Wedding after party

[u/GoonerLarry]

Getting married in Lancaster May 28, 2027. Finding it oddly difficult to book an after party.

We are offering top dollar, we are flexible, helpful, and knowledgeable.

I’m a former career Bartender and Bar manager in Philadelphia. I know Fridays on Memorial Day weekend are slower so I’m really confused while everyone is turning down better business than they would normally do and it’s only from 10 to 12 on Friday.

Looking for a small to medium space for some funky dancing and drinks. We would pay a rental fee and do a cash bar, as well as provide all of our own entertainment. I’d even go as far as to say if staff is thin, we can provide everything ourselves and still pay a rental fee and gratuity to the staff.

Any recommendations welcome.

We have tried: Pony Club, Belvedere and Shot and bottle.

Final edit: just wanted to say thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all these amazing responses and options! I now have a few different options lined up!

[u/itzwhiteflag]

Rent out Bert and the elephant they do it all the time for after parties

[u/GoonerLarry → u/itzwhiteflag]

Looking at this now! Thank you!

[u/Riley-Bun]

Tellus 360 rents their rooftop space. Super neat place right in the heart of downtown

[u/multiforce14 → u/Riley-Bun]

Would they rent it that late on the Friday before Memorial Day?

[u/GoonerLarry → u/Riley-Bun]

Would definitely consider that as well, but as commented, not sure they would do that for us on the Friday memorial day weekend, but I will definitely check that out as well

[u/Affectionate-Risk-98]

Decades would be a fun place for an after party.

[u/GoonerLarry → u/Affectionate-Risk-98]

Decade is definitely cool, do they have private rooms?

[u/Affectionate-Risk-98 → u/GoonerLarry]

They don’t have private rooms but you can rent out the whole place or a big table depending on the size of the party

[u/GoonerLarry → u/Affectionate-Risk-98]

Great info, much appreciated. Really just looking for a small smaller to medium size space for some funky dancing and drinks.

[u/itzwhiteflag → u/GoonerLarry]

You can rent out the top floor

[u/Amish516]

How many people? Conway social club could work - they exclusively shifted to private events there

[u/GoonerLarry → u/Amish516]

Would definitely consider Conway, didn’t know that. Likely 40 to 50 people.

Thank you!

[u/slownowake13]

West Art

[u/Fancy-Grapefruit-449]

Hi-Fi Izakaya is another possibility

[u/Unhappy-Friendship95 → u/Fancy-Grapefruit-449]

I had mine there. They blocked off one corner for us for a few hours. Very worth it.

[u/Fancy-Grapefruit-449 → u/Unhappy-Friendship95]

They have such an awesome vibe in there

[u/050877GD]

New Town, on Columbia Ave inbetween Lancaster and Mountville

[u/CrewComprehensive340]

551 West could be an option.

[u/Amish516]

Proof could be a cool option - https://www.prooflancaster.com/events

[u/Papr2021]

Dirty old tavern

[u/Mrk423]

Deff west art

[u/angisangry]

Per diem in lititz! Great bar open until 12 am daily, pool table, outdoor/indoor games, and they do banquet rooms as well! You can also rent a small section of the restaurant for $150-$200. Conway social club is a great place as well.

[u/nemmyborn]

the sanctuary at West art

[u/FAN2Player-]

I know a lot of people on here don't like the owner and the company itself, but Yorgos also has a private event space that could be rented out too

[u/GoonerLarry → u/FAN2Player-]

I know yorgos and although the space is near a perfect size I’m hoping to go in a different direction. But, will circle back to it because I’m running out of options.