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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 available to host 10 to 200 guests, ranging from business meetings and business happy hours to rehearsal dinners, showers, graduation parties, birthday and anniversary celebrations. Scholar’s event concierge will assist with planning, menu selection, wine pairings and any equipment needed.

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 Bookends

The bookends, the private dining room located on the second floor of Scholar

The Bookends

10 to 19 Guests Seated

Located on our second level adjacent to our main dining room, The Bookends offers an intimate dining space and perfect setting for your business or social gathering. The room includes a smart TV with laptop connection for AV needs.

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
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The Study

The study bar

The Study

30 Guests Seated - 45 Cocktail Reception

Designed with a cozy, loungey vibe that is reminiscence of a speakeasy, The Study is located on our lover level and features leather sofas and wingback chairs with a fireplace. This level includes a dedicated eight-seat bar and accommodates 30 guests seated and up to 45 guests with stand-up cocktail reception.

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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The Parlor

The parlor, the second floor of Scholar

The Parlor

60 Guests Seated - 75 Cocktail Reception

Serving as Scholar’s main dining room when not reserved for private events, The Parlor is well appointed and features high ceilings with skylights and its own dedicated 12-seat bar. This versatile space can be configured board room style, three long tables or individual table setup.

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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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 scholarthe stairs leading up to the parlorThe study, the basement level of ScholarThe bookends, the private dining room located on the second floor of Scholar

Inquire to book your event.

Contact us to inquire about booking a space. A member of our team will be in touch with you to confirm your booking.
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