The Olde Bar is a Garces Events restaurant venue housed in the historic Bookbinders building in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood. Featuring award-winning Latin-inspired cuisine from Chef Jose Garces, the venue accommodates up to 200 guests for receptions and 180 for seated dinners. Three all-inclusive wedding packages bundle gourmet catering, premium open bar, dessert displays, and professional event staff, creating an elegant celebration steeped in culinary excellence and historic charm.
Pricing
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Estimated cost · Venue Fee + Catering
$27,625
100 guests · Seated Dinner
This venue charges for at least 125 guests on this day.
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Guests
Package
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The property
The Olde Bar is a restaurant venue located in the historic Bookbinders building at 125 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. The space features a large event room with pressed tin ceilings, white columns, and ornate archways within a landmark building.
The interior features dark wood paneling, red leather booths, ornate archways, and pressed tin ceiling tiles, evoking a vintage and elegant atmosphere.
The main event space showcases white columns, gold chiavari chairs, warm uplighting, and string lights beneath a decorative pressed tin ceiling. The exterior displays the historic green and dark facade of the Bookbinders building with red doors and street-level signage.
The setting
The venue's scenic appeal comes from its striking historic architecture, including the ornate pressed tin ceilings, decorative archways, and the iconic Bookbinders building exterior.
The historic Bookbinders building, with gold chiavari chairs in the event space.
Planning details
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Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
On the property
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