Consider Brewers Blackbird for hosting your next intimate event! We have held a variety of events over the years, so PLEASE take the time to review this page about what we have to offer, the answers to many frequently answered questions, and how to secure your next booking.

Events page updated OCTOBER 13TH

Key Considerations

Fees
We are pleased to offer private rooms with no room charge or rental fee. There is no charge to reserve our private room. However, an $80 room setup fee applies to all private bookings to cover the preparation and arrangement of the space.

We hold private rooms for a 3-hour duration. If you require additional time please let us know as we do have a $200 per hour charge for extra time.

We do have a minimum spend for rooms
Minimum spends are inclusive of food and drink, not set up fee, tax and gratuities. In other words, your party must spend the minimum or your party will be charged the minimum.

Final numbers/guest count
A final guaranteed number of people attending is required 72 hours prior to your function. Final charges will be based on the guaranteed number of guests. For any shortfall of the guaranteed number, a $25 charge/person will be applied to the final bill.

An event booking is for FOOD AND DRINK
We have had past requests for beverage service only, and sadly we cannot accommodate this.  Food must be part of the venue.

CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS for private room bookings. Payments made with a credit card will incur a 2.5% surcharge fee. All other payment types will not incur additional fees.

Restaurant and Monday MINIMUM SPEND AMOUNTS

Monday - $2500
we are typically closed on Monday but will open up on for a group and one of the rooms
Deposit to secure booking $500

Restaurant Buyout $12,000
100 seated
135 mingle
Deposit to secure booking $2000

13% HST and 20% gratuity is added to final cost

STEP 1: HOW TO BOOK

We get a number of email requests and the best way for us to PROMPTLY get back to you is for you to provide us with as MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE. We require EXACT dates, times, party numbers, versus “general inquiry” emails. We prefer email communication to ensure a detailed record of event planning to optimize the best event for you.

Introduce yourself in an email at contactusatbb@gmail.com and provide the following details:
-Date and time for your event
-Group size
-Type of event (Engagement Party, Rehearsal, Birthday, Celebration of Life etc.)
-Phone number

Please add any additional details you have in mind about the menu (e.g. food restrictions) or any ideas on what you need for this to be the event you dream of.

*We understand that you may not have all the details at first.

STEP 2: HOW TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING

To book one of our spaces, we require a deposit to be paid through INTERAC E-TRANSFER to contactusatbb@gmail.com*

*(Please make note the DATE and RESERVATION NAME in the comments).

If you would like to pay by credit card, we would ask you to come IN PERSON, during regular business hours.

We will follow up with a confirmation email. This deposit is fully refunded from your final bill at the time of your event.

13% HST and 20% gratuity is added to final cost*

* Please keep in mind our menus do change a couple times a year and that our prices for menus and fees may change at time of booking *

CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES

Your initial deposit is refundable up to 5 days before the booking.

If cancellation does not occur 5 days prior to the booking, you will forfeit the deposit.

This includes changes in guest count. You will be charged for the original agreed upon guests. For example: booked for 20 guests and only 18 have arrived, you will be charged for the original 20.

EVENT FOOD

Depending on the size of your event, you have various event food options, and we have illustrated them below.

For guests of 20 or more, we ask that you pre-select either a mini menu option (‘selection menu’) or family style package below.

Menu and beer/wine selections are required 14 days prior to your event.

If we are not notified of your choice, we will assist you by automatically selecting a menu for you.

Customized event menus will be provided to you and your guests upon arrival. Your server(s) will come around to take individual orders.

SELECTION MENU (over 18 guests)

For over 18 guests, you may create your own SELECTION MENU from our current menu (2 choices of appetizers and 3 entrées and dessert if needed ). We will print your customized menus for your guests to choose from on the day of the event.

NOTE: re SELECTION MENUS
We do ask for menus to be confirmed 2 WEEKS before your event. Please email contactusatbb@gmail.com. We will then have a function sheet sent back to you to confirm all details.

If you are looking for a price per person we can do that for you or it can be à la carte pricing (which is usually the better way to go).

Yes, we can have an extra entree added to the menu for vegetarian and gluten intolerances.

