We had the most wonderful experience having our wedding at Cathedral Ballard! The space was incredibly bright due to the huge windows, the exposed brick was lovely, and the candles were stunning. This venue is exceptional for so many reasons: not only is it a non-profit venue, but they light over 100 candles for your event and provide so many things that you would typically need to rent at other venues (chairs, tables, glassware, etc.). Also there are so many things for your guests to do in downtown Ballard if your wedding is mainly out-of-town guests like ours was. Nate and the team were so kind and thoughtful throughout the entire process. We are so grateful we had the opportunity to spend our special day at Cathedral Ballard - it was truly so special!!! :) read more

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Came here for an event being thrown by a local business - Papa Chango for their anniversary. Cathedral is an event space so you can have wedding receptions, local art showing, VIP party and more. There is a ground level and an upstairs. Upon coming in staff greeted us and informed us of the going-Ons upstairs. There were 3 bartenders all of whom were very nice. Lots of seating and small music and dancing area. The food was self-serve, buffet style, catered La Cabana. The salsa and guac were good and was nicely laid out. Cathedral donates much of the earnings made from the use of the space and are also known for their candles which I've received as a gift and can say are nicely scented and benefit causes. So, if you see one in a local shop or otherwise it makes a good gift. Not sure they sell them at this actual location of Cathedral though. If you 're looking to host an event or know someone who wants to, Cathedral has a decent space to be rented out with nice staff who will help manage it. read more

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Wonderful venue for a wide range of events. our comedy show here was a smash hit. the staff is knowledgeable and proactive. 10/10

Great space, great staff, great time! I had the pleasure of hosting a work event at Cathedral and had a wonderful time planning and executing with their team! The space itself is lovely and versatile, providing a unique value proposition for the size of space and delivering on quality across the board. Liz and Nate were very helpful throughout the evaluation and planning process and Shane was a terrific day of partner in helping put on our party. It's also great to work with folks dedicated to the community in such a tangible way (they are a nonprofit and support other similar organizations as well). Would highly recommend these folks and I hope to have the chance to come back in the future! read more

We hosted a college reception here and it is such a cute establishment. Our nametag/swag table was on the ground floor along with a coat rack so guests can hang their outerwear. The reception was on the second floor (keep in mind there is a flight of stairs and no elevator). Our guests had such a great time mingling with one another. The staff was great. Shout out to Liz and Nate for putting this together for us. I was told parking is a bit tricky but there are multiple lots in the surrounding area if you're willing to walk a little. I'd definitely recommend Cathedral to those who need an event space. I will definitely keep Cathedral in mind for future events. read more

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We had the BEST experience working with Nate and his team at Cathedral for our wedding. We were one of those COVID weddings that was scheduled for May 2020, and Nate was super communicative and clear with us as we navigated rescheduling 3 times and varying public health guidance. They also took our COVID precautions very seriously and no one as a result got COVID from our wedding - a huge win all around! In the end, we could not have asked for a better experience when we finally had our wedding in May 2021! Once things settled and we were able to truly start planning our event, Nate and his team were so responsive and communicative to us and our day of coordinator about all the details. We got to go in multiple times to the space and talk through details with Nate and his staff. We loved how much flexibility there was to bring our own food, drinks and decor (though the space was so gorgeous especially with all the candles, that we didn't need to do much). The wedding ended up being absolutely perfect, in large part to how well Cathedral staff worked with our vendors and day of coordinator to pull everything off - we didn't end up worrying about anything! On top of all this, Cathedral's mission is really wonderful and it was so special to find a venue whose values also matched our own as a couple. We ended up with about 50 guests and it was the absolute perfect size and space - not too crowded, still felt like a party and had room for an epic buffet from Buddha Bruddah, mini cheesecakes and Ube cookies from Hood Famous and a raucous dance floor. Could not have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend hosting your next event or wedding at Cathedral! read more

