The Bienville Social

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Bienville Social is located within a historic Galveston building that dates to the 1880’s. This exceptional venue offers a sophisticated space embedded in the heart of Galveston’s Strand District. When we restored this historical building after Hurricane Ike, we envisioned a venue with a New Orleans feel while retaining the unique Galveston architectural features, such as the original distinctive skylight and the brick masonry.

Seated guest capacity

  • 250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

  • Indoor
323 23rd St, Galveston, TX 77550

Our event spaces

The Venue

The Bienville Social offers a sophisticated private venue embedded in the heart of Galveston's Strand District.

When owners Sean and Jene Adler restored this historical building after Hurricane Ike, they envisioned a venue with a New Orleans feel while retaining the unique Galveston architectural features, such as the distinctive skylight and the brick masonry. The extraordinary angled mirrors reflecting on the extended dark wood bar top give the feel of a classy wine bar in the French Quarter. The courtyard is one of the few remaining true courtyards left in downtown Galveston and an excellent extension to the space. The Bienville Social is a distinctive and affordable venue for your special event. We work with local caterers, have years of experience living on the island and can help you plan a unique Galveston affair.

Guest capacity

Up to 125 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Cozy and Luxurious”

The Venue

The Bienville Social offers a sophisticated private venue embedded in the heart of Galveston's Strand District.

When owners Sean and Jene Adler restored this historical building after Hurricane Ike, they envisioned a venue with a New Orleans feel while retaining the unique Galveston architectural features, such as the distinctive skylight and the brick masonry. The extraordinary angled mirrors reflecting on the extended dark wood bar top give the feel of a classy wine bar in the French Quarter. The courtyard is one of the few remaining true courtyards left in downtown Galveston and an excellent extension to the space. The Bienville Social is a distinctive and affordable venue for your special event. We work with local caterers, have years of experience living on the island and can help you plan a unique Galveston affair.

Guest capacity

Up to 125 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Luxurious and chic

Guests often feel this space is

“Cozy and Luxurious”

Available services that can be provided by The Bienville Social

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Reviews

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1 review

  • Great Wedding Venue

    •Verified review
    •Jacqueline K.•Mar 24

    I had the best experience at this venue for our wedding on March 21. The staff were extremely easy to work with. We opted for a cash bar for our guests and Alex and his team served all of our guests flawlessly. They had great selections of wine and beer for our guest to choose from. The back patio with the doors open makes for the most beautiful wedding photos. We hired Del Toro entertainment for our band. We use the wine barrel for our cake station. And use the furniture that is currently in the venue as seating for our guests. We had our wedding set up as a cocktail style with appetizers from Riondos. We have the best experience.

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