Next-level Entertaining
Host’s 7,500 square foot building entails three harmoniously connected industrial chic event halls, offering the utmost flexibility for layering event setups and guest flow.
Collectively, our venue can be arranged to entertain more than 200 guests simultaneously. For seated ceremonies and dining, we accommodate up to 100 guests on both the second and third-story levels. With cocktail style gatherings, our comfortable capacity per floor increases as less furniture frees up more floorspace and guests mingle throughout the building. We invite you to explore photos and more details about each unique gathering hall below.
Carriage Lounge
Our ground floor gathering hall is the ideal soft-landing to arrive, acclimate, and build-up to what’s in-store on the next level. Arrange a welcome lounge with optional refreshments to greet and delight guests! The first floor is also great for getting ready, short and sweet cocktail parties, or dining in a more intimate group setting. We see many magical send-offs and southern goodbyes happening here too. The first floor also includes our lounge with private bathroom and dressing quarters, the catering area, plus chair lift and elevator access.
Canopy Hall
Enjoy tree-top views of the Central Business District’s most iconic intersection from our picturesque second-story windows. Host’s Canopy Hall is a lovely place to gather for ceremonies, showers, a variety of dining and meeting setups, or dancing the night away! It features cheerful natural hardwoods, casual pendant lighting, painted white brick, and the most enchanting coastal color washed feature wall. The second floor’s light and airy feel evokes an instant sense of warmth and tranquility, as if the space was always intended to be enjoyed in this way.
Wiggins Ballroom
Picture gorgeous dinners, receptions, ceremonies, and the like on the third floor for any given occasion. With century old hardwoods, towering exposed ceilings, and a sea of understated chandeliers, the steel supports on the third floor bolster our skyline view of the Cape Fear River Bridge and historic shoreline. The third floor is Host’s largest, most elegant event backdrop with loads of striking character and plenty of space to work the room. It is an essential component for hosting any grand scale gathering at 21 Market –perfectly suited for making memories that withstand the test of time.