After touring several venues for our wedding, my now-husband and I knew we'd found the right place after we saw Cathedral and spoke with Nate Stone. From the beginning, Nate was incredibly friendly, laid-back, communicative and helpful. Anything we needed, whether it was floor plans or recommendations for vendors, Nate was there to help. Cathedral was a beautiful backdrop for our intimate wedding - you don't need much to really bring the brick and wood to life! We had about 50 people for our wedding, and it felt cozy but not cramped. The best part about booking Cathedral for your event, though, is their mission. Cathedral is a nonprofit enterprise that uses the funds earned through rentals to invest in at-risk youth, offering them jobs and life-coaching while teaching them how to make the beautiful candles they sell. It really makes you feel good about doing business there, which is sometimes rare in the wedding industry! Thanks to Nate and the team for such a memorable experience! read more

This fantastic location in Ballard was perfect for my 60th birthday celebration. The space is gorgeous on it's own, we didn't bring any additional decorations. Nate was very responsive to all of our questions and gave me some great advice on which space in the venue would be most appropriate for our party. Our site manager was excellent on the night of the event and took care of everything we needed. I would definitely recommend Cathedral, thank you Nate and team! read more

Cathedral was the perfect spot for our reception, and we're so happy with both the party and the process of planning! Thanks to Nate, Liz, and the day of event staff for providing timely, friendly assistance throughout the planning process and helping us throw a party for our mostly out of town guests that was one to remember! Guests were commenting on the space all night, it's such a fun venue - a beautiful bar filled with all your closest friends and family, who could ask for anything better?? Thanks again, Cathedral team! Maria & Campbell read more

Cathedral is a vibe. The space was perfect for my corporate event. It was unique, contemporary and flexible. We brought our own catering in, which was a major plus since we wanted to support Women/Minority-owned business for that part of the event. What I like about Cathedral is they let you come through before your event and troubleshoot any technical issues you could run into before your event. I owe the success of my event to Nate, Liz, and Shane for their help!! Shout out to Nate, Liz and Shane! You all rock!! So if you're ever thinking about hosting something, check out Cathedral! I'll be back! read more

AMAZING! There are a million reasons to love this venue! We had our wedding reception on a Saturday, and had the venue from 9am to midnight for 1/3 of what any comparable venue in Seattle rents for. We were able to use our own vendors... not required to use ones the venue favors. The architectural design is amazing, and it has all the features one could need in the kitchen and bars, provides tables, linens and glassware. They light over 100 candles and the ambiance is fabulous. The staff is so helpful and agreeable and make the whole process really easy. It's in the heart of Ballard and there are awesome shops and restaurants, plus so many great places to take pictures. Even parking was easier than so many other places in Seattle. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how perfect it was. Best of all, the venue is a charity to help underserved youth, so you can have the event of your dreams AND help change lives for the better! read more

My husband and I hosted our wedding reception at Cathedral and the venue exceeded our expectations in every way! The interior is so aesthetic and the candles lit on our behalf are the perfect touch. A couple of our guests actually bought candles to bring home with them. From our initial tour of the space all the way through our event, we could not have had a better experience. I would absolutely recommend Cathedral as an event venue and will use again in the future if I find myself planning another large event. read more

In my humble opinion, Cathedral is Ballard's best-kept secret. But I don't anticipate that lasting for long. It's a gorgeous space, ready for your next event. There is exposed brick, two story-space, plenty of natural light upstairs, and an incredibly convenient location in Ballard. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was. Beyond the features and amenities, the Cathedral staff I worked with was incredibly helpful. Nate was straightforward and prompt in answering all of our questions before the event. Day-of, he was available, helpful, adaptable, and quick to jump in. He made our jobs SO easy. We used the space for a community outreach event but I can see this venue being used for so many different types of events. read more

