Top Vashon Venues

• 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 175-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

An urban event space on the west edge of Capitol Hill, Melrose Market Studios is located in a completely updated 1927 historic building, now home to the vibrant array of award-winning restaurateurs and retailers known collectively as Melrose Market. Featuring exposed brick and adjustable cafe lights, Melrose Market Studios provides a unique and on-trend backdrop for your next stylish event. Create an amazing experience for you and your guests at The Hall at Fauntleroy, an elegant events facility set in a lovely old schoolhouse dating back to the early twentieth century. The Hall at Fauntleroy, located just minutes from downtown Seattle but a world away in a calm, tree-lined neighborhood, offers two spacious and unique indoor spaces, magnificent outdoor space, an on-site catering kitchen, and other amenities to its guests. Book your event here if you want a venue that screams "city." Melrose Market Studios, housed in a completely renovated 1927 Capitol Hill building, combines warm classic with cold modern to create a unique experience. Exposed brick, large fir beams, lofty ceilings, and a polished concrete floor come together to create a textured and beautiful blank slate for your ideas to take shape on! Benaroya Hall, the home of the Seattle Symphony and a glistening diamond in the crown of downtown's cultural scene, brings together elegance, convenience, and accessibility. Because of its spaciousness and natural light, Benaroya Hall is a perfect venue for gatherings ranging in size from 50 to 1,200 attendees. It also offers on-site catering and event management services. The lofty Grand Lobby or the more intimate Norcliffe Founder's Room are both adaptable and acoustically superb auditoriums to accommodate your needs. Benaroya Hall is a beautiful venue for corporate meetings, seminars, holiday parties, concerts, and other events, among other things. For information on tours and reservations, please call (206) 336-6605.

Bateau, french for “boat,” is both a nod to our first restaurant, Boat Street Café, as well as an attempt to reimagine the American steak house around quality, sustainability and animal welfare. With the name About Bateau, which comes from the French word for "boat," we're paying homage to our first restaurant, Boat Street Café, while also attempting to reimagine the American steakhouse in the context of quality, sustainability, and animal welfare. Traditional cattle breeds, renowned for their flavor, are the centerpiece of Bateau's whole animal menu. These cattle breeds are selected and owned by Bateau and cared for by Pure Country, a Food Alliance certified ranch located in Moses Lake, Washington. All of our cows are raised in a humane manner, fed only grass, and, most importantly, finished only on pasture. Bateau's beef is dry aged for a minimum of 21 days before being butchered on site by Scott Johnson, the butcher for the restaurant. This is certainly not the quickest, easiest, or most cost-effective method of preparing beef, but we believe it is the most effective. Along with Chef Taylor Thornhill's inventive dishes, which frequently include foraged and fermented ingredients, specialty cuts are sold by the pound or by the quantity of meat available. In addition to steakhouse classics done right, such as twice-fried frites and buttery mashed potatoes, the menu includes iconic cocktails and an extensive bottle list. The service is warm and welcoming while also being refined. Many of the fixtures and furniture pieces from Boat Street Café have been repurposed in the dining room as a nod to the former location. The rough slate tables, which are now decades old, as well as the 'Jeffry' chalk drawing by artist Curtis Steiner, will be familiar to visitors. In order to express what is happening in our corner of the world and to pay homage to our beginnings at Boat Street Café, we are attempting to create something new and exciting at Bateau. Renee Erickson, the chef and proprietor

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 2 Landmarks
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Awards and Winners – Seattle Bride 2019 Best Quintessential Wedding Photographer Seattle Reception Site was named Best Sunset Venue Finalist from 2014 to 2018. Seattle Bride Magazine named Seattle Reception Site Best New Reception Venue in 2014. With a tranquil setting of nearly four acres on the SE corner of Magnolia, the Admirals House overlooks Elliott Bay and provides an unobstructed view of the Seattle city skyline, which includes landmarks such as the Space Needle and the majestic Mount Rainier. This historic landmark property has served as a residence for more than thirty United States Naval Admirals and their families over the course of its history. It has been used to formally entertain government officials, military officials, foreign dignitaries, and members of royal families in the past. On the waterfront of Pier 91 in Seattle, the United States Navy constructed a house and surrounding property in 1944 to serve as the official residence of the Admirals of the 13th Naval District. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it has historical significance. Capacity of outdoor and indoor event spaces: outdoor 250+ for reception or sit down, indoor 250 for reception or 50 for sit down, total capacity 500. Complimentary Valet and shuttle services are available on-site. There are numerous catering options available. Interior Sound Systems for a Bar that are Stunning PA system for the interior and exterior

