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At The Bottom of Barrel

People enjoying outdoor dining at a restaurant by a waterfront, with overcast sky, red and blue umbrellas, and a rocky shoreline in the background.

Your Private party at the pickle

Experience the magic of celebrating your private party, groom’s dinner, corporate event, birthday party, anniversary or family reunion at Bottom of the Barrel event space overlooking the river valley bluffs and Lake Pepin.

enjoy the view

The view from our Bottom of the Barrel patio is one of the best along Lake Pepin. You and your guests will enjoy a sweeping view of the Mississippi River Bluffs and the waters of Lake Pepin.

elevated casual

The Pickle Factory provides a relaxed & welcoming atmosphere with higher end dining options & personalized service at reasonable rates.

Bar area with a tropical leaf pattern on the front of the counter, glassware on shelves, and a sign that reads 'The Bottom of the Barrel' on the wall. There are two white globe pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.

FAQ’s

Buffet table draped with a white tablecloth, topped with serving chafing dishes, bowls, plates, and utensils. The wall behind is painted green and dark gray, with a neon sign and a pirate figurine dressed as a Spaniard. The sign reads "Discover the Original Spiced Rum."

We will work with you to create a party to impress your guests and create a memorable experience, complete with great food and spectacular views.

Several pizzas with different toppings on metal trays are on a wooden counter inside a restaurant. In the background, a person in a white shirt is near a green door, and there is a large poster of an old building on the wall. A chandelier made of branches hangs from the ceiling, and sunlight shines through the door.

  • Our outdoor Bottom of the Barrel patio & indoor comfortably seats up to 75 guests, indoor only seats 35 max.

  • Our private event rental rate is $200/hour with a minimum of three hours. $500 is due as a deposit.

    Food and drinks and remainder of room rental are paid day of the event. Event dining options are priced both as per person & by the plate. Per person entrees are served buffet (top right) style, whereas dishes like pizza (bottom right) are by the plate. Event drink options have 3 general levels: Cash Bar, 60 drink tickets for $500, or Open Bar.

    Check is preferred for both deposit and event payment to avoid our guest’s having to pay unnecessary card fees.

  • The Bottom of the Barrel event space is available for private events on Wednesdays & Thursdays, Memorial through Labor Day. From Labor Day to Memorial, we have full availability. We can book up to 2 years out, so reach out about your ideal date, today.

    We will host a full buyout starting at $10K on any day at any time.

  • For private events we have a special event menu or even pre-set party packages that are easy to say yes to. We can go with The Dill package as is or customize to your liking. We are super dietary restriction friendly.

    Please submit a form fill and our event manager will email you a copy of the event menu, an overview of the space and an outline of the 3 pre-set packages: The Baby Dill, The Dill, A Big Dill.

  • Our private event space is semi-covered. We do have a limited amount of indoor space that could be used as a backup for parties 20 or less.

  • All food and beverage consumed on site must be provided by The Pickle Factory.

  • If you would like to have live music as part of your party, please let us know and we can work with you to coordinate.

Let’s party