Private Events | Lake Drive Tavern Wayne NJ | Lakeside Private Dining
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Private Events

Your Event, Our Lakeside Setting

Three distinct spaces, one unforgettable venue. From intimate dinners to full buyouts — Lake Drive Tavern is built for it.

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Our Spaces

Three Settings. One Venue.

Upstairs Lounge — Lake Drive Tavern
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Upstairs Lounge Seating Full Privacy Up to 50 Guests
The Upstairs Lounge

A newly renovated upstairs retreat with leather couches, lounge chairs, a dining table, and a TV — a laid-back, private space above the main floor. Perfect for smaller gatherings, watch parties, birthday hangs, or any group that wants their own space to relax without booking out the whole venue.

  • Leather couches and lounge seating
  • Dining table for seated meals
  • TV for watch parties, slideshows, or presentations
  • Fully separated from the main dining floor
  • Capacity: up to 50 guests
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Main Dining Room — Lake Drive Tavern
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Main Floor Full Bar Lakeside Seating Full Buyout Available Up to 130 Guests
Main Dining Room & Bar

The heart of the tavern — a full-service bar center stage, panoramic lake views, and a dining room built for groups. The lakeside patio flows directly off the main floor, giving you both indoor and outdoor space in one. Perfect for holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, and full venue buyouts.

  • Full-service bar at the center of the room
  • Lakeside patio access directly off the dining room
  • Panoramic views of Packanack Lake
  • Full buyout option for large events
  • Capacity: up to 130 guests

Full venue buyout: up to 170 guests across all three spaces.

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Private Dining Room — Lake Drive Tavern
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Semi-Private Booth Seating Intimate Groups Up to 62 Guests
Private Dining Room

A tucked-away dining room off the main entrance — booth seating, warm ambient lighting, and a dedicated TV. Built for smaller groups that want a more intimate, quieter experience without booking the whole venue. Great for private dinners, team lunches, and milestone celebrations where the vibe matters.

  • Booth seating with warm, intimate atmosphere
  • Dedicated TV for presentations or slideshows
  • Semi-private from the main dining floor
  • Ideal for smaller groups and seated dinners
  • Capacity: up to 62 guests
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What You Get

Every Event Includes

Custom Menu Planning

Work with our team on a menu built around your event — passed apps, plated courses, or family-style. Dietary restrictions handled.

Craft Cocktail Packages

Open bar options, signature drinks, beer & wine packages — our bartenders bring the craft. Your guests will notice.

Dedicated Events Staff

Your own coordinator, bartender, and service team from arrival to last call. You focus on the people — we handle the rest.

One-of-a-Kind Setting

Packanack Lake out the windows, a renovated interior, and an upstairs lounge most people don’t know exists. Unforgettable.

Packages & Menus

Food & Bar Options

Morning celebrations & afternoon banquets. All packages are priced per adult with children’s pricing available. Custom menus and dietary accommodations available — inquire for details.

Breakfast & Brunch Packages
Breakfast
Family Style Breakfast
$34.95 / adult  ·  $14.95 / child
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Hickory Bacon
  • Breakfast Sausage
  • Home Fries
  • Assorted Rolls
  • Fresh Squeezed Juices & Fresh Brewed Coffee
Breakfast Buffet
Family Style Buffet
$39.95 / adult  ·  $19.95 / child
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Hickory Bacon
  • Sausage
  • French Toast
  • Chicken Marsala or Française
  • Home Fries
  • Assorted Rolls
  • Fresh Squeezed Juices & Fresh Brewed Coffee
Premium Brunch
Premium Buffet Package
$49.95 / adult  ·  $19.95 / child
  • Bottomless Mimosa or Bellini
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Bacon
  • Sausage
  • French Toast
  • Chicken Marsala or Française
  • Boneless Braised Short Rib
  • Penne alla Vodka
  • Breakfast Potatoes
  • Fresh Vegetables
  • Seasonal Fruit
  • Assorted Rolls
  • Fresh Squeezed Juices
  • French Roasted Coffee
Banquet Style
Build Your Own
Buffet Banquet Menu
$39.95 / adult  ·  $14.95 / child

Always included: Tossed Garden Salad, Fresh Vegetables & Potato, Soft Drinks, Coffee & Tea

