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. 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: $800 for four hours o This fee covers use of the venue space and staffing o This fee does not cover food/catering, alcohol, or set up fees o $100 discount if more than $800 in total alcohol purchased (all guest tabs considered / combined) • Additional Rental Hour(s): $150/ hour • Set-up Fee (based on head count – include banquet tables, folding chairs, buffet set-up, plateware, flatware, and music access): o === This fee only applied to seated banquet events o $200 up to and including 39 guests o $250 up to and including 59 guests o $300 for 60+ guests • Additional staffing (if requested) is $100 / staff member • The service will be an ‘approach bar’ and all guests will be serviced from the bartop • $50 Set-up fee for any microphone / projector . screen • The space will seat a maximum of 90 guests (banquet style) • The maximum capacity for a cocktail / standing style event is 100 guests • The space has a time rental of 4 (four) hours, each additional hour is $150. If your event falls on a Friday or Saturday, the event must end by 10pm (DJ upstairs / sound related). (If your event is more party themed leaning, this can be discussed, and exceptions can be made.) • DJ's shall be booked and paid separately. • We do not have food service in our facility. • You are welcome to hire our any caterer that you prefer and any staffing needed for said food service shall be booked with your caterer. A list of our preferred catering partners can be sent upon request. • Total due will be processed on one transaction. No split checks. Room use, set-up, staffing, and miscellaneous fees will be added to the bill after the alcohol tab, which includes a 20% gratuity of alcohol sales. • Cash Discount: To keep prices low, we offer a cash discount. Listed prices reflect a cash payment. All card purchases will include an additional 10% • Drink packages are available, and information provided during the reservation process. 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