Short answer: in St. Catharines, several Optimist, Lions and Legion halls list stag and does on their own websites, and most Niagara towns have a Legion, a club hall or a municipal hall that rents for private parties. Before you book, ask who runs the bar, whether you can bring your own food, and how late you can stay. Popular halls book well ahead. Below are 20 halls from Grimsby to Fort Erie.
How this list works: every detail below comes from the hall's own website or the town's rental page, checked in October 2026. We left out prices, because they change, and we left out halls whose websites say they don't host stag and does. No hall paid to be listed. Halls tagged “Lists stag and does” name them on their own site; the others rent for private parties, so tell them what you are planning. Something out of date, or a hall we missed? Email hello@niagaraphotobooth.com.
What to ask before you book a Niagara hall
- “Do you host stag and does?” Say what the event is up front. Some church and club halls don't rent for them at all, and it is better to hear that before the deposit.
- How many fit with a dance floor? Halls quote a seated number and a standing or dance number. A stag and doe needs room for game stations and dancing, so plan on the dance number.
- Who runs the bar? Some halls hold a liquor licence and run the bar, and outside drinks are not allowed. Others ask you to get a special occasion permit and hire Smart Serve bartenders. Under that permit the AGCO counts an entry fee as an indirect liquor sale, so read its private event permit page before you price tickets.
- Can we bring our own food? Ask whether you can bring a caterer or your own late lunch, and whether the kitchen is for cooking or only for warming.
- What time does it end? Ask when the bar closes and when you have to be out. Cleanup time counts.
- What's included? Tables, chairs, a PA system, setup and takedown vary from hall to hall.
- What are the rules on games and prizes? Some halls ban alcohol as a prize. Raffles and 50/50 draws need a check with your municipality first; see what Ontario says about raffles.
- Insurance, deposit and parking. Many halls ask for event liability insurance and a deposit. Check parking and accessibility for older guests.
Halls in St. Catharines
Grantham Optimist Club
- Capacity: Up to 285.
- Bar: Bar on site; the club supplies bartenders for an extra cost.
- Food: Full kitchen; bring your own catering.
- Rents stag and doe games like Plinko and Spin to Win.
- Accessible, ample parking, tables and chairs included.
Grantham Lions Club
- Capacity: Large hall: 200 standing. Small hall: 50.
- Bar: Bar service and alcohol permits available as packages.
- Food: Both halls have a kitchen.
- Separate entrance and parking.
Port Dalhousie Lions Centre
- Bar: Alcohol permits and bar service can be arranged through the club.
- Food: Full kitchen and bar.
- Wheelchair ramp and main-floor accessible washrooms.
- Built-in PA with wireless microphones; ample parking.
Royal Canadian Legion Port Dalhousie Branch 350
- Call the branch for rates; if you email, include your phone number.
Robertson Hall (“The Robby”) at Grantham Academy
- Capacity: Up to 350 across the upper and lower halls.
- Food: Fully equipped kitchen; catering available.
- Stage, wheelchair accessible.
- Renters provide their own liability insurance.
Club Roma
- Capacity: Gemini Ballroom up to 500 (75-guest minimum), plus smaller rooms.
- Bar: Cash bar or open bar packages.
- Food: In-house Italian catering.
Royal Canadian Legion Merritton Branch 138
- Check the booking calendar and send the hall rental request form on its site.
Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre (City of St. Catharines)
- Capacity: Large auditorium: 200 seats only, or 150 with tables.
- Bar: Special occasion permit under the City’s alcohol policy, with Smart Serve bartenders. Bar closes at 1am; out by 2am.
- Booked online through the City’s ActiveSTC system.
Halls in Thorold
Royal Canadian Legion Thorold Branch 17
- Capacity: Upstairs hall: 230.
- Bar: The branch supplies all drinks, with two bartenders for a stag and doe. No outside drinks.
- Food: Kitchen for prep and storage; bring your own food.
- No parking lot: guests use the city lots.
- Elevator; tables and chairs included.
- Its rental terms say no alcohol as game or raffle prizes.
Halls in Welland
Club Richelieu Welland (Auberge Richelieu)
- Capacity: Up to 130 across the upper and lower levels.
