Top South Lake Union Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 50-700 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 3 Hotels
• 4 Total Spaces

Discover the epitome of sophistication at Hilton Motif Seattle, an urban retreat nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle with convenient highway access. Our prime location offers effortless proximity to renowned attractions such as the Seattle Aquarium, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Art Museum, while the iconic Space Needle and Bainbridge Island Ferry are just moments away. Hilton Motif Seattle boasts over 28,000 square feet of versatile event space, including 2 elegant ballrooms and 319 luxurious guest rooms, making it the ideal choice for event gatherings from 20-500 guests. You’ll also find the region’s culinary bounty reflected in the menus at Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails, with adjoining outdoor patio.

• Spaces for 80-300 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

The Seattle Asian Art Museum is housed in a historic Art Deco building located in a treasured neighborhood park, making it a top spot for weddings and other venue experiences. Take advantage the Seattle skyline view and a renowned collection of Asian art. Plan your next experience in a unique and art filled space in the heart of one of Seattle's oldest neighborhoods. Our exclusive caterer, Shooby Doo Catering offers services such as full-service private dining to heavy appetizers. Custom menu items, flexible planning, and logistics coordination are all part of the artistic packages. Draw an image of your ideal experience, and Shooby Doo Catering will make it a reality! Provide an art-filled backdrop for your next occasion by hosting it at one of SAM's venues.

• Spaces for 60-150 Guests

Our historic industrial space makes any Seattle event, private party, or reception special. Featuring a full service bar and on-site catering, we provide everything you need for an exceptional party experience. Sole Repair Shop is highly flexible, easily transforming into a fun party space, an elegant venue for weddings and receptions, or the perfect setting for corporate parties and mixers. We listen to your vision, help you plan, and handle all the details to bring your event to life. Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, our venue offers 1,800 square feet of event space, including a loft, a full service bar, and versatile catering options tailored to your needs. Originally built in the 1900s as a shoe repair facility, the building was beautifully transformed in 2008 into a premier party and event space.

• Spaces for 25-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Total Spaces

Washington Athletic Club has been named a Platinum Club 11 years running. One of the Top 5 Athletic Clubs within the Platinum Club organization, the WAC is an elegant events venue located in Seattle, Washington that specializes in planning every detail of your unique event. We aim to offer everything you need for your guests, including massages, luxury rooms, fitness activities and equipment, and top of the line service staff for catered events. Washington Athletic Club wants every member and guest to feel comfortable and accommodated within our beautiful club. Facilities and Capacity With seven event spaces, Washington Athletic Club is sure to have the ballroom or banquet hall you need for up to 220 of your guests. Gorgeous Czechoslovakian chandeliers hang from 18-foot ceilings inside the Crystal Room located on the 3rd floor. The Crystal Room can be combined with the East and West Room for a spacious ballroom. Perfect for a wedding of 80-130 guests, the Johnson Lobby Lounge offers elegance and warmth. The Noble Room can host up to 250 people and can be divided into three smaller spaces. Located on the 21st floor is The WAC which accommodates 30-75 people and features stunning views of Seattle, Puget Sound, and Queen Anne. Services Offered Washington Athletic Club wants you and your event attendees to spend your time enjoying special occasion which is why we have a top notch team managing our private spaces for your business meeting, team building, reception, bridal shower, ceremony, or engagement party. The WAC also offers in-house bar and catering service complete with tastings and buffet, stations, or plated dining; a wedding cake; hors d'oeuvres; and desserts. If you have allergies or specific dietary needs, we have gluten-, nut-, and lactose-free meals; vegetarian, vegan, and organic dishes; and meals without pork. Your in-house bar services will come with the option for signature drinks, champagne toasts, specialty wine and spirits, and house beers, wines, and liquor served by professional bartenders at a cash, limited, or open bar. We also have all the barware, flatware, china, linens, and glassware you will need. Washington Athletic Club has a designated parking garage and is wheelchair accessible. On the day of your event, we will set up and clean up your event space with all the venue provided equipment, and additional set up time can be coordinated for special decor. Washington Athletic Club offers proof of liability insurance for your wedding or event. Accommodations Not only does Washington Athletic Club offer prestigious health and fitness opportunities which include racquetball, handball, and basketball, but also excellent overnight rooms. We have 109 guest rooms, seven of which are luxury suites. Each room includes in-room Keurig coffee, terry-cloth robes, free high-speed internet, and high-definition TVs. Location Washington Athletic club is located right in Seattle where you have your choice of activities such as exploring historical landmarks, museums, shops, boutiques, and souvenir stores, and numerous parks. You’ll also find many luxury restaurants, as well as tours, nature parks, and cruises, close by.

