VIU Students’ Union Pub

Availability of the Students’ Union Pub for VIUSU clubs and course unions to book events and activities is in the evening on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays after 7pm and for up to three (3) hours starting no later than 8pm.

Capacity for club special events at this time is 150 guests with a seating capacity of 100 guests. Masks are no longer required as per provincial health orders.

Ticketing of events is the responsibility of the club. If tickets are to be available “at the door”, the club should have a team member arranged to do so at the event.

Deposits are not required. Clubs can book the pub as a service under the agreement that the events are held with merit and decorum is maintained during the event. Failure to adhere to the terms of booking may affect further bookings of the club and result in a fee charged to the club account.

Bookings must be received via email twenty-one (21) days before the scheduled event.

Cancellations must be received via email no less than seven (7) days before the scheduled event. If cancellation notice is shorter, your club will be charged a fee.

Expectations are on both the club and individual guests to follow all rules and house policies. Guests must be 19+ with 2pcs. government ID. Pub staff have sole responsibility of verifying patron ID. Pub staff will not tolerate any form of abuse to staff or other patrons. Best practice is to communicate these expectations to guests in your promotions of the event.

Food and beverage services are available for your booking. Menus for food and beverage are available on pub page.

Last call for alcohol will be 30 minutes before the agreed upon end time of the event.

Equipment is available for club use during your event if arranged in advance via the booking form, including projector screen, microphone, and sound system.