deSha's American Tavern
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $25
Catering services pricing
$21 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $800
Guest capacity
Up to 100 seated guests
About this venue
Our space has a lodge like feel with post and beam construction, 2 large fireplaces, a moose head and lots of dark handsome woodwork. 2 of our rooms have large windows overlooking our pond and fountain. We have 2 bars, and 38 outside tables. Our front patio has a large stone gas fireplace and our back patio overlooks the pond.
Our event spaces
Nicholson Room
Very intimate space with lots of natural light overlooking our pond.
The room is very private and separate from the rest of the restaurant. It has a large window overlooking our pond, a perfect place for your wedding ceremony. We can make an aisle to walk down too. Tables are all round that hold 6 to 7 guests. per table. Nice space for a rehearsal dinner or shower too. Can add the Rookwood Room for additional seating or for a buffet.
Guest capacity
20-50 Seated
20-60 Standing
Square footage
750
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
64" wall mounted TV with HDMI cord, Projection Screen, Easels, Ivory Table Clothes, Candle Lantern Center Pieces, Dimmer for Lighting, Heat/Air Controls, Music Volume
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Rookwood Room
Beautiful intimate room for a small event.
This room opens into the Nicholson room for additional space. Features handsome wood walls. Vaulted ceiling for an open feeling with great airflow.
Guest capacity
5-12 Seated
5-15 Standing
Square footage
258
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Light Dimmers, Ivory Table Clothes, Candle Lantern Center Pieces, Large Chandelier
Room cost
$40 Room Charge Per Event
Hearth Room
It's like being at ski lodge sitting in front of a beautiful fireplace.
The space has a lodge like feel with a high wooden, post and beam ceiling, cupola, large stone fire place, moose head and paddle fans for great airflow.
Guest capacity
20-42 Seated
20-60 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Light Dimmers, Ivory Linen, Table & Chairs, Lantern Center Pieces
Room cost
Room Charge Per Event: Lunch $65 Dinner: $85
Polo Room
What a sexy room!
Full bar and bartender, stone fireplace, 2 TV's, attached patio that holds 20 seated with gas fire pit can be added for an additional charge.
Guest capacity
10-25 Seated
10-40 Standing
Square footage
400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Dimmers for Lighting, Music Volume Controls, Separate Heat and Air, 2 Wall Mounted TV's with HDMI Cord, Ivory Linens, Candle Lantern Center Pieces.
Room cost
Room Charge per Event: Lunch $65 Dinner $85
Atrium
Breath taking view of the pond and fountain.
Large oversized windows overlooking our pond with lots of natural light. Variety of tables and booths.
Guest capacity
30-54 Seated
30-54 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Light dimmers, heat controls, ivory linen, lantern center pieces.
Room cost
Room Charge Cost Per Event: Lunch $90 Dinner: $150, Minimum Varies According to the Day and Time of Week
Grille Bar
Great party space!
Large bar, 6 wall mounted TV's, high and low top tables, space for a band, large window that opens to the deck that overlooks the pond.
Guest capacity
50-62 Seated
50-115 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Dimmer for Lighting, Heat and Air Controls, 6 TV's, Fully Stocked Bar, large deck can be added for an additional charge.
Room cost
Room Charge Per Event: Lunch $105 Dinner $200 Minimum varies by day and time
Nicholson Room
Very intimate space with lots of natural light overlooking our pond.
The room is very private and separate from the rest of the restaurant. It has a large window overlooking our pond, a perfect place for your wedding ceremony. We can make an aisle to walk down too. Tables are all round that hold 6 to 7 guests. per table. Nice space for a rehearsal dinner or shower too. Can add the Rookwood Room for additional seating or for a buffet.
Guest capacity
20-50 Seated
20-60 Standing
Square footage
750
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
64" wall mounted TV with HDMI cord, Projection Screen, Easels, Ivory Table Clothes, Candle Lantern Center Pieces, Dimmer for Lighting, Heat/Air Controls, Music Volume
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Rookwood Room
Beautiful intimate room for a small event.
This room opens into the Nicholson room for additional space. Features handsome wood walls. Vaulted ceiling for an open feeling with great airflow.
Guest capacity
5-12 Seated
5-15 Standing
Square footage
258
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Light Dimmers, Ivory Table Clothes, Candle Lantern Center Pieces, Large Chandelier
Room cost
$40 Room Charge Per Event
Hearth Room
It's like being at ski lodge sitting in front of a beautiful fireplace.
The space has a lodge like feel with a high wooden, post and beam ceiling, cupola, large stone fire place, moose head and paddle fans for great airflow.
Guest capacity
20-42 Seated
20-60 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Light Dimmers, Ivory Linen, Table & Chairs, Lantern Center Pieces
Room cost
Room Charge Per Event: Lunch $65 Dinner: $85
Polo Room
What a sexy room!
Full bar and bartender, stone fireplace, 2 TV's, attached patio that holds 20 seated with gas fire pit can be added for an additional charge.
Guest capacity
10-25 Seated
10-40 Standing
Square footage
400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Dimmers for Lighting, Music Volume Controls, Separate Heat and Air, 2 Wall Mounted TV's with HDMI Cord, Ivory Linens, Candle Lantern Center Pieces.
Room cost
Room Charge per Event: Lunch $65 Dinner $85
Atrium
Breath taking view of the pond and fountain.
Large oversized windows overlooking our pond with lots of natural light. Variety of tables and booths.
Guest capacity
30-54 Seated
30-54 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Included in this room:
Light dimmers, heat controls, ivory linen, lantern center pieces.
Room cost
Room Charge Cost Per Event: Lunch $90 Dinner: $150, Minimum Varies According to the Day and Time of Week
Grille Bar
Great party space!
Large bar, 6 wall mounted TV's, high and low top tables, space for a band, large window that opens to the deck that overlooks the pond.
Guest capacity
50-62 Seated
50-115 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Dimmer for Lighting, Heat and Air Controls, 6 TV's, Fully Stocked Bar, large deck can be added for an additional charge.
Room cost
Room Charge Per Event: Lunch $105 Dinner $200 Minimum varies by day and time
Available services that can be provided by deSha's American Tavern
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
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1 review
A Garden View Florals- owner/designer
Have enjoyed many years of great food , hospitality and an enjoyable ambiance. Tina Morris is a top notch event/banquet coordinator.
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