Private Events
Host Your Next Private Event with Us!
Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar offers the perfect setting for all types of private events, from corporate gatherings to social celebrations.
Corporate Events: Whether you’re planning a holiday party, executive dinner, luncheon, team outing, or board meeting, we provide a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service to make your event seamless and memorable.
Social Celebrations: From graduation parties and rehearsal dinners to shower brunches, bar & bat mitzvahs, and retirement celebrations, our space is ideal for bringing people together to celebrate life’s special moments.
Let us help you create an unforgettable experience tailored to your needs!
Seating & Layouts
Rail Stop’s private semi-private spaces are ideal for social and corporate gatherings and company functions, accommodating from 10 to 145 guests and providing flexible layouts for seated meals, receptions, and events.
From Brighton Hall, to our Main Bar, Bar Lounge, and Dining Room, Rail Stop offers a variety of beautifully designed spaces to suit any occasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the food and beverage minimum? There are food and beverage minimums for all private and semi-private spaces for groups of 10 or more. We require a predetermined, non-refundable deposit to book an event. We require the remaining balance to be paid in full prior to or at the time of the event. Deposits, minimums and payment deadlines will be predetermined with your Event Manager.
- What are the additional fees? Massachusetts state meals tax is 6.25% and the City meals tax is .75%. There is a 20% service charge and a 6% administrative fee.
- Who is my contact the day of the event? You will be assigned an Event Manager, who will work with you finalizing all the details pertaining to your event, the manager will also be on site during your event.
- If I have my own private Bartender, what is the fee? A private Bartender has a $150 fee per bartender.
- What about Kosher Meals? Rail Stop does not have a Kosher kitchen, but we can arrange for Kosher Meals to be delivered by a Kosher Caterer.Please inquire with your Event Manager for more information.
- Do you allow outside food or beverage to be brought in?As a full service restaurant we do not allow outside food & beverage to be brought in. Celebratory cake is allowed and assessed at a $4 per person cake cutting fee.
- Do you offer a coat check? Yes, we can, please coordinate your needs with your Event Manager during the planning phase.
- Can I bring decorations? Yes you can. Please discuss your plans with your Event Manager and arrange a time for dropping items off so we can decorate for you.
- If we book now, can we drop our headcount as RSVPs come in? Rail Stop has minimums for each space contracted. Your guest count can fluctuate, but the minimum will be invoiced.
- Am I able to extend my event time on-site? Your Event Manager can let you know if this can be accommodated.
- Is parking available? Parking is available off street as well as at the parking garage in the adjacent Warrior Ice Arena at 90 Guest Street, Brighton, MA. If you park at the Warrior Ice Arena after 5:00PM Monday-Friday, or anytime on weekends, we will validate your ticket for a reduced parking rate of $5. The parking garage for Warrior Ice Arena is located at the rear of the building and should be accessed via the Service Road that runs parallel with the Massachusetts Turnpike. Access to the Service Road is to the left (west) of 90 Guest Street or the right (east) of the New Balance World Headquarters Building.