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Cantwell's Tavern

5.0 out of 5 rating 10 reviews
Odessa, DE
Cantwell's Tavern
Cantwell's Tavern
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Cantwell's Weddings
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Historic Odessa
Historic Odessa
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Fieldstone Stable
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Scenic Odessa
Historic Grounds
Historic Grounds
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Weddings
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Bank Receptions
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Fieldstone Stable

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From 20 to 10 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
5.0
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"Highly recommend - we loved the food and so did our guests! The coordinator (Morgan) was always..."

— Ea94B4Ad2Cc6Afe0Fa0167D6D2302Bb4A3C3Eb07

"We were lucky enough to be selected as the DJ for a very beautiful wedding at Cantwell's Tavern and..."

— Mixstar

Why couples loved this venue

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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Cantwell's Tavern is a historic wedding venue located in Odessa, Delaware. With almost 200 years of history, the venue is situated among a preserved collection of buildings and surrounding estates dating back to the 18th and early 19th centuries. With breathtaking scenic views in a picturesque setting, Historic Odessa is sure to impress.

Facilities and Capacity

Cantwell's Tavern has three event spaces, including several beautifully landscaped outdoor event spaces. Wedding ceremonies can be held in the gardens, while cocktail hour can be hosted on the patio of the Corbit-Sharpe House. The venue has expansive outdoor space stretching out to the Fieldstone Stable, which can host up to 300 guests. The venue also has indoor event spaces, such as the historic bank building, which can host up to 70 guests, and the Odessa Firehall, which can host up to 200 guests.

Services Offered

Cantwell's Tavern offers in-house catering services, bar services, and event items such as chairs and linens. They cater to wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, and engagement parties. Their services include:

  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/sound
  • In-house catering
  • In-house bar including limited bar, open bar, bartenders, a champagne toast, house beer, premium liquor, a signature drink, and more

Cuisine

Cantwell's Tavern offers in-house catering services, including buffet, plated, stations, family style, tastings, and more with servers. They serve American-style cuisine with options to customize the menu according to various dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, pork-free, nut-free, lactose-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

What You'll Love About Cantwell's Tavern

The venue's events team has been described as friendly and attentive, promptly answering questions and providing reassurance throughout the planning process. Guests rave about the delicious food prepared by the culinary team. Browse through the venue's reviews to see what couples loved about this venue.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 15 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Clean Up
Parking
Set Up

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

Cake Cutting

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar

What event items are available?

Chairs

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

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Reviews of Cantwell's Tavern

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5.0/5 10 reviews
Google
4.5/5 1347 reviews
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Ea94B4Ad2Cc6Afe0Fa0167D6D2302Bb4A3C3Eb07 Sent on 07/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service and food !

Highly recommend - we loved the food and so did our guests! The coordinator (Morgan) was always available for any questions that came up. Everything went smoothly and perfectly. I can’t recommend their catering enough. The staff was pleasant and gave excellent service.
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Mixstar Sent on 06/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Great Place To Be Wed!!

We were lucky enough to be selected as the DJ for a very beautiful wedding at Cantwell's Tavern and since then we have worked with this venue on numerous occasion. They provide excellent service and beautiful sights every time!! They are top of our vendor list!
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Rosen Sent on 01/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Bank building on January 6, 2018. Patty was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions promptly. She was very understanding. Our dinner was buffet style for a little over 50 people. Our guests raved about the food. They also loved the venue. It was the perfect space for us. We had fun dancing the night away. Even with all of our additions such as butlered appetizers, lamb carving station & extra hour of open bar, everything was within our budget. The staff was very kind & helpful to us & our guests. We were so happy with the impeccable service that we received. I am so grateful that I found them on Wedding Wire. I will try to update with pictures from my photographer when I receive them. Thanks again! We plan on using Cantwell's Tavern for future events.
Sara
Sara Sent on 11/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough about how happy I am with the decision to use Cantwell's for our catering. Patty was fantastic at communicating and answering all of questions quickly. I felt completely at ease knowing that everything would be taken care of and that she would ensure that everything was set up how we wanted. My guests all raved at how great all of the food was and we got tons of compliments on the venue- the Corbit-Sharp house and historic bank building. All of the servers and the bartenders were great and friendly as well. I have absolutely no complaints. I feel we got an amazing value for the price and would absolutely recommend Cantwell's.
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Terry Sent on 07/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter had ceremony and wedding reception at Cantwell's Tavern it as the best decision we made. The garden was so beautiful for the ceremony. Patty was very helpful for any question that we had. The reception was also great they had it all set up just like we wanted it and everyone was saying how delicious the food was. The staff was always there when we needed anything. I would recommend Cantwell's Tavern to everyone.
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Jamie Sent on 04/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Cantwell's Tavern did the catering for our wedding and it was outstanding. From the beginning Patty was super helpful and got back to us quickly with all our questions and changes. Craig was coordinator for the day of and he made everything run smoothly. The second the bridal party sat down for dinner the servers were right there delivering our meals. All of our guests said the food was delicious, especially the crab cakes and prime rib. They did an amazing job!
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Judy Sent on 07/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I used this vendor because it was on the suggested vendor's list listed on the venue's site. I was working on a limited timeline. I was very, very pleased with the service and food. There were extra touches that went beyond my expectations.
I thoroughly enjoy all my conversations with Patty, who I found to be extremely helpful, flexible and respectful of all my ideas. I would highly recommended this vendor! Cantwell's helped make our event memorable.
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Laurie Sent on 09/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
This was by hands down the best wedding rehearsal dinner I have been to. The food was outstanding and service from Patty, Maureen and the staff of servers. Jade and Jake were amazing and so professional. Everyone that attended was blown away. I am even getting comments today. Couldn't not ask for a better atmosphere . Breath taking and great history. Again thank you Cantwells Tavern. Booking your wedding here you won't regret it!
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Michaelene Sent on 07/21/2016
4.9 out of 5 rating
We had an exceptional experience with the Tavern, Patty and her crew! Professionalism, responsiveness to questions, and an overall positive attitude made our interactions with this business a pleasure. You will not find a better place of business/caterer for your wedding than the Tavern!
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Jessica Sent on 08/19/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
I have lived in Odessa for almost twenty years now, the historic houses and landscape still take my breath away. There is something so majestic about the 18th/19th century architecture, vintage barns and the sense of preserving American history. Not to mention the awesome restaurant and catering services provided by Cantwell's Tavern! (located in the Historic Brick Hotel) My wedding was not held on-site however, Cantwell's delivered the food to our location. We had a very specific time frame for when the food was to be set-up, and they were very understanding. I was a little too excited to sit down and actually eat the food, but everyone said it was great. We also got a wedding cake and cookies made by pastry chef Jayne Pawlikowski. It all was wonderful, I'm just looking for a reason to get another cake made by her. Overall the staff was friendly and accommodating and the food was reasonably priced.
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Cantwell's Tavern frequently asked questions

Cantwell's Tavern includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
Cantwell's Tavern includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at Cantwell's Tavern includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Cantwell's Tavern for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Cantwell's Tavern offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Cantwell's Tavern offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Cantwell's Tavern offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Cantwell's Tavern offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
Cantwell's Tavern is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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