Punch's Alley Reservation

Punch’s Alley Space Reservation Policy for Non-Student Events

Punch’s Alley, located on the first floor of the Lulu Chow Wang Campus Center, is a student-run campus pub. Outside vendors or departments are welcome to rent out the space through 25Live (Wellesley’s event scheduling system). There are three different types of reservations:

Reserving the space during hours that Punch’s Alley is closed

Organizers will need to hire a custodian on duty to clean up the space after the event takes place.

  • The following needs to be completed by the custodial staff:  
    • Wipe down ALL surfaces (including behind the bar and cabinets)  
    • Return furniture to how it was when the group arrived
    • Put up bar stools
    • Pour hot water down sinks (if sinks were used)
    • Sweep/mop floors (in front of and behind the bar)
    • Turn off all lights
    • Remove all trash from the space
  • Custodian needs to clean prior to the pub reopening

No rental fee charged

Reserving the space for a private event without alcohol during hours that Punch’s Alley would be open

Organizers will need to hire a custodian on duty to clean up the space after the event takes place.

  • The following needs to be completed by the custodial staff:
    • Wipe down ALL surfaces (including behind the bar and cabinets)
    • Return furniture to how it was when the group arrived
    • Put up bar stools
    • Pour hot water down sinks (if sinks were used)
    • Sweep/mop floors (in front of and behind the bar)
    • Turn off all lights
    • Remove all trash from the space
  • Custodian needs to clean prior to the pub reopening

Rental fees

  • Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings: $40/hour
  • Thursday evenings: $60/hour (space may not be reserved after 9:00 PM)
  • Friday, and Saturday evenings: $50/hour

Reserving the space for a private event with alcohol during hours that Punch’s Alley would be open and having student bartenders working

Rental fees

  • $75 for the first two hours and $40 for every additional hour
  • $50 drink minimum (organizers will pay difference)  Groups renting the space may not bring in their own alcohol to the event

Special requests for beer, wine, or champagne can be made with the pub, but needs to be requested at least two weeks in advance

Contact pubevents@wellesley.edu

Punch’s Alley’s hours:

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Thursdays: 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Friday and Saturdays: 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Last call is ALWAYS 11:45 PM

Please email pubevents@wellesley.edu with any questions about this policy or the use of their space.