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Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OUR ROOM RENTAL?

White or black linens, tables, chairs, customized layout, dinner ware, silverware, glassware, servers and bartenders, setup, teardown, and bistro lighting.

 

HOW LONG DO WE HAVE THE ROOM?

Wedding rentals: 10 am - midnight

Lunch rentals: 11 am - 2 pm

Night rentals: 4 pm - midnight

You can access the room at the rental start time.

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WHAT OTHER DRINKS ARE AVAILABLE?

We have a full liquor bar in all of our event rooms that also includes a variety of wine including: chardonnay, pinot grigio, moscato, pinot noir, and cabernet. The bar also includes Bud Light and Coors Light bottles, two NA beers, and a seltzer. All are charged based on consumption at $8 or under.

 

DO WE HAVE TO PURCHASE ALL OF THE DRINKS FOR OUR GUESTS?

No you do not. You are welcome to host a certain dollar amount, certain items, or use drink tickets. The bar options are endless and guests are able to open up their own tabs at any time.

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WHAT BEERS ARE ON TAP?

The 12 beers on tap in the Marquette room are:

  1. Kalona Classic

  2. Exile Ruthie

  3. Barntown Iowa Gold

  4. SingleSpeed Tricycle

  5. Keg Creek Moongold Apricot

  6. Confluence Des Moines IPA

  7. Big Grove Easy Eddy

  8. Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue

  9. Big Grove 1939

  10. SingleSpeed Tip the Cow

  11. Big Grove Double Blackberry

  12. Jefferson County O.G. Apple

WHERE CAN OUR GUESTS PARK?

After 5pm on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday, there is free parking on the east side of Iowa Taproom. Guests can access this from 4th street or the alley way right behind Iowa Taproom. There is also metered parking and free bridge parking. The closest parking garage is across from Embassy Suites on E 2nd Street and East Locust. If guests are staying at a hotel, several are within walking distance and some have shuttles that can drive guests to and from the venue.

 

CAN WE BRING OUR OWN DESSERT?

Yes! We allow outside desserts to be brought in, as long as as they are from a licensed baker.

 

CAN WE BRING OUR OWN DEOR?

Absolutely! You are welcome to bring in any decor, you are just responsible for removing it by the end of your event rental. Another popular option is to use our decor and have your florist provide live greenery or live flowers for a personal touch to match your theme.

 

ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL FEES?

All food and beverages are subject to 7% sales tax and also a 22% service charge that goes directly to the staff working your event.

 

CAN WE ORDER DRINKS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT ROOMS?

We can order in specialty kegs, signature cocktails, seltzers, wine, or cans for an additional cost. Ask us for pricing and availability.

 

WHAT IF WE HAVE GUESTS WITH DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?

We can either create a plate that accommodates a specific guest or they can order a different meal off of our restaurant menu. 

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