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Pricing and Policy Info

128 South Front Street • Wilmington, NC 28401 • 910.399.1709
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Policies & Guidelines

At 128 South, we want to give our clients flexible booking options. As such, below you will find our Room Rental Fees vary dependent on if you, our client, would like to use the 128 South food selections or if you would prefer to use an outside caterer in our venue.

Due to North Carolina ABC laws, 128 South must handle the purchase, sale and consumption of all alcoholic beverages on premise.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have about hosting your event with 128 South.

Room Rental with 128 South Catering
DAY AM F&B Minimum PM F&B Minimum
Monday – Thursday $250.00 $500.00 $350.00 $500.00
Friday & Sunday $450.00 $1000.00 $450.00 $1000.00
Saturday $750.00 $1000.00 $750.00 $3500.00

Room Rental with Licensed Off-Site Caterer (prior approval required)
DAY AM F&B Minimum PM F&B Minimum
Monday – Thursday $450.00 $500.00 $550.00 $500.00
Friday & Sunday $1000.00 $750.00 $1000.00 $750.00
Saturday $1750.00 $2000.00 $1750.00 $2000.00

(NC Sales Tax & Gratuity Apply to All Food & Beverage Minimum)

Included in Room Rental:
  • (7) Tables and Fifty (50) White Folding Chairs with Padded Seats Included in Room Rental
  • House Audio System with iPod dock and Wireless Handheld Microphone
  • 4-Hour Event Block; Requests for additional time are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional fees apply

  • Ceremony ONLY Fee - $1000.00
    Must Conclude by 3:30 pm
    (1 Hour Time Limit)
    Includes Fifty (50) White Resin Chairs
    Ceremony Fee - $350.00
    Corresponds to Reception Start Time
    (1 Hour Time Limit)
    Includes Fifty (50) White Resin Chairs

    128 South Event Policies
  • Prior Approval Required for All Off-Site Caterers. All Outside Caterers must be approved for Off-Site by the New Hanover Co Health Department. All Outside Caterers must be prepared to stage and serve from the rear parking area. Per New Hanover County Health Department, outside caterers are not permitted to use the 128 South kitchen facility or equipment.
  • Prior Approval Required for All Bands
  • Client is required to rent a dance floor to accompany any DJ or band
  • Additional AV equipment (Projector, Projector Screen, Lavaliere Microphone, etc.) available for rent upon request
  • When using our catering: china, standard glassware, and flatware included in per person pricing
  • Bartender and Service Staff included in 128 South Per Person Pricing
  • NC Sales Tax and 22% Gratuity added to all Food & Beverage Totals
  • With use of 128 South Catering, basic setup and cleanup are included
  • The 128 South doors will be locked until 10 minutes prior to the scheduled event start time (excluding scheduled decoration time block). Event guests and hosts will not be permitted into the venue prior.
  • Returned Check Fee $50.00
  • Saturday Rates apply to all Holidays, Holiday Weekends, and Festival Weekends

  • 128 South Menu Selection & Final Headcount Policies
  • Final menu selections must be confirmed 30 days prior to date of event and may not be changed after that date.
  • Final Guest Headcount must be provided 14 days prior to date of event and may not be reduced after that date.
  • Any food allergies or special dietary requirements must be provided 14 days prior to the event.
  • For Plated Dinners, Entrée Place Card Selections must be provided 14 days prior to the date of event.
  • 128 South Additional Party Rentals
  • 128 South will arrange for all additional rentals through A Tent Event on behalf of the Client. The costs of additional rentals will be included in the final 128 South bill.
  • Damage to any party rentals by the client or guests of the client will be added to the final 128 South bill.
  • With use of a 3rd Party Event Planner or Event Design Company, 128 South will coordinate with that company for all party rentals required for the event.
  • 128 South Decor Policies
  • A 3-Hour time block for decorating is provided on the day of the event. The decorating time block must conclude two (2) hours prior to the scheduled event start time. No event guests will be permitted in the venue until 10 minutes prior to the scheduled event start time.
  • Any decorations that will leave permanent marks, holes, or damage to any part of 128 South are not permitted. Confetti, glitter, rice or birdseed is not permitted.
  • No Candlestick or Taper Candles are permitted in 128 South. All other candles must be contained in a non-flammable vessel or container (votive, hurricane with base, lantern with base, etc.)
  • Any wax spilled on table linens will result in a linen replacement fee assessed to the client and included in the 128 South final bill.
  • The client is responsible for the set-up and removal of all decorations the day of the event. Decorations are not to be left overnight unless prior arrangements have been made with a 128 South representative.
  • 128 South Alcoholic Beverage Policies
  • Due to North Carolina ABC laws, 128 South must handle the purchase, sale and serving of all alcoholic beverages consumed on the 128 South premises.
  • The Client is permitted to bring in wine by the bottle; $8.00 Corking Fee per bottle applies
  • 128 South does not serve shots or martinis
  • 128 South does not serve keg/draft beer
  • No person under the age of 21 is permitted to consume alcohol
  • Misc. Charges
    $100 Bartender Fee for Cash & Consumption Bars
    $75 Chef Fee for Chef-Attended Food Stations
    No Cake Cutting Fee
    NC Sales Tax & 22% Gratuity Applied to All Food and Beverage Totals
    2% Processing Fee Applied to Credit Card Payments

    Other Menus

    • Appetizer Menu
    • Bar Packages
    • Brunch Menu
    • Lunch Menu
    • Buffet Dinner Menu
    • Plated Dinner Menu
    • Pricing and Policy Info
    • Signature A la Carte "Bites"
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