Located at the corner of BB King Blvd & Butler Ave, just a few blocks from the legendary Beale Street, our downtown location is a huge, art-forward space that is sure to impress your guests. HQ provides a wide range of beverage options and serves New Haven-style pizza & snacks at our on-site restaurant, Little Bettie, recently showcased on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!
Our main taproom can comfortably seat 115 people, and with additional rentals, we can easily host up to 250 guests. We also offer six unique private event spaces that provide endless possibilities for your next work gathering, fundraiser, or celebration, whether it's a laid-back affair or a formal event. We are ready to make your event a memorable one!
The hi-tops can be easily divided into smaller sections, making them an ideal choice for hosting a smaller happy hour with a few friends or a more intimate gathering such as a cozy dinner party or a casual get-together.
BUBBLE WALL DETAILS
Our bubble wall venue features circular windows that allow guests to see our brewery in action, low-top tables, and a large garage door that can be opened to create an indoor-outdoor atmosphere. This space is ideal for corporate happy hours or larger parties.
To accommodate additional guests, many hosts choose to reserve our semi-covered BB King patio, consisting of (7) 5-seat tables and 4-seater adirondack seating areas.
BB KING PATIO DETAILS
Our semi-covered patio overlooks BB King Blvd and is located just down the street from the National Civil Rights Museum, consisting of (7) 5-seat tables and 4-seater adirondack seating areas. The venue can seat 50 & accommodate 100 standing guests, ideal for a working lunch or a sunset party.
BEER GARDEN + STAGE Details
An artsy outdoor space, the beer garden features (6) picnic tables and 20′ x 30′ wooden stage. This spot is ideal for receptions, graduation parties, and fundraisers.
To accommodate additional guests, many hosts choose to reserve the adjacent Courtyard seating area, which includes (4) 5-seater round tables set under beautiful string lights and surrounded by growing vines.
COURTYARD DETAILS
This area comprises (4) 5-seater tables next to the beer garden, under the string lights and vine cables. This space is perfect for a small birthday party or happy hour!
SONIC YARD DETAILS
This outdoor space is situated directly behind the Beer Garden’s stage. We’ve named it ‘Sonic’ because of the (5) green round tables that resemble the ones at SONIC. The seating can accommodate up to 40 people and can be expanded with additional rentals. The area includes a beautiful willow tree and sculpture garden, making it a private and suitable location for casual events or meetings.
TAPROOM DETAILS
Our main bar area is perfect for groups of 30-300. When you rent the taproom, the entire brewery is closed to the public, so the space is yours and yours alone! We offer 19 beers on tap, including both our year-round and seasonal varieties, giving your guests the chance to enjoy their favorite WISEACRE beer & try something new and exciting!
The Taproom is equipped with large tables for communal seating, a large barn door that opens to the patio, creating an indoor-outdoor atmosphere, and floor-to-ceiling windows that allow guests to see our brewery in action behind the glass.
This space is ideal for meetings and parties lasting up to 4 hours. The rental includes access to the patio and outdoor games, as well as control of our AV/PA systems (screen and projector, microphone, and speakers for playing your playlist), and there’s plenty of room for activities.
GEMÜTLICHKEIT ROOM Details
Gemütlichkeit, pronounced guh-myt-likh-kahyt, is a German concept of warmth and friendliness, which we aim to provide in our cozy Gemütlichkeit (or GEMÜ) room.
An easy-breezy space with little decorating or preparation necessary, ideal for groups of 10-40, for events like business meetings, gatherings, or celebrations, and can be rented by the hour with a two-hour minimum. It features a large barn door for privacy, four tables that can be arranged as needed, and access to our full taproom bar. For added convenience, you have the option to hire a dedicated bartender for table service, for an additional fee.
Guests in the Gemü room have standard access to our full taproom bar with 19 beers on draft. However, for an additional fee, you can request a dedicated bartender for your event. This bartender can provide table service for your party, allowing your guests to relax in the room and skip the line.
CHAUTAUQUA DETAILS
The Chautauqua Pavilion can host events for 50-200 people & is available for rent year-round with a minimum rental period of four hours. The 30’ x 60’ open-air pavilion features a tent, a wooden stage, two concrete silos, and cafe lights. The space includes wooden benches and up to six large wooden picnic tables. This space is entirely customizable, making it easy for you to dress your event up or down to your desired level of fanciness making it ideal for banquets, weddings, networking events, corporate holiday parties, and more. If you would like to request a quote for tent walls & heaters, or any additional tents we will be happy to provide one for you
Guests are welcome to visit the inside bar in the taproom, giving them access to all 19 of our current drafts. Alternatively, hosts often prefer our private outdoor bar + bartender(s), which offers up to 8 draft beer options. This allows you to select your preferred beers & enables your guests to avoid waiting in line. If you’re interested in adding a private bar to your event, please let us know!
Host your event at wiseacre OG
Located in the heart of the Broad Avenue Arts District along the train tracks, our three unique private event spaces offer endless possibilities. From formal to casual, WISEACRE is the perfect venue for your next birthday party, corporate gathering, wedding ceremony, reception, and more. Our experienced staff will take care of all the details - from arrangements and entertainment to decorations and catering - ensuring an unforgettable and enjoyable event!
Bands and DJ’s are more than welcome! Please note that entertainment must provide their own sound equipment.
We have several event spaces available for private or semi-private booking. You can read more details on each space and submit an event inquiry here. You can also email [email protected] if you have a question not covered by our event page or booking form. Please make sure to provide as much detail as possible about your event (preferred dates, attendees, catering plans, you get the gist) when you submit your inquiry and we’ll follow up as soon as possible. Also, please note that event inquiries are typically processed Tuesday – Saturday. We appreciate your patience as we pull together all the details for you!
Within the WISEACRE taproom are male and female restrooms available to the public and private event guests. If additional facilities are needed, Port-a-potties are available at an additional cost.
The OG Taproom/Brewery entrance is located at the back of the building with parking available along the railroad track side of the property. If the lot is full, additional parking can be found on the side street, Cumberland, with easy access to the entrance via the shipping container bridge.
The HQ Taproom/Brewery entrance is on the East side of the building. Parking is available in the large lot or on the East/South sides of the street, but not on BB King Blvd.
Your deposit is the full facility rental fee. Cancellations made 30 business days in advance of the event date will be refunded the rental fee minus a $300 cancellation fee detailed in your rental licensing agreement. Cancellations made with less than 30 business days’ notice forfeit the entire rental fee. Payment for service and all goods consumed as well as additional costs due in full at the end of the event. WISEACRE accepts debit or credit card payments for beer, merchandise, and additional costs at the end of your event.
The Facility Rental Fee in full is required to secure your reservation. A facility rental grants you dedicated space, the ability to place décor, access to AV, access to drink tickets/wristbands, access to private tour options, and the ability to pre-order off the Little Bettie Menu. The Facility Rental Fee does not include additional costs such as beer, catering, tours, merchandise, bartenders, floral and outside rentals.
Unless you opt for a full facility buyout, the Taproom may be open to the public, and other events could be occurring at the same time. Your space, however, will be sectioned off to ensure privacy for your group.
Different spaces have different standard rental times varying between 2-4 hours. Full facility buyouts vary in duration, these details will be included in your Event Proposal. Events may be extended for an additional hourly fee.