“For those who know Notre Dame, no explanation is necessary. For those who don’t, no explanation will suffice.” - Lou Holtz For those who have never had the privilege of visiting Notre Dame, we recommend taking a short walk from the Basilica to the Grotto, located right behind where the ceremony will take place. It is one of the most beautiful and sacred places at Notre Dame, and it would mean the world if you took the time to light a candle and say a prayer for the Bride and Groom!
Since there will be a few hours between the ceremony and the start of the rest of the evening, Rohr’s is a great option for those who could use a cocktail of their own before cocktail hour, or even for those who are staying at the Morris Inn or near campus and are looking for a place to hang out the night before, after the welcome party. It is located in the lobby of the Morris Inn, just a short walk from the where the ceremony will be held at the Basilica. It is upscale and elegant with a Notre Dame flare. Cocktail hour and the reception will be held inside the Morris Inn as well, so you won’t have to go far! Open until 11pm on Friday & Saturday.
For those looking for more casual drink or bite to eat than the Morris Inn has to offer, Eddy Street Commons is located right off of E Angela Blvd, near the main entrance to campus on Notre Dame Ave. Approximately a 5-10 minute walk from the Basilica, Eddy Street is filled with several sports bars and restaurants, such as Brother’s and O’Rourke’s, as well as some late night fast food options and some shops. This would be a great spot to check out the night before, or to kill some time between the ceremony and cocktail hour! O’Rourke’s is open until 12am and Brother’s is open until 2am.
Legends is another great option for a place to check out between the ceremony and cocktail hour. Located right on campus, near the stadium, Legends is a sports bar with great food, drinks and an even better atmosphere. They are open 11am-8pm Tuesday-Saturday, so this would be a great place to kill time on the day of the wedding without having to walk very far!
Not your typical college bookstore and not a bad place to check out, just for the experience, if you have never been to Notre Dame before. There is a coffee shop and bakery inside & two stories of endless Notre Dame apparel and gifts. About a 5 minute walk from the Morris Inn and the Basilica! Open 8am-7pm Monday-Saturday & 9am-7pm on Sunday.
Our dear friends opened this ice cream shop last year & it’s a must-see stop while you’re in town! Not only is it the best ice cream you’ll ever have, but it’s the perfect family-friendly environment to unwind & unplug & just appreciate the people you’re with while you’re here. Highly recommend stopping in for a cone, and maybe to play a board game or two!