Floor Plan
When planning an event at The Ballroom at Bayou Place, you likely want to know how it all will come together on the big day. That’s why we offer a floor plan, which helps you visualize our venue and better understand where things will go.
What Makes Houston’s Premier Event Venue?
People tell us our space is Houston’s best. On the second floor of the splendid Bayou Place building in downtown’s Theater District area, we are the city’s most centrally located event venue.
Adorned in rich navy velvet drapery, the grand ballroom lends itself to elegant and contemporary atmospheres. It can accommodate seated receptions with a small stage and dance floor for 700 guests or a cocktail reception for more than 1,000 attendees.
What sets us apart from other venues are the views. The space has floor-to-ceiling windows and walk-out balconies overlooking a historically significant city enclave, making it perfect for any event.
Services We Offer
The expert team at The Ballroom at Bayou Place provides everything you could need to help your event run seamlessly. Decor and design will be looked after, keeping in line with your tastes, and several bar packages are offered for you to choose from. Our in-house Chefs will serve a decadent meal to your guests, and we are known for our excellent service.
Catering
The Ballroom at Bayou Place’s catering team has provided exceptional cuisine and service to guests for over a decade. They understand every event is important to you and your attendees, which is why they’re committed to delivering the freshest, most flavorful meals imaginable.
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Décor
With an award-winning design team in-house, The Ballroom at Bayou Place can create the stunning décor that will wow guests at your occasion. From idea to installation, we’re the leading provider of private event décor services in Houston, TX.
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Event Marketing
In a bustling city like Houston, a lot is going on. Making others aware of your occasion can be difficult. With an in-house marketing team, The Ballroom at Bayou Place helps you cut through the noise and reach new audiences.
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Alcohol Services
With a full mixed-beverage liquor license, The Ballroom at Bayou Place can develop a one-of-a-kind alcohol service for your event. We’re committed to providing you and your guests with a customized experience that will be discussed long after the occasion ends.
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Furnishings
When planning a party, social gathering, or conference for a large group of people, furnishings are easy to overlook but can make or break the event.
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Valet
The Ballroom at Bayou Place is happy to provide valet parking for event attendees upon request. Our highly trained, courteous valets will stand ready to greet guests at your special event, transforming vehicle parking into a controlled and seamless experience.
Learn MoreMaking Our Space, Your Space
Nothing is off the table at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. Let us know if you prefer specific décor, custom drinks, or an outside caterer. Our business is built on accommodating all requests, and we’re not planning to stop anytime soon.
Partnerships with Houston Event Furnishings, a leading luxury furniture provider, enable us to tailor seating to your desires. From beautiful white furniture to custom wooden pieces, we have everything needed to make your celebration unforgettable. Contact us for a copy of our floor plan and start planning your special occasion.
What You Can Expect
flexible catering options
While The Ballroom partners with a number of Houston’s premiere caterers, The Ballroom will also consider approving caterers that are outside of our partnerships to ensure your culinary and budgetary needs are met.
customizable space
The Ballroom is a blank canvas with unceasing potential. We treat each event as a unique experience and will work with you to ensure that our space is transformed to fulfill your event needs from details in décor to branding.
our staff is at your disposal
The physical labor associated with set up
and tear down can be a drag. Our in-house team will be ready and willing to assist with your move in, set up and tear down.
flexible drink options
The Ballroom has a full mixed beverage liquor license and offers a variety of options including cash, hosted, and premium bar packages.
guests can park at ease
Guests will have access to a valet location and Bayou Place sits atop a 4,000 space Theatre District garage, with elevator access directly into the venue.
our doors are always open
When bringing your vision, for an event to life sometimes you just need a visual—we, understand. Throughout your planning process and prior to your event for set up, we will be here with doors open.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are located on the second floor of Bayou Place which is nestled downtown in Houston’s historic Theater District. We are directly across the street from the Wortham Center, Alley Theater and Jones Hall at 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002.
The Ballroom is versatile enough to accommodate a variety of event types including weddings, corporate events, galas, birthdays, banquets, business meetings, networking events, public events and more.
With more than 15,000 square feet of contiguous space the venue offers a variety of capacity options for both intimate and large-scale events. We can hold seated receptions with a small stage and dance floor for 600 guests or a cocktail reception for 1000+ guests. We are able to also customize the rental area to accommodate more intimate events by renting out a particular area versus the entire venue, such as the Smith Ballroom, Texas Ballroom, or our expansive balconies.
Let’s Start Planning Your Event
Designed with the guest experience in mind, The Ballroom is expertly equipped to host large corporate functions, dream weddings and other social events, but is equally capable of catering to the details of the most intimate gatherings. Please reach out to discuss your next event with us!
