At a Glance
- Cozy, cafe environment
- Rent the whole venue after hours
- Located within our newest restaurant on campus
For individual lunch + brunch reservations see here
Venue Gallery
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Venue Gallery
A place to imagine your event.
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Venue Overview
Get a feel for how your event can be laid out.
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Wedding Inspiration
See what our wedding specialists envision for your wedding or event.
Cost to Rent
| Group Type | Entire Venue (half day, 7 hours or less) | Entire Venue (whole day, 7+ hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Student Groups | $250 | $500 |
| University Office or Department | $300 | $500 |
| Sponsored by a University Department | $500 | $750 |
| Off-Campus (not sponsored by a University group) | $600 | $750 |
Fee Details
Your rental fee includes cleaning and setup. AV equipment available for an extra $50.
Features & Amenities
| Type | Number of Guests |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Seating | 137 Guests |
| Reception (extra charge for more tables) | 174 Guests |
*Rehearsal Dinner/Reception seating can be customized per wedding party. Please contact [email protected].
House Sound: No
Screen: Portable
Projector: Portable
Computer: Laptop
| Item | University Affiliated Groups (Student, Department, Sponsored by a Department) | Non-University Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Polycom Teleconferencing | $50 | $50 |
| Laser Pointer/Presenter | $15 | $15 |
| AV Cart | $20 | $20 |
| Portable LCD Projector (each, per day) | $75 | $75 |
| Portable Screen (each, per day) | $30 | $30 |
| Laptop Computer (each, per day) | $50 | $50 |
| Power Cords/Strips | $5 | $5 |
| Rental Type | Student Groups | University Departments | Sponsored by a University Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tables (skirted) (each, per day) | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Table Linens (each, per day) | $7 | $7 | $7 |
- Reservations are tentative until confirmed by the Conference Center.
- No candles or open flames are permitted in Top of Carolina venue.
- No dancing is allowed on the carpet of the Top of Carolina venue. Portable dance floors are available through the Conference Center.
- No tape, pins or sticky materials maybe placed on the walls, windows or ceilings of the Top of Carolina venue. The Conference Center can assist with signage needs.
- No glitter or confetti allowed in the venue space.
- Event times are bases on 7-hour time slots and billing cannot exceed two 7-hour time slots in any one day.
- Food and beverage for the Top of Carolina venue must be contracted through Horseshoe Catering.
- Cancellations prior to one week of your event are no charge.
- No shows will be charged the full rental amount.
- University Student groups without a fund and department number must provide payment in the form of a check 3 business days prior to the event or your event/reservation will be cancelled.
Request Information
To speak with one of our event specialist and begin planning your next meeting or event, contact The Conference Center at the University of South Carolina at 803-777-6636.