Pop-up beer hall at rented venues

Festival-goers, friend groups, community and company event guests and locals looking for a seasonal night out.

Drink and food sales on event days, plus ticketed entry, table bookings or sponsorship from local breweries and businesses.

• Event organising and logistics
• Working with suppliers and venues
• Promoting events on social media and locally

• Event or special occasion liquor permits differ by province and may limit hours, capacity or who can apply, so check early
• Event liability and liquor liability insurance, which venues often require
• Municipal permits for outdoor or temporary events, noise and street use
• Food vendors usually need their own public health permits, so confirm this
• Weather and attendance risk, especially for outdoor events, so plan for rain and cold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the venue, equipment, insurance and how you set up each event. A pop-up avoids a long lease, but weather and attendance risk still matter, especially outdoors.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on how many event dates you run, how many people attend and what you charge. Plan for rain and cold if your events are outdoors.

Check event or special occasion liquor permits early, since they differ by province and may limit hours, capacity or who can apply. Also check event and liquor liability insurance, municipal permits for temporary events, noise and street use, and whether food vendors have public health permits.