Union League Cafe
Restaurant / Private Dining in New Haven, CT. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $32k–$40k est. total for 120 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 1032 Chapel St
Located at 1032 Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut, directly across from Yale University's Old Campus, this French restaurant is situated in a landmark Beaux Arts building featuring an arched facade designed by architect Richard Williams in 1902. The site originally served as the 18th-century homestead of Roger Sherman, New Haven's first mayor, before transitioning into an Italianate villa in 1860 and later housing the private Union League Club. A dedicated elevator provides access to private second-story event spaces, which include the Grand Ballroom, the Clubroom, the Lounge, and the Roger Sherman Room, where the foyer is decorated with murals of New Haven Harbor. Plated dinner packages feature passed hors d'oeuvres, an appetizer course, an entree selection, a custom housemade wedding cake, and coffee and tea service. Beverage options include either a four-hour Classic open bar or a five-hour Elegant open bar with beers, estate wines, and standard or top-shelf liquors, with optional enhancements such as a sorbet course, a charcuterie upgrade, chocolate favors, and boxed petit fours.
Food
Plated dinner packages including passed hors d'oeuvres, appetizer(s), entree selection, custom housemade wedding cake, and coffee/tea service. Optional enhancements include a sorbet course ($5/pp), charcuterie upgrade ($20/pp), chocolate favors ($8/pp), and petit fours ($10/box).
Packages
- Classic & Elegant Wedding Packages: $195-$245 — Based on package tier (Classic at $195/pp or Elegant at $245/pp)
Includes: Four-hour open bar service, Selection of passed hors d'oeuvres, Appetizer course, Custom housemade wedding cake, Coffee and tea service
Taxes and fees
- CT Sales Tax: 7.35%
- Gratuity: 20%
- Admin Fee: 4%
- Additional Event Hour: $1000
- Validated Parking: $10
Good to know
- Per person prices are subject to 7.35% CT Sales Tax, 20% gratuity, and 4% admin fee.
- Ceremony fee of $1500 includes a half hour of time; longer ceremonies may incur additional fees.
- Final guest count, meal choices, and seating chart are due 14 days prior to the wedding.
- Additional event hours are billed at $1000 per hour.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Union League Cafe cost?
Based on Union League Cafe's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $32,000–$40,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
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