Cathedral

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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!