• Spaces for 30-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Are you looking for a beautiful waterfront view in the heart of downtown Seattle for your next gathering or celebration? The Olympic Sculpture Park and Paccar Pavilion combine the glamour of downtown with the unforgettable view of Seattle’s waterfront to provide the perfect space for your next special occasion. Covered in monumental artworks, this award-winning nine-acre sculpture park on the waterfront is Seattle’s largest downtown green space and is just one mile north of the Seattle Art Museum. With both indoor and outdoor spaces, the Olympic Sculpture Park has the perfect ambiance for each milestone and occasion in life. Enjoy the atmosphere of Seattle’s waterfront alongside an exclusively curated gourmet experience from Shooby Doo catering. The Paccar Pavilion provides a magnificent view of the Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountain Range, and even the Seattle Space Needle. Plan your next special occasion with the Seattle Art Museum's Olympic Sculpture Park and enjoy the views.

• Spaces for 24-130 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

As Seattle's premier boutique hotel and the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest, we at Hotel Sorrento have spent the last 111 years helping couples plan their dream wedding, elopement, or engagement celebration in the city of lights. The Hotel Sorrento provides personalized service to ensure that your wedding celebrations are flawlessly orchestrated and executed. Each guest will be able to choose from a variety of celebration and bridal packages, or they can design their own customized experience with the guidance of our expert wedding team, which will assist with planning each and every detail along the way. The Hotel Sorrento is the most innovative event venue in Seattle, thanks to its hip collaboration spaces and aesthetically pleasing accoutrements. Our eclectic spaces, which have been specially designed for today's artists, entrepreneurs, and tech pioneers, provide the creative comforts that collaboration necessitates. No matter if you're planning a laid-back party or a formal business meeting, we have everything you need, from artisanal catering options to event planning assistance to A/V equipment setup and installation. We have the perfect space for any event with 4,700 square feet of meeting space spread across six distinct venues ranging from street level to skyline. We have meeting rooms on the main floor that are warm and intimate, making them ideal for small meetings and corporate retreats. We consider our penthouse to be the pinnacle of the Sorrento experience, a top-floor retreat with luxuriously appointed furniture, a rooftop deck, and a spectacular view of Seattle.

• Spaces for 200-600 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Perfection, down to the last detail. It is every wedding couple's dream. At the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, we are here to make your vision a reality. As a landmark of distinction and tradition, we have been home to the finest Seattle weddings for over 90 years. Your stay at the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel, which is centrally located in Seattle, is something we look forward to very much. The 450 guestrooms and suites at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel are ideal for the contemporary traveler due to their lavish decor and amenities. The luxurious accommodations are perfect for any occasion, whether it be for business, a vacation, or just a weekend getaway because they feature large living and work areas that are clearly defined, as well as oversized bathrooms. Check out what our chefs are preparing just for you, from menus that are influenced by the seasons to dining experiences that will sate any craving you might have. The Fairmont Olympic has been Seattle's social address for almost a century, serving as the venue of choice for events, galas, and weddings. The hotel's 28,000 square feet of key event and meeting spaces create the ideal stage for momentous celebrations. The hotel's versatile space promotes maximum productivity in an atmosphere that is both elegant and comfortable thanks to every design element.

