Our Venues

Prairie Canary

Nestled in downtown Grinnell, Prairie Canary is known for its refined yet welcoming ambiance. With a menu crafted from fresh, local ingredients, it’s the ideal spot for everything from intimate dinners to lively celebrations. Enjoy a special event in our lower level banquet space, Speakeasy or use the entire venue.

Tucked beneath Prairie Canary, the Canary Underground Speakeasy merges timeless charm with modern sophistication. Sip on our expertly crafted cocktails, explore a premium selection of bourbons, scotches, and whiskeys, or indulge in our range of vodkas, gins, tequilas, craft beers, and wines. Ideal for private cocktail and hors d'oeuvre parties or in tandem with our adjacent lower level banquet space. The intimate atmosphere sets the stage for a truly memorable experience.

CAPACITY:

Cocktail Capacity: 40

Canary Underground Speakeasy

Wherever you’re hosting, we bring the same creativity, quality, and care you’ve come to expect from our in-house offerings. From boxed lunches for corporate meetings to elegant, multi-course dinners at a private residence, our team handles all the details so you can focus on your guests. We’ll work with you to customize menus, accommodate dietary needs, and coordinate logistics, ensuring your off-site gathering is seamless and memorable.

Off Site Catering & Events

A true community gathering place, Hometown Heroes serves up classic comfort food with a laid-back vibe. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or cheering on your favorite team, our private “team room” sets the stage for an enjoyable time.

CAPACITY:

Team room: 25 people

Hometown Heroes

Your Day, Your Way at Hotel Grinnell

Forget the school play…you can be the “Star” of your own wedding in the fabulously revitalized Auditorium of Hotel Grinnell. The entire floor has been leveled off even with the stage to create a space that is perfect for the Wedding Reception of your dreams.

This space is also just right for Corporate retreats, business events and holiday parties.

We are a preferred vendor at the Hotel, and will work with you to plan the perfect food package to meet your catering needs.

CAPACITY:

Banquet Capacity (all guests seated): 225

Cocktail Capacity (most guests standing/mingling): 300

The Periodic Table at Hotel Grinnell

Perfect for a slightly smaller event. The Periodic Table location is ideal for heavy or light hors dourves. Once again, this event space is located inside Hotel Grinnell, Grinnell’s very own historically renovated boutique hotel, formerly Grinnell’s Middle School built in 1921. As with the Hotel’s Auditorium, we are a preferred vendor for this space and are available for Lunch meetings any day as well as Semi-private Evening events.

CAPACITY: Inside 1 room seated: 40 2 rooms seated: 60.

Cocktail Capacity inside: 75 including the patio: 150