- Bar: You need a special occasion permit and event insurance. No bartender service.
- Food: Kitchen and bar area; no catering, so bring your own.
- Ample parking; main hall is wheelchair accessible.
LIV Communities Arena Community Hall (City of Welland)
- Capacity: Up to 237, with up to 43 tables.
- Food: Kitchen with fridge, microwave and stove.
- Tables, chairs and setup provided; microphone and projector available.
- Fully accessible. An after-hours rate applies after 1am.
Halls in Niagara Falls
Chippawa Lions Club hall
- Capacity: Up to 100.
- Bar: If you serve alcohol, a Chippawa Lions bartender is required.
- Food: Full kitchen and bar.
- Free parking; tables and chairs included.
St. George Serbian Orthodox Church hall
- Capacity: Rent the full hall or half.
- Bar: The hall runs the bar; no outside liquor.
- Food: Their kitchen caters, priced per plate.
- Separate bar room and a patio.
Halls in Grimsby
Gizio Recreation & Banquet Centre
- Capacity: Main ballroom: 160 seated. Lounge: 50.
- Bar: Host or cash bar packages; no outside alcohol.
- Food: In-house catering.
- On the escarpment, with a patio.
Halls in Lincoln and West Lincoln
Lincoln Community Centre (Town of Lincoln)
- Bar: Eligible for a special occasion permit.
- Food: Kitchen with stove, oven, fridge and freezer.
- Auditorium with a raised stage; accessible and air-conditioned.
Wellandport Community Centre (Township of West Lincoln)
- Capacity: Up to 184.
- Air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Each township hall has its own rental rules.
Halls in Pelham and Fonthill
Meridian Community Centre, Accursi Room (Town of Pelham)
- Capacity: From small groups to a few hundred; a dividing wall splits the room.
- Food: Catering kitchen.
Halls in Fort Erie and Port Colborne
Leisureplex Banquet Hall (Town of Fort Erie)
- Capacity: Tables and chairs for up to 500.
- Food: Full kitchen and bar; local caterers offer packages for this hall.
- Staging available.
Italian Hall (Italian Canadian Cultural Centre)
- Bar: Bar and waiter service.
- Food: In-house catering with custom menus.
Halls in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Croatian National Centre Niagara
- Capacity: Up to 170.
- Bar: You get the liquor permit and Smart Serve; the Centre can supply bartenders for a fee.
- Food: Fully equipped industrial kitchen.
- Stage and ample parking.
Once the hall is booked
Print the free stag and doe ticket template (100 numbered tickets with stubs), line up donations with our prize ideas and sample letter, and pick a few stag and doe games that suit the room.
A photo booth at a Niagara hall
We are based in St. Catharines. We set the booth up during the hall's access time and test it before the doors open, and it runs on its own until 11pm. Late hours are $50 per hour up to 1am. Delivery, setup and same-night pickup are free anywhere from Mississauga to Fort Erie. See stag and doe photo booths, photo booth rental in St. Catharines, or check your date.
Quick answers
How far ahead should we book a hall for a stag and doe in St. Catharines?
As early as you can. Spring and summer Saturdays go first, and some club halls book more than a year ahead: the Grantham Optimist Club’s site says it is already booking into 2027.
Can we bring our own alcohol to a Niagara hall?
It depends on the hall. Some run their own bar and allow no outside drinks, like the Thorold Legion and Gizio in Grimsby. Others, like Club Richelieu in Welland and the City of St. Catharines halls, have you get a special occasion permit.
Are there city-run halls in St. Catharines?
Yes. The City rents halls such as the Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre auditorium, booked online, with alcohol allowed under a special occasion permit and the City’s alcohol policy.
Can we run a 50/50 draw at the hall?
Check with your municipality’s lottery licensing office first. Lottery licences go to eligible charitable and religious organizations, not couples. See what Ontario says about raffles and 50/50 draws.
Do you deliver a photo booth to halls in Welland, Thorold and Fort Erie?
Yes. Delivery, setup and same-night pickup are free across Niagara, from Grimsby to Fort Erie. The booth needs a standard outlet and a spot about the size of a small table.
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