We had the most wonderful experience having our wedding at Cathedral Ballard! The space was…read moreincredibly 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!!! :)

Came here for an event being thrown by a local business - Papa Chango for their anniversary…read more 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.

It was a beautiful day to be out and about to enjoy the weather…read more Sorry, I didn't get a chance to see the venue. I paid for parking and walked around.

This place was amazing for our daughter's wedding. It's gorgeous inside and outside and has a…read morelarge parking lot which for seattle is a must. Food was spectacular and we're picky. If I have another need for venue, this is a definite!

This is much smaller than their downtown option as it is basically a taproom with a food truck…read moreoutside. I placed our food order within the taproom, but I'm guessing I probably could have done so at the truck as well? They have benches both inside and out, but it was a hot afternoon, so most folks were eating within the shade of their indoor portion on this afternoon. Our girls shared the Bavarian Soft Pretzel ($11) with pub mustard. It wasn't overly large, but they said it tasted homemade and was good. My son and I split a Reuben's Reuben ($22). It was a decent sized sandwich cut in half and quite honestly was one of the best reubens I have had between the quality of meat, flavor of sauer kraut, and crunch of the bread. Not sure I would say it was worth $22, but it's Seattle so that's kind of how it works.

Fun brewery to check out! We came here while we were visiting Washington during the weeks of July…read more4th. We had two toddlers and loads of fun playing card games on the couch. My brother in law drank few beers and the rest of our group had some cookie dough ice cream! The ice cream was delicious and creamy. It was a perfect treat on a humid rainy ish day actually. The brewery wasn't very crowded either since we went on a Wednesday afternoon. Overall service was great and ice cream made our overall experience even better!

Good beer, good atmosphere. We do like coming here…read more The only complaint- the TVs are small. Service is always good with friendly staff.

Just did a quick stop-in. They seem to have more outdoor space than indoor and are prepared for…read morecolder temps with heating elements throughout. No heating elements necessary on this day as it was hot and humid in this early afternoon. I was impressed by their board that lists everything on tap with ABV and IBU as well as prices for all ranges of sizes that they offer. They had 2 stout options and I tried a 5 oz. Extra Loud Irish Stout Nitro ($3.50). Lady bartending was friendly enough and answered questions well, although my 5 oz was 4 oz of foam when she handed it to me, so patience before drinking was necessary. If you like Guinness, it very much reminded me of that, although I prefer my stout more sweet and less coffee-esque.

Fun arcade with pinball and other arcade games. I love it when I find a fast version of ms Pac-Man…read moreand this place has one! I also love supporting a business that supports trans rights and the lgbtqia+ community and this business does with some of the proceeds from their HP pinball game. Win - win for our family. We will definitely be back when in the area!

Ice Box Arcade is the cool cat in the neighborhood! It's always fun to feel like a kid again in a…read morebusiness establishment filled with nostalgic gaming relics of my youth that still work pretty well (minus the control stick on Ms. PacMan that was challenging to control). They have air hockey and a decent selection of video games and pinball. I suggest bringing cash to exchange for quarters on the change machines that are there. There is an ATM machine that takes a physical credit/debit card to withdraw cash to exchange for quarters but I'm guessing they'll charge a fee. Check their open hours online. In general, all ages are welcome until 8pm. Beer, cider, non-alcoholic drinks are available and a few other goodies. Including 2 groovy bathrooms on site that are of course covered with stickers. Such a super cool and fun place! I think you'll get a kick out of it, too.

Gorgeous new place on the block!!…read more Stunning new event space right in south lake union/ downtown with sweeping lake union views. Views alone were worth a trip or 4!! Came for the opening of this shiny new spot yesterday. A gorgeous 3,000 square foot event space that was completely remodeled: with in house catering, vendors, event planners, photo booths, musician! And the food. It was like going to a super fun wedding minus the formality of it. The owner was there as well: super passionate and shared the story of how she bought this space sight unseen: took a long process in turning this into a gorgeous space that it is now. It was super cool! And the food!! They allow outside catering too but the in-house catering: Kaspar catering : baos topped with micro greens and mint. Steamed to serve! Poke rolls :delicious! Panna cotta : in a cup! Lisa Dupar catering: this one was fantastic as I've had a chance to taste their food in the past at a wedding. The gorgeous cupcakes, macarons, molasses cookies and stunning cake. All were so pretty! Mark ryan wine! I mean, what's not to love as it's one of the wineries I frequent in Woodinville wine country. My pup baci's favorite too. Luxe Photo Booth: this one was so fun! The 360 Photo Booth!! I've seen them in Time Squares recently as well as at a valentines event. But this one was so much more fun as I didn't have to wait in line or fight the crowd for it. The person that was running it was super friendly and helpful too. The jazz musician was pretty rad too. And they had valet!! Butler Valet: All the friendly guys in uniform waiting for you as you arrived during rush hour in downtown: pretty darn cool. All events should be this cool. I'm only going to events with valet from now on! Ok thanks. Overall, this was such a fun place.I came to check out the space: left with all the food and fun.The space, the team, the design, the music!! And that Photo Booth: all are essential part of throwing an epic event. All events should be this fun!! I guess they will be if you throw them here: weddings, birthdays, corporate events, sweet 16th. I wouldn't mind coming here for a photoshoot: hello contents!!Or just a fun anything event.Did I mention the views?? Ahh the possibilities!!!

