Group Bookings

groupWhy book your group event at the Courtyard?  With over 500 events held here every year and Events Coordinators on staff to look after every detail, we have the experience to make your event perfect from start to finish!  Here’s what some of our satisfied clients have to say…

“Your staff is to be commended for being gracious and helpful and super-efficient throughout.  Your team was the most professional, efficient and helpful I have ever encountered (and I have put together numerous events in both US and Canada). You of course and all my other contacts at the restaurant are included in my praise and thanks.”
- Melissa Haussman, June 2009

“The service was wonderful, the room perfect for our needs and the food, as always, outstanding. I would ask that you extend our sincere thanks to all of the members of your staff for making this such a lovely occasion and I know we look forward to returning to The Courtyard in the future.”
- Lynda Cunningham, May 2009


General Information

Some of the services for groups we offer at no charge include:

  • Group menus printed & personalized for your event
  • Sommelier selected wines tomatch your menu selections
  • Specialty Signature Cocktails for groups can be created to enhance your theme or colours
  • Placement of your placecards, décor & floral arrangements
  • Table arrangements to suit your special needs


Booking Policies:

Please click here to view our complete booking policies.  These policies are also included at the end of every group menu package.


Parking:

There are two pay parking lots directly adjacent to the Courtyard which can be accessed from either George or York St. Metered street parking is available throughout the Byward Market area. Bus Parking is available directly outside our courtyard on George St.
We are within walking distance of many downtown hotels, including the Westin and Chateau Laurier, as well as the Congress Centre, Parliament Buildings, National Art Gallery and many attractions.


Service Staff:

  • Professional, trained and uniformed staff
  • Bilingual service available 
  • Smart Serve certified


Room Arrangements:

  • Floor plans with seating arrangements can be provided for all functions
  • Coat Racks are situated at the entrance of each room 
  • Washrooms are located on the main level only, near the front entrance.


In-House Equipment and Rentals:

No charge / subject to availability:

  • 1 podium with light
  • 1 table top podium
  • 1 decorative rod-iron easel

Rental Fee / subject to availability:

  • LCD Projector – $60.00
  • 72 x 72 inch screen - $20.00
  • Flip Chart with Paper &Pens - $15.00 (3 available)


Out-sourced Rentals:

We would be pleased to arrange the rental of almost any desired equipment for your event subject to it's availability. Some popular items include: AV equipment, dance floors, coloured linens, silver candelabras.


Entertainment Bookings:

We would be happy to supply you with recommendations for entertainment bookings. Some of our most popular events are:

We can also help you with -

  • DJ bookings / recommendations
  • Musicians and other entertainment
  • Jazz or classical duos, trios and quartets
  • Stand-up comedians
  • Magicians
  • Wedding officiants