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Dance floor memories
Dance floor memories
Cutting the first slice together
Cutting the first slice together
Seaside decor
Seaside decor
The charming venue
The charming venue
Sala Menendez Room
Sala Menendez Room
Reception treats
Reception treats
Wedding
Wedding
Kissing
Kissing
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
Newlyweds table
Newlyweds table
Wedding cake
Wedding cake
Table setting
Table setting
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
Table lantern centerpiece
Table lantern centerpiece
Guestbook
Guestbook
Slow dancing
Slow dancing
Dessert
Dessert
Bar wedding
Bar wedding
Catering
Catering
Food wedding
Food wedding
Wine wedding
Wine wedding
Couple kissing
Couple kissing
Ballroom
Ballroom
Venue
Venue
Sala Menendez Room
Sala Menendez Room
Reception
Reception
A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
Lightner Museum Wedding
Lightner Museum Wedding
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
Sala Menendez Room
Sala Menendez Room
Sala Menendez Room
Sala Menendez Room
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
Sala Menendez Room
Sala Menendez Room
A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
Lightner Museum Courtyard
Lightner Museum Courtyard
Cake wedding
Cake wedding
A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
Sala Menendez Room
Sala Menendez Room
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
Bayview Room
A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
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A1A Ale Works
A1A Ale Works
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On WeddingWire since 2012

A1A Ale Works is a historic wedding venue located in St. Augustine, Florida. The luxury venue is connected to a local seafood restaurant specializing in fresh, delicious cuisine served in elegant and welcoming dining rooms. Couples who delight in this culinary style will love the convenience of having an in-house kitchen to cook and serve their reception feast.

Facilities and Capacity

A1A Ale Works boasts two private banquet halls ideal for romantic wedding receptions. Couples can enjoy a night of fine dining and dancing in the sophisticated Bayview Room with its crystal chandeliers and stunning views of Matanzas Bay and Bridge of Lions. The ballroom can comfortably seat up to 110 guests for the celebrations. An abundance of natural light and architectural details will be a talking point amongst guests for years to come. The second event space is more ideally suited for intimate affairs of up to 60 people. Nestled in the Historic Lightner Museum's courtyard, the Sala Menendez Room exudes a charming and tranquil atmosphere. Twelve-foot ceilings, tropical flowers, and a koi pond produce a graceful backdrop to the special occasion.

Services Offered

Perfect for hosting engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions, A1A Ale Works offers a relaxing and memorable setting. Professional staff is on-call to manage everything, with services that include setting up and cleaning up, allowing couples the freedom to spend more time with loved ones. Event items such as tables, Chiavari chairs, linens, sophisticated decor, and more are also available to complement the event.

Cuisine

This charming venue is home to a seafood restaurant and taproom, supplying event catering and bar services to in-house events. During cocktail hour, guests can tuck into tasty hors d’oeuvres like Caprese skewers, bacon-wrapped scallops, and coconut-crusted chicken tenders. For the reception, the kitchen offers various dining packages for stations, seated, and buffet menus. Menus are fully customized to accommodate dietary requirements, with alternatives available for gluten-free and vegan diets.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of A1A Ale Works

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
103 Reviews
98% recommend it
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  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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A1A is highly recommended by reviewers for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners. The staff is described as helpful, pleasant, and highly professional, with prompt and accommodating communication. Guests were satisfied with the delicious food and appreciated the opportunity to set up decor in advance. The venue provided a nice intimate atmosphere, and the courtyard and lights were enjoyed by guests. Overall, A1A is praised for the incredible experience it provided from start to finish.

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A1A is highly recommended by reviewers for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners. The staff is described as helpful, pleasant, and highly professional, with prompt and accommodating communication. Guests were satisfied with the delicious food and appreciated the opportunity to set up decor in advance. The venue provided a nice intimate atmosphere, and the courtyard and lights were enjoyed by guests. Overall, A1A is praised for the incredible experience it provided from start to finish.

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Tania L. Sent on 01/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Attentive, Caring, Delicious and Wonderful!

A1A Ale Works was an incredible host for our wedding reception. We worked closely with Barbara Herman who was kind, attentive and responsive to all our needs, wants and goals. Barbara answered emails, texts and phone calls within minutes and always went the extra mile to make sure we were happy and didn't have to worry about a thing.

We had a buffet including salmon, pork loin, chicken and sides, which everyone found delicious. And even with 6 vegetarian/vegan guests, Barabara and the staff were able to provide them with vegan pot pies, which they LOVED. The butler passed hors d’oeuvres were delicious and went fast during the cocktail hour! The staff was also kind enough to plate a dinner for us as the bride and groom to make sure we ate, and got to try everything.

The bar was a big hit too! The drinks were flowing regularly with attentive and quick bartenders. And for the champagne toast, they were quick to hand out hefty pours to each and every guest before the speaking even begun!

All in all, we LOVED A1A Ale Works. The venue, the staff, the food, and the drinks were all phenomenal! We couldn't have picked a better place. Thank you!!!
Luanne
Luanne A. Sent on 04/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal Diiner 4/23/2024

Our experience with A1A Ale Works and Tap Room was excellent in every way. Our guests were all impressed by the entire staff, our menu and the venue in the Menendez Sala Room. Laura Bullard Ferguson was absolutely a gem to work with. Her communication from the time I requested information and the booking was impeccable and very responsive. Her staff was friendly, attentive and always smiling. They were genuinely very happy to be at our service. Our food was very delicious ( we had the Jerk Chicken and Blackened Mahi with seasonal vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes). Laura and her staff had the room simply and elegantly decorated. Our guests were very impressed with everything and really enjoyed the meal. Both the bride and groom were extremely happy celebrating this special event with friends and family!!! Planning from California was a challenge not knowing anything about St Augustine. Thank you all who helped make this seamless and easy!
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Evelynn P. Sent on 04/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have asked for a better experience

We held our wedding dinner in the Sala Mendendez room. We worked with Laura Bullard Ferguson on planning. She was extremely responsive, professional, and helpful. She even helped us set up the room the morning of the event. The location is beautiful, the food was great, and their pricing is very reasonable for this area. As a side note, we were having some issues with my bustle, and one of the staff jumped in to help, saving us a ton of frustration. I would recommend them to anyone holding an event in St. Augustine.
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Terrific to work with! I have enjoyed working with the staff from A1A at both of their banquet rooms. The experience is always great for me an the client! Delicious food, friendly professional service and always a great place to hold a wedding reception or special event for a group of 100 or less. I can't say enough about A1A Ale Works Catering!

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A1A Ale Works frequently asked questions

A1A Ale Works includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Tables
A1A Ale Works includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at A1A Ale Works includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by A1A Ale Works for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
A1A Ale Works offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
A1A Ale Works offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
A1A Ale Works offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Wifi
A1A Ale Works is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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