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Waterfront

Palisade, Seattle's best wedding venue, blends iconic Seattle views with outstanding food and impeccable service. Three magnificent private event spaces, a delectable meal, and a professional event team to expertly assist you through every detail of your special day. The Magnolia Room It's located east of Palisade's main dining area and features koa wood elements as well as a breathtaking view of Elliott Bay Marina, the downtown Seattle city skyline, and Mt. Rainier. The Magnolia Room can seat up to 40 people for a sit-down event and up to 60 people for a reception. The Orchid Room It boasts hand-blown artisan glass chandeliers and a magnificent view of the downtown Seattle metropolitan skyline, Mt. Rainier, Bainbridge Island, and the Olympic Mountains, and is located west of Palisade's main dining room. The Orchid Room can seat up to 80 people for a sit-down function and up to 150 people for a reception. Guests may also use the adjacent, open deck area as an extension of their Orchid Room event or as a reception prior to their sit-down event within the room, weather permitting. Alani Room The Alani Room, which is distinct from our main restaurant, provides complete seclusion with its own entrance, tented patio area (during the summer months), built-in dance floor, separate kitchen and bar facilities, and stunning marina-level views. Courtyard Terrace For those perfect Seattle summer days, our outside terrace may be tented or left open to enjoy the beauty of the marina while taking in the panoramic views of the Seattle cityscape and mountains. This area, which can accommodate up to 200 guests for a ceremony or cocktail reception, is ideal for a ceremony or cocktail reception.

• Spaces for 15-500 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 9 Total Spaces

Emerald Downs is a Thoroughbred racetrack in Auburn, Washington, set between Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue in the Pacific Northwest. Beyond live racing, the property doubles as an event destination, with eleven distinct spaces that together host groups of up to 2,000 guests throughout the racing season and on non-race days. The venues range from the Emerald Room, the largest banquet space and a fit for weddings, fundraisers, meetings, and tradeshows, to a row of grandstand suites offering sweeping views of the track and Mount Rainier. The Trackside Pavilion pairs indoor and outdoor space with a bar and betting windows for an up-close view of the racing, while the fourth-floor View Room overlooks the saddling paddock and Winner's Circle. In-house catering supports every gathering with an array of menu options.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

Our beautiful space is the perfect venue for your wedding, reception birthday, corporate event, live music, lecture, dance class, photography, and more. Beautiful 2,200 square foot open space with polished hard wood floors, wall of mirrors, 2 stages, full kitchen and bar, event lighting and sound available, two restrooms plus small bridal party lounge. Seats 79 people and up to 150 for standing events.

• Spaces for 30-500 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Housed in the historic Balfour Dock building on Tacoma's Thea Foss Waterway, Foss Waterway Seaport is a maritime heritage museum that doubles as a waterfront event venue. Built in 1900, the building is defined by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass wall and intricate bridge truss-style ceilings that soar 55 feet above the exhibit hall floor, with direct access to the Esplanade along Commencement Bay. The Seaport offers two distinct event spaces. The Bamford Chart Room suits meetings and smaller gatherings of up to 30 guests, while the North Exhibit Hall accommodates 40 to 400 seated guests — or up to 500 for receptions — amid historic maritime artifacts and views of the bay. Weddings, receptions, and business events alike find a home among the museum's nautical surroundings. Facility rental discounts are extended to non-profit organizations, active military personnel, Tacoma residents, essential workers, and annual Seaport museum members.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The venue, which was originally constructed as a shoe repair warehouse in the early 1900s, features classic architecture, including exposed beams and rustic wooden walls, among other features. To this day, Sole Repair curates and hosts events, but the most important thing it does is create memories for its guests that will last a lifetime. Sole Repair Shop is a hidden gem in the heart of Capitol Hill that can be transformed into a blank canvas for any occasion. A hidden gem hidden behind a rustic garage door, our unique space is a blank canvas for any type of event. ​ As a one-stop shop for everything you need to put on the best event possible, Sole Repair can provide everything from in-house catering and rentals to staffing and full bar services. ​ Count on us to assist you in the preparation of your wedding, corporate event, birthday party, anniversary celebration, holiday party, or any other type of event you can think of! It is the subject that we are most enthusiastic about!

