WHEN IT MATTERS MOST

A Place To Gather & Remember

A warm, private room and a comforting meal — handled quietly, so you can be with your family.

When it matters most, our team handles everything quietly and gracefully — a private room, a comforting buffet luncheon at $30.95 per person, and staff who have hosted Newtown families for generations. Parties of 30 or more choose three entrées; gatherings of 20 or more choose two.

Families often need us on short notice. Call us directly at 215-944-8050 — we will do everything we can to be ready when you need us.

$30.95per person
FormatA buffet luncheon — first course, entrées, sides & dessert
Minimum30 guests with three entrées · from 20 guests with two · children 12 & under $14.95
IncludesSodas, lemonade, iced tea, coffee, hot tea & decaf

BUFFET LUNCHEON · 30.95 PER PERSON

The Menu

Parties of 30+ choose three entrées, 20–29 choose two · cake cutting $2.50 per person · 6% sales tax and 20% service charge added to the final bill

FIRST COURSE — CHOOSE ONE

Tomato Basil Soup
Temperance House Salad
Caesar Salad

SIDES — ONE STARCH & ONE VEGETABLE

Starchesroasted red bliss potatoesmashed potatoeswild ricewhite rice
Vegetablesvegetable medleyseasonal vegetable
Rolls

Add for $1.50 per person.

DESSERT — CHOOSE ONE

Chocolate Mousse
Assorted Cookies

Add assorted mini-cheesecakes for $1.50 per person.

Seasonal Dessert

$2.50 per person extra.

BUFFET ENTRÉES — CHOOSE THREE (TWO FOR PARTIES OF 20–29)

Penne Pasta

Choice of alfredo, marinara, or vodka cream sauce.

Chicken or Veal Parmesan

Add penne tossed in marinara for $2.50 per person.

Boneless Chicken Breast

Florentine, piccata, or marsala.

Broiled Flounder

Lemon butter, piccata, or herbes de Provence.

Broiled Salmon

Bruschetta topping.

Roasted Pork Loin

Mushroom sauce or natural pork gravy.

Lobster Ravioli

Lobster cream sauce — $3.00 per person extra.

Sautéed Beef Tips

Mushroom cream sauce or demi-glace.

Shaved Prime Rib Sandwiches

Mini-rolls, au jus, and horseradish cream sauce.

Prices subject to change — every menu is finalized with our events team around your party and the season.

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions, Answered

Is the room private?
Yes — your gathering has its own room, away from the tavern and dining room.
Can we bring photos or a memory table?
Please do. We'll set aside space and handle the arrangement for you.
Can you accommodate dietary needs?
Yes — gluten-friendly and vegetarian options are marked, and the kitchen adjusts for allergies with notice.
When can we hold it?
Weekday luncheons, afternoons, and evenings are all available — whatever suits your family.
Private dining at The Temperance House

AT YOUR SERVICE

The Events Team

Our staff have helped Newtown families through these days for generations. One conversation and we will quietly take care of the room, the meal, and the details.

Every inquiry goes straight to our events team — no call centers, no forms into the void.

START PLANNING

Reach Out

Tell us what you're hosting and our events team will come back with dates, menus, and pricing for your party.




    Prefer to talk it through? Call 215-944-8050 and ask for private events.