Private Events in Rehoboth Beach
Celebrate at Thompson Island!
Planning a wedding weekend, graduation party, company gathering, or family celebration in Rehoboth Beach? Thompson Island Brewing Company makes it easy to bring everyone together with great beer, great food, and good times.
Located just minutes from the beach, Thompson Island is a relaxed, welcoming spot for wedding welcome parties, rehearsal gatherings, after-parties, post-wedding brunches, graduation celebrations, holiday parties, company happy hours, luncheons, and casual group events.
Whether you’re hosting out-of-town wedding guests, celebrating a new graduate, or planning a private party near the Delaware beaches, our team will help you create an event that feels easy, memorable, and unmistakably Thompson Island.
Perfect For
Hosting a wedding nearby? Thompson Island is a great place to gather before or after the big day. Welcome your guests to Rehoboth Beach with a casual brewery dinner, host a rehearsal gathering, plan an after-party, or bring everyone back together for a post-wedding brunch.
Our space is relaxed, easy to find, and built for groups who want great food, award-winning beer, and a fun coastal Delaware atmosphere.
Great for:
Wedding welcome parties, rehearsal gatherings, after-parties, farewell brunches, family meetups, and casual receptions.
Wedding Weekend Events
Celebrate your graduate with a party that feels fun, relaxed, and easy to plan. Thompson Island is a great spot for graduation lunches, dinners, cocktail-style celebrations, and family gatherings.
With chef-driven food, house-brewed beer, cocktails, non-alcoholic options, and flexible spaces, we make it easy to host a celebration that works for guests of all ages.
Great for:
High school graduations, college graduations, family parties, casual buffets, brunches, and group dinners.
Graduation Parties
Bring your team together over great food and World Class Beer. Thompson Island is a fun and easy choice for company happy hours, team celebrations, staff parties, client gatherings, and holiday events in Rehoboth Beach.
From casual drinks and appetizers to full buffets and private group menus, we’ll help you choose the setup that fits your group.
Company Happy Hours & Holiday Parties
Birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, reunions, showers, and “we just need a place for everyone to get together” gatherings all fit right in at Thompson Island.
Our team can help with food, drinks, space, and setup so you can focus on enjoying the day with your people.
Family Celebrations & Group Dinners
Flexible Spaces for Every Kind of Party
Thompson Island offers indoor and outdoor spaces for everything from casual group dinners to larger celebrations.
Our spacious Beer Garden is one of the best places to host a group event at Thompson Island. With outdoor seating, a fire pit, a lively brewery atmosphere, and room to gather, it’s a great fit for wedding welcome parties, graduation celebrations, company events, family gatherings, and cocktail-style parties.
Accommodates up to 130 guests.
Main Bar & High Top Area
Beer Garden
A great option for casual happy hours, smaller parties, group dinners, and celebrations with a lively Thompson Island feel.
Front Porch
A relaxed, coastal-feeling space for smaller gatherings, welcome drinks, casual lunches, and laid-back celebrations.
Food That Makes the Party
At Thompson Island, the food is just as important as the beer.
Our private event menus are built for the way people like to gather — from cocktail-style appetizers and happy hour spreads to buffets, taco bars, nacho bars, chef-driven entrées, brunch options, and dessert displays.
Guests can enjoy favorites like crab cakes, prime rib, mac & cheese, fresh salads, seasonal sides, shareable appetizers, and other Thompson Island favorites.
Whether you’re planning a wedding weekend event, graduation party, company happy hour, or family celebration, we’ll help you choose a menu that fits your group, your style, and your budget.
How to Plan your Event
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Submit an Inquiry
Tell us your date, guest count, event type, and what kind of experience you’re looking for.
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Our Events Team Will Reach Out
We’ll help you choose the right space, menu, and bar package for your group.
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Celebrate at Thompson Island
Show up, relax, and enjoy great beer, great food, and good times with your guests.
Private Event FAQs
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Our Beer Garden can accommodate up to 130 guests, with additional indoor and semi-private options available depending on your event style and date.
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Yes. We offer buffet options, casual food stations, happy hour-style spreads, dessert displays, craft beer, cocktails, wine, open bar packages, consumption bars, and cash bar options.
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Yes. Thompson Island is a great option for company happy hours, corporate celebrations, team gatherings, and holiday parties in Rehoboth Beach.
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Yes. We host wedding welcomes, rehearsal gatherings, after-parties, casual receptions, and other wedding weekend events.
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Thompson Island Brewing Company is located at 30133 Veterans Way in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, just off Coastal Highway.