Private Dining in South Burlington, (VT) Vermont
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Come celebrate with us
Guild Tavern invites you to schedule your next special event in our Company Room and enjoy an evening of farm-to-table cuisine in a warm and comfortable environment. Whether you’re looking to host a special dinner with family, celebrate the holidays with friends, or do something a little different for your next corporate outing, our private dining room is a great space to bring people together.
- Completely private space, separated from the main dining area
- Brick-lined fireplace warms the room during the cooler months
- Central to the space is an up-cycled lighting centerpiece designed by local artisan Conant Metal & Light
- Wi-Fi is available and free to our guests
- Sound system can be controlled separately to cater to guests’ musical preferences
- Plenty of on-site parking available
PACKAGE OPTIONS
COCKTAIL PARTY
Reserve the Company Room for a one-of-a-kind cocktail party. Choose a selection of Hors d’oeuvres featuring a wide variety of seasonal ingredients and local fare.
Accommodations for up to 75 guests.
DINNER
For a more formal gathering, opt for a plated dinner. This three-course dinner menu has the option to start with a cocktail hour of stationary appetizers; then your choice of salad, entrées, and seasonal house made desserts. *Menus are subject to change due to seasonal availability.
Accommodations for up to 50 guests.
CUSTOMIZE IT
We have variety of add-on packages so you can design your event exactly the way you want it. From a champagne toast to oyster station to house made charcuterie, there are plenty of options to fit your budget and preferences.
BEVERAGES
Guild Tavern has an excellent selection of craft beer, an award-winning wine menu, and a handcrafted cocktail program. Ask us to help design a menu for your event.
MENUS
STARTERS
Up to a 1 hour pre-dinner reception – $14.95 per person
Hors d’oeuvre & Cocktail Party – $24.95 per person
Please choose four from below:
CASTELVETRANO OLIVES
BEETS & CHEVRE fig vinegar
CRISPY ONION RINGS horseradish crème fraîche
SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS bourbon BBQ, blue cheese dressing
VEGETABLE CRUDITE charred sweet onion dip
SMOKED FAROE ISLAND SALMON RILLETTES pickled onion, Red Barn lavash
HAND CUT FRIES house condiments
PETITE CRAB CAKES herb aioli
ADD-ON OPTIONS
NEW ENGLAND OYSTER STATION $125 for 50 oysters
two varieties of oysters, verjus mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon
ARTISANAL VERMONT CHEESE $6.95 per person
Seeded crackers, seasonal compote, rotating selection of cheeses
CHARCUTERIE $7.95 per person
Chef’s selection of artisan cured meats with house pickles and whole grain mustard
CHILLED WILD SHRIMP COCKTAIL $125 for 50 shrimp
HAND CARVED WOOD GRILLED MEATS $16.95 per person
Vermont beef sirloin with horseradish crème fraîche or Vermont pork loin with maple mustard. Served with Red Hen Bakery rolls.
*Menus are subject to change due to seasonal availability. Accommodations for up to 50 guests.
$38 per person
Salad
(please choose one from the selection below)
FENNEL & RADISH SALAD beets, tomme, sherry vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD romaine, croutons, Grana Padano
Entrées
Please choose two from the section below. Accompanied by a rotating variety of seasonal local sides & sauces
CAST IRON SALMON
TURNSPIT CHICKEN LEG
WOOD GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK (5oz)
SLOW ROASTED PULLED LOCAL PORK
SMOKED BEEF BRISKET
Dessert
(please choose one for the entire party)
CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKE
SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
*We’re always happy to accommodate dietary requests and will offer a vegetarian or vegan option in addition to your two entrée choices, if required.
*Menus are subject to change due to seasonal availability. Accommodations for up to 50 guests.
$46 per person
Salad
(please choose one from the section below)
ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD roasted beets & carrots, fennel, radishes, spiced sunflower seeds, sherry vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD romaine, garlic croutons, Grana Padano
Entrées
Please choose two from the section below. Accompanied by a rotating variety of seasonal local sides & sauces.
DAY BOAT SCALLOPS
WOOD GRILLED FILET MIGNON (6 oz)
VERMONT HERITAGE GRAZERS PORK TENDERLOIN
SPICE RUBBED SHRIMP
DRY AGED NY STRIP OR RIBEYE STEAK ($10 per order add-on charge)
Dessert
(please choose one for the entire party)
CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKE
SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
*We’re always happy to accommodate dietary requests and will offer a vegetarian or vegan option in addition to your two entrée choices, if required.
DETAILS
The Guild Tavern private dining room is available for either a partial rental or a full rental to accommodate the needs of your event. Large parties must be reserved a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. A $250 deposit is required to reserve the room and is 100% refundable up until 14 days prior to the event.
20 person minimum // maximum occupancy: 50 seated dinner // 75 cocktail style
Certain restrictions apply during peak months September through March and May
Winter
September 1 through March 31 // Available seven days per week
PARTIAL 4:30 – 7:00 pm
FULL 4:30 – 11:00 pm
Summer
April 1 through September 31 // Available seven days per week
PARTIAL 4:30 – 7:00 pm
FULL 4:30 – 11:00 pm
*Room rental fee waived for parties of 50+ guests
BLACKOUT DATES
The private dining room is not available during the following dates:
- May 13th, Champlain College Commencement
- May 14th, Saint Michael’s College Commencement
- May 19th – 22nd, UVM Commencement
- May 26th – 29th, Memorial Day Weekend & Burlington City Marathon
- July 13th – 16th, VT Brewers Festival
- September 1st – 4th, Labor day Weekend
- October 5th-10th, Columbus Day Weekend, UVM Alumni/Parents Weekend