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Make a Schedule for Your Event Let us help you arrange your next meeting. The event staff is eager to collaborate with you to make your next event a success. Venues for Meetings and Catering The Edgewater creates the ideal location for business and enjoyment by combining distinctive meeting facilities, customized service, and stunning sea views. Testimonials Take a look at what our guests have to say about holding their meetings at The Edgewater in Seattle. The Edgewater in Seattle is the ideal location for meetings with breathtaking views. At your next meeting, tap into the energy of our downtown waterfront Seattle location. We have over 10,000 square feet of customizable event space and a team of professionals to accommodate large and small-scale Seattle meetings, from large conferences to intimate gatherings. Make a Schedule for Your Event Let us help you arrange your next meeting. The event staff is eager to collaborate with you to make your next event a success. Venues for Meetings and Catering The Edgewater creates the ideal location for business and enjoyment by combining distinctive meeting facilities, customized service, and stunning sea views.

• Spaces for 56-720 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Block 41 Bio: Block 41 is one of downtown Seattle’s newest and most unique private event venues. Repurposed from a 1920's ice warehouse, this indoor-outdoor urban chic venue is in the heart of the groovy Belltown neighborhood. Two separate floors combine the best of old and new with leather-wrapped columns, massive old growth timber, exposed brick walls, and vintage car decking merge gracefully with blackened steel, and state-of-the-art building systems. An abundance of windows allows stunning, natural light to flood the space. Rooms and Capacity Upstairs, the Bert & Tot Ballroom is perfectly suited for elegant sit-down dinners, fanciful ceremonies, and dancing the night away. Located on the second floor, the space provides urban views of downtown Seattle. Its interior features beautiful oak floors, brick, and board-formed concrete walls with blackened steel elements throughout. You will also find a fully equipped prep kitchen, ADA-accessible restrooms, a full building sound system, adjustable overhead lighting, and an area complete with stage lighting. The ballroom accommodates 500 standing guests or 350 seated guests and features a private outdoor courtyard. The Outdoor Courtyard is a fully landscaped and private outdoor area featuring LED colorful fence lighting, lush greenery, and wooden decking. Every detail is designed to create an oasis effect right in the middle of the city. The courtyard also doubles as an outdoor event space ideal for up to 50 seated guests or 110 standing guests. The size and backdrop make it perfect for cocktail hours, yard games, food truck, mobile vendors or a sparkler sendoff under the stars. Also included is a "Greetings from Seattle" mural, fabulous for guest photos. On the first floor, the Ewing Theater exudes a more groovy, industrial aesthetic with large storefront windows, and elements of timber and blackened steel throughout. The theater can accommodate 300+ standing or 216 seated guests. With a retractable wall, the theater can be separated into two smaller spaces for the ceremony and a cocktail hour and also has fun details such as eight magnetic stationary panels that are perfect for event branding, donut walls, booth backdrops, appetizer shelves, photo collages and more. The first floor also includes the Green Room, which serves as a prep room or Bridal Suite including a powder room, shower, one sofa, two lounge chairs, a full length mirror, getting-ready backlit mirror and a rack for hanging apparel. Downstairs you will also find a fully equipped prep kitchen and ADA-accessible restroom. Services Offered Block 41 offers an extensive array of services for events and special occasions. Venue rental packages include the use of two preparation kitchens, one loading zone per floor, fully equipped for catering services, four mobile bars, and three ceiling-mounted projectors with drop screens. Additional amenities such as round and banquet tables, black padded folding chairs, adjustable cocktail tables, and an on-site event coordinator are also included. Block 41 is an ideal downtown location just walking distance from Pike Place Market, perfect for Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Proms, Corporate Meetings, Product Launches, Fundraisers, Company Parties, Receptions and much more!

