Private Event Venue · Shepherdstown, WV

Holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, corporate nights, ceremonies and full weddings. Three rooms, one kitchen, a garden that decides half the menu, and event space and parking for up to 300 guests.

300

guests max

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private spaces

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events line

Long candlelit banquet table with flowers in a brick private event room at Rumsey Tavern in Shepherdstown
Guests raising glasses at a private celebration

Rumsey Tavern in Shepherdstown, West Virginia hosts private events from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 300 guests, in three event spaces with customizable food options and genuine hospitality. We host birthdays, retirement parties, anniversaries, corporate events, holiday parties, celebrations of life, fundraisers, community events, class reunions and private dinners.

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Guests sharing a toast around a long private dinner table
One table · Your peopleup to 300
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Holiday Parties

Celebrate the season with coworkers, family or friends. From intimate holiday dinners to large company parties, we customise the menu, cocktails and experience for your group.

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Birthdays & Celebrations

Birthdays, anniversaries, showers, reunions, retirement parties and milestone celebrations. We help you create an event that feels personal and effortless.

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Ceremonies & Weddings

Host your ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower or full wedding with us. Something intimate or up to 300 guests, we build an experience that fits your vision.

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Some gatherings call for warmth over formality. Our rooms adapt easily from a structured remembrance to a relaxed social hour, a private space for family and friends to share stories, a shared meal, and time together, away from a rigid hall or a restaurant’s back corner. Our team handles the room setup, timing, and catering so your family doesn’t have to.

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Up to 70 guests

Larger Events

Depending on the event format and restaurant configuration, Rumsey Tavern can also accommodate larger events through expanded or full restaurant rental options.

Contact our events team to discuss guest count, layout, food service, entertainment, and event requirements.

Family-style catering spread on a rustic wooden table

Menus are written for your night, not pulled off a laminated sheet. Tell us the headcount and the mood, and we’ll help shape the menu.

Passed & grazing

Crab dip tarts, smash sliders, garden crudité, seasonal flatbread.

Family style

Carved sirloin, roasted roots, big salads, warm bread and butter.

Bar service

A full bar, or beer and wine only, built around your night.

Off-site catering

We load the vans and bring the kitchen to your barn, lawn or office.

Built around you

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Plated meals

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Buffets

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Casual dining menus

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Elevated or gourmet menus

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Appetizers and hors d'oeuvres

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Cocktail-style receptions

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Customized menus

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International cuisine

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Special dietary accommodations

Short notice? Call us

Booking Notice

Advanced notice is always appreciated and gives our team the greatest flexibility when planning menus, staffing, room configuration, and special requests. However, we understand that not every celebration is planned months in advance. Depending on room availability, guest count, menu requirements, and staffing, Rumsey Tavern may be able to accommodate events with limited notice. If your event is approaching quickly, please contact us at 938-234-8063. We will always do our best to determine what is possible.

Private event and corporate event venue serving Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, Martinsburg, and Charles Town.

Limited-time event offer

Book your next event with us and receive 15% off. Dates are limited.

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