BAR & CAFE
1 Arctic Ave, University Centre Room 1004
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
breezeway@munsu.ca
(709) 864-7464
The Breezeway is your student-owned and operated bar & cafe, home to countless events, parties, concerts, and performances throughout the year. We aim to provide an accessible, inclusive and multi-purpose space to support a wide range of events and performances. We are also the largest bar in St. John’s and have a wheelchair-accessible stage, making us ideal for hosting events.
Workshops | Academic Expos | Trivia Nights | Mixers | Open Mic Nights | Private Parties | Concerts | Festivals
REGULAR HOURS
Monday: 8:30 am - 7 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 7 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 12am
Thursday: 8:30 am - 12am
Friday: 8:30 am - 12 am
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
Closing hours are flexible depending on the business.
Open Mic Night: Wednesdays 8 pm - 11 pm
Trivia Night: Thursdays 8 pm - 10 pm
UNIQUE FEATURES
Accessible entrance, accessible stage, outdoor patio, gender-neutral washroom, staffed coat check, wireless mics and upgraded audio/visual technology.
CAPACITY
350 with the regular layout. Can accommodate larger crowds by relocating furniture. Please get in touch with us for details.
BOOKINGS ON WEEKENDS
Private event bookings on weekends are available & bookings can go later than regular hours.
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BOOKING GUIDELINES AND ESTIMATED RENTAL RATES
Groups smaller than 25 people can request to reserve The Breezeway at no charge during regular business hours (weekdays from 12 pm until ~7 pm), provided the bar remains open to the public, and the event does not interfere with normal operations.
Any event that expects more than 25 people must be handled as a booking. Bookings for up to 75 people can be charged as open bookings. Any event over 75 people will be considered and handled as a closed booking.
The rental rate varies depending on the type of group requesting the booking and the nature of the event. The per-hour prices listed below are estimates and only secure the use of the room. They do not include service, packages or personnel costs:
Business Pricing
-Per-hour rental with a two-hour minimum.
-$180/hr base price for the room off-season & $200/hr for high season.
-Additional associated package costs.
-Additional associated personnel costs.
-Requires signed contract with deposit & code of conduct to book.
MUNSU Affiliate, Nonprofit & Unions/Guilds Pricing
-Per-hour rental with a two-hour minimum.
-$100/hr base price for the room (Mon-Wed) & $125/hr for premium days (Thurs-Sun).
-Additional associated package costs.
-Additional associated personnel costs.
-Requires signed contract with deposit & code of conduct to book.
Clubs & Societies Pricing
-$50/hr for the room (Mon-Wed) & $75/hr for premium days (Thurs-Sun) with a 1-hour minimum and self clean-up.
-Additional associated package costs.
-Additional associated personnel costs.
-Requires signed contract with deposit & code of conduct to book.
- Discounted basic AV package
Additional Fees:
Audio Visual Package
Basic AV - $15/hr for up to 4 hours (any additional hours are free). Includes access to a projector and two microphones. There is an additional $10 flat fee charged per extra microphone.
Tech Fee - If the event’s AV needs require a student technician to be present at the event, the cost of the AV will cover their per-hour fee.
Canadian AV - If the event's needs dictate that an outside professional AV company will be required, The Breezeway will liaise with Canadian AV to ensure that the requirements and expectations are properly communicated. This quote will then be forwarded to the renter.
Clean-up Fee
This is separate from the charge levied by Facilities Management, wherein the renter can opt to pay a convenience fee for the Breezeway to handle all clean-up and tear-down obligations. This would be applied to business & non-profit bookings, and Clubs & Societies can avoid this charge by handling clean-up themselves.
Coat Check
If a Coat Check is required, a personnel fee will be included to staff it. For small events, one staff member may be enough, but for medium-to-large events, two will be required. The need for a Coat Check must be communicated in a timely manner. Otherwise, the Breezeway can provide a self-serve coat rack to be signed out for the event.
Damages
If there is any damage to the space or equipment during use, it will be the responsibility of the user/group to repair any such damage and absorb any financial costs associated with damages or cleanup.
Payment Schedule
The payment schedule is to be determined during the quoting process, with 3% interest applied for the use of a payment schedule.
Deposit requirements
A signed rental agreement and a non-refundable deposit of 25% or a lump sum, whichever is higher, depending on the package price, are required to secure your date.
Cancellation policy
The booking deposit is nonrefundable. When cancelling the event, two weeks before, 50% of the contracted event cost must be paid; within one week, 75% of the contracted event cost must be paid; and 48 hours before, 100% of the contracted event cost must be paid.
We are thrilled you are considering The Breezeway Bar & Cafe for your event. Recently renovated, The Breezeway can transform into the perfect space for almost anything! Located on campus, we host many university and student events throughout the year, such as student mixers, private parties, academic expos, trivia nights, year-end formals, etc. With our selection of seating arrangements, tables, and audio/visual rental equipment, the Breezeway can be set up for all kinds of events, small and large.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact breezeway@munsu.ca. Please note that bookings are only confirmed once the Breezeway team confirms the booking with you.