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We had our wedding here in August and could not have been more happy with our experience. Nate and his team went above and beyond to keep us in the loop with every up and down, twist and turn happening due to covid, was responsive to every message, and talked us down from the proverbial ledge more than once! We are so thankful for his support. The venue itself is gorgeous, and right in the middle of downtown Ballard- so picturesque. Nate and his staff lit hundreds of candles all over the space for us and it was magical. He worked with all our vendors both ahead of time and on the day of the wedding, helped us figure out sound system questions (side note: amazing built in sound system!) and let us access the space before the wedding numerous times when we were trying to get logistics figured out. He jumped in at the end to help us get stuff out of the space and even let us leave our kegs in their back fridge for a few days so we could figure out pickup! (THANK YOU!!) We brought in outside catering and it was so easy for them- bars were ready to go, lots of space and options for food setup... again, so many details that could have been complicated, but weren't because of the attention and preparedness of the venue. Also, they donate their profits to charity and you get to pick the charity!! Amazing. This place is a gem. If you're on the fence about having an event here, just do it. You won't be sorry. After our wedding our friends have been trying to figure out a way to rent the space once a year for a party, just because. That's how great it was and how much fun we had! Thank you, Nate and team. We could not be more grateful. read more

Cathedral - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing venue!! Awesome people, great location, beautiful space. For sure book your next event here!

This was an amazing space to rent! The host Nate was so professional, helpful, and nice! More than I could of ever expected! I went to see the space a few days before the event and it looked even better than the photos! So spacious and perfect for the amount of guests we had (around 30-35). I would recommend this space for anything from a wedding reception to a business party. 15/10! I would go back in a heartbeat :) read more

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I can't say enough wonderful things about Cathedral. The space is gorgeous and speaks for itself and needs no other decorations. We had an anniversary party with about 80-90 people. The venue is fully stocked with tables, tons of seating, two bars with taps and beverage refrigerators, a commercial kitchen, and glassware. The team we worked with (Nate, Liz, and Shane) were wonderful and experienced. We appreciated their wisdom (use their recommended bartenders, it will make everyone's life easier) and were really organized with guidelines/recommendations for vendors and set up/take down. We love the mission of Cathedral and how they really focus on supporting their community. read more

Cathedral is such a great venue!! It has everything you need for a great party/event! We had great bartenders, and ice sculpture which was amazing and awesome comedian and the cathedral helped organize many aspects of the event and made it seamless!!! read more

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Beautiful venue, very well kept and great location. Appreciate that they are giving to charities and take such great care in their building

I had a Halloween event here and I just dont have any bad things to say about it. Thoughtful crew, beautiful space, what more could you want!? Exposed brick, swanky bar details, bathrooms on top and bottom floor, dance floor room, sitting room, they have it all! Nate was great to work with and the team cares about giving back to the community so its a win win. read more

My husband and I had our wedding reception here and it was the perfect setup. Not only was Nate extremely professional, helpful and organized, we find comfort that our money went to a great cause. As for the event space itself, the setup is amazing for a party. Having a bar upstairs and downstairs was a game changer. The kitchen allows for great catering. The floor plan is perfect for entertaining, there is plenty of space to walk around, dance, stand and chat as well as plenty of space to sit down and enjoy a meal! On top of everything the space is very clean and super cute! We hardly needed any decorations. I would 100% recommend this space for any party! read more

Cathedral - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic venue for our daughter's post-wedding brunch. Great layout with bar upstairs and down. Plenty of seating and space for food and guests. We had about 90 people and it was very spacious. Good acoustics too. Easy to hear conversations with an easy hookup for our iPhone playlist for background music. Clean and tidy, too! We had consistently prompt responses to our questions and communication was excellent with Nate Stone, the proprietor. He has a comprehensive website which answers most questions too. We used Madre's Kitchen as our caterers and they are very familiar with The Cathedral which further enhanced our experience. Highly recommend! Wish we had had the wedding there,too! read more

Gorgeous space. Don't even need to bring decorations bc the interior is so well done. The staff there are great to work with and went above and beyond to make our event special. Also, did I mention they donate 100% of profits to charity?! We need more of that. read more

