Private Dining in South Burlington, Vermont
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Come celebrate with us
Guild Tavern invites you to schedule your next special event in our Private Dining 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 Private Dining 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. For a more casual gathering, opt for a family style dinner. This three course dinner features family style platters served in the center of the table(s) including your choice of salad, entrees, sides 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.
COCKTAIL PARTY
priced per person
BEETS & CHEVRE fig vinegar ————————————————————————— $3.95
SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS bourbon BBQ, blue cheese dressing ————————— $5.95
VEGETABLE CRUDITE charred sweet onion dip ————————————————– $3.95
SMOKED FAROE ISLAND SALMON RILLETTES pickled onion, Red Barn lavash —— $4.95
SHAVED STEAK CROSTINI horseradish creme fraiche, pickled red onion ————– $5.95
CHEVRE & FIG CROSTINI fig vinegar, roasted garlic puree, dried fig, chevre ———– $3.95
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP seeded crostini —————————————————– $3.95
PETITE CRAB CAKES herb aioli ———————————————————————— $5.95
priced per order (order serve 3-4 guests each)
CASTELVETRANO OLIVES —————————————————————————– $7.95
CRISPY ONION RINGS horseradish crème fraîche ———————————————- $7.95
HAND CUT FRIES house condiments —————————————————————- $5.95
POUTINE hand cut fries, cheddar curds, herb gravy —————————————— $14.95
ADD-ON OPTIONS:
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
NEW ENGLAND OYSTER STATION $125 for 50 oysters
two varieties of oysters, verjus mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon
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.
FAMILY STYLE DINNER
$38 per person
Served family style on the center of the table for sharing.
SALAD (please choose one from the section below)
HOUSE SALAD sherry vinaigrette, roasted roots, spiced pumpkin seeds
CAESAR SALAD romaine, croutons, lemon, Grana Padano
ENTRÉES (please choose three from the section below)
CAST IRON SALMON – basil pistou
TURNSPIT CHICKEN LEG – herb jus, pickled red onions
WOOD GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK – demi glace, charred onions
RICOTTA & CHIVE GNOCCHI – taleggio cream, roasted mushrooms
WOOD GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN – demi glace, charred onions**
**$10 per person add-on charge
SIDES (please choose two for the entire party)
WHIPPED POTATOES
BRAISED GREENS
ROASTED VEGETABLES
HAND CUT FRIES
CRUSHED FINGERLING POTATOES
CHEDDAR GRITS
DESSERTS (please choose one for the entire party)
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE 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.
PLATED DINNER
OPTION NO. 1
$38 per person
SALAD (please choose one from the section below)
HOUSE SALAD sherry vinaigrette, roasted roots, spiced pumpkin seeds
CAESAR SALAD romaine, croutons, Grana Padano
ENTRÉES (please choose three from the section below)
Accompanied by a rotating variety of seasonal local sides & sauces
CAST IRON SALMON
TURNSPIT CHICKEN LEG
WOOD GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK (5 oz)
SLOW ROASTED PULLED LOCAL PORK
WINTER BEEF PAPPARDELLE
RICOTTA & CHIVE GNOCCHI
DESSERTS (please choose one for the entire party)
CHOCOLATE TORTE
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.
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OPTION NO. 2
$46 per person
SALAD (please choose one from the section below)
HOUSE SALAD sherry vinaigrette, roasted roots, spiced pumpkin seeds
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
SPICE RUBBED SHRIMP
WOOD GRILLED FILET MIGNON (6 oz)
NY STRIP OR RIBEYE STEAK ($10 per order add-on charge)
RICOTTA & CHIVE GNOCCHI
DESSERTS (please choose one for the entire party)
CHOCOLATE TORTE
SEASONAL CHEESECAKE
*We’re always happy to accommodate dietary requests and will offer a vegetarian or vegan option in addition to your three entrée choices, if required.
RENTAL RATES & AVAILABILITY
RENTAL RATES
The Guild Tavern private dining room is available for evening rentals 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 fully refundable up until 14 days prior to the event.
Maximum occupancy: 50 seated dinner // 75 cocktail style
| Summer (April 1st – August 31st) | Fall & Winter (September 1st – March 31st) **Excludes December – Please inquire for Holiday minimums** |
| Sunday – Thursday Nights 4:30 – 11:00 $500 food & beverage minimum* |
Sunday – Thursday Nights 4:30 – 11:00 $800 food & beverage minimum* |
| Friday Nights 4:30 – 11:00 $1,000 food & beverage minimum* |
Friday Nights 4:30 – 11:00 $2,000 food & beverage minimum* |
| Saturday Nights 4:30 – 11:00 $1,000 food & beverage minimum* |
Saturday Nights 4:30 – 11:00 $2,500 food & beverage minimum* |
BLACKOUT DATES
The private dining room is not available during the following dates:
2019
- January 18th – 21st – Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
- February 3rd – Super Bowl Sunday
- February 15th – 18th – President’s Day weekend
- April 21st – Easter Sunday
- May 10th – 12th – Champlain, St. Mike’s commencements, Mother’s Day
- May 17th – 19th – UVM commencement
- October 4th – 6th – UVM Homecoming/Parents Weekend
- November 28th – Thanksgiving
- December 24th – 25th – Holidays
- December 28th – 31st – NYE
*Food & Beverage minimums expenditures are calculated by
the total of food and beverage charges before taxes and gratuity are added
