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Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Durham brewery offering casual event space and in-house catering

Features

Guest capacity: Less than 100

  • Downtown Locations
  • Outdoor Space On-Site
  • Restaurants
  • Rehearsal Dinners
  • On-Site Catering

About the Venue

Looking for a fun, relaxed place to gather during your wedding weekend? Ponysaurus Brewing Co. offers private event spaces in Durham, Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina, each with its own character and plenty of room to celebrate.

Ponysaurus is a great fit for rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, engagement celebrations, showers and other wedding weekend gatherings that feel festive without feeling formal. Guests can enjoy Ponysaurus beer alongside cocktails, wine and a full catering menu from the restaurant, with flexible spaces that make it easy to eat, drink and spend time together.

Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or inviting the whole crew for a casual pre-wedding party, Ponysaurus offers an easygoing setting where your guests can relax and enjoy themselves.

Private Events at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

With locations across North Carolina, Ponysaurus gives couples several options for hosting wedding-related events while keeping the same welcoming, laid-back atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor spaces, catering menus and beverage options, and flexible rental configurations vary by location.

Durham

The upstairs patio is the perfect space for your next social event. Reserve the roofed, heated patio for a private area that overlooks the beer garden in downtown Durham. The full patio option is perfect for parties of up to 96 guests, while the half patio is ideal for gatherings of up to 48. The brewery’s on-site restaurant offers a variety of customizable food options, including cocktails, local craft beers, 14-inch pizzas, salads and garlic knots.

Want to explore more event spaces in Durham? Heart of NC Weddings recommends Ponysaurus’ two sister properties, The Cookery and The Rickhouse. Our team has partnered with these Durham venues for years and hosted our own gatherings at each, and we have so much love for each one!

Raleigh

The upstairs mezzanine is perched just above the taproom and overlooks the full-sized Ponysaurus skeleton. The space can fit up to 50 guests with full access to the bar, kitchen and catering menus, which includes exclusive appetizers like the honey roasted pecans and marinated olives.

Wilmington

The Wilmington location’s private dining room is located upstairs inside the restaurant – a perfectly private nook for your wedding weekend gathering. The space is outfitted with multiple TVs, A/V capabilities and a wireless microphone, ideal for rehearsal dinners and welcome parties.

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