Tampa Elks Lodge #708 — South Tampa
Banquet hall rental
Make your next special event unforgettable. Our hall is available for weddings, birthday parties, celebrations of life, corporate events, and more — with flexible rates, outside catering welcome, and a full bar available. We are here to serve!
What's included
Tables & chairs
Setup and breakdown available. Seats up to 200 guests.
Kitchen access
Partial (staging/storage) or full cooking kitchen available.
Bar service
Portable bar, bartender & server available. No outside alcohol permitted.
Decorating time
2 hours free setup time before your event. Extra time available for a fee.
Liability insurance
We can provide coverage, or use your own qualifying policy.
Smoking area
Covered, open-air designated smoking area conveniently nearby.
Rates
| Service | Member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| Hall rental — hourly rates | ||
| 1–50 guests | $50 / hr | $125 / hr |
| 51–100 guests | $75 / hr | $175 / hr |
| 101 or more guests | $100 / hr | $25 / hr per additional 25 guests |
| Additional services | ||
| Extra setup / cleanup time (2 hrs before event free) | $25 / hr | $50 / hr |
| Janitorial fee (bathrooms) | $25 / event | $75 / event |
| Tables & chairs, setup & breakdown Up to 100 seats / 101–200 seats |
$100 / $200 | $200 / $300 |
| Liability insurance (estimated) | ~$169 / event | ~$176 / event |
| Damage / loss deposit (refundable) | — | $250 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Partial kitchen use *** | $50 / event | $125 / event |
| Full kitchen use **** | $50 / hr | $100 / hr |
| Bar & staffing | ||
| Portable bar (includes setup) | $20 / event | $25 / event |
| Bartender (3-hr minimum) | $20 / hr | $25 / hr |
| Server (2-hr minimum) | $20 / hr | $25 / hr |
| Special circumstances | ||
| Celebration of life | No hourly charge; no chair setup fee | Non-member rates apply |
Important notes
Deposit will be refunded within 30 days if there is no loss or damage.
Liability insurance is not required if you are a member of Tampa Lodge #708 and your event is open to the Lodge, or if you can provide insurance indemnifying Tampa Lodge #708. Check with your organization to see if it provides this coverage.
Partial kitchen includes use of the kitchen to stage food, use of the sink, and refrigerator storage. Does not include cooking or heating of any kind. Kitchen must be cleaned upon finishing — trash to dumpster, counters wiped, floor swept, all food removed.
Full kitchen includes all of the above plus cooking/heating, kitchen tools, pots, and pans. Does not include lodge food items, dish sanitizer, dinnerware, or serving items. All tools/pots/pans must be washed; all food items removed.
What our guests say
★★★★★
"If you are looking for a place to have your wedding/reception without a care in the world then choose the Elks Lodge. It's your one stop shop — they are amazing and provide everything you need for your special day. I highly recommend the Tampa Elks Lodge for your wedding or next event!"
★★★★★
"The place was beautifully decorated, the food was delicious, and the staff was AWESOME!!! Everybody had a great time and raved about the decorations. Most importantly the birthday girl had a great time. We could not have asked for anything better."
★★★★★
"I want to thank you and the staff for the fantastic job you did making my very first party a success. All my friends bragged about how beautiful the place was decorated and how everyone went out of their way to help. I get teary eyed when I look at my pictures!"
Ready to book your event?
Contact our hall rental coordinator to check availability and start planning.
