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Celebrate your next event with us at Ryan’s Wake

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What to expect Hosting Your Event at Ryan’s Wake

Ryan’s Wake is the perfect place to bring people together. Our riverfront location in downtown Troy offers the warmth of a neighborhood pub with the polish of a full-service event venue. Enjoy cozy private rooms, chef-crafted catering, and flexible bar packages — all designed to make hosting effortless and memorable.

  • Interior of Ryan's Wake in Troy, NY with wooden tables and chairs, exposed brick wall, stained glass windows illuminated with string lights, and wood-and-metal ceiling ducts.

    Private Event Spaces for 25 to 250 Guests — Ideal for Rehearsal Dinners, Welcome Parties, Birthdays and Corporate Gatherings

  • Food item from Ryan's Wake in Troy, NY

    Buffet menus with local favorites and pub classics

  • Interior of a wooden bar with illuminated hanging lamps, a variety of liquor bottles on the shelves, and chalkboard menus on the wall.

    Open-bar, consumption, or custom cocktail packages

  • A glass of pink cocktail with ice and lime wedge on a table at outdoor restaurant during sunset, with water and modern bridge structures in the background.

    Riverfront views & authentic Troy charm

  • Nighttime image of a sign for Ryan's Wake Public & House with a harp emblem and blue wave design, illuminated and hanging outside a building.

    Professional staff dedicated to every detail

Packages Built for Every Celebration

Flexible Menu Options

Our private-party packages make planning simple. Choose from our Pub Buffet options starting at $35 per person, or elevate your event with a full dinner buffet featuring steak, salmon, and seasonal sides. All packages include tax, and gratuity — no hidden fees or surprises.

Want something custom? Add favorites from our à la carte menu — sliders, tacos, pretzel bites, and more — or design your own menu with our team. Beverage options include open bar, preset tabs, champagne toasts, and specialty cocktail stations.

Party Food Menu

    • Grand Cheese and Veggie Board

    • Boneless Wings with your choice of sauce and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

    • Signature Reuben Sliders

    • Eggplant Parmesan Sliders

    • Homemade Mac and Cheese

    $27.36 per person + 8% NY Tax $2.18 + 20% Gratuity $5.46 = $35.00 per person including tax and gratuity.

    • Grand Cheese and Veggie Board

    • Boneless Wings with your choice of sauce and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

    • Signature Reuben Sliders

    • Eggplant Parmesan Sliders

    • Homemade Mac and Cheese

    • Shrimp Tacos

    • Garden Salad Bowl

    $31.25 per person + 8% NY Tax $2.50 + 20% Gratuity $6.25 = $40.00 per person including tax and gratuity.

    • Grand Cheese and Veggie Board

    • Boneless Wings with your choice of sauce and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

    • Soft Pretzel Bites w Honey Mustard

    • Signature Reuben Sliders

    • Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders

    • Eggplant Parmesan Sliders

    • Homemade Mac and Cheese

    • Shrimp Tacos

    • Garden Salad Bowl

    $37.50 per person + 8% NY Tax $3.00 + 20% Gratuity $7.50 = $48.00 per person including tax and gratuity.

  • APPS

    • Grand Cheese and Veggie Board

    • Boneless Wings with your choice of sauce and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

    • Asiago Arancini Balls

    • Signature Reuben Sliders

    • Shrimp Cocktail

    MAIN

    • NY Strip Steak w Demi Glace

    • Buttermilk Nashville Chicken

    • Salmon w Blueberry Merlot Sauce

    • Roasted Potatoes

    • Seasonal Vegetable

    • Garden or Caesar Salad

    • Dinner Rolls

    $70.32 per person + 8% NY Tax $5.62 + 20% Gratuity $14.06 = $90 per person including tax and gratuity.

  • An assortment of cookies, brownies and cupcakes from Bella Napoli with a coffee station.

    $7 per person plus tax and gratuity.

    • Cheese and veggie boards
      $20 each (6-8 ppl)

    • Grand Cheese Board
      $150 (30-50 ppl)

    • Nacho Station
      $200 (25 ppl)
      $300 (50 ppl)

    • Seasonal Salad Bowl
      +$60 (30-40ppl)

    • Caesar Salad Bowl
      +$80 (30-40ppl)

    • Shrimp Cocktail platter
      +$225 (100 pieces)
      +$115 (50 pieces)

    • Boneless Wings with Homemade Blue Cheese
      $225 (30-50 ppl)

    • Shrimp Tacos
      +$100 (16)

    • Beef Tacos (taco beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato)
      +$100 (16)

    • Spinach and Artichoke Poppers
      +$100 (100 pieces)

    • Soft Pretzel Bites w Honey Mustard
      +$100 (144 pieces)

    • Buffalo Chicken Wontons
      +$225 (100 pieces)
      +$115 (50 pieces)

    • Bacon Wrapped Scallops
      +$225 (100 pieces)
      +$115 (50 pieces)

    • Homemade mac and cheese
      $110 (30-50 ppl)

    • Eggplant Parmesan Sliders
      $110 (24)

    • Signature Reuben Sliders
      $110 (24)

    • Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
      +$125 (24)

    • Falafel & Hummus Vegan Sliders
      +$150 (24)

    • Chicken teriyaki and chilled spinach noodles
      +$200 (30-50 ppl)

    • Vegan Mozzarella Sticks w Marinara
      + $190 (100 pieces)

    • Vegan Jalapeno Poppers w Vegan Ranch
      +$190 (200pieces)

Party Beverage Menu

  • Includes all beverages, beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, ciders, soft drinks, and coffee.