Your Choice of 7 Trays (can be multiples of the same tray)

  • Chicken Parmigiana
  • Chicken Française
  • Chicken Marsala
  • Chicken Milanese
  • Boneless Braised Short Ribs
  • Italian Sausage & Peppers
  • Penne alla Vodka
  • Cavatelli w/ Broccoli
  • Italian Meatballs
  • Fried Calamari
  • Eggplant Rollatini
  • Fresh Mixed Vegetable Medley
  • Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
  • Home Fried Potatoes
  • Red Bliss Roasted Potatoes
  • Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Our kitchen utilizes equipment and prepares foods that contain or may come in contact with common allergens, including dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. While we strive to accommodate dietary needs, cross-contact may occur.

Custom menus available on request. Contact our events team for full details, dietary accommodations, and per-person pricing based on your headcount and event type.

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Four tiers, each building on the one before. All packages include dedicated bartender service. Priced per person.

Tier 1
Beer & Wine Social
$19.95 / person
  • Domestic Bottle & Draft Beers
  • 1 Red & 1 White House Wine
Tier 2 — Includes everything in Tier 1, plus
Classic Tavern
$29.95 / person
  • Domestic & Imported Beers — Draft & Bottles
  • 1 Red, 1 White House Wine & Prosecco
  • Select well spirits (vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey)
  • Classic mixed drinks (vodka soda, gin & tonic, rum & coke, etc.)
  • Soft drinks, juices, coffee & tea
Most Popular
Tier 3 — Includes everything in Tier 2, plus
Silver Tavern
$39.95 / person
  • Expanded beer selection (craft & seasonal)
  • Upgraded wines (enhanced BTG selections)
  • Premium spirits — Tito’s, Tanqueray, Bacardi, Espolòn, Maker’s Mark
  • Signature house cocktails (2–3 pre-selected)
Tier 4 — Includes everything in Tier 3, plus
Elite Tavern
$49.95 / person
  • Expanded beer selection (craft & seasonal)
  • Upgraded wines (enhanced BTG selections)
  • Top-shelf spirits — Grey Goose, Hendrick’s, Casamigos Blanco & Reposado, Woodford Reserve
  • Signature house cocktails (2–3 pre-selected)
Optional Add-Ons — Available with Any Package
Welcome Cocktail
Passed upon arrival
+$6 / guest
Prosecco Toast
+$5 / guest
All Specialty Cocktails
+$6 / guest

Packages are billed per person. Duration, add-ons, and custom selections available. Contact us for a full quote based on your headcount and event length.

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In-house and off-site catering trays. Half tray serves 10–12 / Full tray serves 18–22. Mix and match to build the right spread for your event.

Salads
Caesar SaladHalf $55  /  Full $85
Mixed Green SaladHalf $45  /  Full $75
Garden SaladHalf $45  /  Full $75
Appetizers
Cheesesteak Egg RollsHalf $55  /  Full $95
WingsHalf $55  /  Full $95
Charcuterie BoardHalf $65  /  Full $125
CruditéHalf $45  /  Full $80
Fried CalamariHalf $55  /  Full $95
Sides
FriesHalf $35  /  Full $50
Mixed VeggiesHalf $45  /  Full $80
Fried RiceHalf $45  /  Full $80
Kids Menu
Chicken FingersHalf $55  /  Full $95
Pasta — Marinara or ButterHalf $40  /  Full $65
Main Dishes
Hanger Steak & CrostiniHalf $85  /  Full $145
Chicken MilaneseHalf $65  /  Full $115
Betz PorkHalf $65  /  Full $115
Penne alla VodkaHalf $55  /  Full $100
Chicken ParmHalf $65  /  Full $115
Shrimp & ChorizoHalf $75  /  Full $130
Crab Fried RiceHalf $75  /  Full $130
Chicken Fried RiceHalf $65  /  Full $120

Our kitchen utilizes equipment and prepares foods that contain or may come in contact with common allergens, including dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. While we strive to accommodate dietary needs, cross-contact may occur.

Half tray serves 10–12  ·  Full tray serves 18–22. Off-site catering available — contact our events team for delivery, setup, and custom orders.

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Call (973) 623-1000 or email [email protected]