The Bull Run
Restaurant / Private Dining in Shirley, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $10k–$13k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 250 guests
- Minimum: 25 guests
- Services: Dinner
- Address: 215 Great Rd/2A Shirley, MA
Located at 215 Great Road/2A in Shirley, Massachusetts, The Bull Run is a Level 3 Green Certified restaurant housed in an 18th-century tavern along the Mulpus Brook. Weddings utilize the Covered Bridge for ceremonies, and receptions of up to 250 seated guests are hosted in spaces such as the Sawtelle Room, the Studio Room, the Ballroom, or the Garden Room and Patio. The interior features hand-sawn beams, centuries-old barrel tables, fireplaces, and a mural titled "The Drunkard's Progress" painted along the tavern wall. Listed on the Massachusetts Register of Historic Buildings, the property marks the location where the men of Shirley gathered to march to Concord and Lexington during the Revolutionary War. Wedding packages provide planning and day-of coordination, a three-course plated or buffet dinner, a bartender, and complimentary access to a bridal prop room.
Food
Packages include stationary hors d'oeuvres, a 3-course plated or buffet dinner, and wedding cake or cupcakes. Optional passed hors d'oeuvres, carving stations, and specific entree upgrades are available.
Packages
- Dinner: $85-$105 — Base price of $85/pp for Micro Wedding Package (25-50 guests) plus $1,250 wedding fee; $105/pp for Wedding Package (50-250 guests).
Includes: Ceremony space (Covered Bridge), Stationary hors d'oeuvres, Bartender for cocktail hour & reception, Choice of linens, 3-course plated or buffet dinner, Wedding cake or cupcakes from preferred vendor, Coffee & tea station, Planning assistance & day-of coordination
Taxes and fees
- Micro Wedding Fee: $1,250
- Admin Fee: 8%
- Gratuity: 20%
- Tax: 7%
- Champagne Toast: $3/guest
- Selection of 3 Passed Hors d’oeuvres: $10/guest
- Shrimp Cocktail (Stationary Hors d'oeuvre): +$2pp
- Smoked Salmon Roulade (Passed Hors d'oeuvre): +$1pp
- Seafood Stuffing (Haddock upgrade): +$2pp
- Wild Mushroom Raviolis (Buffet Main upgrade): +$2pp
- Roasted NY Sirloin (Buffet Main upgrade): +$2pp
- Crab Cake (Plated First Course upgrade): +$3pp
Good to know
- Final headcount due 30 days prior, can increase up to 3 days prior, but cannot decrease.
- All bar options are based on consumption; open bar, drink stations, or drink tickets available.
- Set-up beyond typical decorations may incur additional charges.
- $100 discount if paid by cash or check for parties exceeding 50 people.
- Shirley Meetinghouse (off-site) available for ceremonies: Rental fee $1000, discounted to $750 if utilizing The Bull Run for reception.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at The Bull Run cost?
Based on The Bull Run's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $10,000–$12,500 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.
How many guests can The Bull Run hold?
The Bull Run can host up to 250 guests seated. It has a minimum of 25 guests.
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