About this venue
Sweet Afton is the best bar in Astoria for craft beers, honest cocktails, and the neighborhood's most delicious burger. A lively gastropub with a hip vibe, brick-&-beam interior, intimate garden and upscale pub fare. Whether it's your welcome event or a small wedding reception, we offer exclusive spaces to host your next celebration. From our brand new private room Sidekick, to our intimate patio the Glass House, we're Astoria's favorite neighborhood haunt for good reason! We look forward to making your next event vibrant, joyous and delicious!
Our event spaces
Sidekick
Private candlelit bar, perfect for vibrant, intimate celebrations.
A recent addition to Sweet Afton, Sidekick is a unique and charming space. This private candlelit bar is perfect for parties from engagement celebrations to welcome events. With a booking of Sidekick you will have your own bartender, the ability to play your own music, and a restroom room reserved exclusively for your event. In the warmer months, the sidewalk seating area directly outside of Sidekick can be added on to your event package, giving your guests both an indoor and outdoor area.
Guest capacity
Up to 25 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Audio input for your own playlist - Personal bartender - Private bathroom
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Glass House
A verdant, private back patio with retractable roof, perfect for intimate gatherings.
Our verdant back patio is a beautiful private event area for intimate gatherings. During colder months, we enclose the space to transform it into a snug outdoor winter retreat. The Glass House is a fantastic option for cozy events, from bridal showers to wedding farewell brunches with a capacity of about 25 people.
Guest capacity
Up to 25 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Sidekick
Private candlelit bar, perfect for vibrant, intimate celebrations.
A recent addition to Sweet Afton, Sidekick is a unique and charming space. This private candlelit bar is perfect for parties from engagement celebrations to welcome events. With a booking of Sidekick you will have your own bartender, the ability to play your own music, and a restroom room reserved exclusively for your event. In the warmer months, the sidewalk seating area directly outside of Sidekick can be added on to your event package, giving your guests both an indoor and outdoor area.
Guest capacity
Up to 25 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Audio input for your own playlist - Personal bartender - Private bathroom
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Glass House
A verdant, private back patio with retractable roof, perfect for intimate gatherings.
Our verdant back patio is a beautiful private event area for intimate gatherings. During colder months, we enclose the space to transform it into a snug outdoor winter retreat. The Glass House is a fantastic option for cozy events, from bridal showers to wedding farewell brunches with a capacity of about 25 people.
Guest capacity
Up to 25 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Sweet Afton
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Service staff
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
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