The Old Original Bookbinder’s has established the following guidelines for private parties and group functions. If you choose a banquet menu, you and your guests will have your own dedicated staff as well as your own dedicated chef for groups of 16 or more.

Luncheon and dinner functions may select from one of our four banquet menu options. We request that you make your final menu and wine selections two weeks before your event. Please call Lynne Cohen at (804) 908-9544 with your selections, or email her at LynneCohen@Comcast.net.

Alcoholic beverage selections will be formatted to your specifications and we will price by consumption. Soft drinks are available for $2.00 per person with a refill. Coffee and tea are included in the banquet menu price per person.

In the evening, the John Archer, Tobacco Row, Courtyard and Riverfront rooms may be reserved up to six months in advance, for private dinners, seven nights a week. Room minimum and guaranteed Food and Beverage amounts apply; see each individual room description for minimums.

Billing, which will be one check for the entire group, including 11% tax and 20% gratuity, will be payable at the end of the event. We accept company checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or cash for final payment.

January through November reservations require a signed contract by noon seven days in advance of your event. A guaranteed final guest count is required by noon the day before your event. Please note that if the guest count drops after that time, or if you fail to call in a final guest count by the time stated, your final bill will include charges for unattended guests.

A legible copy of your credit card must accompany your contract, along with an authorized signature. Please copy your credit card on a separate piece of paper and please clearly write the number. Charges will not be applied to your card unless you fail to cancel at least seven days in advance of your reservation and then a $500 cancellation fee will apply.

**December reservations for groups of 16 or more guests require a $300 non-refundable deposit within 48 hours of making your reservation.

Please be aware that having established these guidelines, we would be pleased to work with you to design a program to suit your group’s needs.

We look forward to being of further assistance to you as you plan your private function.