Catering / Events INFO

Event & Party Rentals at Coughlin's Law Kitchen and Ale House

(A Premier Mount Washington Restaurant with a View. Offering Full-Service Pittsburgh Catering)

Rental Rates & Minimums:

Bar Area: $200 hourly rental fee

Back Patio Area: $3000 minimum spend

Back Patio + Inside Dining Area: $5000 minimum spend

Two-hour minimum rental

Deposit Requirements:

A $500 deposit is required for the Back Patio and Back Patio/Inside Dining Area.

Bar Area rental fee is paid in full at booking.

All payments are non-refundable three months prior to the event date.

Food pre-orders are non-refundable one week prior to the event.

Access Time:

Access to reserved space is available 30 minutes before your scheduled event for setup, and 30 minutes after for breakdown.

Additional time may be added to your rental fee if needed for setup or breakdown.

After-Hours Rentals:

Events can also be scheduled outside of normal business hours. Inquire for available dates and times.

Back Patio (40–50 Guests)

Perfect for private parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations with a scenic Mount Washington view.

Seating for 40 guests with low tables, or a mix of high/low tables for a more casual setting (not all guests guaranteed seating).

Black linens available for low tables.

Wine glass tea lights available for added ambiance.

Food & Catering:

All food must be pre-ordered from our Catering / Party Menu (Pittsburgh catering services available).

Custom menus and kids menus available.

All food orders must be finalized two weeks prior to the event.

Bar Options:

Open Bar (one tab for all guests)

Limited Bar (beer/wine only, one tab for all guests)

Guests who want other drinks can pay separately

Non-alcoholic drinks and coffee available

Fees:

20% gratuity and 3% credit card fee added to the final bill.

Desserts:

May be provided by the host or arranged through Coughlin's Law.

No fee for cake service. Refrigeration available (no freezer).

Dessert pickup from Grandview Bakery (225 Shiloh Street | 412-251-0811) available.

Back Patio + Inside Dining Area (50–100 Guests)

Spacious combined area ideal for large private events in one of the best Mount Washington restaurants with a view.

Capacity for 50–100 guests (62 guests seated at low tables).

Option for low tables with full seating or a mix of high/low tables for informal setup.

Black linens and wine glass tea lights available.

Food & Catering:

All food must be pre-ordered from our Catering / Party Menu.

Custom menus and kids menus available.

Orders finalized two weeks prior.

Bar Options:

Open Bar

Limited Bar (beer/wine only)

Guests can pay separately for other drinks

Non-alcoholic drinks and coffee available

Fees:

20% gratuity and 3% credit card fee added to the final bill.

Desserts:

Same as Back Patio (see above).

Bar Area (20+ Guests)

Cocktail-style space with private bar access — ideal for casual networking or social events.

High-top tables and private bar access included.

Party-style layout (not all guests guaranteed seating).

Food & Catering:

Pre-ordered food from Catering / Party Menu is required.

All orders must be finalized two weeks prior.

Pricing is seasonal and may vary up to three months prior to the event based on market availability.

Bar Options:

Open Bar

Limited Bar (beer/wine only)

Cash Bar (guests pay individually)

Non-alcoholic drinks and coffee available

Fees:

20% gratuity and 3% credit card fee added to the final bill.

Desserts:

Same as above.

Decorating Policy

You may decorate your reserved space, but all items must be removed by the host after the event.

Additional time for setup or breakdown will be added to your rental fee.

The restaurant will not dispose of leftover décor.

If you want the restaurant to handle cleanup/storage, a $100 fee will be added to the final bill.

This fee also applies if you want the restaurant to handle setup of decorations.

Important Restrictions:

ABSOLUTELY NO GLITTER OR CONFETTI may be used.

This includes any particle décor, confetti-filled balloons, or anything that could scatter around the restaurant.

Violations will result in a $300 cleaning fee.

A credit card will be kept on file for any incidentals.

Why Choose Coughlin's Law for Your Pittsburgh Catering Event:

Stunning Mount Washington views — perfect for unforgettable photos

Versatile indoor and outdoor spaces for 20 to 100 guests

Customizable Pittsburgh catering menus for any event type

Professional staff to handle setup, service, and cleanup

Convenient location just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh