About

Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Ampersand27 is a contemporary Alberta brasserie-style restaurant and event venue located in the Varscona Hotel building on Whyte Avenue. Warm, stylish, and full of character, Ampersand27 is ideal for couples who want their wedding celebration to feel personal, intimate, and centred around great food, conversation, and connection.

With a chef-driven culinary program, thoughtful service, and a welcoming atmosphere, Ampersand27 is a beautiful setting for intimate weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, cocktail-style celebrations, and private dining experiences. Couples may also choose to host a larger celebration through a full restaurant buyout, subject to availability and event requirements.

Services offered

Ampersand27 offers couples the following wedding and event services:

• Cocktail receptions
• Plated dinner options
• Family-style dining
• Buffet-style menus
• Hors d’oeuvres
• Chef-attended and live action stations
• Late-night snack stations
• Dessert options
• Outside wedding cake permitted
• Cake cutting service
• Bar service, including host bar, cash bar, or subsidized bar options
• Server and banquet team support
• Private dining options
• Full restaurant buyout options, subject to availability

Cuisine

Ampersand27 offers a chef-driven culinary experience with menus designed to be shared and customized around each celebration. Menu options may include plated dinners, family-style service, buffet selections, cocktail receptions, hors d’oeuvres, live action stations, and late-night comfort food.

Cuisine is inspired by local, Canadian, Mediterranean, European, Latin, and Asian-Pacific flavours, with vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-aware options available upon request.

Other services

Ampersand27 offers two private dining rooms, perfect for intimate weddings, ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, or smaller celebrations. Couples may also inquire about buying out the entire restaurant for their special night.

Preferred accommodation rates may be available for wedding guests at Varscona Hotel, with the option to set up a formal room block for 10 rooms or more.

Terms & Conditions

Wedding offers and inclusions are subject to availability and may require a minimum guest count or minimum food and beverage spend. A minimum of 50 guests is required for eligible wedding gift inclusions, including the complimentary wedding night suite. Applicable taxes, gratuities, and service charges apply.