Banks Ave Bar's private venue The Bottom is in the heart of the South Slope of Asheville, NC. Asheville's nightlife and entertainment district, home to multiple bars, breweries, and foodie destinations. Event Format: • Seated Banquet Style: Up to 90 guests (includes round banquet tables, bar stools, and antique furniture) • Cocktail / Standing: Up to 110 guests (this option will not require a set-up fee). • Renters may not affix decorations to the walls, ceilings, windows, or fixtures using nails, screws, push pins, staples, tape, or any other adhesive materials. • Freestanding decorations are permitted, provided they do not damage the premises or interfere with safety or fire codes. • Any decorations must be approved in advance by venue management. Unauthorized installation methods or damages resulting from décor will be the responsibility of the renter. • Renter is responsible for removing and disposing of any decorations brought in the venue and for leaving the venue in the condition it was found. Any damages shall be considered under terms in section 6A of this contract [Damage to Venue Property]. DJ or Amplified Sound • DJ’s shall be booked and paid separately. • DJ / Event End Time (applies to Friday & Saturday): Must end by 10:00pm due to noise generated from upstairs, unless the event is party / dance themed. Must be approved in advance by venue management. 2 – Rental Fees and Payment Terms • Deposit: A $300 deposit is required to secure the event date. This deposit will be applied to the final bill and is non-refundable if cancelled within 30 days of the event. This deposit ‘refund’ shall be subjected to any damages sustained by the Renter during the event. • Room Rental Fee: $600 for four hours o This fee covers use of the venue space o This fee does not cover food/catering, alcohol, set-up fees, or staffing fees o $100 discount if more than $500 in total alcohol purchased (all guest tabs considered/combined • Additional Hour(s): $150/ hour • Room Set-up Fee (strictly based on head count – include banquet tables, folding chairs, buffet set-up, plateware, flatware, and music access): === This fee only applies to seated banquet events o $100 up to and including 39 guests o $150 up to and including 59 guests o $200 for 60+ guests • Staffing Fee: $100 per staff member === For cocktail events: o $200 up to and including 59 guests (2 staff members) o $300 for 60+ guests (3 staff members) === For seated banquet events: o $300 for all seated banquet events (3 staff members) o If the event is meeting based (no alcohol), 1 staff member to monitor will be $75/hour (4 hour minimum) • Additional staffing (if requested) is $100 per staff member • Technology Set-up (Optional): o $50 – Includes microphone, projector / screen • Cash Discount: o To keep prices low, we offer a cash discount. Listed prices reflect a cash payment. All card purchases will include an additional 10% fee. • Final Payment & Gratuity: o Due at event conclusion o Processed in one transaction (NO SPLIT CHECKS for venue fees or open bar reservations). Room use, set-up, staffing, and miscellaneous fees will be on one check. Any additional host alcohol tab(s) will be rang separately and include a 20% gratuity 3 – Food & Beverage Policy • Food Service: o Banks Ave – The Bottom does not have food service in the facility o Renter may hire any caterer o Any staffing needed for food service shall be booked with your caterer. If your caterer cannot provide staffing, we can add additional service aides at the rate of $25/hour. o Preferred catering list is available upon request • Alcohol Service: o Bar will be an ‘approach bar’ as all guests will be serviced from the bartop o Drink packages will be available during the booking process o 20% gratuity applied to alcohol sales