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Book Your Event At Scholar

Nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Scholar offers several private dining options with a customized menu, world-class wines and warm hospitality focused on flawlessly delivering superior service. Whether an intimate party, lavish reception or important corporate event, our dedicated team of scholars will ensure your event is nothing short of spectacular.

Private Event Spaces

Private dining and event spaces are available to host 10 to 200 guests. Scholar does not require a room rental fee. Food and beverage minimums will vary depending on day of the week and time of the private event. Contact us below for more information.

The Parlor

Space Details:

Full private by reserving the entire upper level with multiple table layout possibilities
Option to reserve half of the space for semi-private, smaller events
12-seat fully stocked bar, DJ counter with audio connection available
Perfect for larger celebrations, such as business happy hours, rehearsal dinners and graduation parties

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The Bookends

Space Details:

Boardroom layout with one long table or two rectangular tables
Well-appointed room with wine cabinets, artwork and two natural light windows
Ideal for small business meetings and celebrations, such as board meetings, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and wedding showers
The room includes a smart TV with laptop connection for AV needs.

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The Study

Space Details:

Full private by reserving the entire lower level with multiple table layout possibilities
Option to reserve half of the space for semi-private, smaller events
Eight-seat fully stocked bar and fireplace
Perfect for larger celebrations, such as business happy hours, rehearsal dinners, and graduation parties

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Interested In Reserving All Floors?

150 Guests Seated - 200 Guest Cocktail Reception

Reserve Scholar’s all three levels for larger private events. Built in the late 1880s, Scholar has been fully redesigned to respect its historic past by maintaining its original hard wood flooring and tin ceiling, as well as a 140-year-old hand-crafted Brunswick bar relocated from a hotel pub in Chicago. Multiple configurations can be setup for seating dining and stand-up cocktail reception on each of the three floors.

Perfect for large events and celebrations, such as business receptions and roaming cocktail parties
The Foyer, main level with host area seating, four leather booths, and 17-seat fully stocked historic bar, ADA-compliant restroom
The Parlor, upper level with a 12-seat fully stocked bar, high ceilings with skylights, and multiple table layout possibilities
The Study, lower-level cozy loungey vibe featuring leather sofas, wingback chairs with a fireplace and eight-seat fully stocked bar

a booth-style table in the foyer at scholar

The study, the basement level of Scholar

Inquire to book your event.