Market Hall

215 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Map · Phone number · Visit website

About Market Hall

Market Hall is an industrial chic wedding and events venue located in the Historic City Market of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina directly across from Moore's Square Park. Built in 1914, it was the city's first Farmer's Market! We honor that history with our in house chef inspired menu sourcing locally grown produce and ingredients. The space offers a blend of modern elegance with exposed brick, metal beams, raw wood, black chiavari chairs, market lights and cobblestone streets. Market Hall offers two different event spaces after acquiring 214 Martin Street, now called Park View at Market Hall.

Facilities and Capacity
Our Market View room can host up to 350 seated with a dance floor, and most weddings are 150 to 250. Our Park View room can host up to 150 seated with a dance floor, and most weddings are 75 to 125.

Services Offered
Their offerings include:

2 Spacious Bridal Suites (one in Park View and one in Market View)
Market Lights criss cross the ceiling and over the cobblestone streets
Lounge Furniture & Whiskey Barrels
Black Chiavari Chairs
Round, Rectangle and Highotp Tables
Concrete Dance Floor
Setup/Cleanup
Wireless Internet
Mobile bars
China, Glassware, Silverware and Barware included with in-house menu
LED Lighting Package
Pipe and Drape

Other Facilities
On your big day, Market Hall can provide additional areas. These facilities include:

Hotels: we are an 8 minute walk to Marriott City Center, Sheraton Raleigh and Residence Inn Downtown. Hampton Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn and Aloft hotels are a 5 minute drive.
RDU Airport is a 24 minute drive.
Parking is conveniently located within 1 city block to Moore's Square Deck, City Market Lot and free street parking
Wheelchair accessible to both rooms and bathrooms.
Commerical loading zone on Parham street for your vendors.
Market Hall is in the heart of downtown Raleigh in the Moore's Square District named for the newely renovated Moore's Square Park right out our front door. In the area, guests can explore the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Marbles Kids Museum, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, and many restaurants, shops and parks.

History

City Market, a collection of shops and restaurants, flourished from 1914 to the mid-1940s. Here, farmers from eastern North Carolina sold produce, poultry, seafood and home-baked goods. However, as supermarkets moved into the area, the old City Market closed in 1957 and turned into a furniture store in 1959. By 1980, the City Council decided to rehabilitate the Market and surrounding buildings. Joe Hakan and his son, Michael, bought and renovated the Market in the 1990s, allowing the space to come to life again. Ever since it has operated as catering, restaurant and event space.

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Market Hall FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue? Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season? $ 3,900.00

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season? $ 2,900.00

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue? Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season? $ 500.00

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season? $ 500.00

Which of the following are included in starting site fee? Bridal Suite, Chairs, Set Up, Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering? Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service? $ 28.00

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service? Bartender(s), House Beer, House Wine, Open Bar, Specialty Beer

What is the maximum capacity of your venue? 350

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue? 75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer? 2

Describe your venue: Ballroom, Banquet Hall, Historic Building

What kind of settings are available? Indoor, Covered Outdoor, Uncovered Outdoor, Scenic Views

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service? Ceremony, Reception, Bridal Shower, Engagement Party, Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer? Accommodations, Bar Services, Cake, Catering Services, Clean Up, Event Planner, Event Rentals, Get Ready Rooms, Liability Insurance, Lighting / Sound, Outside Vendors, Pet Friendly, Set Up, Wifi

What catering services do you offer? Buffet, Cocktail Reception, Dessert, Family Style, French Service, Hors d'oeuvres, Outside Cake, Plated, Server(s), Stations, Tastings

What bar services do you provide? Bartender(s), Cash Bar, Champagne Toast, House Beer, House Liquor, House Wine, Limited Bar, Liquor License, Open Bar, Premium Liquor, Signature Drink, Specialty Beer, Specialty Wine

What event items are available? Chairs, Dance Floor, Decor, Drapery, Furniture, Lighting, Photo booth, Tables, Tents

What food and beverage items are available? Barware, China, Flatware, Glassware, Linens

What transportation and access is available? Parking, Shuttle, Valet, Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season? April, May, June, September, October, November, December

What months are included in your off-peak season? January, February, March, July, August

2 Wedding Deals & Discounts

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements

Sally Oakley Weddings & Events Wedding Planners

My team have worked over 20 events at Market Hall this year and it is one of our favorite Venues in Downtown Raleigh. It is a blank slate and brides get to come in and make it uniquely their own. Location is prime, right in the heart of downtown Raleigh, surrounded by Cobblestone streets. No better photo options around. The venue comes with tables and chairs, an on site manager, beautiful bridal suite and you have the flexibility of bringing in your own Caterer, all for a very reasonable fee for such a great location. The staff are knowledgeable, great customer service and response time, and are great team members to the wedding community. We highly endorse this Venue for weddings and events.

Watkins Flowers of Distinction Wedding Florists

One of our favorite hip downtown venues! These folks are great to work with, the space is completely flexible and can become anything you envision.

A Red Carpet Affair, LLC Wedding Planners

I have been to several events in the venue. The staff is easy to work with and very accommodating.

Map

215 Wolfe Street Raleigh, North Carolina, NC 27601 See on map
919-823-7225 (Phone number)
919-616-5537 (Other Phone Number)
Tuesday through Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday around our event schedule.

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Professionalism 4.5
Flexibility 4.6
Value 4.5
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nichole · Married on 12/17/2016

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Market Hall is beautiful and the staff, especially Brenda and Kara are amazing! They are great to work with and quick to response to any questions. I had my wedding there and everything was perfect! The cobblestone and brick make for a great background for pictures. I would definitely recommend Market Hall! Thank you Kara and Brenda for being so awesome!
Mike Evans · Married on 12/01/2018

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Could not have gone any better !!

This Venue was perfect and well tended. We had guest from all over the country, so "flipping" the room work great. No one had to leave the building ! The cocktail hour while the room was being flipped was a great way for friends and family to catch up.
Food was out of this world great ! Bridal Sweet upstairs was perfect for the Bride and her Bridesmaids.
Meredith Larson · Married on 11/10/2018

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Perfect venue!

We knew Market Hall was going to be our dream venue going into our wedding, but it ended up exceeding our expectations. The functionality, the communication between us and Jayne who was our venue manager (she's unbelievably amazing), it was just perfect. The pictures on the websites don't even do it justice, I wish I could add a million of my own pictures - it ended up being a true DREAM and we had no limitations. All of the vendors know the venue well, it was easy to find, I can't say enough good things about it. It was truly the best day of our lives that wouldn't have happened without the perfect venue! We know they had some bumps along the way when they changed management and made some changes to the venue itself, but every change they made was good - like including the bridal suite in the pricing, and hiring new, amazing staff - so 0 complaints there, like I've seen elsewhere. Go tour this venue today. I've noticed that their social media use is really ramping up and I really think they'll be THEE venue to book within the next couple of years - so get in while you can!

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