Starting November 30th
The Best Brunch Party in Philadelphia
Everyone loves a Champagne Party Brunch. Here’s our take on a modern classic. Offering mimosas, brunch buffet, live DJs, dancing, games, karaoke, and more. Get details.
The Rec & Royal Brunch Experience
Rec & Royal is an all-inclusive experience. Your food and mimosas are included as part of your package. If you want to turn the party up, specialty cocktails and VIP bottle service are available at an additional charge. See our brunch menu.
Champagne Party Brunch Pricing
Saturday Brunch Reservations
Saturday
Brunch Party Package- 11am –Party is Over
- Mimosa Last Call 2:40pm
- Bar Remains Open
- Brunch Buffet closes at 2pm
Sunday
Brunch Party Package- 11am –Party is Over
- Last Call 2:40pm
- Bar Remains Open
- Brunch Buffet closes at 2pm
++Not inclusive of tax (10% on alcohol, 8% on Food), auto-gratuity (18%) on groups of 6 or more, and service fee (3%).
Management reserves the right to deny entry for any reason including lateness, dress code and over intoxication.
Why This is Not a Bottomless Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas
The party brunch at Rec & Royal is not a bottomless brunch for compliance with Pennsylvania state laws. You may see other venues do advertise bottomless mimosas during brunch. However, to offer unlimited alcohol is not legal in Pennsylvania.
Rec & Royal’s Party Brunch Checklist:
To make your arrival and seating go faster review the checklist below and we can get you to your reservation faster, and make your experience more enjoyable.
Valid government-issued ID
At the time of the entry be prepared to present a valid government-issued ID.
A CREDIT (not Debit) Card for Pre-Authorization Upon Arrival
The pre-authorization amount is equal to the number of people in your party multiplied by the cost of the brunch package you choose plus taxes and fees. (Debit Cards are highly discouraged as your bank can hold the funds for up to 10 business days.
Every bank has a different policy regarding pre-authorizations but understand that those funds will not be available during that time and it is held by your bank, not ours.).
Pre-arrange a Safe Way Home
Rec & Royal is easily accessible by Uber, Lyft, taxi, Patco, Septa, and by car with a designated driver.
Bring Your Appetite
Did you know that Rec & Royal has a ridiculous Brunch Buffet? All of our items are locally sourced and freshly prepared. Check out a sampling of the Brunch menu here.
Drink Responsibly
There no award for being the drunkest person at brunch. Champagne is made to be sipped not chugged, especially mimosas! Drink responsibly and remember a good time doesn’t mean getting carried out by your friends and having a horrible hangover the next day.
Have Patience
Rec & Royal brunch is about having a good time! Try to remember that Rec & Royal Brunch is an experience, not just a meal. You have the table the entire day so please be patient and enjoy yourselves. Just sit back and enjoy your favorite tunes and remember that brunch at Rec & Royal is a vibe, not just another meal!
Brunch Reservation & Payment Process
Step 1: Make Your Reservation
Once your reservation is made you will receive a confirmation email. Review the details of your reservation and make sure you read the brunch bible!
Step 2: Pay the Deposit
Please make every effort to arrive on time. We ask guests to arrive by the following times or your reservation will be released and your deposit will be forfeited:
- 11am seating will be released at 12:30pm
Your corresponding non-refundable deposit will be forfeited.
If you are running late, we ask you to please call to let us know. If we don’t hear from you we will release your table at the times above.
Since Rec & Royal Party Brunch is a unique experience with very limited seating, we want to make sure that we give every group the opportunity to experience the party.
Unfortunately, due to last minute cancellations and fluctuating group sizes, we are forced to take a small deposit to ensure accurate group sizes and reduce cancellations. Think of Rec & Royal Brunch like tickets to a concert. We want to give everyone the chance to enjoy the experience.
If you paid your deposit you can skip to Step #4
Step 3: Pre-Authorization hold
(Tables Without Deposit)
Upon check-in, a credit card and a valid government-issued ID is pre-authorized for the table reservation. The pre-authorization amount is calculated as follows:
Pre-Authorization Amount =
Number of People in your Party x Cost of the Brunch Package you choose (Plus taxes and fees)
Brunch reservations with parties of 6 or more are subject to a 18% auto gratuity added to the final bill. A service fee of 3% and sales tax (10% Philadelphia County liquor tax for alcoholic beverages and 8% for food) will be applied to all table reservations.
Debit Cards are highly discouraged as your bank will hold these funds for up to ten (10) business days. Your bank will NOT allow you access these funds during the pre-authorization hold. Every bank has their own policy regarding pre-authorizations and Rec & Royal is not in control of your bank’s policies.
Sometimes, the pre-authorization and closed check will appear as two separate charges. That means that you will not have access to the funds from the closed check and the pre-authorization until your bank releases the pre-authorization hold.
It may look as if you have been charged twice but the bank releases the hold on the initial preauthorization within 10 business days. Again, we have no control over your bank’s hold time on pre-authorizations. Save yourself a headache and use a credit card!
Step 4: Make Friends & Dance
(MOST IMPORTANT)
Make friends with your neighbor and dance the day away. This isn’t grandma’s house! We encourage you to dance on our couches.
