Jackrabbit Club hosts weddings, corporate luncheons, seminars, holiday galas, networking events, fundraisers and milestone parties for up to 300 guests at a cocktail reception or up to 250 seated. The venue is a refurbished industrial event space of 7,000 square feet at 40 Anderson Avenue in Rochester, New York, run by the team behind Restaurant Good Luck.
Seminars and company events
Company bookings include corporate luncheons, seminars, happy hours, networking evenings and holiday galas. The open floor takes either a formal seated meal or a standing reception, and the events team can arrange rentals, music, entertainment and multimedia. An on-site event coordinator is included with every event. Most events other than weddings run for about four hours, and some are booked by the hour, so agree on timing with the event manager when you request a date.
Weddings and receptions
Wedding receptions take up to 200 guests with a dance floor. A separate ceremony space seats up to 100; larger ceremonies can be held with guests seated at their dinner tables. Wedding packages give access from 9 a.m. to midnight, with setup and teardown time included. Showers, rehearsal dinners and engagement parties are also hosted, including daytime brunch formats with a private bar and a non-alcoholic drinks menu.
Rooms and capacities
The main space is one open, flexible room with an open kitchen, a private bar and plenty of natural light. Stated capacities: 300 for a cocktail reception without dinner seating, 250 for a seated brunch or dinner without a dance floor or stage, and 200 for a wedding reception. The ceremony space holds 100. Packages include 8-foot banquet tables, padded gold Chiavari chairs, linens, high and low cocktail tables, china, flatware, glassware and votive candles. There is no outdoor area on site; the outdoor space of Restaurant Good Luck may be used, depending on its service and the weather.
Catering
Catering is in-house only. The chefs and bartenders of Restaurant Good Luck create the menus, which can be customized with the event manager. Dinner packages combine salad, pasta, two entrées and two sides; cocktail parties use grazing stations and passed hors d'oeuvres. Bar options include an hourly open bar, an open bar on consumption or a cash bar. Outside desserts are accepted from a licensed New York State bakery.
History and setting
The building is an industrial space refurbished for events, with plenty of daylight and a flexible floor. Decor rules are simple: flowers, balloons and signs are welcome, real candles must be enclosed in a holder or lantern, and glitter and confetti are not allowed. Lounge furniture, specialty lighting, photo booths and custom signs can be added.
Getting there
The address is 40 Anderson Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. Parking is shared with Restaurant Good Luck, with street parking nearby and valet service for larger events. Greater Rochester International Airport is about 15 minutes by car.
