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The Taproom at Front Street Brewery (formerly The Beam Room) is a wedding and special event venue in Wilmington, North Carolina. Their catering service can come to you at a remote location, or you can host your wedding rehearsal dinner, or wedding reception in their top floor private event space. The Taproom at Front Street Brewery can provide everything you need in-house to make your wedding reception memorable, affordable, and unique. 80 person accommodations for seated dinners. 125 person accommodations for cocktail-style events.

Services Offered
Customizable menus from our Chef. The Taproom provides catered food, service staff, tables, chairs, glassware, dinnerware, flatware and bar services.

Cuisine
The Taproom at Front Street Brewery offers a variety of foods to suit special dietary needs, including kosher, lactose-free, pork-free, organic, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian. Specialties include American and Southern cuisines.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
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?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Brewery
Historic Building
Loft
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November

Reviews of The Taproom at Front Street Brewery

K
Kayla Sent on 12/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A truly wonderful experience!

My Mother in Law planned our Rehearsal Brunch here back in September and it was absolutely fantastic! The food was to die for! Seriously, the best shrimp and grits I have ever had! Courtney, the Event Manager, really went out of her way for us! From gathering dimensions of the whiskey barrels for our decoration plans to working with my dad on keg requests for the actual wedding, Courtney was there to assist in any way she could. The bridal party and family that attended this event have been been raving about about the great food and superb accommodations that were provided and I wanted to share some well deserved credit to The Beam Room, Front Street Brewery, Courtney and all the staff that made it such a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!
Shivia
Shivia Sent on 11/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Reception

My husband and I chose The Beam Room for our reception because we were having a smaller wedding and we wanted to take advantage of the charm of downtown Wilmington. The employees were so great an accommodating they helped us figure out the meals, steak and chicken, which all my guest RAVE about and we were able to stay on a budget. They require $500 down to reserve your date and time. They were just as invested in my special day as I was. They helped my friends decorate/plan where décor would go and it was beautiful. Check out their Instagram page for the various ways you can decorate their space. You won't regret picking the Beam Room.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 10/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Rehearsal Dinner Space

We had our rehearsal dinner at the Beam Room. The food was so good- I could eat those brussel sprouts every day. The staff was helpful and on top of it.
They even had a projector screen for slideshows
Thank you!
James
James Sent on 08/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything went as requested

Courtney and her crew did a phenomenal job in helping us organize our wedding and they were very communicable and understanding as we changed our minds quite a few times leading up to the big day. I would definitely recommend this to someone that is looking for a classy wedding, but also looking to save a little money.
E
Elizabeth Sent on 12/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal experience!

I would HIGHLY recommend The Beam Room for your event. We chose The Beam Room for our wedding venue and worked with Courtney the entire way through. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Courtney, the food, the space itself, the waitstaff, the location, and the pricing. The food was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing - we are still getting compliments on it 2 months later, the space is very very clean and intimate, the waitstaff was very attentive but not intrusive, the location was in the perfect spot downtown, and the pricing was the best by far out of anything that I looked at. When it comes to Courtney, I don’t even know where to begin because from the start she was amazing - she was very patient and informative, never made us feel like our questions were stupid, whatever we wanted or needed she did everything in her power to make it happen, and she is a very very good communicator. You should definitely do yourself a favor and check this place out, everything was perfect.
F
Frank Sent on 06/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Had our rehearsal dinner there - great venue! Excellent service, everyone had a wonderful time!
K
Kayleigh Sent on 04/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We used The Beam Room for our rehearsal dinner and we had around 50 guests attending the dinner. The space is beautiful and the food was delicious! It is an intimate space and perfect for families to meet and mingle the day before the wedding! I highly recommend this space for hosting an event!
J
James Sent on 10/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our experience at The Beam Room this past weekend was nothing short of first-rate with regard to service, food quality, and the overall look and feel of the environment. My husband and I were able to experience an incredibly memorable ceremony with our family and friends, and with some of the most delicious food and beverage I've ever had for a brunch. The compliments we received from almost every person who attended our event assured us that we could NOT have chosen a better place for this important day in our lives. We simply felt so special...

