Private Events

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Deliver a memorable experience at HopCat

With a full bar, attentive staff, PA system, and customizable seating arrangements, we provide all the amenities you need for a successful private party.

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The original HopCat location in downtown Grand Rapids is the perfect venue for your event.

From bridal showers to business dinners, our experienced team will craft a customized event menu, ensuring a delightful, memorable experience for your guests.  

When it comes to pricing, we have a flexible approach.

There is no room rental fee for private rooms instead, we work on a minimum spend basis for food and beverage. The minimum spend varies based on factors such as the number of guests, time of day, and day of the week. Contact our team for specific details tailored to your requirements.  

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Private Event FAQ

What event room options does this site have?

The original HopCat location in downtown Grand Rapids has a few options for private parties. Our loft space & old brewery area as well as a front dining area that can host up to 50 guests.

How MAny guests Are allowed per room?

(Can be combined, combination prices will be noted)
• Loft: up to 30 guests
• Old Brewery area: 16-20 guests
• Front Dining Area: up to 50 guests

What Types of events is it recommended for?

• Rehearsal dinners, business dinners, birthday parties, holiday parties, networking events, board meetings, sales meetings, baby showers, anniversary parties, office parties, graduation parties, and video game parties.

What are the Event menu offerings?

Off the menu unless special items requested.

What is included in the rental?

• Loft = Open air private dining room with capability of video, audio is situational.
• Old Brewery = Semi private area

Does it have a minimum spend?

Front Dining Area - Depending on date and availability. Please contact for more information.

Loft - (private parties automatically starts at 15 guests or more)
• Monday-Thursday - Lunch No minimum unless a specified dedicated server is requested ($500 min spend before tax and gratuity). Dinner $750 minimum spend.
• Friday/Saturday - Dinner $1,250 minimum spend
• Saturday - Lunch $500 minimum spend up to 25 guests/$700 26- 35 guests
• Sunday - Lunch and dinner $500 minimum spend up to 25 guests/$700 26-35 guests

Old Brewery Area - (more often then not only used as a rental when the loft is rented or in combination with)
• Friday and Saturday nights $750 minimum spend. Any other time with no events $350 minimum spend

Events downtown and at Van Andel can change venue minimum spend pricing.
Loft: $1,350  / Old Brewery: $750
   
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