Step 5: Closing Out Your Bill
When you are ready to close out your check, you are able to pay the following way:
- The card on file
- Pay cash
- Split your check up to 2 ways (Venmo or Cash App your friends!)
**Parties of 6 or more can be subject to a 18% auto gratuity for your convenience. Brunch prices do not include taxes (10% for alcoholic beverages, 8% for food purchases) and 3% service charge.
Our Brunch Party FAQs
What is the dress code?
Does everyone need to be 21?
What is the cost to do the Rec & Royal Mimosa Package?
The Brunch Buffet and Mimosa Package costs $49 per person plus taxes, fees, and gratuity. We do have a limit which is up to 2 bottles of champagne per person (by law). Bottles are replenished on an as-needed basis, 1 bottle for every 4 people in your party will be dropped off at one time.
Why is the champagne not bottomless like other places?
What time does the brunch party start?
Does everyone have to do the Mimosa package to sit in the Party room?
What time does the brunch party end?
What time does the DJ start?
Is food included with the Mimosa Packages?
Why do I have to put a credit card down for brunch?
Is auto gratuity added to all brunch parties?
No. An eighteen percent (18%) auto gratuity is applied to groups of six (6) or more guests. Any group with less than six (6) guests, gratuity is NOT included. Suggested gratuity is 20% however, we encourage to give your server more for exceptional service.
When do I have to make a deposit for my reservation?
What if I show up with more people than my reservation was originally for?
What if fewer people than the reservation was originally made for shows up?
If your party size increases, we will do our best to accommodate your entire party, but cannot guarantee seating area or table size.
Your minimum will increase to reflect your new party size if we are able to accommodate.
Does my entire party need to arrive at the same time?
Can I do a private brunch party?
Do you have any Vegetarian options?
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Champagne + Cake + Drunken Decisions = Cake Fights!
Fun in theory for the participants, but not fun for our staff that has to clean.
Directions to Our Brunch Party
You’ll find Rec & Royal one block from Rittenhouse Square, placing you in an urban hub of delicious culinary treasures, coveted high-end stores, corporate high rises, and hotels. The artsy neighborhood also puts academics near the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, and sports fans close to the city‘s stadium complex.
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111 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Public Transportation Directions
From South Jersey- PATCO
- Patco Line to 15th/16th Street and Locust.
- Rec & Royal is located less than a five (5) minute walk from PATCO speed line.
From Philadelphia Suburbs- SEPTA Regional Rail
- Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
- Rec & Royal is located a five (5) minute walk from Suburban Station. Please use the 17th Street exit.
From South Philadelphia and Temple University
- Broad Street Line to City Hall Station.
- Rec & Royal is located a 3 blocks City Hall.
From West Philadelphia (University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, University of the Sciences) and Northern Liberties/Fishtown
- Market/Frankford Line to 15th Street Station
- Rec & Royal is located three blocks from the 15th Street Station.
From New York, Delaware, Baltimore, Washington DC
- Amtrak to 30th Street Station
Rec & Royal is located approximately 1 mile from 30th Street Station. You either take an Uber, Lyft or taxi to Rec & Royal. Otherwise, transfer to the Septa Market/Frankford line and get off at the 15th Street station.
Driving Directions
From the City Hall
- Head south on 15th Street toward Market St
- Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
- Turn left onto 17th Street.
- Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)
From Benjamin Franklin Bridge
- Continue on I-676 W/US-30 W, follow signs for Central Phila
- Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad St/Central Phila
- Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
- Turn left onto 17th Street.
- Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)
From Walt Whitman Bridge
- Continue west on I-76 W
- Take exit 351 for Interstate 95/Front Street toward Trenton-Chester
- Keep left, follow signs for I-95 N/Trenton and merge onto I-95 N
- Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 22 toward US-30 W/Central Phila
- Use the right lane to merge onto I-676 W/US-30 W
- Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad St/Central Phila
- Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
- Turn left onto 17th Street.
- Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)
From 30th Street Station
- Head east on Market St
- Turn right onto South 17th Street
- Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)
From South Jersey/Atlantic City
- Head northwest on Atlantic City Expressway
- Continue onto NJ-42 N
- Continue onto I-76 (signs for W Whitman Bridge/Philadelphia)
- Keep right at the fork to continue on I-676 N, follow signs for Camden/B Franklin Bridge
- Continue on I-676 W/US-30 W, follow signs for Central Phila
- Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad St/Central Phila
- Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
- Turn left onto 17th Street.
- Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)
From Delaware
- Continue onto DE-1 N/US-13 N
- Follow signs for I-95 N/I-495/Wilmington/Philadelphia and merge onto I-95 N
- Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 22 toward US-30 W/Central Philadelphia
- Use the right lane to merge onto I-676 W/US-30 W
- Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad Street/Central Philadelphia
- Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
- Turn left onto 17th Street.
- Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)
From Manayunk
- Continue on I-76 E to Philadelphia
- Take exit 344 for I-676 E toward Central Phila
- Use the right lane to take the exit toward Central Phila
- Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
- Turn left onto 17th Street.
- Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)
Get Brunch Party Reservations
Currently, reservations are only available on
Saturdays and Sunday.