Here's a closer look at Seattle's newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this spring. The new and renovated Seattle-area venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
1 Hotel Seattle
Sustainability-focused luxury hotelier 1 Hotels' upcoming Seattle outpost is slated to open in April in the city's South Lake Union neighborhood. The brand is known for creating urban retreats inspired by nature and 1 Hotel Seattle is no different: A living wall of greenery sets the tone in the lobby at the new 153-room hotel. The lobby is also decorated with a fireplace decorated with tiles from a local ceramicist, with a lushly landscaped outdoor terrace located adjacent to the lobby. The serene guest rooms including 45 suites feature biophilic touches like moss-inspired art installations and reclaimed wood finishes. 1 Hotel Seattle's second floor offers six private indoor event spaces, including the 1,766-square-foot Rainier Ballroom, which includes floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Space Needle. The ballroom can accommodate up to 120 guests for receptions or 112 seated in banquet-style rounds. The other event spaces feature plenty of natural light: There's the 412-square-foot Elliott space and 406-square-foot Nootka space that can each accommodate 30 for a reception or 20 seated in banquet-style rounds. The 669-square-foot Cascade can accommodate up to 50 for receptions or 40 for banquet-style rounds, while the 439-square-foot Stellar's Jay space can accommodate up to 31 for receptions or 24 for banquet-style rounds. The 949-square-foot Terrace can host 64 guests in an outdoor space featuring park views and unobstructed vistas of the Space Needle. Sustainable and wellness amenities range from personal training sessions at the well-outfitted gym to rides in a fleet of fully electric Audis to a hike arranged via the hotel's concierge team.
Photo: Kelsey Bumsted
Stone Way Auto
A former warehouse dating back to 1953 is now Stone Way Auto, a sleek and airy event space located in Seattle's Wallingford and Fremont neighborhoods. The 9,000-square-foot private event venue designed by Robert Hutchison Architecture includes a double-height skylit entry and a roof deck adjacent to a penthouse. Stone Way Auto can accommodate up to 325 standing guests for cocktail receptions or up to 150 seated guests for seated dining and theater-style events. The light-filled space is decorated with colorful murals and contemporary furniture to offset the industrial elements, like garage-style concrete floors and exposed steel. Tech accessories range from a projector on the main floor, Samsung Frame TVs on the mezzanine and penthouse levels, and Sonos speakers stationed throughout Stone Way Auto. There's even a pocket arcade with classic games in the penthouse lounge.
Photo: Eirik Johnson
Rainbrew
A brewery devoted to Korean rice wine opened in Woodinville in January. The family-owned Rainbrew sells makgeolli, a traditional Korean fermented rice beverage. Rainbrew's airy tasting room is outfitted with wooden accents and its own colorful custom ceramics cups serve as decor elements. The brewery is introducing private events in its space this spring, with room for a maximum capacity of 27 guests in the tasting room. The tasting room seating ranges from green leather bar stools at the bar to tables for two throughout the space. Try flights and glasses of all Rainbrew products, with cocktails and food available as well.
Photo: Daming Xing
Vivienne's Bistro
Downtown's Sheraton Grand Seattle added a new dining option in November 2024 with the opening of Vivienne's Bistro, devoted to Asian-fusion cuisine. This is the second outpost for Vivienne's Bistro, which also boasts a location on Mercer Island, and is known for menu items like oyster tempura, twice-cooked pork belly, black garlic wontons, and forbidden roast duck. The new downtown restaurant decorated with oversized lantern light fixtures celebrated its grand opening in February 2025, timed to Lunar New Year. Vivienne's Bistro downtown includes a private dining room, which can comfortably seat 18 guests and accommodate up to 40 for standing receptions.
Photo: Courtesy of Vivienne's Bistro
U Wine Bar
In January, U Wine Bar opened in Wallingford with a dual focus on both wine and board games. At U Wine Bar, board games are arranged on shelves next to bottles of Bordeaux and Sauvignon Blanc. Decorated with modern decor, the space offers plenty of room for gamers to spread out, with nine tables and a bar to congregate at for pours of international and locally-sourced wines—with nonalcoholic options and chocolate and snacks available as well. The venue is available for private events and full buyouts, with a maximum capacity of 80 guests for events; 60 of whom can be seated at one time.
Photo: Courtesy of U Wine Bar