• Spaces for 80 Guests

The Spring Street Center is a former farm house, Lutheran Church, center for the Hearing Impaired and is currently the home of Subud Greater Seattle, a spiritual community. The years of service and worship have created an energy that is vibrant and palpable and adds a special touch to occasions such as weddings, parties, celebrations, lectures, workshops, yoga intensives, memorials and other events.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Welcome to the 6th Annual Events on the 6th! Located in Tacoma, Washington, this stunning wedding and reception venue is the ideal setting for your entire wedding day. Get married in the stunning Gothic church, hold your reception in the mid-century modern reception hall, and rest assured that all of your photos and memories will be captured against this stunning backdrop. It's a fantastic combination of modern and traditional style! The location of your wedding is extremely important for having a wonderful wedding day! Ideally, it should be something special and unforgettable...something beautiful...a place that makes you happy while also providing comfort for your guests. Events on 6th has everything you could possibly want and need in one convenient location. Wright Park, Point Defiance Park, and the Ruston Way waterfront are all within walking distance of Events on 6th, which is conveniently located in the heart of Tacoma between Seattle and Olympia and close to beautiful outdoor photo opportunities. Profit from the comfort and security of an indoor wedding while still capturing those stunning outdoor photographs! Celebrate your special day in elegance and style, and take comfort in the knowledge that your guests will be able to relax and enjoy themselves throughout the entire day in one beautiful location.

• Spaces for 40-850 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 3 Event Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

Urban Grace is a historic 40,000-square-foot event venue and community facility in downtown Tacoma, Washington. The building traces back to 1883, when First Baptist Church first incorporated on the site; the congregation outgrew a series of earlier buildings before starting a capital campaign in 1921 for the structure that stands today. Architects Heath, Gove, and Bell designed the Gothic Revival building, completed in 1925 with glazed terracotta facing and cut stone supplied below market rate by the Walker Cut Stone Company. From the outset, the building was designed to serve more than worship, and that dual purpose carries through in its event spaces today. The Auditorium, renovated in 2021, seats up to 850 guests including its balcony, or 450 on the lower level alone, beneath a lattice-designed domed ceiling, with theatre seating, a modern sound system, and projection capabilities suited to weddings, concerts, and large gatherings. The Large Event Space offers 4,180 square feet of hardwood flooring and a raised stage for receptions of up to 200, backed by a full commercial kitchen, while the Chapel seats up to 80 amid stained glass and mahogany accents for more intimate ceremonies and small gatherings. A Conference Room and a Small Event Space accommodate meetings and gatherings of 40 and 60 respectively, each lit by the building's original ten-foot windows overlooking downtown Tacoma. Beyond hosting weddings and private events, Urban Grace is also home to more than fifteen resident nonprofits and arts organizations.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

A one-of-a-kind urban loft-inspired space that blends industrial chic with warm traditional accents and custom special event lighting.

• 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 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.

• 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 40-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Historic Spaces

It was purchased in 2012 with the intention of bringing the historic Downtown Tacoma post office building back to life. The building is 72,000 square feet in size. We have worked in close collaboration with local business owners, creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, and artisans to create a space that is an authentic destination in Downtown Tacoma for both working and taking pleasure in the arts and cultural activities. The growth in occupancy of the building has allowed us to witness the realization of our vision, which has manifested itself in thriving tenants, people enjoying open-air cocktails, and wedding procession. Please come to 1102 South A street, where we hope you will enjoy the diverse community that we have created here. The Ballroom, which was originally a Federal courtroom, was completely renovated in 2015 with your event in mind. With its high ceilings, state-of-the-art LED lighting, and breathtaking views of downtown Tacoma and Mount Rainier, the elegant 2,000 square foot room is sure to impress. Please take a look at our video tour and get in touch with Jessica Johnston if you have any further questions or to schedule an appointment. Once a post office warehouse, the Gallery was completely renovated in 2016 to become one of Downtown Tacoma's newest event venues. A large arch window, high ceilings, beautiful woodwork, dimmable LED chandeliers, and large arched windows distinguish this space. Please take a look at our video tour and get in touch with Jessica Johnston if you have any further questions or to schedule an appointment.

• 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.