Private Events

Life can be unpredictable. Planning your special event shouldn’t be. Let us help you make the event of your dreams become a reality.

Let’s set the scene.

Make your event a truly unique experience with a piece of Milwaukee history in our beautifully renovated Cream City brick firehouse.

THE VENUE: Engine Company No. 3

We are thrilled that you are interested in hosting an event with us at Engine Company No. 3 & La Merenda! We would love to be a part of your special occasion:

  • Wedding ceremonies & receptions

  • Rehearsal dinners

  • Holiday parties

  • Business dinners

  • Business meetings

  • Birthday parties

  • And so much more!

Serving La Merenda’s seasonal, farm-to-table menu, we are known best for our family style tapas dinners and cocktail style parties. We also offer daytime tapas style lunches at La Merenda, Saturday afternoons only 11am-2pm.

Engine Company No. 3 serves brunch by day, and closes to the public at 2pm. All private evening events are able to utilize the entire building! There are two floors included in the venue rental, plus a beautiful patio to the West that may be used as additional space for cocktails and appetizers (weather permitting). The first floor has a full bar and seating for up to 50 guests, while the second floor has a full bar and seating for up to 90 guests - for a total capacity of 140 guests indoors. Please note: our second floor is only accessible via stairs. All venue rentals include the ENTIRE space!

Additional amenities include wifi, HDMI projector & screen, and wireless microphone.

BRUNCH EVENTS: Engine Company No. 3

Engine Company No.3 is booking for semi-privates Monday- Sunday for up to 150 guests.

HOW TO INQUIRE

Please complete the form below to inquire. You will receive an automated reply with our pricing outline for private evening events at Engine Company No. 3.

We look forward to working with you!