    $50 per person for 4 hours.

  • All beverages ordered will be added to one bill.

  • Host selects a specific dollar amount of beverage, once that amount is reached then will turn to cash bar.

  • Champagne Toast
    $6 per person

    Irish Coffee Station – After Dinner a special Irish Coffee Station w Homemade Molasses Whipped Cream and Jameson Irish Whiskey.
    $8 per person

    Specilaty cocktail menus available and custom beverages by request.

Interior of Ryan's Wake in Troy, NY, with wooden floors, a long bar counter with barstools, hanging lights, ceiling fans, and ornate ceiling details.

Private Rooms with Character

A Space for Every Occasion

Interior of Ryan's Wake in Troy, NY, with wooden floors, a long bar counter with stools, hanging flags and decorations, and dim warm lighting.

From cozy dinners to lively celebrations, Ryan’s Wake offers multiple private rooms that can be tailored to your event. Each space features flexible layouts, audio hookups, and staff dedicated to keeping things running smoothly.

How It Works

Simple, Stress-Free Planning

  • 1. Take a virtual tour of our spaces

    Take a tour of our rooms and review our food and beverage options!

  • 2. Submit an event inquiry (below)

    Fill out the short form at the bottom of this page. Share your event details — date, group size, and anything special you’d like to include.

  • 3. Plan with us!

    We’ll reach out quickly to confirm your submission, answer questions, and discuss your food and beverage selections so you can relax and enjoy the day.

Interior of the bar at Ryan's Wake in Troy, NY.

Event Details & Guidelines

    • Events are booked in four-hour blocks (extra time available by request).

    • You may arrive one hour early to decorate or set up.

    • Minimum 25 guests per room with a $250 rental/cleaning fee.

    • Minimum 50 guests for both rooms with a $500 rental/cleaning fee.

    • All packages are subject to 8% NYS tax and 20% gratuity.

  • We want your event to look great — and stay easy to clean up.

    • No confetti or glitter (including balloons).

    • Use Command Strips or painter’s tape only — no nails or permanent adhesives.

    • Our staff is happy to help hang decorations. Please don’t climb on furniture or ladders.

    • Tables of 8 are typically set for parties.

    • All buffets are lined with linen.

    • You’re welcome to bring your own desserts, but no other outside food or beverages.

  • Every private room includes basic audio/visual access for your event.

    • Music can be played in all rooms via Apple device or headphone jack.

    • Video capability available via HDMI connection.

    • Microphone available (Chamberlain/Flynn rooms).

    • We’re open to entertainment or unique ideas — just ask!

    • Our staff handles cleanup — just remove personal items and decorations before you leave.

Let’s Start Planning

FAQs

  • All events are booked in four-hour blocks unless otherwise arranged.

  • Yes! You can arrive up to one hour before your event to decorate. Please use Command Strips or painter’s tape—no nails, confetti, or glitter (including in balloons). Our staff can help hang decorations if needed.

  • You’re welcome to bring your own desserts. Outside food and beverages are otherwise not permitted.

  • Room rentals include tables set with linens, video capability (HDMI connection), sound for music via Apple or headphone jack, and a microphone upon request.

  • One room requires a 25-person food minimum plus a $250 rental/cleaning fee.

    Two rooms require a 50-person food minimum plus a $500 rental/cleaning fee.

  • All prices are subject to 8% NYS tax and a 20% gratuity. Package totals listed include both.

  • Yes. Menu substitutions and ala carte additions are available by request. Slider upgrades are an additional $24.

  • You can choose from an open bar ($50/person for 4 hours), a consumption bar (billed per drink), or a set dollar limit that converts to a cash bar once reached. Specialty cocktails and champagne or Irish coffee add-ons are available.

  • We’re open to creative ideas—just ask! We’re happy to discuss entertainment or unique event features.

  • Children are welcome, but we ask that they leave once your event has ended.

  • No, all of our events are pub-centric. We do not host any events of school aged people.

  • We do after parties every weekend all year.

    There are no formal reservations - you just invite your guests to go to Ryan's Wake - we can accommodate 500+ ppl at that time of night!

    • We close at 12:30 am.

    • No underage admitted.

    • No overly intoxicated guests admitted.

    • Cash bar only (no food).

    • No outside alcohol is permitted.

    • Basically just come celebrate!

  • An assortment of cookies, brownies, and cupcakes from Bella Napoli with a coffee station is available for $7 per person plus tax and gratuity.

  • Please email ryanswake403@gmail.com or fill out the form with any event inquiries.