
Historic Charm Meets Modern Elegance - The Perfect Event & Wedding Venue
Chuckanut Bay Distillery is a beautiful modern event venue in an historic 20,000-square-foot building in the heart of beautiful downtown Bellingham, WA. This fully renovated location features a grand ballroom, rooftop lounge, restaurant, bar, and tasting room - Bellingham's best venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations of all kinds.
In addition to its captivating aesthetics, the venue boasts a full state-of-the-art commercial kitchen staffed by talented and creative culinary professionals. Our venue offers several elegant bars where guests can indulge in signature cocktails crafted from spirits distilled on site, ensuring an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

The Ballroom at Chuckanut Bay Distillery (accommodates from 50 to 320 people)
This 4,200 square foot, one-of-a kind event space is perfect for large parties, weddings/receptions, and corporate events. Featuring an open floor plan bathed in natural light from a wall of windows, this space evokes images of a bygone era, with hints of our distinct Chuckanut Bay Distillery aesthetic. With a fully-equipped catering kitchen and expansive bar, copper accents, and a decorative "murphy-style" stage which can be lowered or raised, this grand event space is the perfect venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and galas of all kinds.
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The Mezzanine & Speakeasy (accommodates from 20 to 50 people)
Located on the Mezzanine level of Penny Farthing Bar & Restaurant, the Speakeasy boasts a sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere to welcome private events. With the ability to customize the floor plan to fit your party's needs, this is a beautiful space for small to mid-sized gatherings. Offers comfortable couches and adjustable, hand-crafted tables plus 80" screen and surround sound for presentations. The Speakeasy provides a view into the distillery's production space and a private restroom. These spaces are ideal for wedding rehearsal dinners and corporate events or celebrations for up to 50 people.



The Rooftop Bar (accommodates up to 40 people)
The only rooftop bar in Bellingham, this magical space features panoramic views of Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands, the city, and a truly unmatched sunset. In addition to a fully equipped bar, this space has its own grill capable of providing a range of delicious treats to enjoy while taking in the view.



Distillery Tour Add-On (accommodates up to 20 people)
Private distillery tours provide guests with a behind-the-scenes look at how we make our craft spirits. Groups of up to 20 people per tour can walk through our production area, still pit and barrel room lead by our experienced guides who will answer any questions along the way. Tours are typically 30 - 45 minutes and can be adjusted to fit your specific group needs. This tour is the top-ranked activity in Bellingham by TripAdvisor and should not be missed!



Learn more about how our dedicated and friendly team can help craft your memorable event.