Cathedral

Cathedral is a two-floor event venue on Ballard Avenue in Seattle's historic Ballard neighbourhood. Its characterful interior combines exposed brick, marble bar tops and separate bars on each floor, offering event planners a distinctive setting for weddings, receptions, private celebrations, fundraisers and corporate gatherings.

The venue has around 4,000 square feet of space, with a total standing capacity of up to 170 guests and seating for up to 120. Organisers can hire the whole space or choose a rental period to suit their event, with hourly, partial-day and all-day options. The all-day hire is particularly suited to events that need time for set-up, a ceremony and a reception, while shorter bookings can work well for showers, dinners and midweek gatherings.

Cathedral provides practical facilities to help events run smoothly. There is a full kitchen for the organiser's chosen caterer, and guests may bring in an approved catering and bartending team. Included equipment and amenities can include tables, chairs, glassware, Wi-Fi, a sound system, microphones, screens and an onsite host. Event management support is also available for planners who would like help with some of the arrangements.

The venue has a distinctive social purpose: its profits are donated to charity, and it creates paid employment opportunities for young men affected by incarceration. Event organisers can therefore host a gathering in a historic Ballard setting while supporting a business with a community focus.