Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party, preparing for an upcoming wedding reception, or planning a family reunion, check out this list of 30 rentable venues in the City of Oaks.
Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.
Intimate gatherings
Planning a shower, reunion, or other small party? Here are a few of our favorite venues for intimate gatherings (read: fewer than 150 guests) around Raleigh.
All Saints Chapel, 110 S. East St.
- Rate: Ceremony packages start at $2,500; ceremony + reception packages start at $4,000
- Accommodates: Up to 120 seated dinner guests / 200 for a multi-level standing reception
- Key features: Historic Episcopal chapel in Oakwood, original heart pine wood beams + floors
Chatham Station is located in the heart of downtown Cary, just a short walk from The Cary Theater.
Photo by Urban Bloom Photography
Chatham Station, 110 N. Walker St., Cary
- Rate: Packages start at $2,500
- Accommodates: Up to 150 guests
- Key features: Downtown Cary, glass garage doors open to a patio, bridal + groom suite, exposed brick, chic-industrial style
Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center, 1732 Capital Blvd.
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: Up to 150 guests
- Key features: Located on NC State’s campus and the shore of Lake Raleigh, extravagant double curving staircases, crystal chandelier lighting, Pack pride throughout
Haywood Hall House and Gardens, 211 New Bern Place
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: Up to 150 people for an outdoor reception
- Key features: Historic estate completed in 1799, large manicured lawn, brick terrace, charming bridal + groom suite
Heights House Hotel, 308 S. Boylan Ave.
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: Up to 149 guests — sweet spot is 50-80 guests
- Key features: Boutique hotel, Italianate-style mansion, historic Boylan Heights neighborhood, stay required
Jiddi Space & Courtyard, behind Sitti + Gravy, 137 S. Wilmington St.
- Rate: Non-peak season rates start at $3,500; food + bev spend required
- Accommodates: Up to 100 seated inside, 150 seated indoor/outdoor, or 225 standing room capacity
- Key features: Versatile rustic indoor/outdoor space with market lighting
Maywood Hall & Garden, 622 Maywood Ave.
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: 50 to 200 guests
- Key features: A few doors down from Trophy’s production facility and taproom, indoor/outdoor venue, string lighting, custom built mobile bar pouring the fresh Trophy beer
The Mayton, 301 S. Academy St., Cary
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: Up to 140 in The Park Room + Peck & Plume Restaurant; multiple locations to pick from, including more intimate options
- Key features: Catered by Peck & Plume, terrace overlooking Downtown Cary Park
JCRA offers stunning backdrop of world-famous plant collections.
Photo by Anna Haddock
Multiple options
The venues in this section truly have it all. From smaller spaces for tight-knit groups to expansive areas fit for a wedding venue. Here are a few spots with more to love around every corner.
Historic Market Hall, 215 E. Martin St.
- Rate: Off peak dates start at $6,000; dinner + bar packages are in addition to the venue rental fee
- Accommodates: Several spaces available, accommodating 200 to 400 guests
- Key features: Large covered patio overlooking City Market’s lit cobblestone streets, largest historic wedding venue in downtown
JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd.
- Rate: Gardens start at $190 per hour
- Accommodates: 30 to 400 guests, depending on the area
- Key features: 10-acre arboretum and botanical garden with stunning views
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St.
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: 250 banquet, 500 standing in Curiosity Square; multiple spaces available
- Key features: Colorful exhibits, vaulted ceilings, vibrant colors, fun atmosphere in downtown
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd.
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: 100 to 275 guests, depending on the space
- Key features: Modern galleries, beautiful gardens + sculptures, bright and airy, Catering Works provides all catering
The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve, 1945 The Meadows Ln.
- Rate: $7,100+
- Accommodates: Up to 350 guests
- Key features: 220 acre preserve surrounded by forests, five indoor and outdoor ceremony sites, elegant spaces to get ready
The Umstead Hotel & Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary
- Rate: Ceremony $5,500, contact for reception + catering
- Accommodates: 150-200 guests
- Key features: Lakefront, three different event space options, immaculate landscaping, custom seasonal menus created by the award-winning Herons restaurant team, elegant features
Vidrio, 500 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 100
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: Up to 250 people
- Key features: Multiple unique room options, views of the breathtaking glass orb wall, upscale Mediterranean restaurant
The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport, 3931 Macaw St.
