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About

The Nash Restaurant & Off Cut Bar, located in Calgary’s Inglewood neighbourhood, blends sophistication, character, history, and good food: a recipe for a one-of-a-kind wedding celebration. The restaurant – built in what was once the National Hotel -- opens its doors for brides and grooms, serving as a venue for those seeking a unique wedding reception space in an urban area.

Facilities and capacity

The Nash’s dining room features a clean, open space, plenty of windows and natural light, white walls, wood tables, and hardwood floors. Its modern look and layout has a view of an open kitchen, which allows you to see the chefs at work. The bar, with darker walls and dimmer lighting options, complements the dining room’s airy design. Up to 120 seated or 200 standing guests can be accommodated in the restaurant’s dining room, while the bar has a capacity of 75 people.


Cuisine

All items on the menu, from stocks to breads, are made in-house with high quality ingredients, and the staff partners with local growers and producers. The Nash’s dinner menu selection includes starters (like salads, soups, duck leg, and tartare of beef), entrees (from fish to pork belly to steak), and side dishes (with vegetables, risotto, and hand cut frites among the mix). Dessert options may consist of choices such as dark chocolate mousse, espresso pot de creme, smoked chocolate ganache with white tea sorbet, and more. Brunch, lunch, and cocktail menus are also offered.

History

The century-old building formerly housed the National Hotel, which had a history of being a local stop for temporary workers during the prohibition era. It is located on what was known as Whiskey Row.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

Modern

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Dance floor
Furniture
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$20,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$20,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
China
Flatware
Glassware
Parking

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$85

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$85

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$70

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$10

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)
Dessert
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Reviews for The Nash Restaurant

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Erica
Erica B. Sent on 04/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

August wedding at the Nash restaurant and bar

We had an amazing experience having our wedding at the Nash. We elected to do our ceremony out in the mountains and had a big dinner party and reception afterwards at the Nash. From the get go, Dominique and her team were amazing to work with. Whatever special requests we had for menu items, 3rd party vendor requirements, or seating plan/extra guests were easily accomodated. Dominique is very good at her job and made everything very easy to do on our end. While I was stressed about my wedding day, none of it was related to the events at the Nash because I knew Dominique had literally everything covered down to the smallest details, including that we forgot to make a wedding playlist--and she made one for us last minute! Dominique and her team took care of setting up decorations for us so we just had to show up to the party on the day of. Can't say enough good things about how easy the experience was and how special they made it by catering to all of our requests. Service was phenomenal, as always. Food was the best. The venue itself is very elegant and didn't even need much for decorations. We are so happy we went with the Nash for our wedding celebrations and would do it again for an anniversary party in a heart beat. Great value for the price in terms of the quality of food, service and planning that you get.
Becky
Becky R. Sent on 31/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

One Amazing Day!

The Nash and OffCut Bar hosted our small-ish cocktail reception Ceremony and Wedding at the end of July and to say that it was the easiest, most beautiful and fun day is a completely gross understatement! From the initial meeting with Dominique we knew that this was the right venue for our wedding! The restaurant is not only gorgeous, and the food outstanding but working with Dominque was like dream! She was spot on with all her suggestions (food, drinks, layout, flow), responded to our many questions promptly and was just the ultimate master at her job! Communication was stellar and she is just an absolute pleasure to be around! On the day of the wedding, I didn’t have a single worry when it came to the venue, food or general flow of the day because I knew they had it all handled! The Service was above and beyond and our family and friends are still talking about how incredible everything and everyone was! I cannot recommend getting married at the Nash enough and if I had to do it all again, we would be choosing this location over and over again!
Frankie
Frankie P. Sent on 04/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everything about our experience was amazing and we would do it again in a heartbeat!

Our experience with Dominique and the Nash was amazing. The planning, service, food, drinks and value were all top notch. I highly recommend using the Nash for a wedding or another type of celebration/event. They were willing to work with us 100% and made us feel like our event was extra special. The Nash is one of the best restaurants in Calgary in terms of food, drinks and quality of service.
Sabrina
Sabrina Sent on 28/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An unforgettable and joyous experience for everyone!

We recently had our wedding at The Nash, both the ceremony and reception, and we couldn’t be happier with how it went! Our two main priorities for our wedding was for the food and drinks to be good and for us and our guests to have fun and The Nash completely blew away our expectations. From our first meeting, the events coordinator for The Nash, Dominique, was enthusiastic and instrumental in helping us plan our event. She is extremely responsive over email, phone, and in-person. Because of the beauty of The Nash, we didn’t need to buy any additional décor other than our flowers and signs; The Nash was also able to provide us with an easel, card box, and table candles to borrow. Dominique worked with us to ensure we stayed within our budget, despite rising food costs across the country. You do not need a separate day-of coordinator for your wedding if you work with Dominique, as she timed everything during our wedding perfectly, managed our more dramatic family members, and even met with our MC before the wedding to ensure he was prepared.

If you’ve dined at The Nash before, it goes without saying that the food and drinks are incredible and all of our guests agreed. The staff easily accommodated dietary restrictions, ensured not a glass got below halfway filled, and were quick to swoop in if someone dropped a fork. We’ve had so many guests tell us that ours was one of the best weddings they’ve ever attended because of the quality of service provided by everyone at The Nash. We have to agree! We are crossing our fingers that we can attend another wedding at The Nash in the future, but in the mean time, we love that can go to the restaurant to continue reminiscing about our wedding!
Leanne
Leanne L. Sent on 04/01/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

L+D 2022 Wedding at The Nash Restaurant

My husband and I had both our civil wedding ceremony (6 people) and large wedding (180 people) at The Nash Restaurant. Both experiences were fantastic; the food was excellent, the cocktails were perfect, and the staff were amazing.

