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The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion

4.8(97)
Event Venue

About

The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion at Hotel Ballard offers a striking urban setting with vaulted ceilings, a 20-foot skylight, and glass walls that open to reveal sweeping views of the Olympics, Cascades, and Puget Sound. The outdoor patio is ideal for cocktail hours or open-air receptions, accommodating up to 150 guests for standing events and 130 for seated dinners.

Exclusively catered by Stoneburner, the venue ensures a seamless hospitality experience with in-house food, beverage, and service. A built-in sound system and fireplace add to the ambiance, while the adjacent hotel provides convenient lodging for multi-night business groups or out-of-town attendees.

Best for

  • Rooftop cocktail receptions with mountain views
  • Intimate seated dinners up to 130 guests
  • Multi-day group stays at Hotel Ballard

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What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Vaulted ceilings with expansive glass walls and mountain views
Architecture & Views
Vaulted ceilings with expansive glass walls and mountain views
The pavilion features 20-foot skylights and south and west-facing window walls that open fully, offering sweeping views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains, Puget Sound, and Ballard waterways. This design creates a bright, open atmosphere with
Open-air patio for cocktail hours and events
Outdoor Space
Open-air patio for cocktail hours and events
An outdoor patio adjacent to the pavilion provides a distinct open-air setting ideal for cocktail receptions or mingling, enhancing the venue’s urban yet natural ambiance.
Flexible capacity with thoughtful event logistics
Event Capacity & Setup
Flexible capacity with thoughtful event logistics
The space accommodates up to 150 guests for cocktail receptions and 130 for seated dinners with family-style service. The venue offers a large dance floor by removing end tables, allowing for comfortable movement and socializing.

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 97 reviews