Nicollet Island Pavilion is a full-service historic event venue located at 40 Power Street on Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, Minnesota — steps from the Mississippi River and a short drive from downtown hotels, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.
Originally constructed in 1893, the building's distinctive brick exterior, soaring ceilings, and architectural details provide a rare blend of historic character and event-ready infrastructure. The venue is managed and catered exclusively by Mintahoe Catering & Events, a full-service, family-owned Minneapolis catering company.
CAPACITY & SPACES
Main ballroom: 95–525 guests (seated); configurable to create more intimate settings
Three-season tent: 50–125 guests (seated)
Mingling/reception capacity: 1,000+
Additional outdoor spaces: lush lawn, shaded walkout patio
VENUE AMENITIES
Full on-site commercial kitchen | 140 on-site parking spaces (complimentary) | Full ADA accessibility | Private getting-ready suite (River Room) with 4 makeup stations | Artisan built-in bar | Cafe string lighting, chandeliers, and LED downlighting | Configurable wooden dance floor | Professional indoor sound system, 4 wireless microphones, 2 large projector screens, TV monitor | Tables, chairs, easels, and votives included
CATERING & SERVICE
Mintahoe provides exclusive full-service catering including custom menu development, linens, china, glassware, flatware, professional servers, event captain, and bartending staff (1 per 100 guests).
PLANNING SUPPORT
Each wedding includes access to a venue manager, a dedicated day-of coordinator, rehearsal and ceremony coordination, floorplan design, tasting experience, and a final walk-through meeting.