*prices subject to change at time of booking

Hors D’Oeuvres

Available for sit down menus and for additional items for family packages
Ordered by the dozen

CRISPY MINI SALMON BITES corn and lager sauce · red pepper jelly · watercress · panko $36 per dozen
GOCHUJANG CHICKEN SATAY $42 per dozen
POTATO CROQUETTE beef cheek · blue cheese · scallion · Alabama white $48 per dozen
MORTADELLA SKEWERS mortadella · green goddess · pistachio · basil oil $40 per dozen
A BLACKBIRD NACHO CHIP pulled chicken · caramelized pear · poached corn · pickled onion · provolone · house made queso · lime crema $30 per dozen

OTHER AVAILABLE PLATTERS (11 INCH PLATE)

• Vegetable Platter $35 each

• Fruit Platter $45 each

• Cheese Platter $75 each

FAMILY STYLE HOUSE GREENS 4-6 people $38* each
lettuce blend, raspberry melon vinaigrette, with blackberry, cucumber, roasted sweet potato, feta cheese, pumpkin seeds 

FAMILY STYLE PACKAGES (over 18 guests)

these are great for Stand and mingle groups with staggered seating and a food station or for a sit-down

We have three Family Style Package options.

This is served at your table if you wanted to sit down. If you are looking for a stand and mingle event, we will have these placed at food stations throughout the room, so your guests may help themselves.

If you want to create your own family style menu you are welcome to. For this, you could pre-order a selection of pizzas and appetizers off our regular menu and the amounts you would like. We will have that ready for you on the day of the function.

Gluten free options for family style

Gluten free pizza shell – add on of $5 per pizza
gluten free slider – gluten free bun no charge
Fries, brussels are gluten free but there might be cross contamination on the fryer oils

Package 1
$30 per person + tax and grat

*prices subject to change at time of booking

INCLUDES
1. Wood Fired Margherita Pizza (half a pizza per person). fresh tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
**if you would like a different pizza selection, we do add $3 per person to the package price**
2. FAMILY STYLE HOUSE GREENS
watercress · arugula plum · vinaigrette · fresh pear · pistachio · goat cheese
3. HAND CUT FRIES hand-cut fries
4. SLIDERS 2 sliders per person, 2 choices below. Select ONE (*additional cost $1.50 per person for multiple choices)
A. UPSCALE BURGER SLIDER brie, lettuce, grainy mustard aioli, sesame brioche bun
or
B. CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH thigh · pepper jelly · Pickled Turnip · Alabama white · smoked cheddar· romaine scallion cilantro slaw

Package 2
$34.59 per person + tax and grat

*prices subject to change at time of booking

INCLUDES
Choose one of our pizzas (half a pizza per person)
A. Wood Fired Margherita Pizza (half a pizza per person). fresh tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
B. EZZO PEPPERONI fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce, Ezzo's finest pepperoni
**if you would like a different pizza selection, we do add $3 per person to the package price**
2. BRUSSELS crispy fried brussels sprouts · hoisin sesame glaze · pickled red onions · vegan miso aioli · crispy fried onions
3. RH FRIES hand cut fries · truffle oil · parmesan cheese · roasted garlic aioli · fresh herbs 4. SLIDERS 2 sliders per person, 2 choices below. Select ONE (*additional cost $1.50 per person for multiple choices)
A. UPSCALE BURGER SLIDER brie, lettuce, grainy mustard aioli, sesame brioche bun
or
B. CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH thigh · pepper jelly · Pickled Turnip · Alabama white · smoked cheddar· romaine scallion cilantro slaw

Package 3
$45.12 per person* + tax and grat

*prices subject to change at time of booking

INCLUDES
1. Choose two of our pizzas (half a pizza per person)
A. MARGHERITA fresh tomato sauce, fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil
B. EZZO PEPPERONI fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce, Ezzo's finest pepperoni
C. VEGETARIAN fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, tomato sauce, basil, roasted red pepper, red onion
2. BRUSSELS crispy fried brussels sprouts · hoisin sesame glaze · pickled red onions · vegan miso aioli · crispy fried onions
3. VEGETABLE PLATTER
4. RH FRIES hand cut fries · truffle oil · parmesan cheese · roasted garlic aioli · fresh herbs
5. SLIDERS 2 sliders per person, 3 choices below. Select two
A. UPSCALE BURGER SLIDER: brie, lettuce, grainy mustard aioli, sesame brioche bun
or
B. CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH thigh · pepper jelly · Pickled Turnip · Alabama white · smoked cheddar· romaine scallion cilantro slaw
or
C. SMOKED PHILLY · hot pickled peppers · provolone · queso sauce
6. CHURROS dusted with cinnamon sugar, & homemade caramel sauce

