Sophisticated, Modern, Historical Venue & Lounge
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Eastbank Venue is a modern setting for weddings and other special occasions in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA. The expert staff will do everything they can to ensure that your event is a success.
Originally built in 1901, Eastbank Venue seamlessly blends urban elegance with historic charm. For a time, the building was used as a wholesale grocer and then a furniture warehouse. In 2017, the property was renovated to become the customizable lounge, meeting, and event space that it is today. With 14,000 sq. feet available to use, you can host celebrations for as many as 850 guests. The room can easily be configured to fit your needs, whether you want to host a standing cocktail hour or a seated dinner. For speeches and presentations, there is a built-in AV system, projector screens, and automated privacy blinds. The controllable LED color-changing ceiling can add flair to your special day. Partygoers will love the luxurious leather lounge furniture, imported Italian dining chairs, and floor-length linens.
The team at Eastbank Venue aims to give you and your loved ones an unforgettable experience. You can collaborate closely with the on-site planners to personalize your event to your specific budget and needs. They can be by your side every step of the way to ease your stress and ensure your day runs smoothly. The in-house catering staff can design a delicious and affordable menu that will 'wow' your guests. Additionally, they offer full bar services so you and your loved ones can enjoy draft and import beer, wine, liquor, and even custom cocktails.
Woman-owned Business
+8 years in business
Speaks English
Medium team (11-20 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Food & Catering
Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Reviews
4.7
out of 5.013 reviews
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Eastbank Venue and Lounge receives high praise from couples who recently had their weddings there. The team is described as responsive, helpful, and a joy to work with. The space is stunning, and even with AC issues on a hot day, the staff made sure guests were comfortable. The day-of coordinator, Courtney, was a lifesaver, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Partnering with Zest Catering (same ownership as the venue) received fantastic feedback from guests for delicious and beautifully presented food. Overall, Eastbank and Zest made the wedding day unforgettable, highly recommended for a sleek venue with a great team and amenities.Review photos
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Natalie M
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5.0
6/11/2025
My fiance and I just had our wedding at Eastbank and it was incredible. The staff were helpful and kind. Prior to the wedding we had several opportunities to view decorations within the space as well as taste test food through their caterer (highly recommend). The day of went smoothly, and the staff were amazing! I could not recommend Eastbank enough. If you are looking for a sleek venue with a great team and lots of amenities, this is the place to book!
Response from Eastbank Venue on 06/17/2025
Hi Natalie + Treyce!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to have been ...
part of your day. We cannot wait for the photos!
-EB
Emily K
5.0
6/25/2025
We are so glad we chose Eastbank Venue and Lounge for our wedding! From the moment we booked, the team was responsive, helpful, and an absolute joy to work with. The space itself is stunning, and even with AC issues on the hottest day of the year, the Eastbank team went above and beyond to keep our guests as comfortable as possible.
Our day-of coordinator, Courtney, was truly a lifesaver—organized, calm, and on top of every detail. Investing in her support was one of the best decisions we made. She made sure everything ran smoothly so we could relax and enjoy the day.
We also partnered with Zest Catering (same ownership as the venue), and we received incredible feedback from our guests about the food. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented.
We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or vendor team. Eastbank and Zest made our wedding day absolutely unforgettable. Highly, highly recommend!
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Sarah M
5.0
5/28/2025
Eastbank is a gorgeous chic and modern historical venue. The space truly speaks for itself and does not require hours of work to look beautiful. It is by far the best all-inclusive vendor around that doesn't have the crazy price tag attached compared to other places! The staff at Eastbank is very helpful and answer questions in just quick email. I could not recommend Eastbank enough to anyone looking for a downtown venue in Cedar Rapids!!
Response from Eastbank Venue on 06/17/2025
Hi Sarah!
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are so happy to have been part of y...
our special day.
-EB Staff
Kaylee S
4.0
3/31/2025
Eastbank was a beautiful venue. It was just enough space for everyone who was there. They did have decorations we were able to use. They were very communicative with us. Anytime we had a question they were just one email away. However, we did have an issue with people coming into the venue I hope they will look into having security moving forward. All in all guests loved it and it was a beautiful day.
Allison W
5.0
9/22/2023
From start to finish- Eastbank was one of the vendors who made our wedding the easiest wedding ever. We loved working with them for all 3: the rental of the space AND floral AND decor. Having Eastbank streamline the entire event and being super flexible and communicative with our day-of-coordinator were all huge wins!
Stephanie W
5.0
10/09/2019
After photographing many weddings here, this is one of my favorite venues in the area! The staff always plays a huge role in making my bride and grooms wedding day a success. Adam has poured his heart into helping wedding couples who get married there. Even ran to buy cake for my last wedding when the cake they had designed didn't show up. If you’re looking for the perfect place to get married - this needs to be on your list!!!
Alicia B
5.0
10/05/2019
We loved Eastbank! They were so professional and the space is so cool! They were accommodating to whatever we needed or wanted and very flexible! Would highly recommend them!
Heather S
5.0
3/05/2019
I truly cannot say enough great things about Adam and the staff at Eastbank. We scheduled our reception with Eastbank before moving out of Cedar Rapids, and from the moment we started working with them they were kind, accommodating (to both us and our vendors), fun, and truly cared about my experience. The night of our reception the entire staff was such a pleasure to work with, navigating through our almost 250 guests with smiles on their faces, never missing a beat. Though we were married in Mexico, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to have my entire wedding at Eastbank. I truly couldn't have asked to work with a better group of people and am so grateful to them!
Catherine G
5.0
11/26/2018
Beautiful venue- extremely classy without having to add a ton of decorations...just a great atmosphere. Adam is very responsive and easy to work with, and consistently collaborated with our decorator, caterer, and DJ to make sure everything went smoothly. The bar is gorgeous, and the bar staff knows what they're doing. Highly recommend!
Mollie F
4.0
9/13/2018
LOVED the venue. It worked perfectly with the theme we had going. They had so many options of napkins, colored lights, set ups, etc. We felt we were able to personalize the space to exactly what we had envisioned. Overall, I couldn't have picked a better place to host our reception at!
Leslie B
5.0
5/03/2018
We had our wedding, cocktail hour, and reception at Eastbank on 4/28. We were able to break their space up into 3 separate sections using their sliding doors and rented draping for our 80 guest wedding easily. The space is a great blank slate and could be easily decorated to meet anyones vision. Also the staff was amazing to work with before and during our event. They were quick to react to any minor issue that may pop up, and they were very attentive to me as the Bride. The staff was also very welcoming of our guests and treated us great throughout the day. I'm very happy we picked to have our special day at Eastbank!
Brooke R
3.0
1/31/2018
We recently had our wedding at Eastbank. We loved the facility. It is very contemporary and you don't have to do a lot to make it look beautiful. The bartending staff was amazing! We had our reception and ceremony at Eastbank. The ceremony went great and the staff had the chairs and tables set up for us. But, we were not happy that they say they have many floor plans available because we had to move all chairs and a few tables around ourselves after the ceremony to get ready for our reception. It would have been an extra cost for them to do that themselves. Also, we had many family members leave early because the heat went out at the reception and how we know that is because cold air was blasting out of the vents from the floor. After expressing our frustrations, we found out that Eastbank does not have great customer service. We feel like they did not respect us or want to give us the time of day to make things right or apologize to us. We will not recommend or use this facility in the future due to the lack of concern from the staff.
Anna B
5.0
11/12/2017
My fiancé and I recently went to a friends reception here. It was beautiful! Elegant, chic, and sophisticated. And there was plenty of room for the many attendees. The bar area was classy. Overall, this was a great venue.
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