Rented the space for a company offsite for 2 days. Atmosphere has great views, facilities, and…read moremanagement. The team had multiple vendor suggestions that all worked perfectly. The space looks newly renovated and had all of the amenities we needed. Can't wait to book again!

What a cute community gem this is! We were happy to be invited to witness an intimate concert given…read moreby a singer songwriter duo on a sleepy Sunday night. What a unique and pleasant experience it was. This is true grassroots community gathering and beautiful accoustics, friendly volunteers and a respectful audience treated to up and coming and successful touring musicians. It feels like you are going to a dinner party as you meander through the neighborhood with neighbors toward the home like venue. The seating is very clean and comfortable. It's a no frills wholesome experience that feels almost speakeasy like. No concessions or parking , just neighborly goodness and talent. Grab yourself a bite before you go and enjoy your night.

Ballard Homestead's lower/sidewalk level was the site of a coffee fundamentals class I attended…read moreearlier today (4/9/22). This particular 101 level course ran for 2.5 hours with presentation, reference handouts, evaluation of pour over results manipulating ratio, grind, and time, and an overview of technical equipment. Plenty of opportunity for interactive tasting/cupping and to ask questions while seated around a kitchen island. The Ballard Homestead is related to The Fremont Arts Abbey. Very nice well maintained neighborhood events center.

The marketing materials state, "the Inn is a premier luxury hotel". However, the hotel fails to…read moreinsure that its guests are comfortable due to scheduling LOUD, rambunctious parties in the hotel. If you are looking for a quiet getaway boutique hotel this is not an option! We were miserable!

Despite the website description, this place is NOT a luxury hotel. It's perfectly pleasant, but…read moreyou'll be disappointed if expecting luxury. Positives: -Very clean room. -Comfortable bed. I'm picky, but my bed was great. -Large room. -Phenomenal location. Location is the only reason why you should really pick this place. -Convenient parking. They have a parking garage attached to the hotel, which is a huge plus especially considering the location. -Nespresso in the room, and in the morning, coffee in the lobby. The lobby coffee isn't very good, but fortunately, there's a great coffee place nearby (Valentina's) and many others with a slightly longer walk (but still short). -They had Top Pot doughnuts in the lobby on Friday & Saturday morning. None on the other days though, but again, there's plenty of places nearby. Negatives: -Customer service from the front desk was middling, at best. I interacted with several different employees during the course of my stay, and none can be described as particularly friendly. I'd loved to have learned more about OAC and how to leverage it during my stay. I'd also would've liked a copy of receipt, but despite saying they'd email me a copy, they never did. -As others have mentioned, the hotel hosts different events and that means it gets loud. -Crowded shared areas (lobby, elevator, etc.) due to the events. They even hosted a formal event in their small lobby, complete with catering and waiters. It was literally shoulder-to-shoulder. -Security isn't great. Guests from the events wandered throughout the hotel. Elevators and corridors with room entrances didn't require keycard access. -Locked staircase from the lobby going up to the rooms. I'm guessing it's locked due to security concerns, but access should be enabled for guests. The elevator is slow, and especially with the events being hosted, it gets busy & is often slower than the taking the stairs up.

Beautiful view of marina and Elliott Bay, interesting history. Google map directions takes you you…read moreto base of stairs (locked gate) rather than driveway to the house (private locked gate)

A classic Seattle setting with a beautiful view, tucked into Magnolia Bluff. The historic Admiral's…read moreHouse overlooking Elliott Bay has recently been remodeled, and is quietly making itself available as an event space for weddings & parties. The house and grounds can probably accommodate up to 150 people. Parking at the house is limited, so it's best to plan on offering valet parking for your guest. There is ample parking at the bottom of the hill under the Magnolia bridge. Inside the house, you'll find several rooms, including a bar and fireside room, as well as a large dining room with a dance floor. Outside, a circular driveway around the house offers access to an amazing view looking north over the bay. You'll look past the marina where the cruise ships dock to downtown Seattle and Mt. Rainier beyond. Voted best new place to have a wedding in 2014 by Seattle Magazine!

Love this place! What great selections of art and cute stuff! Love the display and their taste…read more Atmosphere is great. But ppl work there were not attentive nor friendly. Maybe it's too busy today? Regardless, we come back for shopping some arts and mugs

So cute! I'm not sure how long Smal Market has been around, but it was my first time noticing it…read morewhile walking around Ballard. I'm only here twice a year, so it is fun getting to stumble upon different stores. I think they have a lot of unique items in here that are handmade. Right now, there is a whole selection of handmade ceramics - really intricate and cute designs, and best of all, dishwasher safe! I was able to do some holiday shopping here!