Common Roots Bierhall & Barrel House can host a business meeting, a rehearsal dinner, a holiday party or a wedding reception for up to 160 seated guests, or 180 with standing room. The hall belongs to Common Roots Brewing in South Glens Falls, New York, and sits next to the brewhouse, so guests can watch the tanks through the windows while they eat. Food is cooked from scratch in the house kitchen and the bar pours the brewery's own beer.
Seminars and company events
The brewery lists business meetings, luncheons, conferences, corporate events, non-profit gatherings and holiday parties among the events it books. The Bierhall has one television that takes AirPlay or USB input, an optional projection screen and a sound system that covers both the indoor hall and the outdoor area, which is enough for a presentation, a slideshow or a short talk. For a smaller group, the Brewer's Bar is a private room with a view into the brewhouse. Brewery tours can be added when operations and staffing allow, which gives a team a break between sessions.
Weddings and receptions
Wedding receptions are one of the main uses of the Bierhall. The indoor room seats 160 at farm tables and still leaves space for a dance floor. Ceremonies can sometimes take place on site, depending on the number of guests, and the event coordinator decides case by case. DJs and bands are welcome at fully private events, with the host bringing any equipment beyond the house speakers. Glitter, confetti and rice are not allowed, and nothing may be fixed to the walls with tape, nails or tacks.
Rooms and capacities
The Bierhall is an open indoor pavilion with 16 farm tables and wooden benches, a walk-up bar, a gas stone fireplace and two large garage doors that open onto the Biergarten. It seats 160 and holds 180 with standing guests. The Biergarten outside has 40 Adirondack chairs, two gas fire pits used when the weather allows, standing room and an optional cornhole game. It is not covered. A half Biergarten can be booked as a semi-private outdoor area, and the Brewer's Bar serves smaller private groups. Standard and reception floor plans are available, and every event space is ADA compliant. Site visits are by appointment.
Catering
All food comes from the in-house kitchen and uses local ingredients. Menus are built from stations: charcuterie with cheese, pickles and spreads, salads, handhelds such as smash-style burgers, veggie burgers or fried chicken sliders, a taco bar and pizza. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices exist for some dishes, though the kitchen has no separate gluten-free fryer. Outside caterers, food trucks and outside alcohol are not allowed, while outside desserts are accepted for a service fee. Drinks can be built around Common Roots beers, hard seltzers, wine, cider and a short list of spirits for single-spirit cocktails, served as a hosted bar, a capped bar, drink tickets or a cash bar. Final guest counts are due three weeks before the event.
History and setting
In the mornings the Bierhall also runs as the Common Roots Cafe. The brewery has a second site, the Albany Outpost, which takes its own event bookings.
Getting there
The brewery is in South Glens Falls, on the Hudson River across from Glens Falls, at the southern edge of the Adirondack region. Saratoga Springs and Lake George are both a short drive away.
