ALCOHOL POLICY

Our Alcohol Policy For All Events

Event Center Rental Agreement-Exhibit C
The Witt House Alcohol Policy

Any and all liabilities arise from the consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances are the responsibility of the Client. All Alabama State Laws and Federal Laws must be adhered to at all times. The following are additional rules that must be followed by Clients, Client’s Guests, and Vendors. Non-adherence to these rules may lead to the cessation of bar service or expulsion.

1.) SERVICE GUIDELINES
  • All alcohol must be served by designated representatives of The Witt House.
  • **No Red Wine is Permitted inside The Witt House.
  • No alcohol can be served unless there is food provided
  • In compliance with the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, The Witt House reserves the right to request a valid form of identification to verify age of any guest.
  • Per AL law, we can only serve one drink per person, per visit to the bar.
  • The Witt House serves 1.25 oz. pours. 
2.) CESSATION OF SERVICE: The Witt House reserves the right to refuse bar service to individual guests, evict Clients or their guests from the property, or to close the bar at any time during the Event. Client will not be refunded unconsumed alcohol.

Specific behaviors that will result in expulsion or bar closure include, but NOT limited to:
  • Displaying intoxicated behavior, including but not limited to: swerving, slurring, stumbling, fighting, destruction of property, disrespectful behavior (to other Guests, Vendors, or The Witt House staff), and getting sick.
  • Attempting to prevent a bartender or other representative of The Witt House from refusing service to any guest.
  • Allowing minor persons to consume alcohol
  • Possession and/or consumption of personal supply of alcohol –this includes private vehicles located in parking areas.
  • Consumption of alcohol not served by bartender
3.) BAR CLOSURE AT THE END OF THE EVENT: All bars shall close according to the following schedule:
  • One hour before the end of the Event, the bar will switch to plastic cups.
  • Last call will be announced 45 minutes before the end of the event.
  • The bar will close 30 minutes before the end of the event.
  • Bars will not close any sooner than 30 minutes prior to the event end, unless required for safe alcohol service.
4.) BAR PACKAGES:
  • The Witt House’s Bar Packages do not include bartenders or table service. Table service is available upon request.
  • The Witt House reserves the right to determine appropriate levels of bar staff to maintain its standard of providing excellent and safe alcohol service.
  • The Witt House may provide an estimate for the amount of alcohol recommended to serve each event. However, the final amount is at the discretion of the Client.
  • Where alcohol is purchased per consumption, The Witt House may provide an estimate for the amount of alcohol required to serve each Event. 
  • The Witt House is not required to provide alcohol beyond the amounts ordered by client.
  • Unless previously agreed on, The Witt House will not credit the Client for unconsumed alcohol. 
At The Witt House’s sole discretion, The Witt House reserves the rights to:
  • Evict any person(s) engaging in unacceptable activities outlined above, or not complying with the decisions of The Witt House Staff.
  • Close the bar and remove all alcoholic beverages from The Witt House property.
  • Withhold Clients Security Deposit.
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