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Welcome to our historic riverfront event venues.
We can host your ceremony, reception, bridal dinner, champagne brunch, birthday party or company meeting, we can even host your crabby in-laws. Our one-of-a-kind spaces, located on the prettiest street in Minneapolis, are guaranteed to impress. We have the river, the skyline, towering trees, cobblestone streets, great food and beverage, indoor parking, and a crack team of event experts ready to deliver the magic.
We can host your ceremony, reception, bridal dinner, champagne brunch, birthday party or company meeting, we can even host your crabby in-laws. Our one-of-a-kind spaces, located on the prettiest street in Minneapolis, are guaranteed to impress. We have the river, the skyline, towering trees, cobblestone streets, great food and beverage, indoor parking, and a crack team of event experts ready to deliver the magic.
INDOOR PARKING AVAILABLE WITH A TUNNEL TO ALL OF OUR VENUES!
The historic River Room–under the trees on the prettiest street in Minneapolis–has panoramic views of the river and skyline. From the handmade copper and oak bar, to the vintage lighting, you will feel like you tumbled into a Parisian cabaret.
CAPACITY: 40 – 130
PERFECT FOR: REHEARSAL DINNERS, WEDDINGS, PARTIES
The Shasta Tent is a custom-made tent with hand-wrought iron work and vintage chandeliers. The Shasta Tent is perfect for ceremonies and cocktail hours, and is typically used along with the River Room.
CAPACITY: 40 – 130
PERFECT FOR: COCKTAIL HOURS, CEREMONIES
Timeless elegance awaits you in our Hepburn Bridal Suite! Retreat into the soft warmth of this historic setting, while you prepare for the Big Day. Available on a selected basis. Please confer with our Event Goddess regarding schedule and costs.
CAPACITY: 5-25
PERFECT FOR: EVENT PREPARATION
The Hall of Kings has stone walls, high ceilings, custom lighting, great menus, and flexible seating for groups from 50-200. One of a kind old-world charm–you’ll feel like you’ve joined the Royal Court, if only for a night.
CAPACITY: 50 – 200
PERFECT FOR: WEDDINGS, CORPORATE GATHERINGS, PARTIES
The Camelot Bar is part of our Hall of Kings space, and can be used on it’s own for cocktail parties and intimate groups of up to 50.
CAPACITY: 15 – 50
PERFECT FOR: INTIMATE GATHERINGS
The Dragon Lounge is a semi-private space at the back of Jefe Urban Hacienda, our upscale taqueria. Perfect for small parties and gatherings, filled with candlelight and intimacy, with a vintage banquette and bar seats.
CAPACITY: 10 – 25
PERFECT FOR: INTIMATE GATHERINGS
Flash Electric is the most unique private residence in downtown Minneapolis. Host your guests in true “rockstar style” with:
• Gated Entry
• Courtyards, Balconies, and Roof Decks
• Four Bedrooms, Five Queen and One King Bed Total
Use code “FLASH” at checkout for $50 off your stay at Flash Electric.
Corporate Events
Let our team of Professionals help you get your message across! We’ve got flexible spaces that can be arranged many different ways, and we’ve got projectors, screens, tech gear, and everything you need to hold meetings and classes. No matter the size of your operation, we can help you treat your employees, colleagues and guests to a professionally-catered conference, corporate party, holiday gathering or training event at one of our unique spaces.
The historic River Room–under the trees on the prettiest street in Minneapolis–has panoramic views of the river and skyline. From the handmade copper and oak bar, to the vintage lighting, you will feel like you tumbled into a Parisian cabaret.
CAPACITY: 40 – 130
PERFECT FOR: REHEARSAL DINNERS, WEDDINGS, PARTIES
The Shasta Tent is a custom-made tent with hand-wrought iron work and vintage chandeliers. The Shasta Tent is perfect for ceremonies and cocktail hours, and is typically used along with the River Room.
