Cannon Green | Cannonborough Elliotborough, Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Photographer: Nancy Lempesis

Photographer: Andrew Cebulka

Photographer: Hannah Alyssa Photography

Photographer: Olivia Griffin

Photographer: Andrew Cebulka

Photographer: Andrew Cebulka

Photographer: Hannah Alyssa Photography

Photographer: Hannah Alyssa Photography

Photographer: Hannah Alyssa Photography

Message & Request Pricing

Bouncing right out of the history books, given the mix of a 19th Century Charleston home and an old trolley warehouse, this southern space gives you the glorious chance to gather amongst gorgeous reflecting pools and statuesque palmettos.

Breathe in the sweet air of South Carolina amig the lush greenery of a charming cocktail hour. Chat up, drink up, and laugh it up in what might just be the most welcoming spot in the good land.

The Lowdown

Type: Ballroom Banquet Hall / Event Facility Bar / Club / Lounge Historic Building

Views: Courtyard

Style: Classic
Contemporary
Garden Party
Modern
Sophisticated

Best type of Celebrations

Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception

Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, Etc.

Venue Setting

Cannon Green is one of Charleston’s most unique properties, and indeed, a microcosm of the city itself—capturing its romance, history, preservation, beauty, charm and cosmopolitan style all in one extraordinary venue. Located in the Cannonborough - Elliotborough neighborhood, Cannon Green incorporates a 19th century Charleston Single House façade within our indoor Garden Room- a refined and airy 75-seat private event space, along with two adjoining entertainment spaces—a lush and intimate Courtyard and our spacious historic Trolley Room. The result is an innovative fusion of history, hospitality, function and charm to create a vibrant space for hosting your wedding weekend festivities. Cannon Green embodies all the elements that have made Charleston such a seductive and enticing destination for centuries—an air of elegant sophistication, an attitude of warm hospitality, and an atmosphere of welcome.

Capacity

Seated: 150

Buffet: 250

Standing: 250

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Does this include catering fees?: No

Estimated price per head: from $60 to $175

Additional charges: Wedding Services Package
Artisan Catering

Insurance: Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

Connect

Request a Venue Tour

Call: 843-817-7311

Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: Prior to 1930
Curfew: No Curfew
Venue spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services; Licensed Server Is Required
Music: Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking: Non-smoking Venue
Eco/Green Events: Yes
Kid Friendly Events: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes

Amenities

A/V Equipment
Street Parking
Wifi
Ample Parking Onsite
Dining Chairs
Dining Tables

Inside Scoop

A Charleston venue fit for foodies! Overlooking our courtyard and Wild Common restaurant dining room, the Mezzanine is ideal for smaller gatherings at the Chef’s Table – a semi-private culinary experience for parties up to 20 guests.

Venue Features

The scene:: Charleston’s premier downtown events venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private dining in the heart of one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Cannon Green offers a range of entertaining options. If you’re celebrating with a large crowd, our Trolley Room and Courtyard or Garden Room can host receptions or full-service seated dinners featuring Cannon Green’s uncompromising culinary expertise. Our onsite restaurant Wild Common offers an urban-eclectic ambiance which is deal for a night out with friends, a romantic dinner for two (table at the Chef’s Counter perhaps?) or a deal-closer business dinner. Don’t miss our Chef’s Table—one of Charleston’s most unique private small group dining experiences.
Design:: Cannon Green is a remarkable space in the heart of Charleston’s most vibrant downtown neighborhood. We designed our venue to give guests both indoor and outdoor entertaining options, and we are pleased to be able to accommodate varying sizes of wedding day events. The Trolley Room is Cannon Green’s signature event venue. This 3,000 square-foot, column-free space features the original king trusses, reflects the warehouse’s original architecture, and evokes an urban-infused charm of times past. The historic and inviting atmosphere coupled with modern features, such as year-round climate control, white oak wood floors, ambient lighting, a Sonos sound system and established locations for sound stages comprise the thoughtful touches necessary for today’s seamless events. The Courtyard adjoins the Trolley Room and includes a tranquil garden with reflecting pools and rows of statuesque palmettos. Host your ceremony or begin your evening with an alfresco cocktail hour in the Courtyard. It offers options for food display stations, portable bars, evocative landscape lighting, candlelit lanterns, and a Sonos sound system. A beautiful clear-top tent can be installed in the Courtyard for an additional fee. The Garden Room, centered around the restored, original façade of an 1840’s Charleston single house, offers authentic historic local flavor combined with tasteful contemporary design. With 1,500 square-foot versatile floor plan, the Garden Room offers comfortable elegance and privacy for corporate entertaining, rehearsal dinners, full-day retreats, luncheons and evening receptions. Events in this unique, full-service venue highlight both Charleston’s culinary renaissance and timeless aesthetic. The private Garden Room, which includes bar, tabletop and chairs, is adjacent to the Trolley Room and Courtyard, but rented separately.
Standout venue features:: Offers options for food display stations, portable bars, evocative landscape lighting, candlelit lanterns, and a Sonos sound system.

Awards & Notables

Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.

Insider, PartySlate, Brides, Travel Channel, Elle Decor, Town and Country, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Living, InStyle, Borrowed and Blue

Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges

This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.

Cannon Green’s culinary approach embraces the freshness and bounty of each season. This locally-sourced approach is not only a sustainable and healthy way to prepare food, it keeps our artisanal kitchen team inspired. Our menus incorporate refined Lowcountry techniques with local and seasonal ingredients to create memorable, artful dishes. All of Cannon Green’s pastas and breads are crafted in house, and our produce and seafood come from our partnerships with local farmers, fishermen and producers, as part of our commitment to the local food movement and our celebration of all that is seasonal and fresh.

Celebration Locations

This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.

The Garden Room

Treat your guests to a memorable occasion in one of Charleston’s most inspired spaces. The Garden Room, centered around the restored, original façade of an 1840’s Charleston single house, offers authentic historic local flavor combined with tasteful contemporary design. With 1,500 square-foot versatile floor plan, the Garden Room offers comfortable elegance and privacy for corporate entertaining, rehearsal dinners, full-day retreats, luncheons and evening receptions. Events in this unique, full-service venu