Historic,

Intimate,

Downtown,

Full-Service Venue

with a Speakeasy Style.

Located in City Market.

The Grove is the Sister Venue to Historic Market Hall.

Now Open!

Indoor & Outdoor

Private Event Space

in the Heart of Downtown Raleigh.

The Grove at City Market: Venue Rental

Weddings at The Grove are perfect for couples who want an outdoor or indoor ceremony with a separate reception room and large bar & lounge. Seated dinners for up to 110 and Cocktail Style Receptions for up to 150. Please note there are no getting ready suites. Local hotels are just a 6 minute walk for your convenience.

Corporate & Social Events at The Grove feature a unique downtown location with both outdoor and indoor event space for corporate meetings, parties, anniversaries, holiday parties and annual celebrations. Hosting your event with our full service catering, bar service, rentals and staffing streamlines your planning so you can enjoy your event!

  • Rental Time: 12pm to 12am is inclusive of setup, event time and breakdown. a 3 hour minimum is required for setup and a 1 hour minimum is required for breakdown, 1.5 hour for bands. (Guests Leave at 11pm for DJ’s and 10:30pm for Bands)

  • Willow Room: Indoor Room that seats up to 100 for ceremony or cocktail hour.

  • Indoor Bar & Lounge

  • Oak Room: Indoor Reception Room that seats up to 110 for seated dinners & 150 for cocktail style parties.

  • The Grove Patio (3,400 sq. ft) of private outdoor space for outdoor ceremony (up to 150), cocktail hour, receptions and events.

  • Tables: (10) 60" Rounds; (2) 48" Rounds; (10) Cocktail Tables; (10) 8ft Rectangles; (6) 6ft Rectangles

  • Chairs: 100 Black Chiavari Chairs & 100 White Padded Folding Chairs

  • Indoor Lounge Furniture Set & Outdoor Lounge Furniture Set with Firepit

  • Plates, Glassware, & Silverware (Linens are not included. Rentals are required through our exclusive rental partner.)

  • The Grove does NOT have onsite dressing suites for wedding parties or the band to get ready before the event. We recommend the following options that are close by within walking distance or a short drive on our FAQ Page.

Architectural Renderings by Louis Cherry Architecture

Venue Rental:

Peak Date: $7,500

Mid Peak Date: $6,000

Low Peak Date: $4,500

Off Peak Date: $3,500

Food & Beverage is Additional & is Exclusively Provided

by our In-House Chef & Catering Team.

Tours:

We will customize a menu for you and provide quotes on a Phone Consultation & Tour. Please schedule a phone consultation below and we will schedule a private tour. Tours are offered Tuesday-Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturdays 9am to 2pm around our event schedule.

The Grove’s

Exclusive In House Catering:

Our Executive Chef Chris Hill has crafted a menu that features American Southern cuisine that surprises and delights.

Your food experience will be customized with a private tasting to discuss your menu, service style and dietary needs.

We have a full range of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free menu items available. We believe food will help tell the story of your event, and we cannot wait to hear what you have in mind!

Nestled beside the cobblestone streets of City Market & the Sister Venue of Historic Market Hall, The Grove is where downtown Raleigh shows how rustic and modern vibes come together to make a sophisticated space perfect for intimate weddings up to 110 guests or up to 150 guests for cocktail parties, corporate events, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and your next big milestone event.

We look forward to hosting your event & making more history here with you & your guests here in City Market!

If you want us to reach out to you,

please fill out the contact form below!