Hall of the Above

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Hall of the Above is located in the historic Sonoma County National Bank, at the corner of Washington St and Petaluma Blvd N. This iconic building serves as the gateway to downtown Petaluma. As new tenants, we are thrilled to serve as stewards of this beloved landmark. We are in the process of developing our own calendar of functions and festivals to take place in the building. We are also making the space available for short-term rentals so that others can use it for a wide variety of events. Our mission is to mobilize the full potential of the building in the service of Community.

Seated guest capacity

1-250

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

Indoor

199 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952

Our event spaces

Balcony

Upstairs balcony provides sweeping views of the event space below, and can be set up for a variety of reception purposes.

This upstairs balcony area is perfect for a small cocktail hour, additional bar during a reception, or for setting up the DJ.

Guest capacity

Up to 15 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Square footage

660

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Downstairs

Downstairs provides additional cocktail hour space and staging areas.

The downstairs area features a variety of room. The lower lobby can be used as a cocktail area between a ceremony and reception, and the various meeting rooms can be used as staging and storage.

Guest capacity

Up to 17 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Main Hall

Historic event venue in Petaluma's iconic Sonoma County National Bank building.

Hall of the Above is an event venue located the historic Sonoma County National Bank building. This unique landmark is in a gorgeous central location in downtown Petaluma, with lofty 30' ceilings and historic features.

Guest capacity

120-154 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

2,732

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Balcony

Upstairs balcony provides sweeping views of the event space below, and can be set up for a variety of reception purposes.

This upstairs balcony area is perfect for a small cocktail hour, additional bar during a reception, or for setting up the DJ.

Guest capacity

Up to 15 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Square footage

660

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Downstairs

Downstairs provides additional cocktail hour space and staging areas.

The downstairs area features a variety of room. The lower lobby can be used as a cocktail area between a ceremony and reception, and the various meeting rooms can be used as staging and storage.

Guest capacity

Up to 17 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Main Hall

Historic event venue in Petaluma's iconic Sonoma County National Bank building.

Hall of the Above is an event venue located the historic Sonoma County National Bank building. This unique landmark is in a gorgeous central location in downtown Petaluma, with lofty 30' ceilings and historic features.

Guest capacity

120-154 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

2,732

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Available services that can be provided by Hall of the Above

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event rentals
Event staff
Lighting/Sound
Set up
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Self parking - paid

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

Beautiful Event Space
•Verified review
•Nicole M.•May 29
I’ve been to a few events here, and they’ve all been so fun and really well done. The vibe is great, super lively, and the staff is always friendly and on it. I love that there’s a new space in town that works for everything from weddings to dance nights and everything in between.
Wow—what a night!
•Verified review
•Hansel Auto G.•May 15, 2025
We hosted an Anniversary Party at the Hall of the Above was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, the energy was electric, the atmosphere elegant, and the celebration truly fitting for such a milestone event. I’ve been obsessed with the Hall opening, and it did not disappoint! We wanted to give our milestone anniversary recipients a wow-worthy experience, and the Hall delivered—blending historic charm with modern vibes in the best way possible. We couldn’t have asked for better hosts than Diane and Rod—their hospitality and attention to detail made the night seamless and special, right down to accommodating my light color change requests. We’re already looking forward to booking at Hall of the Above again! If you haven’t checked it out yet, do yourself a favor—you won’t regret it.

March-October

January-February

Parking is on the street and in local parking lots.

You must purchase a one-day event insurance policy. The terms and the vendor are specified in our contract. Proof of insurance must be sent to the Event Manager along with the balance due, 60 days prior to the event.

50% of the rental fee is required to save your date. Once you receive your contract, you will have 10 business days to return it with your signature and deposit. Balance is due 60 days prior to your event.

The maximum number of guests is 250. The maximum number for seated comfortably is 156. Sample floor plans and capacities can be found here.

Renters will have access beginning at 10 am on the day of your event. Events must end by 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and by 10:00 PM on all other days. Your caterer will have additional time to clean up.

Yes. We will send you a list of caterers upon request. Note that no food trucks are allowed.

We can provide 18 rectangular tables (3’x6’) for dining and round cocktail tables for standing, as well as 175 folding metal chairs for your use. If you’d like round tables or tables of other sizes or different kinds of chairs, they must be rented.

Yes. You may use low-tack masking tape, fishing line, or florist's wire. You may not use fastening devices that penetrate the wall surface.

Yes

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. There are no stairs at the main entry, and the emergency exit has a ramp. We also have four accessible bathrooms, and an elevator to access to upstairs balcony and downstairs.

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