CAPACITY: 40 – 130
PERFECT FOR: COCKTAIL HOURS, CEREMONIES
Timeless elegance awaits you in our Hepburn Bridal Suite! Retreat into the soft warmth of this historic setting, while you prepare for the Big Day. Available on a selected basis. Please confer with our Event Goddess regarding schedule and costs.
CAPACITY: 5-25
PERFECT FOR: EVENT PREPARATION
The Hall of Kings has stone walls, high ceilings, custom lighting, great menus, and flexible seating for groups from 50-200. One of a kind old-world charm–you’ll feel like you’ve joined the Royal Court, if only for a night.
CAPACITY: 50 – 200
PERFECT FOR: WEDDINGS, CORPORATE GATHERINGS, PARTIES
The Camelot Bar is part of our Hall of Kings space, and can be used on it’s own for cocktail parties and intimate groups of up to 50.
CAPACITY: 15 – 50
PERFECT FOR: INTIMATE GATHERINGS
The Dragon Lounge is a semi-private space at the back of Jefe Urban Hacienda, our upscale taqueria. Perfect for small parties and gatherings, filled with candlelight and intimacy, with a vintage banquette and bar seats.
CAPACITY: 10 – 25
PERFECT FOR: INTIMATE GATHERINGS
Flash Electric is the most unique private residence in downtown Minneapolis. Host your guests in true “rockstar style” with:
• Gated Entry
• Courtyards, Balconies, and Roof Decks
• Four Bedrooms, Five Queen and One King Bed Total
Use code “FLASH” at checkout for $50 off your stay at Flash Electric.
Corporate Events
Let our team of Professionals help you get your message across! We’ve got flexible spaces that can be arranged many different ways, and we’ve got projectors, screens, tech gear, and everything you need to hold meetings and classes. No matter the size of your operation, we can help you treat your employees, colleagues and guests to a professionally-catered conference, corporate party, holiday gathering or training event at one of our unique spaces.
We had the most delightful and delicious “post wedding brunch” imaginable in the River Room at the Aster Cafe! On Sunday, August 5th 2018 from 11-2 we hosted 85 guests with fabulous food, amazing views and fun beverages! Our guests truly enjoyed the special location on historic Main Street with spectacular views of downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River. Every detail of the event was handled to perfection! The River Room was absolutely beautiful and the food was fresh, creative & delicious! The staff was helpful and took care of every aspect of our very special day. It was truly a wonderful way to say goodbye & thank all the guests who attended the wedding. Thank you so very much to the team at the Aster Cafe for making this wedding brunch something we and our guests will not soon forget! It was EXCELLENT!
Dawn HenkelMy husband and I held our small wedding reception at Aster Café and couldn’t have been happier with our choice! The event sales coordinator was absolutely wonderful to work with and made planning our reception a breeze. She is professional, knowledgeable, detailed, and makes you feel so comfortable because you know everything is taken care of. My guests all raved about how much they loved the reception venue and how great the staff were! I will forever recommend Aster Café to those in need of an event room in Minneapolis.
Tessa MichelleHere is my long overdue THANK YOU to Aster Cafe. My husband and I were married September 16, 2017. We had the ceremony in the Shasta Tent and reception in The River Room. The night was truly magical. The event coordinator helped make sure that the wedding ceremony and reception were intimate and personal. She heard my vision and made it happen. She made planning easy and stress-free. Staff was extremely helpful, accommodating, hilarious, and all around wonderful. The food was delicious. It was better than I could have ever imagined. We had so many compliments from guests. Gorgeous space, gorgeous people, wish I could do it all over again.
Anne KentAddress
The Aster is located in St. Anthony Main at 125 SE Main Street in Minneapolis.
Parking
Ramp parking is recommended because it’s convenient & inexpensive at $5 for the first two hours. Enter ramp off 2nd Street SE & 2nd Avenue SE.
Inquiries
For all inquiries please email us at events@astercafe.com, call us at (952) 297-8580, or fill out the form below.
