[ CAPACITY ]
For cocktail scenarios, BE can hold up to 175 guests in the space. BE can also accommodate 80 -100 guests for a seated or buffet dinner, depending on the table configuration. The great room holds up to 60 guests with a dance floor. There is no minimum guest number required
to book the space.
[ TIMING ]
The rental rate guarantees you 10 hours. These 10 hours should cover your setup
time, the event itself, and the breakdown. If there is a ceremony
during your event, please call us for specific details.
BE's guest curfew is 12:30 A.M. Caterers and/or any other vendor are permitted
to breakdown and remove their equipment until 2:00 A.M. If you wish to extend
the guest curfew past 12:30 A.M., an overtime rate of $800/hr will be incurred.
[ STAFF ]
The rental rate includes the presence of 2-3 BE staff members for the duration of every event. A doorman will be stationed at the main entrance to greet your guests and assist with any questions, while a manager will be monitoring the event in BE to ensure
everything is operating smoothly and comfortably.
[ Rates :: 2010 ]
PEAK SEASON
March, April, May, June, September,
October, November, December
Friday: $2,900
Saturday: $3,300
Sunday: $2,900
Monday-Thursday: $2,100
OFF-PEAK SEASON
January, February, July, August
Friday: $2,400
Saturday: $2,600
Sunday: $2,200
Monday-Thursday: $2,000
[ Rates :: 2011 ]
PEAK SEASON
March, April, May, June, September,
October, November, December
Friday: $3,000
Saturday: $3,800
Sunday: $3000
Monday-Thursday: $TBD
OFF-PEAK SEASON
January, February, July, August
Friday: $2,500
Saturday: $3,200
Sunday: $2500
Monday-Thursday: $1900
[ MEETINGS ]
Rates for use of the great room for meetings
Monday-Friday
Daytime, ending by 3 PM: $85/hour
$120 minimum
[ KITCHEN ]
We at BE have a residential kitchen featuring a gas oven, residential fridge, dishwasher, and additional space for prep tables to be set up. (kitchen area is 8.5’ x 25’, located off great room)
[ RENTALS ]
Catering, tables, chairs, linens, dishware, and glassware are not included in the rental of BE. Please also note that tent rental is NOT included. Typically, a caterer will organize the rental of dinner tables, chairs, etc. for your event.
For more information on rentals, please contact your caterer or see our vendor recommendations.
[ PARKING & TRANSPORTATION ]
BE offers some free street parking evenings and weekends. We can also help you to coordinate a valet for your guests at an additional fee. If you’d like to pay for parking for your guests, we’re happy to connect you to our preferred valet service.
Contact information for car services are available for your guests. BE is easily accessible from I-95 and 83. We are also 3 blocks south of the Federal Hill Business District.
BE is conveniently located on the corner of Light St & Gittings St.
Cross Street Market is 3 blocks north of BE,
1 block south of the actual South Branch of the Enoch Pratt Library
1 block north of School 33 Center for the Arts.
For those driving, there is free street parking (some metered closer to the market). Parking is also available in a paid garage within a few blocks of our building located at 40 E West Street, just two blocks north of the gallery, & half a block west. map to west street garage
