VENUE
The Governor’s Room is available for private dining. The venue offers different seating arrangements and decor and is an ideal spot to host your next private event. Seated events as well as cocktail receptions are available, serving from our à la carte appetizer selections and Chef’s Menu Packages.
For more information and to schedule your event, please contact our events team at 850-433-9450 or events@goodgrits.com.
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*Holiday hours and minimums may vary*
The Governor’s Room
The Governor’s Room at Jackson’s Steakhouse is perfect for an intimate evening, cocktail party, or guest-speaker program. The private room overlooks historic Ferdinand Plaza in downtown Pensacola. In addition, the room features handcrafted lighting, a beautiful still life painting as well as the restaurants’ wine cellar.
Venue Rental:
Daytime:
Monday – Friday (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.): $750 food and beverage minimum plus tax (7.5%), gratuity (20% or $150 per server, whichever is greater), administration (5%)
Evenings:
Monday – Thursday (5 p.m. – close): $1,500 food and beverage minimum plus tax (7.5%), gratuity (20% or $200 per server, whichever is greater), administration (5%)
Friday – Saturday (5 p.m. – close): $2,500 food and beverage minimum plus tax (7.5%), gratuity (20% or $200 per server, whichever is greater), administration fee (5%)
*A 3.5% fee will be charged on all non-cash transactions.
Staffing Guidelines:
Are based on guest count: (1-20) is one server, (21-30) two servers, (31-55) three servers
Room Capacity:
40 guests for a seated event or up to 55 guests for a cocktail reception
Room Details:
– 700 sq. ft.
– Available free Wi-Fi
– No deposit needed, contract required
– Wheelchair accessible
– Street parking
A/V Rental Equipment:
Prices: Screen $50, LCD Projector $150; HDMI provided. Maximum guest count with A/V: 30
Final Event Details Due:
One week prior to the event; final guest count with A/V: 30
Cancellation Policy:
A fee of $300 will apply for cancellations within 1 week of the event date.