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Hello! If you haven’t visited us yet here is a bit about our space. The Shop is a hybrid café and bar in Downtown Seattle, seamlessly integrating hospitality with design, event, office, and immersive retail. At the beating heart of the “radical hospitality” concept that inspired this utterly unique space is a love for Seattle, a passion for the local community, and a belief that design can create both experience and connection. We have many different options for rentals. Rent a space at the Shop by Porter that meets your needs — whether that’s a large conference table to plaster with your whole team’s best ideas, a single desk where you can throw on headphones and tune out the world, or anything in between. Need more space? Want to throw a party? Let’s talk! We’d love to help you host! Thank you for your time and we look forward to hosting an event for you soon!

• Spaces for 100-550 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

With great pride, AXIS Pioneer Square has preserved 10,000sqft within the historic 1889 Globe Building as Seattle’s most exciting event space. Our two joinable spaces are centered on a series of 15’ brick archways, blending seamlessly into antique wood floors with a sprinkle of industrial-modern design. The versatility of AXIS allows us to perfectly accommodate small gatherings all the way up to large events of 550 guests (cocktail style). Our venue is one of the only large capacity non-hotel event spaces in downtown Seattle and is easy walking distance to numerous downtown hotels, as well as the burgeoning Pioneer Square restaurant and bar scene (right out our back door). The modular space is designed by event professionals to allow you to customize your event within our stunning confines. Our experienced event staff is the best in the business and proudly awaits the opportunity to make your next event truly extraordinary.

• Spaces for 150-325 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located in the heart of Fremont, our three-story venue is nearly 9,000 square feet with a venue capacity of 325 guests. Stone Way Auto is filled with art and natural light as well as a beautiful, open-concept kitchen, an arcade and an intimate roof deck. Our space offers plenty of room and flexibility to bring your vision to life. Stone Way Auto is the perfect canvas for events of all kinds and could be the ideal place to host

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Despite the fact that our west is no longer the wild and untamed frontier of yesteryear, its difficulties remain genuine, and its environment is still underdeveloped. There is still more to be built in the whiskey industry, and we are positioned now in our common history to embark on our own bold effort. And so we set forth, full of hope and determination, to construct our future and sculpt our Western landscape. Innovativeness is inherent in American Single Malt Whiskey, both in its creation and in its continued presence. Having said that, we don't innovate just for the sake of being innovative. However, we see the chance to offer new ideas to the world of single malt whiskey, and we will continue to be devoted to expressing our provenance. Built in the SoDo neighborhood of downtown Seattle, the 13,000 square-foot building features 40-foot ceilings, exposed original wood beams, and plenty of open space for working and relaxing. There is a spacious Tasting Room and Bar that serves as the main location for entertaining visitors, while the Cask Room adjacent to the Tasting Room provides a more private atmosphere.

• Spaces for 119 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 space at this venue

Welcome to your urban oasis in the heart of Seattle, where the city's iconic waterfront and dynamic energy converge at the foot of the Puget Sound. As the evergreens stand tall and the waters of Elliott Bay shimmer, our deep respect for the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty resonate through every corner of our sanctuary.

• Spaces for 125-200 Guests

Located in Seattle’s SODO district, The Studio at Walk Your Plans is a 4,500 sq. ft. immersive projection venue for up to 200 guests designed for creativity, connection, and celebration. Our flexible space combines industrial charm with cutting-edge technology to bring your event vision to life.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

