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About Steam Whistle

Situated across from the CN Tower and Rogers Centre in one of Toronto’s oldest historic landmark buildings, your event will be spectacular with perfect blend of the dynamic energy and rustic elegance. With hand hewn beams, 30 foot ceilings, outdoor patios and an abundance of natural light, your guests will be delighted here at the John Street Roundhouse.

You can count on a seamless event experience in any of our 5 stunning event spaces; Locomotive Hall, Pilsner Hall, The Gallery, The Mezzanine and Biergarten Restaurant.

Facilities and capacity

The Pilsner Hall and Gallery can accommodate up to 180 guests for an indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony, cocktail reception and plated dinner with a dancefloor. Or up to 450 guests cocktail style. Gorgeous outdoor patio and Bridal Suite included!

Our brand new space, The Locomotive Hall can accommodate up to 275 guests for a wedding ceremony, cocktail reception and plated dinner with a dancefloor. Or up to 900 guests cocktail style. This space also comes with a patio with incomparable city views and a Bridal Suite.

The Mezzanine is perfect for intimate celebrations such as bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, tea ceremonies, birthdays, sports viewing parties and cocktail receptions. We can accommodate 50 guests cocktail style or 40 guests for a plated dinner.

Our Biergärten Restaurant is also available for buyouts for intimate weddings with 50 guests or less.

We also do full venue buyouts and can accommodate tenting on the patios.

Catering

You are welcome to select any caterer you prefer. You can choose from our Primary Caterer, The Food Dudes or our Preferred Caterer list including; Ace Kosher, 10tation, Daniel et Daniel, Eatertainment, Marigold & Onions, Oliver & Bonacini and Presidential Gourmet.

Audio Visual Services

To support your Audio Visual requirements, our partner EPiQ Vision will customize a quote specific to your needs and budget to deliver your content seamlessly. Our events team will connect you when you're ready.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet hall
Historic
Loft

Describe the style of your venue:

City
Rustic

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bridal suite
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting / sound
Set up

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)
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Outside alcohol
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Aisle runners
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Dance floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair access

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?

$5,750

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,750

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Bridal suite

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$110

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open bar
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100% Recommended by couples
Kristie
Kristie N. Sent on 26/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Amazing Amazing!

We could not have been happier with our decision to book Steam Whistle for our wedding. We knew the venue would be a show-stopper, and were not disappointed on the day. It is such a well-oiled machine - everything went so smoothly.

In the lead-up, we dealt with Loretta and she was wonderful! Very responsive to any questions and great to work with. Our day-of site supervisor was Alper, and he was wonderful as well. Very friendly, communicative and helpful.

The serving staff was also excellent - everyone was so impressed during cocktail hour with how many people were going around with trays of food - you never felt like you had to camp out the door to get something. During dinner, wine service was frequent and friendly, and during the part, there was never a line at the bar.

Their preferred caterer was Food Dudes - I'll leave a separate review for them, but I will say, every single guest has RAVED about how good the food was, and we agree!

If you want a venue that makes planning a wedding as straightforward as possible, pick Steam Whistle!
Jeff
Jeff S. Sent on 14/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue for a Perfect Wedding

Loved working with the staff at Steam Whistle - they were very professional and responsive. As a venue we've frequented often we wanted our wedding to be a magical experience - and it was!
Katie
Katie Q. Sent on 07/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue!

Steam Whistle was our perfect wedding venue! We were married in Pilsner Hall and it couldn't have gone more smoothly. It was everything we were hoping it would be. Sonia, Sam, Ryan and the whole Steam Whistle crew were so incredible to deal with and so helpful during all of the ups and downs of Covid. All of the staff on the night were amazing, and all of their associated and preferred vendors were great. You can't beat the location, views, or the vibe of the brewery. We can't recommend Steam Whistle highly enough, we couldn't have imagined a better wedding!
Youn
Youn S. Sent on 27/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding

We would not have been able to have a wedding without all your help and support. It was like a dream!
How amazing to have a wedding in this beautiful place at the heart of Toronto! Stunning flowers and lovely balloons were just perfect. 
The most important thing is professional and kind staff! You are the charm of Steamwhistle! We were touched by your service. Thank you for making our wedding so pleasant and special.
Casey
Casey K. Sent on 05/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

We were so lucky to work with the staff at Steamwhistle!

Lizz +Samantha are incredible!
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Kyle D. Sent on 21/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Staff & Venue

We held our wedding and reception at Locomotive Hall. The staff from the start were extremely welcoming and helpful. The venue was everything we wanted and more! We really appreciate the memories and value we received from SteamWhistle would 10/10 recommend!
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Jessie Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best

There’s a reason Steamwhistle is such a popular wedding venue. They were fantastic to work with the whole way through, including when we had an emergency and had to put the wedding on hold. They could not have been more flexible or patient. We worked with Sonia to book the venue and Loretta as our coordinator. Absolute dream team!!! The wedding day went flawlessly. The Steamwhistle team are true experts and Loretta really worked to make this day so special and unique for us.
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Laura G. Sent on 28/10/2023
4.6 out of 5 rating

Great atmosphere for a wedding

We loved our wedding this past September at Steam Whistle Brewery! We got married at Pilsner Hall and it was a very unique and beautiful space to celebrate our marriage. We had a lot of out of town guests so getting married right under the CN tower was very special. We also liked that we could have our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in one place.
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Tanya Sent on 01/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue

Steam Whistle is a beauty up venue! The staff made it very easy to plan my wedding and very helpful on the day. Everything went very smoothly. Would definitely recommend this venue for your wedding
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Jenny Sent on 27/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly what we wanted

Steam Whistle was professional and helpful through our whole process. Through the year and a half of planning we did go through at least 3 coordinators for our event, but they always seemed to know everything anyways. We wanted a venue downtown for our international guests to see "TORONTO" and they definitely got that. We had numerous compliments on the venue and all the vendors preferred by Steam Whistle were excellent. We felt well taken care of and are happy we chose Steam Whistle. We would highly recommend this venue for ceremony and reception.
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