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Warehouse 18 Venues

4.7(191)
Wedding Venue

About

Warehouse 18 Venues offers two expansive industrial-chic spaces in downtown Hickory, blending vintage brick, wooden beams, and crystal chandeliers for a distinctive business event setting. Each room can host up to 250 guests, with elegant furnishings, stocked bars, and audio-visual equipment to support presentations and receptions alike.

The venue provides fully customizable catering ranging from multi-course plated dinners to casual gourmet bars, accommodating diverse corporate tastes. Conveniently located near local breweries and eateries, and paired with nearby boutique lodging at the 2nd Street Inn, it’s well suited for multi-day business gatherings or client entertainment.

Best for

  • Large-scale corporate receptions & galas
  • Casual team dinners with customizable catering
  • Client events near downtown amenities

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Custom Package Request

Custom request

Not sure which package fits? Tell us about your event and the venue will work with you to build the right experience from scratch.

What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Architecture
160-year-old industrial warehouse with vintage brick and wooden beams
The venue combines historic industrial charm with elegant touches like crystal chandeliers and Edison bulbs, creating a distinctive backdrop that requires minimal additional decor.
Event Spaces
Two large industrial-chic rooms totaling 10,000 square feet
The venue offers two adjacent 5,000-square-foot spaces that can be used separately or combined to host up to 500 guests, accommodating both intimate and larger business events.
Location
Central downtown setting on Hickory City Walk
Situated in the heart of downtown within walking distance of local breweries, shops, and eateries, providing convenient access and a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere for guests.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 191 reviews