The Waterhouse Banquet & Catering Facility

The Waterhouse Banquet & Catering Facility occupies the second floor of the MAXAM Building in downtown Peoria, Illinois, at the corner of Washington and Liberty Streets. After more than a decade in business, the venue expanded into the MAXAM Building to offer three distinct event spaces suited to weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, and rehearsal dinners. The second floor houses the Warehouse Room and the Ballroom. The Warehouse Room features exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, a tin tile ceiling, and wood support columns, accommodating up to 180 seated or 220 standing guests. The Ballroom is the largest of the three spaces, seating up to 280 guests, and includes an indoor glass atrium balcony with urban downtown views as well as an outdoor balcony overlooking the Illinois River. On the first floor, the Broadway Lounge is a multi-level space with rustic brick walls and wood flooring, suited for smaller gatherings of up to 120 seated guests. The Waterhouse provides on-site catering along with tables, chairs, and linens, and its event staff assists with planning and coordination from booking through event day.