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Private Events at Clawson's 1905

Waterfront Dining for Beaufort's Most Memorable Occasions

When you're planning a private event, Clawson's 1905 Restaurant & Pub offers one of Beaufort's most memorable settings — a waterfront restaurant in historic downtown Beaufort since 1905, with three distinct private dining spaces suited to everything from rehearsal dinners to holiday parties and corporate gatherings.

From the back dining room to the third-floor space overlooking the Beaufort waterfront, our team builds each private event around your guest count, budget, and menu preferences. Every event includes a dedicated event coordinator, a customizable banquet menu, and the same fresh, locally sourced food Clawson's has served on the waterfront since 1905.

Is a Private Event at Clawson's Right for Your Group?

  • You need a private space for a rehearsal dinner, shower, or family celebration overlooking Beaufort's historic waterfront.
  • Your guest list falls between 15 and 70 people and needs its own dedicated dining room.
  • You want a fixed menu with entrée choices instead of ordering off the full restaurant menu.
  • Your event calls for a printed menu, assigned seating, and one point of contact for planning.
  • You're organizing a corporate dinner, holiday party, or milestone celebration that deserves a memorable setting.
  • You'd like the option of a private bartender alongside dedicated event service staff.

What Makes Clawson's Different for Private Events:

Clawson's has hosted private gatherings on the Beaufort waterfront for decades, and every private event is built around the same food, service, and setting that have made the restaurant a local institution since 1905.

  • A dedicated third-floor room with waterfront views, ideal for intimate dinners and private toasts.
  • Flexible capacity from 50 to 64 guests across two distinct private dining rooms.
  • A locally sourced banquet menu built around Clawson's signature seafood, steaks, and Southern sides.
  • One event coordinator managing your contract, menu choices, and day-of details from start to finish.

Why Groups Choose Clawson's for Private Events?

Clawson's has been part of Beaufort's waterfront since 1905, and that same history, food, and hospitality carry through every private event we host.

  • Historic Waterfront Setting
    The third-floor dining room looks out over the Beaufort waterfront and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
  • Two Private Dining Rooms
    Choose the back dining room for up to 64 guests or the waterfront room for up to 50 guests.
  • Custom Banquet Menu
    Select three entrées from our banquet menu, with buffet-style service available in the waterfront room.
  • Local, Made-From-Scratch Food
    Every dish is made in-house, from our seafood bisque to hand-cut steaks and fresh baked desserts.
  • Dedicated Event Coordinator
    Work directly with our events team from your first inquiry through final guest count and menu choices.
  • Flexible Bar & Service Options
    Add a private bartender and additional servers to keep your private event running smoothly start to finish.

Ready to Plan Your Private Event?

From rehearsal dinners to corporate celebrations, Clawson's 1905 makes private events on the Beaufort waterfront easy to plan. Reach out to our events team to check dates and start building your menu.