3 Unique Pacific Northwest Venues for Your Next Event
The next time you’re planning a corporate retreat, networking event, team gathering, or private celebration, these three Pacific Northwest spaces offer personality, flexibility, and something truly memorable.
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub. If you're planning a corporate gathering, networking event, rehearsal dinner, or just looking for an unforgettable spot to watch the big game with your crew, Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub in Seattle has you covered. Located in the heart of Pike Place Market, Kells offers a variety of flexible event spaces—from intimate semi-private rooms to a full venue takeover that includes three bars. Their 2nd Floor Private Room and Bar is a hidden gem—private, quiet, and fully equipped with four TVs (including an 80” screen), in-house sound, and the ability to show photos, videos, or presentations. With seating for 62 in banquet rounds or space for 100 in a cocktail-style setting, it’s the perfect space to bring your group together. And don’t miss the customizable banquet menus, seasonal offerings, and seamless accessibility from both 1st Ave and Post Alley.
Karoo Café. For a more laid-back, heart-forward gathering, Karoo Café is the perfect blend of connection and culture. Tucked inside Seattle’s historic Butterworth building, this community-minded space was founded by South African native Olivia Vermaak and radiates the spirit of Ubuntu—the belief in our shared humanity. Karoo offers handcrafted South African-inspired cocktails, tapas-style small plates, locally roasted coffee, and a rotating lineup of live music, book clubs, game nights, and creative workshops. With the recent opening of Protea Yoga—a serene wellness studio located just above the café—Karoo has evolved into a full-circle haven for teams and communities seeking something soulful, restorative, and refreshingly unique. Protea Yoga is available to be rented as well. Capacity is120 guests.
Alderbrook Resort & Spa: Your Elevated Escape for Meetings, Retreats & Unforgettable Events. And for a true escape? Head to Alderbrook Resort & Spa, located on the pristine shores of the Hood Canal—America’s only fjord—just a scenic drive, boat ride, or seaplane trip from Seattle. Nestled within 88 lush acres, Alderbrook is where Pacific Northwest serenity meets refined hospitality. This iconic waterfront destination offers 7,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including ten stylish meeting rooms, a private dining room, and expansive waterfront lawns ideal for gatherings under the open sky. From intimate board meetings to grand celebrations, Alderbrook is Washington’s go-to venue for year-round weddings, corporate retreats, and private functions. Their seasoned sales and catering team provides full-service planning support, helping you tailor the perfect event, no matter your guest count or vision.
For something truly memorable, immerse your group in one-of-a-kind culinary experiences found only at Alderbrook. The Private Gathering Grove Dinner invites guests to wander quietly through old-growth forest trails, guided by a foraging expert, before enjoying a chef-led, four-course meal served tableside in the heart of the forest. Each dish is hyper-local, inspired by the flavors, ingredients, and stories of the Hood Canal region.
Or, host a Private Canal Cookout at Hook & Fork, the resort’s beachside culinary outpost just two miles away. Your group (20–65 guests) will enjoy a rustic, interactive cookout at the historic marina while watching the sun dip behind the Olympic Mountains. Arrive in style aboard the resort’s private yacht, the Lady Alderbrook, and sip cocktails as the chef prepares a seasonal seafood feast before your eyes.
