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Banquets, Weddings & Catering

Book your wedding at The American Legion Post 291 in the beautiful Newport Beach Marina.

Banquet Facilities Rental Information

The American Legion Post 291 in Newport Beach, California is a wonderfully unique waterfront venue for any and all special occasions. We have various rooms of different sizes to create intimate or grand settings. We can host parties from 20 to 300 guests.
Our courteous and professional event team is here to assist you with all the details.

This private venue is available to the public for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, memorials and other events. If you haven’t seen our facility yet, please contact our
event team at (949) 673-5070 Extension 1101 or email us
EventsManager@al291.com
Contact us to make an appointment!

If you haven’t seen our space yet,
please contact our event team at
(949) 673-5070 Extension 1101.
Email: EventsManager@al291.com
to make an appointment.

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The Grand Hall
East Patio
Indoor/Outdoor Fireside Room

Thank you for considering
The American Legion Newport Post 291
for your special day.

Our room inventory includes:

  • Our Grand Hall is nearly 4,000 square feet has a raised full stage, hardwood dance floor, lighting, PA system, built in LCD projector with a large pull down screen and a satellite bar. Accommodates up to 250 guests.
  • Our View Room is attached to the Grand Hall and overlooks our gorgeous Marina with floor to ceiling windows. Accommodates up to 40 guests.
  • Our outdoor East Patio runs right along-side the beach and bay. Accommodates up to 50 guests.
  • Our elegant Fireside Room with its own attached outdoor patio and removable glass wall, allows for the perfect indoor/outdoor celebration. Accommodates up to 50 guests.
  • Each rental includes tables, chairs, white linens and napkins, silverware, glassware and beverage station (iced tea, water, lemonade and coffee) for five hours. Our Grand Hall includes one bar setup with bartender.

We offer discounts on room rentals for Legionnaires of Post 291 and their immediate family. If you would like to become a member, please let us put you in contact with our Membership Department by clicking here…

You can choose to rent any one space at a set price, or choose our Deluxe Wedding Reception Package, which includes use of our entire facility: Grand Hall, View Room, East Patio, and Fireside Room, thus insuring the utmost privacy, attention, and space for your special day! We also allow setup time before the event at no extra cost. Event set-up and clean-up is included.

Our banquet options include crudité, appetizer, salad, your choice of entrée with vegetables, potatoes, house-made rolls and butter, dessert and champagne toast. All of our offerings are made in house under the supervision of our award-winning chef Ulises Domínguez.

For price information please contact us directly and we will be happy to customize a menu for your special occasion. Tax and service charge is additional.

This is just some basic information, our team here at the American Legion Post 291 pride ourselves on personalizing your occasion. Unlike other venues that have set packages and menus, we love to get a feel for each client before we finalize the menu and details.

We would be delighted to be part of your special day and take great pride in
making your event a memorable occasion.
Open to members and non-members.