table reservations

reserve a spot for your group at one of our Brooklyn taprooms!

RED HOOK

Our location on the Red Hook waterfront is a great place to gather the crew! If you’re looking to secure space for your group, we accept reservations of up to 50 people and offer two options depending on the size of your group

Walk-ins are always welcome. Reservations are typically not needed on weekdays.

A narrow section of a taproom with a door at the end full of light. Barrels line the left side with beer hall style tables on either side
3 people play a wood block tacking game at a beer hall table
17 people pose for the camera in a taproom around beer hall tables with a door to the outside behind them
Beer hall style tables line the narrow side of the taproom at night with candles on the tables
Beer hall tables with a backdrop of barrels
5 people smile at the camera while drinking beer at a beer hall table. A sign on the table says Reserved

SMALL RESERVATIONS

under 25 guests

1 OR 2 TABLES

3 HOUR PARTY

NO DRINK MINIMUM

$25 fee per TABLE

Reserve 1 or 2 beer hall tables indoors* for 3 hours. Each table seats 6-8 people, but most groups prefer to use the tables as a landing pad to gather around rather than stay seated. Including standing room, we allow up to 12 people per table.

Reservations can be booked up to 30 days in advance. A $25 fee per table is due at the time of booking. There’s no drink minimum and your group can start multiple tabs. If you need to cancel, the reservation fee is refundable up to 5 days in advance. 

*Not available on the patio

LARGE RESERVATIONS

UP TO 50 guests

reserved section

3 HOUR PARTY

site fee $100-$200

$750 DRINK MINIMUM

For larger groups, reserve a roped-off section that includes 4 beer hall tables with seating for ~30 or standing room for up to 50 people. You’ll get waterfront views, plus a reserved picnic table right outside (weather permitting)!

  • Site fee of $100-$200 depending on the day of the week

  • $750 drink minimum during your party and 20% automatic gratuity can be on multiple tabs

  • 3-hour reservation with an additional 30 minutes prior for setup

Large group reservations can be booked up to 90 days in advance. The site fee is due at the time of booking. If you need to cancel, the deposit is refundable up to 30 days in advance. 

FAQs

  • For parties of 50 or more guests, we have Private Party options! Learn more at our Private Parties page.

  • Reservations are indoor only; our outdoor tables are all first come, first serve with the exception of large reservations and private events.

  • Walk-ins are always welcome! See our Events Calendar to check your date for any potential closures or events.

  • During your 3-hour reservation, your group will be expected to hit the drink minimum by purchasing drinks at the bar. Multiple tabs can be opened — all tabs associated with the party will have an automatic gratuity of 20%.

    Only beverages purchased from Strong Rope for consumption on-premise count toward the drink minimum.

  • We do not have on-site parking.

    We encourage guests to use public transportation (the ferry and bus both serve Red Hook), bike-share services, or ride-share services to get to the taproom. If you do drive, street parking is available and please pay attention to all posted signs. The lot at 175 Van Dyke Street is not for Strong Rope customers.

  • We offer bar service only.

  • We don’t have a kitchen in-house, so outside food is always welcome!

    Please note that we do not stock plates/utensils/etc. at our taprooms; plan accordingly if you BYO food. Please take leftover food with you or dispose of anything you bring in.

    Our staff is happy to provide local takeout recommendations! You can also see which pop-up food vendors we’ll have at the taproom on our Events Calendar.

  • Celebrating a special occasion? Minimal decorations are welcome — we just have a few rules!

    • Tabletop decorations like flowers, flameless candles, linens are all OK ✅

    • Balloons, wall banners, confetti, glitter, and the like are not allowed 🚫

    • Walkways must be clear and nothing can be attached to the walls 🚩

    • Candles for a birthday cake are OK 🎂

  • We are a family-friendly establishment and children are welcome! We have a few rules to create a safe and welcoming space for all customers:

    • An adult must accompany children at all times as working breweries can present many dangers to unsupervised little ones.

    • Absolutely no running is allowed on Strong Rope Brewery property.

    • Only guests 21 and over with a valid, legal ID will be served alcohol.

    Please note: As a space that caters to adults, we are unable to host children’s parties.

Still have questions? Click Submit Inquiry above to get in contact with our Events team or check out the FAQs on the Red Hook taproom’s page.

gowanus

Our original Gowanus taproom offers a cozy space for your next party or gathering! We accept reservations of up to 30 people and offer two options depending on the size of your group.

Low-top tables in a taproom with string lights
Hands coming in with small taster glasses for a cheers
High-top tables in a taproom
Couch and lounge chairs in a taproom
20ish people gathered in a taproom with string lights while a bartender serves them beer
two low leather chairs with a barrel between them in a taproom

SMALL RESERVATIONS

up to 10 guests

1 TABLE

3 HOUR PARTY

no table fee

NO DRINK MINIMUM

Reserve 1 large table with seating for up to 10 guests for 3 hours. No fees or minimums and your group can start multiple tabs!

Small reservations can be booked up to 30 days in advance.

LARGE RESERVATIONS

UP TO 30 guests

reserved section

3 HOUR PARTY

no table fee

$200 DRINK MINIMUM

For larger groups, make it a party and reserve the back section with seating for 20 or standing room for up to 30 guests. There’s a $200 drink minimum during your party and 20% automatic gratuity that can be on multiple tabs.

Large reservations can be booked up to 30 days in advance.

FAQs

  • For parties of 30 or more guests, we have Private Party options! Learn more at our Private Parties page.

  • Walk-ins are always welcome! See our Events Calendar to check your date for any potential closures or events.

  • During your 3-hour reservation, your group will be expected to hit the drink minimum by purchasing drinks at the bar. Multiple tabs can be opened — all tabs associated with the party will have an automatic gratuity of 20%.

    Only beverages purchased from Strong Rope for consumption on-premise count toward the drink minimum.

  • We do not have on-site parking.

    We encourage guests to use public transportation. We’re conveniently located right off the Union Street subway station on 4th Avenue.

  • We offer bar service only.

  • We don’t have a kitchen in-house, so outside food is always welcome!

    Please note that we do not stock plates/utensils/etc. at our taprooms; plan accordingly if you BYO food. Please take leftover food with you or dispose of anything you bring in.

    Our staff is happy to provide local takeout recommendations!

  • Celebrating a special occasion? Minimal decorations are welcome — we just have a few rules!

    • Tabletop decorations like flowers, flameless candles, linens are all OK ✅

    • Balloons, wall banners, confetti, glitter, and the like are not allowed 🚫

    • Walkways must be clear and nothing can be attached to the walls 🚩

    • Candles for a birthday cake are OK 🎂

  • We are a family-friendly establishment and children are welcome! We have a few rules to create a safe and welcoming space for all customers:

    • An adult must accompany children at all times.

    • Absolutely no running is allowed on Strong Rope Brewery property.

    • Only guests 21 and over with a valid, legal ID will be served alcohol.

    Please note: As a space that caters to adults, we are unable to host children’s parties.

Still have questions? Click Submit Inquiry above to get in contact with our Events team or check out the FAQs on the Gowanus taproom’s page.