We had a rather uncomplicated event for our ceremony and reception, but Courtney and Ellie were so graciously accommodating of the typical anxieties that occur with planning an event like this. Never at any time (before, during or after the event) did we get a sense that we were burdening either the planners or the staff of servers and bartenders with our requests. The group as a whole (including the chef, whom we did not meet) cannot be recommended highly enough for the job they successfully completed for us!

And the price... There is a difference between "cheap" and "inexpensive" when it comes to describing the value of goods and services. The product we received on our day was certainly not cheap, but it was inexpensive. In other words, the value of what we received from The Beam Room greatly outweighed the cost incurred, which very much allowed us to have the best possible ceremony without going broke in the process. The only two words I can use to describe the bill for our order are: extremely reasonable.

Book this venue, work with Courtney and Ellie, and be worry free.
B
Blaire Sent on 09/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent spot for a rehearsal dinner!! The staff was extremely easy to work with and meet all of my expectations! The food was also great! I would definitely recommend this location to someone looking for a private area to hold any event!
W
Whitney Sent on 08/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Beam Room is an awesome place to hold any type of event. I had my wedding ceremony and reception there. Everyone I worked with was extremely professional Chris, Ellie, Courtney and all wait staff. No one made me feel bad about asking one million and one questions and sometimes the same questions twice. I researched many venues and my bill was quoted 3000.00 less than what I was quoted at a similar venue located on the same street. I saved money by not having a dj, I just needed about 4 songs played at specific times. The beam room has audio equipment and did not mind helping me play those specific songs. We used the Pandora commercial free the remainder of the time. We had a tasting with Ellie which was very inexpensive. Before scheduling the tasting Chris consulted me on which food package would work best for my budget, amount of food needed, etc. Courtney helped me fine tune my selection. One day I called needing help on how to organize the transition between my ceremony and reception. Courtney helped me that day. She gave me plenty of ideas on how to go about it and she stayed on the phone with me until I came to a conclusion. The day of the wedding, the wait staff and bartenders were amazing. They kept the drinks and food coming. The food was GREAT! I am so glad that I used them for my wedding and reception.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Imaginary Cakes Imaginary Cakes Wedding Cakes

We have had the privilege of setting up many of our cakes at The Beam Room over the years. Chris and his team are always on point, ready and willing to help us or answer any of our questions before and at set-up. The room is beautiful and a great place to have an event. And the food is consistently good. I know, because I was an original employee when Front Street Brewery opened in 1995, and it is still consistently good today! I highly recommend calling The Beam Room for your next event!

Eco Chic Blossoms Eco Chic Blossoms Wedding Florists

I have been to the Beam Room for numerous networking and wedding events and I have always had wonderful experiences. The ambiance of the room is amazing. From the exposed brick to the hardwood floors and beautiful lighting, it is noting like you have seen before. Their food and craft beers are another thing that sets the Beam Room apart, and not to mention that Ellie is amazing to work with. She is super friendly, knowledgeable and wonderful at her job. If you are looking for a private space for your next rehearsal dinner, social event, corporate party or networking event, you won't be disappointed with the Beam Room

Modern Ministries Modern Ministries Wedding Officiants

This is an amazing space in the heart of downtown Wilmington. Not only have I worked with Ellie and her staff. I also am a customer and celebrated my wife’s surprise birthday party there. Great food, atmosphere and staff.

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The Taproom at Front Street Brewery frequently asked questions

The Taproom at Front Street Brewery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Taproom at Front Street Brewery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Taproom at Front Street Brewery includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Taproom at Front Street Brewery for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Brewery
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Restaurant
The Taproom at Front Street Brewery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Taproom at Front Street Brewery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Taproom at Front Street Brewery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Taproom at Front Street Brewery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Taproom at Front Street Brewery is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.
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