Hanover Tavern
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Hanover Tavern, a 200+ year-old building provides an excellent venue for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and special events. The new E. J. Wade Coach House offers 3,600 square feet for private events and meetings. It features a catering area, restrooms, HVAC, built-in projector-screen-surround sound system, exposed beam framing, beautiful pine interior siding, and sliding doors that open to a covered porch. Full service restaurant with large as well as smaller rooms and 150 seat theater.
Safety and Social Protocols
General
- CDC Recommended Cleaning Procedures:
- Hand Wash/Sanitizer Stations:
- Limited Elevator Occupancy:
- Mobile Payments Accepted:
- Social Distance Furniture Configurations:
- Social Distancing Guidelines Enforced:
Dining
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Personal Protection
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Amenities
General
- A/V on site:
- Attraction Fee: $5.00 per person for self-guided audio tour of the historic building. Advanced reservations required for groups of 10 or more.
- Distance to Airport: 21.6 miles
- Handicapped Accessible:
- Hours (General Information): CLOSED- Monday & Tuesday Wednesday-Sunday 11am-7pm Reservations are Recommended
- Maximum Group Size: 175
- Motorcoach Group Friendly:
- Motorcoach Parking on Site:
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Parking:
- Free
- Motorcoach
- Wifi Access:
Restaurant
- # of Restaurants: 1
- Allow Buy-out:
- Breakfast:
- Brunch:
- Buffet:
- Dinner:
- Group Reservations Accepted on Sat./Sun. Night:
- Lunch:
- Maximum Group Size: 175
- Offer limited menu for groups with price point:
- Open Table: no
- Outdoor Dining:
- Private Dining Area:
- Reservations Recommended:
- Restaurant Price Range: $$
- Takeout:
Student Performance Venue
- Are performances held indoors, outdoors or both?: Both
- Audience Seating Capacity: 156 theater, 150 Coach House
- Days and Times Performances are Held: See Virginia Repertory Theatre Schedule
- Do you offer A/V equipment?:
- Does a group need to apply for a performance?:
Accessibility
- Accessible Washrooms:
- Designated Accessible Parking Spaces: Yes
Facilities
- Exhibits Space
- Description No matter what kind of event you’re planning, Hanover Tavern offers a variety of unique and elegant alternatives to traditional banquet halls or conference facilities. All of our rooms are well-appointed and spacious, and create a warm and inviting atmosphere for your gathering. The Nelson Taylor Room The elegantly rustic Taylor Room highlights a wood-beamed ceiling and rich warm room tones. This cozy atmosphere with working fireplace, can accommodate 50 seated guests, while additional space may be utilized in the adjoining Pub. Capacity (seated): 50 Capacity (standing): 60 Veranda The lovely glassed-in Veranda allows the sun to cascade year-round into this light and airy space. This cheery porch can be combined with the Historic Rooms for additional space. This room is perfect for bridal luncheons and rehearsal dinners. Capacity (seated): 48 Capacity (standing): 60 The Coach House The Coach House and brick patio are an elegant settings for indoor/outdoor ceremonies and receptions. Using an early 19th century stable at Hickory Hill Plantation in Hanover County as inspiration, the architectural firm Carlton Abbott & Partners designed a 3,200 square foot building that, while remaining respectful of the historic site, incorporates modern amenities such as private restrooms, audio/visual system, and adjacent guest parking. Capacity (seated): 150 Capacity (standing): 200 Entire Tavern The Tavern is perfect for your wedding or next big event! Minimums apply. Capacity (seated): 250 Capacity (standing): 300
- Reception Capacity 200
- Theatre Capacity 150
- Banquet Capacity 150
- Number of Rooms 7
Washington Room
- Classroom Capacity: 12
- Banquet Capacity: 12
- Reception Capacity: 12
Arch Room
- Classroom Capacity: 40
- Banquet Capacity: 40
- Reception Capacity: 40
The Veranda
- Classroom Capacity: 45
- Banquet Capacity: 45
Taylor Room
- Classroom Capacity: 50
- Banquet Capacity: 50
The Bradley Theater
- Theater Capacity: 150
Brick Terrace
- Banquet Capacity: 150
- Reception Capacity: 150
Coach House
- Banquet Capacity: 160
- Reception Capacity: 200