For our larger wedding, the event coordinator at The Nash met with us multiple times to walk us through the venue, brainstorm decor ideas, and discuss menu/logistics. We were also treated to a free meal and drinks at each meeting, which was a very nice touch.

We wanted an intimate ceremony and sit down dinner (50 people), followed by a large reception with passed appetizers, wine/prosecco stations, and cocktails (180 people). The venue flip from ceremony, to sit down dinner, to reception for 180 wasn't easy, but The Nash executed perfectly!

They also had a ton of staff on hand at all times to take coats, help with the photo guest book, and serve. I don't think anyone went more than 3 minutes without a refreshed drink in their hand!

Our vendors (florals, rentals, DJ, live musician) had no issues communicating with the venue, setting up, and getting whatever they needed.

We received glowing feedback from our guests on the quality and execution of the food (dinner, passed appetizers, dessert, and late night snack), cocktails, and the seamless flow of the day/evening.

If you're a self-proclaimed foodie and want to give your wedding guests and unforgettable experience, I highly recommend The Nash Restaurant!
Lindsay
Lindsay W. Sent on 05/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

The food was fantastic, the service was second to none and the space is beautiful and romantic. It was better than we could have imagined and we had lots of guests comment on how impressed they were with the space as well as the food. We couldn't be happier with our decision to have our wedding at the Nash.
The events manager, Dominique, was a joy to work with and really helped make everything run smoothly. She was there to answer any little question we had leading up to the wedding and helped make sure everything was perfect on the day. The whole team at the Nash was so professional and fun. They really made the day special!

Laura
Laura Sent on 05/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Do not hesitate to book you wedding at The Nash

The Nash is the perfect venue for a wedding. Love how you can have the cocktail hour in the bar, then dinner in the restaurant area then utilize the bar again on the dance. The food and service are absolutely top notch (our guests are still raving about it months later) and Dominique is the best to work with. Definitely an upgrade from a basic community hall reception, the decor at Nash is so great you could honestly get away with with no to minimal decor additions and it was soooo nice to not have to worry about all the place setting and glass rentals. The location is nice and central as a bonus and lots of cool spots for photos outside the building in Inglewood.
Lauren
Lauren P. Sent on 28/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our Perfect Garden Party Wedding

TL,DR: When you book with the Nash, you are receiving the gift of decades of experience in the hospitality industry from both Dominique and Chef Noble and his team.

My Husband and I were honored to have the support and guidance of The Nash team, for our Backyard Wedding Aug 2021. We were beyond impressed with the service, execution, food, hospitality, and guidance provided by Dominique & Chef Noble's team. Dominique's years of experience allows her to anticipate every guest need and details we wouldn't have been able to consider on our own. From initial planning, set up, take down, service, their offsite catering execution was on POINT.

Having to reschedule our wedding once due to COVID, Dominique worked with us in the uncertainty to help us shape the wedding of our dreams. In the excitement of the moment and visiting with guests in a cocktail style reception, she made sure that my Husband and I were well fed and that is a detail that I'll forever remember and shows that even in the moment, she knows exactly what needs to happen and what the lasting memories will be. We may have been too busy visiting to eat otherwise.

The food was incredible and our guests loved it. The serving staff were warm and knowledgeable. It is clear that when you book the Nash, you are receiving the benefit of decades of experience in hospitality from their team. No small details are overlooked and they will have the answer to questions you didn't even know you should be asking.

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Rob K. Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Oh So Smooth

We really recommend The Nash Restaurant for your full wedding event.

On a Saturday in August 2024 we had our daughter's wedding at The Nash.
The venue was ideal for our needs. Our guest list was about 80 people. We had the wedding ceremony, the cocktail reception, the dinner and speeches, and the celebratory dances and party at the single location. Our event started with the wedding at 4:30 and then bingo, it it was 1:00 am!

The Catering and Events Manager Dominique is awesome. She worked closely with the bride over a period of about 6 weeks on all of the details. And several "special requests" were included.

On wedding day everything was "oh so smooth". Dominique runs the event.
Her command of what it takes to change the inside of The Nash from a wedding site to a reception, then to a dining facility and finally to a dance floor while also insuring the meal is served hot and in a timely basis is a real advantage. The use of the single facility means guests can interact with each other for the entire event without having to drive to different places.

Our dinner meal was served family style to each table. There were options for each course which enabled guests to choose and enjoy what they wanted to eat. And late in the evening, as the dancing ended, there was mac n' cheese and sliders for the ride home.

We are ever so pleased with the way the event unfolded. It certainly was memorable. Chef Noble and Dominique really care about their customer and deliver a high-quality experience.

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Kenzie L. Sent on 28/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

In one word-wow! The Nash truly went above and beyond to create the most magical wedding day we could have ever asked for. Dominique was extremely easy to work with, very flexible and prompt with replies to any questions we had a long the way. The planning stages were fun and enjoyable, and we knew we would be in great hands. The day itself was perfect in every way, and no detail was missed. From the venue itself, the staff, the food, the drinks, the decor, the vibe were absolutely impeccable. Multiple people told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to! Dominque handled everything to make sure our wedding day was easy and stress free. Not having to set up the day before and not having to clean up at the end of the night was worth every single penny. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue and stress free day then The Nash is definitely what you’re looking for!
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Meet the team

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Dominique Bushnaq
Wedding & Events Manager

Dominique created the wedding program at The Nash in 2016 and has planned and executed every wedding since. With 20+ years experience in the restaurant and event industry and her wine sommelier diploma, Dominique brings a high level of expertise and customer service to every couple. She will guide you through the whole process and be your day of coordinator.

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925 11 St SE T2G 0S8 Calgary (Alberta)
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