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Parties · Team Banquets · Group Gatherings

Event Space in East Alton.

Room for the whole celebration. Bring your bridal shower, bachelor party, birthday, team banquet or office gathering to Penalty Box, with food from our kitchen and a full bar.

Total venue seats
274
Patio seats
100+
Private indoor seats
50

Sections can be combined for larger gatherings. We'll confirm the layout and available seating for your date.

Have a date and a rough headcount? Start there. Space, pricing and booking terms are confirmed with you directly.

Guests seated at the Penalty Box bar with televisions and tables in East Alton
Inside Penalty Box. Your reserved area and setup are confirmed for your event.

Food for your celebration

Team banquets, bridal showers, bachelor parties and office gatherings can start with pizza packages, wings and appetizer trays. Request food and space together; listed food prices do not set venue charges or booking terms.

Pizza Party Pack

$99.99

2 cheese, 1 pepperoni, 1 sausage and 1 specialty pizza.

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Specialty Team Pizza Pack

$109.99

3 specialty pizzas, half pan house salad and 20 breadsticks.

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Team Pizza Pack

$169.99

5 XL one-topping pizzas, full pan house salad and 40 breadsticks.

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What you get

  • Private indoor area seating 50
  • Big-screen sports bar setting
  • Made-to-order food and a full bar
  • Sections that can be combined for larger groups
  • Seasonal patio seating 100+
  • Watch parties, big-event nights, birthdays, drafts, fundraisers

Tell us what you're planning

Send your date, time and headcount through our request form and we'll follow up with what we can accommodate.

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17 Eastgate Plaza, East Alton, IL 62024

Parties we host

Birthday parties

Send your date, time and headcount and we'll confirm what seating we can hold.

Bridal & baby showers

Gather family and friends in our private indoor area for up to 50, or ask about combining sections for a larger celebration. Tell us your food and setup preferences.

Bachelor & bachelorette parties

Start the celebration with food, drinks and your group together. Ask about a private area, combined sections or the patio for your date.

Graduation parties

Celebrate the graduate with friends and family. Ask about space for your date.

Team banquets & end-of-season

Skating, ball or league teams celebrating together after a season.

Fundraisers & benefits

Tell us the cause, the date and the group size and we'll reply with what's possible.

Watch parties

Big games on the TVs with your group seated together.

Corporate & office get-togethers

Team lunches, after-shift gatherings and holiday parties.

Hours

  • Mon4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Tue11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wed11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thu11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Fri11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sat11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sun11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Holiday hours may vary — call to confirm.

Questions

Can I book a private event at The Penalty Box in East Alton?

Yes — send your date, time and headcount through the request form and we'll follow up with what we can accommodate. You can also call (618) 216-2346.

How many people can you seat for a party?

274 total venue seats, a patio seating 100+, and a private indoor area seating 50. Sections can be combined; layout and availability are confirmed for your date.

What food and drink options are available for a group?

Our catering menu includes pizza packages, wings, burger and chicken sandwich meals, appetizer trays, salads and desserts. Browse listed food prices and request food and event space together. Final quantities, room terms and availability are confirmed for your date.

Where are you located?

17 Eastgate Plaza, East Alton, IL 62024 — in the Alton / East Alton area, next to the East Alton Ice Arena.

Can we have a party outside?

Our large patio seats 100+ in season. Ask about a patio party or combining sections. Outdoor availability and your event layout are confirmed for your date.

Do you have a private indoor area for showers or group meals?

Yes. Our private indoor area seats 50. It is an option for bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, team meals and office gatherings. Larger groups can ask about combining sections; tell us if privacy is a priority.

Can I ask about a private area, food and pricing together?

Yes. Select event space in the request form and tell us what you have in mind. We'll confirm the available area, whether it is private or shared, food options and any booking terms for your group.

How far ahead should I ask?

As early as you can. Send the date, time and headcount and we'll reply with what we can accommodate.