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Pricing information

Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
Bar service
$25 per person

Attributes highlighted by couples

Event coordination
Quality catering
Guests comfort
Amenities

About

Union League Cafe is a French-inspired restaurant and wedding venue located in the heart of the theater district in New Haven, Connecticut. The 19th century Beaux Arts building offers a classic elegance that's perfect for any bridal shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony or reception. The venue is known for its exquisite cuisine and unparalleled staff and service. The professional staff specialize in creating custom-tailored menus and wine pairings. Union League Cafe offers wedding packages that can be customized to match your wedding theme, budget and needs. Situated directly across from Yale University, the venue offers a picture-perfect setting in a convenient location.

Facilities and Capacity
Union League Cafe can accommodate up to 160 guests. The Ballroom and main dining room are perfect for wedding receptions. The Sherman Room and Club room are ideal spots for your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and dancing the night away.

Services Offered
Union League Cafe offers the following services for your wedding day:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Cake
  • Event planning
  • Lighting
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Premium Liquor

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Liability Insurance

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Union League Cafe

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
14 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.9/5 14 reviews
Google
4.6/5 597 reviews
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Lauren W. Sent on 07/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Evening!

We had our wedding reception here on 7/25/21 and we had a phenomenal experience! Our guests were impressed with the exceptional service, incredible food, and the elegant ambiance. Christina, the event coordinator, went above and beyond to make sure the evening was perfect. I highly, highly recommend this venue!
H
Hywel Sent on 09/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

Christina and the team at Union League provided us with the perfect post-wedding reception / party. A few items we really appreciated about the whole day:
- We were invited in for a tasting 3 months in advance, where the chef was able to provide tastings of everything we were planning to serve to the guests and the sommelier curated the wine list and cocktail list; an added bonus of the Union League is that guests were able to choose their meal on the day, vs. having to select in advance
- We were able to fully customize our reception, including seating plan, cocktail list, hors d'oeuvres, timing of servings (we did a cocktail hour upstairs, two-course seated meal downstairs, then a live band upstairs with a desert bar in a separate room)
- Our guest count was 135 and this allowed us to have a 7 piece band and a dance floor, great bar service and a "make-your-own G&T" bar - great space and allowed for a fun atmosphere
- Christina was super responsive at all times and made the day all about us
We couldn't imagine a better venue and everyone had a blast.
T
Tiffany Sent on 04/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Union League Cafe. The staff walked my husband & I through the planning process, they were always ready to answer our questions, they suggested reliable vendors (who were amazing), and they handled all day-of issues so smoothly. Any anxiety I thought I would have concerning planning was unnecessary and quickly dissipated because Union League handled each and every detail so well. From easy wheelchair accessibility for our guests to letting our photographer know the best locales for photos around the neighborhood, we felt so taken care of. The atmosphere, the cuisine-- all of it was stellar. The waitstaff was lovely, our entire menu was so delicious-- every detail was just superb. We have received many compliments on our wedding (including from some notoriously hard to please family members!), and I know all the credit goes to Christina, Rachel and the entire staff. It's such an incredibly beautiful venue with an unparalleled menu-- it was the only venue we ever seriously considered, and my husband & I are so grateful to everyone there. It was just a dream, and we are so thankful to everyone at Union League Cafe for all their hard work!
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Union League Cafe frequently asked questions

Union League Cafe includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Union League Cafe includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Union League Cafe includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Union League Cafe for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Union League Cafe offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Union League Cafe offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Union League Cafe offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Liability Insurance
Union League Cafe is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.

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