 Available DESSERTS to add to the Family Style Packages:

• Churros $3 each

• Traditional Nanaimo, Dessert Bars $3 each

• Brownies $4 each

Menus for sit-down events

groups of 18 and more require predetermined menus.You may order off the regular menu a la carte for parties up to 17 guests

Menu A   

Appetizers 

HOUSE GREENS
watercress · arugula plum · vinaigrette · fresh pear · pistachio · goat cheese
or
CRISPY FRIED BRUSSELS    
brussels sprouts · hoisin sesame glaze · pickled red onions · vegan miso aioli · crispy fried onions.

Mains

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
 thigh · pepper jelly · Pickled Turnip · Alabama white · smoked cheddar· romaine scallion cilantro slaw
or
BREWERS BURGER
caramelized onion, brie, bacon, arugula lettuce, grainy mustard aioli, Cobbs bread bun
or
MARGHERITA
fresh tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil 

$38 per person + tax and grat

Menu B 

Appetizers

HOUSE GREENS
watercress · arugula plum · vinaigrette · fresh pear · pistachio · goat cheese
or
BRUSSELS
crispy fried brussels sprouts · hoisin sesame glaze · pickled red onions · vegan miso aioli · crispy fried onions 

Mains 

FIESTA BOWL
chicken breast · black beans · quinoa · goat cheese · corn · pear · bell pepper · crispy tortilla chips or
or
MUSHROOM PASTA
cremini mushrooms · wild mushrooms · cream sauce · thyme · dill · truffle oil
or
FISH & CHIPS
Blackbird beer battered 6oz haddock · Brewer’s slaw · malt vinegar tartar sauce · hand-cut fries · lemon 

$43 per person + tax and grat

Menu c

 Appetizers

CAESAR SALAD
crispy mortadella · pecorino romano · citrus caesar dressing · crouton
or
CRISPY SALMON BITES
corn and lager sauce · red pepper jelly · watercress · panko
or
MORTADELLA SKEWERS
mortadella · green goddess · pistachio · basil oil 

Mains

CHICKEN BREAST CUTLET
grilled chicken, buttermilk mashed potato, market veg, hunter sauce
or
6 OZ STRIPLOIN STEAK
marinated 6oz, Chimi churi, buttermilk mashed potato, market veg
or
MUSHROOM PASTA
cremini mushrooms · wild mushrooms · cream sauce · thyme · dill · truffle oil

$60 per person + tax and grat

add on DESSERTs for selection menus

CHURROS
dusted with cinnamon sugar, & homemade caramel sauce $8

CHOCOLATE TORTE
gluten free and can be vegan $10

• You are welcome to bring in your own dessert in however we do have a surcharge of $2 per person fee, for any brought in dessert. Colombian cakes from Mrs. Gloria Grajales not subject to cake cutting fee

• coffee is available by carafe $25 per serves about 8

• coffee and tea are extra for groups and are not included in the menu price. the a la carte price is $3.25 per

• non alcoholic beverages run $4-$5 this includes pop, juice, lattes, espressos.

Artisan Colombian Cakes

If you would like one of these fabulous cakes made and delivered by Mrs. Gloria Grajales, please order by emailing Dulcestiagloria@gmail.com with at least 2 weeks notice.

FAQS

Can I bring my own decor? Yes you may! However we cannot hang anything on the walls due to possible paint damage. No table confetti please.

Will you set up our decor for us? No, sorry we are unable to staff for décor. However the room will be tidy, ready and organized for your guests. We can suggest a layout for your event as well.

Can I store my flowers in your fridge? Yes, during business hours you may drop off your flowers the day of/day before.

Do you have music? We are unable to change the music in your room because it is the same system within the restaurant.

Can we bring our own speaker and music? No, it will disrupt the other guests.

Do you have a T.V.? Yes, however you will have to bring your own HDMI hook-ups. This is not available in the Aviary.

Do you have a display screen for meeting presentations? Yes, in the Aviary with a maximum capacity of 20. (Note, see above).

Can you make us a cake? No, however feel free to bring your own in but there is a $2/person dessert fee.

Do you have a florist you recommend? Yes, we recommend FORA on Fiddlers Green www.foraoutdoor.com / 905.648.2200

Do you have an event planner on staff? No, however we can help you with food, drink, space and service.