A corporation known as Art Marble established a business in 1921 with the goal of providing high-end granite and stone to consumers in the Pacific Northwest, which was the beginning of our restaurant's history. Our restaurant, which was once known as Art Marble Co., was inspired by the period, and we wanted to maintain the building in order to remember its past. One hundred years later, we are happy to keep the original name of one of South Lake Union's oldest structures. The classics and staples of the past are still important to us as we usher in a new millennium of history in the city of Seattle. We also provide our own interpretation of the tastes in order to provide you the greatest flavors we can find. Art Marble 21 is now the top South Lake Union treatment for the Seattle Freeze, and it's easy to see why. AM21 has developed a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience for all of Seattle's urban professionals, residents, and tourists by catering to their specific needs. Featuring live music, games, pitchers of locally brewed draft beer, and great, locally produced cuisine to share with friends and neighbors, AM21 is a neighborhood gathering place. Grab a pitcher of beer or one of our unique cocktails and walk into our 3,000 sq ft gaming area for everyday free-play, which includes pub-style activities such as shuffleboard, bocce ball, and pool tables, among other things. AM21's multi-level facility caters to the needs of both locals and visitors, whether they are business or pleasure tourists. However, Mason's Loft on the second floor, which has customizable floor plans as well as private rooms and a secondary audio visual system, is ideal for any size business or personal event. While our first floor Social Hall welcomes any casual guest for happy hour, to catch the latest sports game or simply to enjoy an after-work cocktail, Mason's Loft is ideal for any size business or personal event. AM21 has established a space where people can get together to socialize, network, and enjoy delicious food, beverages, and friends! Whatever the occasion, whether it is a holiday party, a team building outing, an annual gala dinner or your wedding reception, a party planner can help you plan the perfect event. AM21 IS CAPABLE OF ACCOMODATING EVERYTHING!

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Featuring one of the best views in the city, this unusual park is neatly sandwiched into a steep residential area and makes ingenious use of a "difficult" space. From the sloping hillside you have a great view of downtown, Lake Union, the I-5 freeway and Capitol Hill. The park is furnished with benches, a bike rack and a drinking fountain in case you want to stay and gaze a while. It's a great place to watch the July 4th fireworks. From the upper part of the park, you can walk down the steep, ivied hill - passing azaleas, rhododendrons, and more surprise views - to a patch of grass with a play area for kids and a pergola for parents. Plan on a visit to this one-of-a-kind oasis in the heart of the city next time you visit the Queen Anne neighborhood. The view even inspired a song

• Spaces for 40-3,000 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 8 Museums
• 8 Total Spaces

Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Frank O. Gehry, the Museum of Pop Culture’s mission is to make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities. Set amid the backdrop of the Space Needle and easily accessible from Seattle's downtown core, the Museum's colorful, sprawling exterior hints at the unusual assembly of interior spaces. MoPOP’s exciting collection of exhibitions, rich pop culture content, unparalleled technology and many unique spaces to choose from offer myriad options for a truly memorable occasion.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Boat

Her inaugural journey, as a member of the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet, took place on June 11, 1922, and she arrived in Seattle on June 14, 1922. The Mosquito Fleet was the world's first regional ferry system, linking coastal communities around South Puget Sound in the early twentieth century. It was through steamship that people were carried between the burgeoning port cities of Seattle and Tacoma, as well as produce and cattle from farms on Vashon Island. In the years 1922 to 1938, the VIRGINIA V served as the principal line between Seattle and Tacoma, operating via the West Pass (also known as "Colvos Passage"), which ran between Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula. The S.S. VIRGINIA V is the final operating example of a steamer from the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet, and it is still in service today. Because of her all-wood construction and steam engine, she has been designated as a National Historic Landmark ship. To learn more about a certain issue, select it from the list below. It is possible to charter the Virginia V as a venue for a variety of events including weddings, holiday parties, business events, birthdays, anniversaries, and other small gatherings. Whether you're hosting a party dockside at our homeport on Lake Union or taking your guests on a tour of Lake Washington and Puget Sound, our historic ship is the ideal location for any event. The ship's rich history and all-wood build immediately endear it to visitors. Any celebration will be more intimate because of the size. Excursions feature breathtaking views of Seattle's skyline and neighboring districts that are likely to leave a lasting effect on those who take part in them.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

Fred Wildlife Refuge is one of Seattle's most inventive and customizable event spaces. Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, Fred has been renovated and equipped with modern amenities to facilitate even the most technically complex events.