Norse Hall FAQs

May I bring in food and alcohol?

No outside alcohol is allowed at Norse Hall. All alcohol must be purchased through our bar, the Oslo Lounge. Other questions about bar service can be referred to the Bar Manager at norselounge@gmail.com.

Renters may bring in prepared foods, soft drinks, and snacks. Cooking is allowed only by licensed caterers, and only in the basement kitchen.

May I use marijuana at Norse Hall?

No. The OLCC prohibits its use in its licensed venues. The Oregon Indoor Clean Air Act prohibits vaping and smoking in public buildings.

Do you do catering?

No, but we can provide a list of suggested caterers.

May I decorate the room?

Decorations may be attached to walls with blue painter’s tape only. No other tape, pins, glue, gum, nails, hooks, tacks, staples, screws, or other decorations that pierce or mar walls are allowed. We are especially protective of our dance floors. Any decorations or equipment that may damage, stain, or otherwise mar the floors are prohibited.

What equipment is available in the Grand Ballroom?

The sound system comprises:

• 2 x QSC K-12 1,000-watt-powered speakers;

• 1 x QSC 1,000 watt sub; and

• A professional mixing board.

Our event staff will set up the sound for you. The use of our microphones, stands, and cables is included.

Use of these items at no additional charge:

• lectern;

• stage steps;

• stage lighting; and

• easels.

What AV equipment do you have?

• ceiling-mounted projector and screen in the Oslo Lounge;

• wall-mounted screen in Lodge Room; and

• we have no portable projectors or video screens.

Is Norse Hall ADA accessible?

Due to the age of the building, Norse Hall has taken these steps to make each floor accessible to people with limited mobility:

• folding wheelchair ramp for main floor entrance;

• wheelchair ramp for access to basement rooms; and

• chair lift to 2nd floor, access to Lodge Room.

Please note: not all powered wheelchairs will be able to navigate some of the more cramped corners of Norse Hall, but we will do our best to make sure visitors can get where they need to go.