Threw a 50th birthday party here for my wife. It's a great location and fairly large. Stylish and laid out well for a large gathering - I think you could have over 100 people spread across the two floors. Communicating with the venue management and getting the location booked was extremely easy. When asked, they provided a list of preferred vendors that we used and were really satisfied with the results. I'd highly recommend this the Cathedral if you want a premier private space to throw a party! read more

Cathedral was the perfect venue for our wedding. We very much appreciated how attentive the staff was to all of our needs and the amenities this place provided were great. Before we even began decorating for our wedding, the whole space looked amazing on its own. As long as you have a good parking plan in place for your event guests in the Ballard area, then Cathedral is an easy recommendation. read more

I had my wedding here and so happy I made this choice. The place is beautiful even without additional decoration! Love the candles! This place is also strategic in cute Ballard areas. My guests have no difficulty finding hotel/airbnbs close by. The reservation process is seamless too. Nate is so helpful and responsive before, during, and after my event! Thank you so much for making my special day so memorable!! read more

Awesome venue! I attended their launch party as well as a World Cup viewing party and it was so cool to see this space from a new perspective. I had been to this location several times when it was a bar (when I was young and cool), but it is awesome to see the space opened up for a variety of uses. I also love their heart for giving back to the community. The staff are pouring themselves into making this a meaningful venture and you can sense that if you get a chance to interact with them. I would absolutely recommend this space!!! read more

Incredible staff. Wonderful experience. Unique and beautiful venue. I can't speak to the one bad review on this site, but I'm guessing there is another side to the story. I loved my experience, and the staff is outstanding. Would definitely recommend, and hope to be back again. Thanks to Nate and the staff! read more

Beautiful venue. The owner Nate was very flexible and accommodating. Overall an excellent experience.

Had the pleasure of booking this beautiful venue for my birthday event that unfortunately had to be canceled or postponed due to COVID restrictions being extended. However, I still wanted to leave a review regarding Cathedral and it's wonderful host Nate. Not only is the venue gorgeous, the rustic yet chic modern feel automatically grasps your attention as you enter the building! Nate was very welcoming, prompt and attentive to all my questions and concerns which made planning very seamless. The added touches of candles throughout sets the atmosphere just right for an evening event. I would highly recommend this space and I personally intend to rebook with Cathedral again in the future. Overall great customer service, beautiful atmosphere and convenient location! Thanks again Nate for all your help. Cheers! read more

Cathedral is amazing. Nate was extremely responsive and easy to work with and made our event run so smoothly. The space is absolutely beautiful and I cannot wait to host or attend an event here again! Thanks to the whole Cathedral team for the great work. read more

We hosted our Indian wedding celebration at Cathedral on a Friday evening. We had a fantastic event with around 100 people, in a "cocktail party" format. A few things attracted us to Cathedral - the ambiance of the building, the location, the kind staff and the fact that it was handicap accessible. Our friends and family had so much fun at our event, it was really easy to set up a buffet, do some dancing and mingle with each of our guests. We had enough space for our guests and overall had an amazing evening. Cathedral's staff was super welcoming and easy to work with! read more

In a nutshell, Cathedral, Nate and his entire staff were amazing to work with. I had been to a couple events in the past but this was the first time I was on the rental side. From the moment we reached out to them, everything was handled with the utmost professionalism, respect and a TON of integrity. To be honest, this was our first foundation event and we were pretty much novices about executing an event like this. Nate and Liz went WAY above and beyond in their assistance and insight. If you are looking to host an event at an amazing venue that is perfectly situated in the literal heart of Ballard, you need to check out Cathedral! read more

We threw an anniversary party here and it was the perfect venue! The staff is incredibly friendly and easy to work with. The venue is super flexible about vendors (one of the few in town), and has some affordable and great vendors to recommend who are familiar with their venue, which helped things run really smoothly the night-of. This place is also gorgeous, with exposed brick, beautiful decor, and of course their signature candles lit all over the venue (many of our guests commented on how cool the space was). The fact that there are multiple floors gave our guests space to cozy up with their friends downstairs, or be partying it up on the dance floor upstairs. The venue has everything you could possibly need for bar service and catering, including a full professional kitchen. The fact that they donate their proceeds to charity was the icing on the cake for us. Good people running a great operation in a very cool space. Highly recommend!! read more

