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AXIS Pioneer Square

4.6 (41 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Joe S.

Nice multi use center. It is an art studio that can host small events. I spoke at an event here. They have a small stage and space for around 50 people in the main room. It is located downtown Seattle. It seems like a nice neighborhood.

AXIS Pioneer Square is hands down the best venue in the Greater Seattle Area! My (now) husband and I had our July 2022 wedding at AXIS and it was simply the best decision we could have ever made. After we toured the venue, which was the first venue we toured, we knew immediately that AXIS was the place for us. The unique thing about this venue is not only its beautiful brick walls, large archways, and industrial-modern vibes - its the amazing people that work at the venue including Erin, Melissa, and Jamie. These three people are the heart and soul of this gorgeous, historical venue and they will go above and beyond to ensure you have the best experience possible on your event day. Over the course of our wedding planning process, we worked with Melissa and Erin who provided countless recommendations, offered brilliant ideas on how to best utilize the space, and were always so genuinely invested in us. They brought so much energy and enthusiasm to the planning process, and we really got to know them through regular email communications, monthly art walks, open houses, and walkthroughs with our vendors. Simply put, they are professionals and won't let you down. On the actual day of our wedding, Jamie was our Venue Manager and she facilitated set-up at the venue and was so attentive to our needs. She truly makes sure your day is special. In terms of the venue, it requires minimal design and decor as it's already so breathtaking! Therefore, anything you bring in only elevates the space to a whole new level. AXIS also has partnerships with local caterers, florists, rental companies, lighting specialists, planners, etc. which provides for an easy selection of the best vendors to accompany your venue rental. We also had the option to rent out the alley behind the venue, which we did, and it provided the perfect environment for our friends and family to enjoy cocktails, chat, and catch a breath of fresh air after dancing the night away. Ultimately, AXIS and its staff are the best in the industry. We may have started off as strangers, but AXIS soon became part of our family! We highly recommend AXIS for your wedding or event, you truly won't be disappointed!

The gorgeous bar. Photo credit: Tonie Christine Photography
Reina A.

We had our wedding at Axis and had an amazing experience working with their staff! Erin is absolutely wonderful. We booked way ahead of time, and Erin remained diligent in responding to all of our questions throughout the entire process. We felt like she really cared and took the time to make our day special. After our initial meeting, we ran into her at the Seattle Bridal Show and she recognized us immediately and came over to chat and ask us how we were. We thought that was really nice considering she had only met us in person once. Our guests loved the venue, everyone commented on how cozy and warm it felt. The brick walls, arches, antique floors, and the up-lighting are gorgeous. We felt like we really didn't even need to decorate. I also loved that we could nail things directly into the wall. I did several DIY pieces, so that was really helpful! Right before our wedding they opened the second venue space. In case you are worried about noise, don't be. We didn't even notice that there was another event going on.

Katy H.

While doing research online for local event spaces I came across Axis. Realizing it was the old Elliot Bay Bookstore location, I was already intrigued. I contacted the business owners via their website and they were fast to respond via email. We agreed on a meet up date to take a walk-through tour and when I showed up they greeted me warmly at the door. During our tour I learned so much more about the history of the space and just fell absolutely in love. Formerly the home of a hospital (even before it was Elliot Bay Books), they've taken great care to make sure that features like the original brick walls and the arches in the ceiling are exposed. They also pay homage to the history of the space with simple and elegant decorations along the walls and up the length of the tall (20 ft?) ceilings. Large enough for a few hundred people, I was more blown away when I learned about the access to closing off the alley out back. Adding hundreds more in square footage, the alley is picturesque, it screams of Seattle, and there are romantic lights strung up to allow for lighting when entertaining out back. And not only is this space used for art shows, it's also used as a photo studio. It's perfect for a variety of events because of how clean and modern the layout is. There's even a lofted area upstairs that can work as a VIP section for large events, or as a changing area for weddings. I hope to not just plan and execute a lovely holiday work event here, but to also attend many other events here. In fact, I fully intend to come to Pioneer Square's famous Art Walks more often because Axis participates and displays local art. So I'll be here as soon as the first Thursday of next month!

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