Short’s Private Events

Personalize your Pub Experience

Private dining at the Pub. Located at the south end of the Short’s Bellaire brewery, and just a short drive from Traverse City, Charlevoix, or Petoskey, and a quick trip up from Grand Rapids, Chicago, and Detroit making it the perfect location for rehearsal dinners, business retreats, and community events. (We’ve even got an AirBNB upstairs if that’s your thing.)

Interior photo of The South End private event space filled with warm wood, tin ceilings and mosaics
Over head photo of 20 flight beer sampler

Pizza party or wedding party?

Our casual atmosphere is a people pleaser.

Order from the menu or select a buffet-style meal with your favorite Pub fare and crowd-pleasers like byo-taco bars. Drinks you say? No visit to Short’s would be complete without a pint or two of our award-winning liquid libations, with 20 drafts including craft beer, cider, plus canned wine, limited-edition bottle releases, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Mouthwatering turkey sandwich with avocado, chips, and ice cold lagers

Private event FAQs

Keep reading for answers to our most frequently asked questions and let’s get this party started! Scroll past the FAQs to fill out our event contact form.

Where are you located?

We’re onsite at the Short’s Bellaire Brew Pub:
121 N. Bridge Street
Bellaire, MI 49615

How many people can I invite to my party?

Capacity for The South End is 40 people.

Is there a room fee?

Yep!
Sunday thru Thursday  $200/3hr
Friday/Saturday  $400/3hr

What is your cancellation policy?

If the event is canceled at 14 days (at minimum) before the event we will refund 50% of the room fee.

You forfeit the room fee if you cancel 13 or less days prior to event date.

Events must be cancelled via email.

What can we order?

Besides beers & ciders? Parties of 15 or less are welcome to order from the menu or plan a buffet. Groups over 15+ should plan a buffet or family-style menu to reduce your wait, especially during high-volume business.

What about taxes and gratuity, are they included?

All food, beverage, and additional costs will be subject to Michigan’s 6% sales tax, and we add a 20% gratuity for our staff.

Are there any blackout dates to be aware of?

Yep—we’ve got a few.
Mid-June to Labor Day
– Color Tour weekends thru September & October
– Christmas Eve thru New Years Day
– Holidays including Memorial Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Easter, etc

How do I secure my event?

Fill out and sign the contract, questionnaire and answer any additional questions our event coordinator may have & pay your room fee (we’ll email you an invoice, we are no longer taking deposits.) Please plan to share your final head count and menu seven days before your party.

Now what?

After you fill out the form our Private Events team will be in touch!