cooler of tap water and ice.
Our craft distillery license does not permit us to sell or serve food, but you are welcome to hire a caterer for your private event or bring your own food (BYOF) held at The LBD Event Space.
No, we can provide a list of vendors that have catered other events, or you are welcome to choose your own.
No, we only provide servers for craft cocktails, food servers will have to be provided by the caterer.
The LBD Event Space is rented "as is" with our unique arrangement of couches, side chairs and club chairs. If you would like a more formal setting with round tables and chairs for seating up to 8 guests, additional costs apply and are outlined in our Wedding brochure.
* Please note - if the existing furniture needs to be removed or relocated we will need email notice 48 hours prior to your event.
Yes, we provide up to (4) 6' tables for your food and beverages supplied by you. Table cloths are not included and should be supplied with other linens by you or your caterer.
No, all of these items are provided by you or the caterer for your event, with the exception of the glassware for your craft cocktails served by Long Branch Distillery.
No, you or your caterer is required to bring everything needed to serve the food & beverages you provide.
Yes, we have (4) 10 gallon oval tin bins for your beverages which we will fill with ice. If you bring additional coolers or bins that require ice, there is a $5 charge per 20 lb. bag of ice.
A post-party room cleanup fee is included in our Wedding and Event packages. However, your agreement outlines what is permitted for decorations and restrictions on confetti or glitter of any kind. There will be an additional charge due if decorations of any kind are left behind or if any confetti needs to be cleaned up. Any food clean-up and disposal needs to be taken care of by you or your caterer.
Yes! We also have an extensive list of DJs, soloists, duos, trios and full bands of all genres if you need recommendations.
Yes, you are permitted to come in up to 2 hours prior on the day of your event for decorating or to deliver goods, possibly sooner depending on your Wedding or Event package. Arrangements will be made with our staff to give you or your vendors access to the space at an agreed upon day and time.
Yes, of course! However, as with any venue where alcoholic beverages may be served, you are responsible for monitoring any minors and prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages. We reserve the right to request valid ID from anyone attending your event for proof of age over 21 years.
This can be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Consideration will be given to each event based on occupancy, food service, day and time of the week and other issues that will determine if having pets present will be prudent.
* Registered service dogs are always permitted.
There are 12 spaces adjacent to our building, if none are available, we also have a 40-space parking lot across the street from our building (red and black signs at the entrance) and another 40-space parking lot 100 feet from our building by the train tracks.
You will receive a call, text or email from our Event Manager to discuss your event details - arranging for any vendors you might be hiring to do a site visit, going over our craft cocktail menu, preparing for day of details such as early access for decorating or deliveries, etc. You will also receive an invoice from us showing your total balance due, with your 50% deposit due immediately payable by check our credit card (fee applies). Your balance is due 10 days prior to your event and you will receive an email reminder as well. We will contact you again 10 days prior to your event to confirm all details.