Events
Where exceptional food & drink, unique experiences, and unforgettable gatherings come to life.
Centrally located in the charming Linden Hills neighborhood of South Minneapolis, France 44’s event space offers flexible room layouts to suit any occasion. From intimate wedding celebrations to larger social gatherings to corporate team building and happy hours, our venue adapts to your vision. Our artisanal menus are catered in-house by our talented culinary team. We offer thoughtful service, local flavors, and a welcoming, modern atmosphere to make each event uniquely memorable.
Let's build your event!
Celebrate your next baby shower, high school graduation, retirement party, or celebration of life – we take extra care to make each occasion unforgettable.
Our in-house catering and attached wine shop help streamline decision making and let you focus on what matters most: your celebration!
Weddings have evolved, and we’re here for it! We love hosting intimate ceremonies, family-style rehearsal dinners, post-wedding dance parties, and beyond.
Our flexible layouts and unique design elements make it easy to craft a day that feels true to you and yours!
Choose from full-on guided tastings in a class setting with hands on learning opportunities, or a casual networking party featuring your favorite beverages and appetizers. We have knowledgeable experts that can guide a more traditional class-style on your choice, or set up an interactive station for a more relaxed interaction with guests to
Make pizza from scratch or try your hand at pulling fresh mozzarella. Our range of customizable options are sure to add the final touch to your perfectly planned event!
Whether you’re planning a morning meeting, team-building retreat, or your company’s holiday party, we’ve got your team covered. Our space is fully equipped with A/V, screens, mics, and even zoom conferencing capabilities.
We would love to plan your next corporate event, presentational meeting, or corporate mix and mingle!
Our Spaces
Full Buy-Out
With high ceilings and neutral, modern decor, and a greenery-lined rooftop terrace, a full buyout of our event space includes access to all three spaces – the Brick Room, Lounge, and Patio. Customize your floor plan to fit your needs, with any combination of seated tables, high tops, and/or modern and sleek lounge furniture both inside and out.
Capacity
120 standing / 48 seated
rates
Afternoon/Evenings:
- Room Fee: $700
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,600
- 15% Event Production Fee
- Labor Fee
Mornings:
- Up to 40 guests:
- Room Fee: $300
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $500
- 15% Event Production Fee
- Labor Fee
- Over 40 guests:
- Room Fee: $300
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $800
- 15% Event Production Fee
- Labor Fee
Indoor Spaces
The Lounge + Brick Room are perfect for events of any scale and context. With full, in-house A/V capabilities, it’s perfect for everything from your annual shareholder meeting to your partner’s surprise 50th birthday party to your post-elopement dinner party.
Capacity
85 standing / 48 seated
rates
Afternoon/Evenings:
- Room Fee: $600
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,200
- 15% Event Production Fee
- Labor Fee
Mornings:
- Up to 40 guests:
- Room Fee: $300
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $500
- 15% Event Production Fee
- Labor Fee
- Over 40 guests:
- Room Fee: $300
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $800
- 15% Event Production Fee
- Labor Fee
Patio & Lounge
Overlooking Linden Hills, the Patio is the ideal place to enjoy the warmer weather. This space has full-length sliding glass doors that open to the Lounge for easy access to the bar and features a fire pit and heaters to keep guests warm past sundown.
Capacity
50 standing / 36 seated
rates
Afternoon/Evenings:
Patio + Lounge:
- Room Fee: $500
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,200
- 15% Event Production Fee
- Labor Fee
Lounge:
- Room Fee: $250
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $900
- 15% Event Production Fee
- Labor Fee
Mornings:
- Up to 40 guests:
- Room Fee: $300
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $500
- 15% Event Production Fee
- Labor Fee
- Over 40 guests:
- Room Fee: $300
- Food & Beverage Minimum: $800
- 15% Event Production Fee
- Labor Fee
Flexible Floor Plan
Standard Room Set Up
Our standard room set up is built for social style, mingling events with a scattering of seated tables, lounge style seating, and high tops.
Corporate Lunch Seminar
Seating classroom style for 48 guests, with high top tables available for overflow to accommodate a maximum of 58 guests. Full AV capacity at no additional charge with four screens, three microphones, and a podium for the presenter.
Rehearsal/Seated Dinner
Tables and chairs for 48 guests banquet style, with food either family style plattered on each table or served buffet style. Separate the classroom for casual mingling until dinner time for a ‘big reveal’ for your guests. Ask about our Luxe Package for in-house tablescaping!
Catering
Are you looking to bring the party to your own location?
Delicious food is our love language. Our ethos of authentic hospitality is wrapped up in everything that comes out of our kitchen, from the small makers, producers, and farmers from whom we source our ingredients to the genuine care and respect our team puts into each plate. We believe that delicious, honest food is a catalyst for fostering community, and the Event Space is the perfect setting to bring good food and good people together.
Check out our off-site catering menu, or reach out about off-site bartending services. Show-stopping grazing boards are always a great add, off-site or on. Or, for something more interactive, let us bring our experiences to you!
Ready? So are we!
