The Edgewater

1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI

The Edgewater

1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI

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www.theedgewater.com

Capacity: 500 people

About The Edgewater

Connect with friends and family, show appreciation to your employees, celebrate a new baby, bride or groom, or gather for a good meal. Whatever the reason, we’ve got the space, the food, and the views. Located in downtown Madison on Lake Mendota, The Edgewater’s venues offer versatility, allowing for a truly unique experience for you and your guests. Our professional event organizers will find an event space that suits your needs, whether it’s for a business meeting, charity gala, graduation party, or anything else you can think of. With 14,500 square feet of indoor space (plus an additional 34,500 square feet of outdoor space), modern amenities, and world-class in-house services, The Edgewater has everything you need for your next meeting or event.

Event Spaces

The Grand Ballroom

Maximum Capacity: 700
Ballroom

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The Grand Ballroom

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Ballroom | Maximum Capacity: 700

The Grand Ballroom's 6.150 square feet of flexible event space, 16-foot windows with sweeping views of Lake Mendota, and sophisticated, inviting room finishes make it one of the most memorable event spaces in the Midwest. Capacity for banquet-style dinner is 440. The Ballroom can be separated into three different smaller spaces to be used for banquets, meetings, and small parties or wedding events.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 440 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 100 People

Chevron - 18"
Capacity: 250 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 360 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 360 People

Reception
Capacity: 700 People

Theater
Capacity: 650 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Elegant, contemporary space.
Floor Covering: Carpet
Floor Number: 5
Number of Ballroom Sections: 3
Special Features: Panoramic window wall with sweeping views of Lake Mendota. Private terrace attached overlooking the lake.

The Grand Plaza

Outdoor Venue

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Outdoor Venue

The Grand Plaza sits right on the edge of Lake Mendota, between the Wisconsin and Langdon Buildings. The Plaza can be used with or without the tent for you to host your wedding or party on the lake, rain or shine! The Plaza can also be used in conjunction with any of our other event spaces. It sits right outside the Nolen Gallery and Grand Ballroom for an easy flow from Plaza ceremony, to Nolen Gallery cocktail hour, to your seated dinner in the Ballroom!

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Waterfront
Waterview

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Lakefront, elegant
Floor Number: 5
Special Features: Lakefront; great of the Capitol; easy access to Grand Ballroom and Nolen Gallery; can be used with customized tent

The Madison Room

Maximum Capacity: 24
General Event Space

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The Madison Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 24

The Madison Room is a versatile room suitable for gatherings between 16 and 24 people. It is an ideal space for board meetings, outfitted with a built-in video monitor and the latest multimedia technology. The Madison Room features its own large, private bathroom, easy access to the parking garage, and a floor-length mirror and closet ideal for a bridal party hospitality suite.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 20 People

Conference
Capacity: 24 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 24 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 16 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Classic, intimate
Floor Covering: Carpet
Floor Number: 3
Special Features: Built-in flat screen TV; private restroom; closet and floor-length mirror

The Mendota Ballroom

Maximum Capacity: 200
Ballroom

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The Mendota Ballroom

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Ballroom | Maximum Capacity: 200

Our junior ballroom, The Mendota Ballroom boasts 1,660 square feet of event space, the perfect size for group functions ranging from 20-120 guests. It features an attached foyer, The Mendota Gallery, ideal for coffee breaks or cocktail receptions. The Mendota Ballroom can also be divided into three sections.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 90 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 72 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 70 People

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

Theater
Capacity: 170 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Elegant, classic
Floor Covering: Carpet
Floor Number: 3
Number of Ballroom Sections: 3
Special Features: Pre-function space, The Mendota Gallery, can be used for buffets, cocktail receptions, or meeting breaks

The Red Crown Club

Maximum Capacity: 100
General Event Space

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The Red Crown Club

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 100

The Red Crown Club is the capstone to the renovation of the historic Langdon Building. Its an elegant, versatile event space, suitable for private dinners, board meetings, and other corporate events.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 50 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 40 People

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 15 People

Conference
Capacity: 20 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 20 People

Reception
Capacity: 100 People

Theater
Capacity: 30 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wet Bar
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Elegant, versatile, luxurious
Floor Covering: Carpet/ granite tile
Floor Number: 11
Special Features: 2 built-in flat screen TVs; panoramic window walls with views of Lake Mendota, The Grand Plaza, and the University of Wisconsin; built-in bar and lounge area

The Sky Bar

Maximum Capacity: 80
General Event Space

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 80

The Sky Bar, one of our two rooftop private event spaces, offers 360 degree views of the lake, University, and Capitol, with outdoor terraces on either side of the room. This private floor is perfect for small wedding ceremonies, receptions, or after parties!

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 50 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 40 People

Reception
Capacity: 80 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wet Bar
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Classic, elegant; perfect for meeting space or lounge area
Special Features: Rooftop venue; two attached terraces; private floor with private restrooms

Neighborhood

Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
Full Bar/Lounge
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Indoor Pool
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Valet Parking
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 500
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 9
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 9,716

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