Ratskeller Merseburg

Ratskeller Merseburg, located at Ölgrube 2, 06217 Merseburg, Germany, offers a variety of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of their function rooms and services:

Function Rooms

• Grand Kellersaal

• Capacity: 400 people with a dance floor
• Rates: $1500 for 5 hours
• Services: Open for events, includes setup and cleaning fees, and basic flatware, china plates, salad plates, dessert plates, water pitchers, and glass water goblets. White linen tablecloths and napkins are also provided.

• Upper Ballroom

• Capacity: 200 people with a dance floor
• Rates: $1200 for 5 hours
• Services: Open for events, includes setup and cleaning fees, and basic flatware, china plates, salad plates, dessert plates, water pitchers, and glass water goblets. White linen tablecloths and napkins are also provided.

• Biergarten

• Capacity: 500 people seated
• Rates: $700 for 5 hours
• Services: Available on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, includes setup and cleaning fees, and basic flatware, china plates, salad plates, dessert plates, water pitchers, and glass water goblets. White linen tablecloths and napkins are also provided.

• Damenverein Room

• Capacity: 90 people seated
• Rates: $125 per hour
• Services: Includes basic flatware, china plates, salad plates, dessert plates, water pitchers, and glass water goblets. White linen tablecloths and napkins are also provided.

• Willkie Blue Room

• Capacity: 60 people seated
• Rates: $100 per hour
• Services: Includes basic flatware, china plates, salad plates, dessert plates, water pitchers, and glass water goblets. White linen tablecloths and napkins are also provided.

• Max Kade Room

• Capacity: 50 people seated
• Rates: $100 per hour
• Services: Includes basic flatware, china plates, salad plates, dessert plates, water pitchers, and glass water goblets. White linen tablecloths and napkins are also provided.

• Veterans Room

• Capacity: 40 people seated
• Rates: $50 per hour
• Services: Includes basic flatware, china plates, salad plates, dessert plates, water pitchers, and glass water goblets. White linen tablecloths and napkins are also provided.

• Vonnegut Room

• Capacity: 25 people seated
• Rates: $50 per hour
• Services: Includes basic flatware, china plates, salad plates, dessert plates, water pitchers, and glass water goblets. White linen tablecloths and napkins are also provided.

Additional Services

• Decoration: All room decorations are the responsibility of the client. However, the venue reserves the right to not allow certain types of decoration, such as table confetti, bubbles, and wall taping or nailing. All candles must be enclosed.

• Entertainment: The venue will assist in recommending or arranging for event entertainment. However, due to other business considerations, entertainment may have to be curtailed for periods of time.

• Damage Deposit: A damage deposit of $500 may be added to the final bill upon conclusion of the function. This deposit is fully refundable within one week once the facility has been verified in good condition. If any outside alcohol is brought into the facility, the client will forfeit the entire damage deposit.

• Payment and Deposit Requirements: Fifty percent of the total amount is due upon acceptance of the proposal or no later than six months prior to the event. The remaining balances for food, beverage, and room services are due at the conclusion of the function.

• Food and Beverage Policies: Prices are based on a minimum order of $28.00 per person for food. The final bill includes 9% Indiana Sales Tax and a 20% service charge. All prices are subject to change. Buffet menu items are priced per person and may not be split. Indiana State Board of Health dictates that leftover food must be disposed of.

• Cancellation Policy: Room deposits are non-refundable but are transferable. In the event of cancellation, a full refund of food and beverage deposits will be made if cancellation is made six months prior to the event. If cancellation is made three to six months prior, a 50% refund of food and beverage deposits will be given. For cancellations made less than three months prior, no refund of food and beverage deposits will be given. If cancellation is made two weeks or less prior to the event, the client is liable for the entire proposed bill.