Cathedral is a beautiful venue that was the perfect place to host a wedding rehearsal dinner followed by welcome drinks. We used the upstairs for a seated dinner for 40+ guests followed by a total of 120+ guests utilizing both floors over the course of the evening. Two bars, two TVs and a sound system, plus a great prep kitchen for our caterer made for a smooth transition between our two events. Nate was so prompt in answering all my questions, as well as working with all the vendors. Liz, our night of event coordinator, was great in taking care of the behind the scenes details. Their staff lit over 100 candles adding to the existing beauty of the historic building. All the planning was long distance, via email, and with Nate's help it was flawless. Also, they donate 100% profit to charity. Thank you to Nate and staff for making a special evening extra special! read more

This place is absolutely incredible. The ambiance is breathtaking & we could not have asked for a better host than Nate. I proposed to my now fiancé here & Nate went above and beyond to make the evening PERFECT. Not only would we recommend this to ANYONE looking to host an incredible evening, we can't wait to rebook this place time and time again in the future. read more

I've spent a lot of time at Cathedral. Love the fact that they hire marginalized youth to help with the cleaning and preparation for events. Love having a business in Seattle that cares so deeply about the community. Plus the space has a really cool vibe and is great for events! read more

Gorgeous venue, was perfect for my graduation event. The layout is awesome with a bar on each of the two floors and the decor is really nice. Really not much you have to do to dress the place up. The best part of renting this venue is the host, Nate, who will help you get set up and make sure your party is everything you want it to be. He's incredibly nice, flexible, and easy to work with, and I'd come back here again for future events for that experience alone. Can't recommend this place highly enough! read more

The Cathedral is just starting out and my experience with them is that they are not a solid organization. I had toured the venue - really nice but a fair number of stairs and no elevator - for a birthday party. (When I mentioned how great it was that they donate their fee to charity, he said well, they are just getting started so not all of it. A bit deceptive from what the website says.) I let Nate, my guide, know via email that I did want to book and asked about the deposit. He got back to me a couple of days later with "the proposal." This was right around the 4th of July which is a pretty busy holiday. I noted on the proposal that the deposit was due on the 6th of July. I had company, got busy and then on the 5th, Nate cheerfully asked me if I still wanted the venue as he had someone else. This was late in the day. At 7 am on July 6th I emailed him, explaining about the holiday and said I was sending the deposit. I did, just a couple of hours later. Nate then calls and says he gave my date away because the new people gave him a check. I said but your email didn't say "We need the deposit by end of business today" which was the 5th AND anyway the proposal said July 6th. He said, "Sorry" but he felt like he hadn't heard from me so he gave it away. I tried to ask him why he would do that but he just kept saying sorry and seemed unhappy that I was unhappy. He also told me he was just a volunteer. Look, this was for a birthday party so not the end of the world. But what if it were your wedding? Because the proposal sent to you by the business had a specific date that the deposit was due and you sent it by that date and then, the bottom drops out because they changed their minds. I would steer clear of The Cathedral until they get better at this. Because what they tell you and what they do are two different things. Nice people, bad management and for a big event like a wedding, you don't need that worry. read more

Although the event we were planning ended up exceeding Cathedral's capacity and we ended up having to hold it elsewhere, the level of service we received ended up being so great that I felt compelled to write this review. This venue is gorgeous and the level of care and service you receive throughout the planning process is unrivaled. Nate went out of his way to be transparent and communicative and it is so clear that the philanthropic aspect of this venue is very important to him, which is really special. If a friend ever wanted to hold an event, I would not hesitate to suggest Cathedral. I hope to have an event someday in the future that suits this venue! read more