About Our Event Spaces

Buffalo’s newest building, 500 Pearl, has several of the best event spaces that cater to a range of events. Whether it’s an extravagant wedding or a happy hour party, 500 Pearl has an event space for both and everything in between.

Exchange: Attached to W XYZ bar this space is perfect for your next; happy hour party, rehearsal dinner, bridal showers, baby showers, cocktail party, welcome party, meetings, social events, birthday party, private breakfast, lunch or dinner. The room has a floor to ceiling windows with a city view and a 70” screen with a hdmi plug-in capability

Tactic: Located on the Upper Lobby enjoy a quiet boardroom style room equipped to host seating for 14. The room has in-house sound and a floor to ceiling windows with a city view and a 70” screen with a hdmi plug-in capability perfect for any presentation

Eagles Alcove: This space is equipped with in-house sound and located on the 4th floor between 1914 and The Fuhrmann Room is a great space to host a board meeting, break out room, private dinner or theatre style seating.

1914: 1914 was originally designed for a Billiards Room for the Fraternal Order of The Eagles. Fully restored, this space is equipped with in-house sound and an energy and ambiance that perfectly fits a Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, Wedding, Cocktail Party, Meeting, Rehearsal Dinner, Holiday Party, Celebration of Life, Birthday Party, Corporate Event Space.

The Fuhrmann Room: Built in 1914 and then transitioned into the Christian Center this room was designed as a gymnasium. The high ceilings, modern chandeliers, and in-house sound gives this space an inviting room for a live panel discussion, theatre seating, cocktail party, holiday party, private dinner, luncheon, ceremony, break outs, meetings, and cocktail receptions. This room also has an air wall feature which allows you to make the room larger or smaller depending on your event.

Forbes Theater: Originally built in 1920 for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, this room was designed for a social function space. On the balcony of this space you will find 187 original theatre seating seats. You’ll find the ceiling in this space to be jaw-dropping. Fully resorted the hand painted designs and gold chandeliers are the perfect setting for any occasion. This room offers a mezzanine level, stage, and access to an outdoor balcony overlooking Pearl Street. This Buffalo gem would be a great fit for a speaker series, concert/live music, wedding reception, gala, ceremony, fundraising event, panel discussion, fashion show, trade show, dinner, luncheon, large meeting, cocktail party, theatre production or live auction.

Grand Aeries: A stunning grand ballroom built in 1914 with a modern feel. Walking into the space you will feel like royalty from the floor to ceiling windows to the fully original restored hardwood floors…this room will leave you in awe. With a modern grey and white design this space would be a perfect fit for a ceremony, wedding reception, cocktail party, holiday party, fundraiser, gala, dinner, luncheon, large meetings. Equipped with in-house sound, built-in projector and retractable screen this space offers so many options for your next event!

W XYZ Bar and Lounge: The w xyz bar is the new and trendy place to spend your happy hour or have a night out. Jump into the lively vibe of downtown Buffalo while enjoying a few signature drinks and tasty treats. Mingle at the bar, lounge in one of the secluded velvet booths, or shoot pool. This space would be perfect to book for a corporate happy hour, bachelorette party, or birthday party.

Patrick’s Rooftop Bar: Patrick’s Rooftop Bar is Buffalo’s newest rooftop bar with the best view of booming downtown Buffalo. Take a short elevator ride up to the trendiest and chicest bar in all of Buffalo and try one of our delicious signature drinks. Lounge on a plush couch next to a modern glass covered fire pit or grab a stool on the perimeter to glimpse at the break taking view. With all these amenities this is sure to be the perfect place for you next event! This space is perfect for smaller parties that are celebrating a birthday, bachelorette party, or just a girl’s night out!

Vice Restaurant: Vice restaurant is opening in 500 Pearl and serving up crisp coffee and delicious foods made in wood-fired ovens. Coming to 500 Pearl soon!

Fresh Catch Restaurant: Fresh Catch is a restaurant serving sustainable seafood and dishes bursting with flavor. Coming to 500 Pearl soon!

500 Pearl Features: Every event comes with access to 500 Pearl ramp parking and the option of valet parking upon request. Fees may apply. All entry and rooms are handicap accessible (except for mezzanine levels). To help your event run smoothly we have the option of a personal banquet manager the day of the event and an event coordinator. For each event there is the choice of white, black, or ivory linens and a choice of colored napkins from a select 25 color swatches.

Ask About: Custom arbor, centerpieces, in house sound (except Forbes Theater), and wireless microphone (fee apply).

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