Group Bookings at 12 Hawks: Everything You Need to Know

Groups of 8 or more should call ahead. Anything smaller, walk in like normal. For 8 to 20 people, give at least 48 hours notice. For anything over 20, a week is safer, especially on weekends or during a big game.

How to book

Call the bar directly. No online booking form for groups right now, and that's on purpose. A phone call lets staff ask the right questions: exact headcount, kids or no kids, seating preference, and whether you want a set menu or open ordering.

Have these ready when you call:

• Date and time

• Headcount, plus a rough estimate if numbers might shift

• Occasion, if there is one (birthday, work event, game watch)

• Any dietary restrictions in the group

What you get for a group

Groups can order off the regular menu. No forced set menu, no minimum spend per person. If you want to simplify things, ask about a limited group menu with 4 to 6 options. That speeds up the kitchen and keeps the check simpler to split. Take a look at what's available before you call so you can suggest a few dishes that work for a mixed group.

Seating depends on size. Tables for 8 to 12 usually get pushed together in the main room. Larger groups, 15 and up, may be split across two areas depending on what else is booked that night. If the group needs to stay together in one spot, say so when you book. It's not guaranteed but staff will do what they can.

Watching the game as a group

This comes up a lot, especially on Sundays. Every screen in the house can show a different game, and groups can request a specific matchup on the screens nearest their table. That said, if it's a popular game, seating fills fast. Book ahead if you want a guaranteed table near a screen rather than showing up and hoping.

Groups watching a game together should plan around happy hour pricing between 2 and 4pm Monday through Friday, since games that start earlier can overlap with those deals. Weekend games don't fall under happy hour, so budget accordingly.

Kids and family groups

Family groups are welcome, no age cutoff, no separate kids-only section. If your group includes several kids, mention it when booking so staff can seat you somewhere a little less rowdy, away from the loudest screens if that matters to you.

Deposits and cancellations

Groups under 15 don't need a deposit. Groups of 15 or more may be asked for a card to hold the reservation, especially on weekends or holidays. No charge unless you no-show without calling. If plans change, call as early as possible. Same-day cancellations for large groups make it hard to fill that space, so a heads-up helps everyone.

Timing around closed days

The bar is closed Tuesdays, so that day is off the table for any group event, no exceptions. If your group has flexibility, avoiding Friday and Saturday dinner rush also means shorter waits and more seating options. For the reasoning behind the Tuesday closure and how it affects planning, there's a longer explanation in this breakdown of the weekly schedule.

Holidays and busy seasons

Holiday weekends, graduation season, and tournament weekends in Grant County fill up fast. If your event lands near one of those dates, book at least two weeks out. Hours can shift around major holidays too, so confirm the date is actually open before locking in plans.

What doesn't work

Being straight about limits: there's no private room for total privacy. Groups share the main space with regular customers. If you need a fully closed-off area, this isn't that kind of venue. There's also no formal AV setup beyond the TVs already in the bar, so no projector screens or microphones for speeches.

Bottom line

Call ahead for 8 or more, give more lead time for bigger groups or busy weekends, and be upfront about kids, game preferences, and dietary needs. 12 Hawks handles groups often enough that staff know how to keep it simple, but the small stuff, like confirming headcount a day before, makes the night go smoother for everyone.