About this venue
The Charlestown Rathskeller started out as a speakeasy in a different time, and has grown into something entirely unique since then. Nestled in the woods of Charlestown since 1933, the Rathskeller is one of the most memorable dining and entertainment destinations in Southern New England. We serve deliciously grilled steaks, local seafood, burgers and sandwiches in our meticulously restored dining room and tavern, beautiful outdoor patio, and at our indoor and outdoor bars. Just across the restaurant’s backyard sits our rustic outdoor music and entertainment venue. Down Back, our summer stage, backyard bar and burger shack surround a roaring bonfire on cool summer nights. Guests from all over New England descend on the Charlestown Rathskeller for concerts featuring some of the best party, pop, rock and country cover acts in the region. With tasty food and beverages, plus backyard games like horseshoes, cornhole and bocce, guests can enjoy a whole day or night at the Rathskeller.
Our event spaces
The Down Back
One of the most memorable dining and entertainment destinations in Southern New England.
Our beautiful, wooded park-like grounds feature patio seating for the restaurant, a full-length horseshoes court, bocce, corn hole, and more.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Standing
Included in this room:
There’s a big white event tent that turns into a nightclub, a giant fire pit, a great burger and fries shack, a bar that we made in our shed out back...
The Down Back
One of the most memorable dining and entertainment destinations in Southern New England.
Our beautiful, wooded park-like grounds feature patio seating for the restaurant, a full-length horseshoes court, bocce, corn hole, and more.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Standing
Included in this room:
There’s a big white event tent that turns into a nightclub, a giant fire pit, a great burger and fries shack, a bar that we made in our shed out back...
Available services that can be provided by The Charlestown Rathskeller
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Limo
- Self parking - free
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
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