Tavern at the Crossroads Presents - Covetry Cove
About this Event
A night of salt air, secret fortune, and grog worth the voyage — with ale
[August 29th, September 12th and September 26th] | 4 PM – 7 PM | Hayward, CA
The tide has turned at the Crossroads. This season, the tavern trades its forest hush for lantern light and sea-worn charm — a haven where sailors of questionable reputation, honest bannerfolk, and everyone in between drop anchor for a proper meal.
They say the Cove earned its name honestly — for what lies within, everyone wants. What that is, exactly, the old salts won't say. Most who ask get nothing but a knowing look and another round.
But make no mistake — Covetry Cove is still, at its heart, a tavern. The real treasure has always been the table: homebrewed ale flowing freely, a hearty meal touched by the spice and warmth of far-off island ports, and good company to share it with.
🏰 New to the Crossroads?
Tavern at the Crossroads is a recurring, host-run dinner event — a real tavern built out in Hayward, with timber walls, hewn tables, and a leafy canopy overhead. Since 2019, we've welcomed over 700 guests across more than 35 gatherings.
Every event centers on the three core things: house-brewed drinks, a hearty homemade meal, and a night of good company in a medieval setting. Each gathering carries its own theme and its own surprises, but you never need experience, or a costume to enjoy it. Show up, eat well, drink well, and let the tavern do the rest. Many first-timers become regulars — you'll see why.
🍺 What Awaits
- An immersive fantasy tavern enclosed by timber walls and leafy canopy
- A full rustic meal with island-inspired flavors — sweet heat, citrus, and spice from distant shores
- Homebrewed ales, mead, and tavern drinks — all made in-house by your hosts
- A proper Grog, for those with sea legs — 'tis a homemade ginger beer, brewed without a drop of spirits — though some may be added if warmth is what ye need
- Music, laughter, and tales tall enough to sail under
- And for the sharp-eyed… well. Keep your eyes sharp.
Costume and adornment encouraged, never required.
See what seasonal rewards await at tavernatthecrossroads.com/incentives.php
🎫 Tickets
To preserve the sanctity of the tavern (no-shows) and deter illusory signups, this event carries a small non-refundable reservation fee.
🪙 Donations
Donations are accepted in person at the event (cash, Venmo, or Zelle).
A $30 donation is suggested to support food, drink, and atmosphere. Those who offer more may unlock… curious incentives.
Questions? Come find us at the Crossroads Discord: discord.gg/3mhbTBuDxe
Since 2019, the Crossroads Tavern has hosted over 700 guests across more than 35 gatherings.
Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Making Port
Info: Come ashore and step through the tavern threshold. Sign the Great Tome, collect your pouch of tokens, and get your bearings — the Cove rewards those who know their way around it.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Ale and Cold Plates
Info: The first pours of the evening: fresh-brewed ale, proper Grog, and homemade ginger beer, alongside warm sourdough and a board of fruits and cheeses. Swap tales with old friends, make fast ones of strangers, and wander the hall at your leisure. The Cove holds more than it shows — those with a keen eye may discover something worth coveting.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
The Galley Feast
Info: The feast comes ashore — hearty tavern fare warmed by the spice and citrus of far-off island ports, laid out across the tables and shared among friends and strangers alike. Raise a cup, trade tales, and eat like you've been at sea for months.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
The Last Watch
Info: The lanterns burn low and the tavern, as it always does, has the final word. The last hour belongs to everyone — final pours, songs and stories traded freely, and the easy warmth of a night well spent. Whatever fortunes were found or missed, we leave as we arrived: as taverners, as neighbors, as friends.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 10.00
