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On WeddingWire since 2013

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.

Frequently asked questions

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 starting site fee?

Clean Up
Parking
Set Up

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

Cake Cutting

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
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Reviews of Cantwell's Tavern

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100% recommend it
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
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  • Flexibility
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Weddingwire
5.0/5 10 reviews
Google
4.4/5 1152 reviews
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Mixstar A. 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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Megan 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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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.
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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 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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