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PAIKKA

4.7(147)
Wedding Venue
About

PAIKKA is a modern industrial venue in St. Paul’s Creative Enterprise Zone, housed in a restored 1940s warehouse with brick walls, steel vaulted ceilings, and natural light flooding the connected event spaces. The Gold Room opens to a courtyard strung with café lights, creating a versatile setting for gatherings up to 275 guests.

Designed for flexibility, PAIKKA offers a cocktail lounge, an open-air courtyard for outdoor ceremonies, and a private Green Room suite for prep and breaks. The in-house bar program features sustainable, locally sourced drinks, while catering is handled by a curated list, making it a turnkey choice for corporate events and small conferences near Minneapolis.

Best for
  • Networking receptions & cocktail hours
  • Creative offsites & brainstorming sessions
  • Client dinners with flexible layouts
Standout features
Restored 1940s warehouse with industrial character
Architecture & Design
Restored 1940s warehouse with industrial character
Set inside a renovated brick-and-steel building featuring 1940s steel vaulted ceilings and signature movable plant walls. The space blends modern industrial style with original historic elements for a timeless yet contemporary feel.
Four connected rooms with indoor and outdoor options
Flexible Event Spaces
Four connected rooms with indoor and outdoor options
Includes the Gold Room with garage doors opening onto a light-filled courtyard strung with café lights, the Pink Room cocktail lounge and bar, an open-air courtyard for outdoor ceremonies, and a private Green Room suite for preparations. The layout
In-house bar with sustainable, locally sourced drinks
Beverage Program
In-house bar with sustainable, locally sourced drinks
Custom cocktail list featuring favorites like Espresso Martinis, paired with a curated selection of sustainable local beer, wine, and spirits. The bar program complements the flexible food catering options for a fully tailored hospitality experience.
At a glance
Location & hours

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550 Vandalia Street
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Hours
Sunday12am – 11:59pm
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

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