FAQ’s

What is the total capacity? Seated/Standing? Upstairs/Downstairs?

Our total allowed capacity is 330

Downstairs seated (ceremony / presentation / auction-style) – 170 in each room (with sides and an aisle).

Downstairs seated (reception) – We have seated 90 in each room using 9 10-tops (round).

What does each space include?

The Lounge includes the A/V System with a 20-foot projection screen, projector, 5.1 sound, a restroom, and a VIP / green room / bridal suite.

The Ballroom includes the catering kitchen, bar service window & area, and a restroom.

The Deck includes 3 areas: a fully-enclosed second bar, a covered area with a fireplace, heat lamps & lounge area, and a fully-exposed outdoor deck area furnished with outdoor patio furniture.  All have a fantastic view of the city.

Can I bring in my own alcohol?

Any alcohol served must be accompanied by a banquet license. Any person responsible for serving alcohol must present a Class 12 bartender’s license.

Can I bring in my own food?

Yes. All caterers must have a catering license and be insured.  All food handlers / servers must have their Food Handler’s Permit. All food must be prepared by an establishment with a catering license and/ or a restaurant license. All licenses & permits must be presented the night of the event.

Do you offer any furniture with the rental of WithinSodo?

We have light seating on the roof and one small couch downstairs.

What are your kitchen amenities?

Please refer to the website – Photos/The Kitchen – for more detailed description.

Is my date available?

When we receive your request via the website’s contact form, we will be happy to tell you availability.

I am in the neighborhood, can I stop by and take a look?

Due to the volume of requests, we give site tours by appointment only.

Do you offer any discounts for non-profits?

We believe our pricing is competitive but we will entertain requests from 501c3 organizations.

Can I put a hold on a date?

We wish we could do this but it just doesn’t work for our schedule to run smoothly. Once you’ve seen the space and had all your questions answered, we’ll receive a signed contract and a deposit and then the date is yours!

Do you work with any specific or preferred caterers or other vendors?

We have companies we like to work with however we don’t have any partnership restrictions on who you can bring in to help with your event.

Is there any other paperwork I need to have before I can have my event there?

Apart from any permits that your event requires, we have a standard contract/agreement and we do require every event to have a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming WithinSodo as “Additional Insured”.

Is there anything else I should know before I come see it in person and fall in love with WithinSodo?

Please know that we can’t wait to make your event a reality!