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: 115-600 reception
- Key features: Upscale hotel located near RDU, four flexible spaces, catering available from Il Falò
Located just outside of downtown, The Maxwell is a sophisticated space with plenty of natural light.
Photo by Alaina Ronquillo Photography/provided by The Maxwell
Larger venues
If you’re planning your wedding or a similar large-scale gathering, this is the list for you. With options for hundreds of guests, these are a few Raleigh spots ideal for weddings, class reunions, fundraising events, and more.
The Barn at King Hill Farm, 6048 King Farm Ln., Knightdale
- Rate: Venue package starts at $3,500
- Accommodates: Up to 225 seated guests
- Key features: 50-acre full-service working farm, custom designed barn, expansive outdoor spaces, panoramic lake views
Brier Creek Country Club, 9400 Club Hill Dr.
- Rate: $1,750 ceremony fee, food + bev minimums; pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: Up to 300 guests
- Key features: Elegant ballroom with crystal chandeliers, lush outdoor space, bridal + groom suites
Junction West, 310 S West St., Ste. 110
- Rate: Pricing available upon request; full + partial buyouts available
- Accommodates: Up to 250 guests
- Key features: Industrial chic, located in the Warehouse District, light + airy space, courtyard available, bar package required
Melrose Knitting Mill, 309 N. Dawson St.
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: Up to 180 guests seated
- Key features: Located above + catered by Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar, old textile mill, exposed bricks, outdoor cocktail space
Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Pkwy., Cary
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: Up to 350 seated guests
- Key features: Private golf course, elegant backdrops, the choice between The Grand Ballroom or The Main Clubhouse (seats up to 150)
TRAINE at Seaboard Station, 121 Seaboard Ave.
- Rate: Starting at $3,000
- Accommodates: Up to 270 guests
- Key features: Located at historic Seaboard near the new Hyatt House and High Rail rooftop bar, glass garage doors, bridal suite, indoor/outdoor deck, no ceremony fee, bar services
Union Hall, Raleigh Union Station, 510 W. Martin St.
- Rate: Event investments start at $4,800
- Accommodates: Spaces for 75 to 600 guests
- Key features: Rooftop terrace, panoramic city views, historic industrial-chic spaces, “Raleigh” neon sign
The Distillery, 101 Rand Mill Rd., Garner
- Rate: Pricing starts at $4,000
- Accommodates: Over 300 guests
- Key features: Outdoor patio, luxe features, bright flexible + sophisticated spaces, 15 minutes from Raleigh
The Maxwell, 330 Gideon Creek Way
- Rate: Based on date, ranges from $4,500-$9,800; subject to additional beverage minimums ranging from $2,500-$4,000
- Accommodates: Up to 290 guests
- Key features: 7,500 sqft lawn, versifier spaces, contemporary architecture, 18' vaulted ceilings, private suites, close to downtown
The Merrimon-Wynne House was built in 1876 and restored with its original charm.
Photo by Anna Haddock
The Merrimon-Wynne House, 500 N. Blount St.
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: Up to 250 guests
- Key features: Restored mansion built in 1876, steps away from the Governor’s Mansion, southern charm, sweeping porches + outdoor spaces
The Pavilion at Angus Barn, 9401-1 Glenwood Ave.
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: 70-400 guests
- Key features: Rustic space with panoramic water views, catered by the Angus Barn
The Pavilion at Carriage Farm, 1913 Pagan Rd.
- Rate: Monday-Thursday weddings start at $4,250
- Accommodates: Up to 275 guests
- Key features: 10,000-square-foot rustic pavilion, 34-foot-tall fireplace, outdoor and indoor spaces, rolling pastures, bridal suite + groom’s retreat
The Stockroom boasts exposed brick, hardwood floors, lofty ceilings, market lighting, and natural light.
Photo by Anna Haddock
The Stockroom at 230, 230 Fayetteville St., second floor
- Rate: Ceremony + reception off-peak starts at $4,800
- Accommodates: Up to 175 seated
- Key features: Heart of downtown, access to The Glass Box luxury suite, market lighting, floor-to-ceiling chalkboard wall, catered by Empire Eats Catering
Walnut Hill, 1804 Carl Williamson Rd.
- Rate: Pricing available upon request
- Accommodates: Up to 200 seated
- Key features: Multiple ceremony options, modern white barn pavilion, tree-lined lake
