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The Pannikin Building

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643 G Street, San Diego, CA

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About This Vendor

Industrial Chic Venue in the Heart of Downtown

The Pannikin Building offers the old-time beauty only found in some of San Diego's most historic buildings: original exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, open beams, and beautiful wood floors offer a blank canvas for you to envision your wedding. With 5,700 Sq. Ft. of imaginative space between two levels, you really can make this space whatever you want it to be. The main floor (street level) is 4,200 Sq. Ft. and provides the perfect reception venue and the downstairs 1,500 Sq. Ft. includes beautiful bridal get-ready rooms, three additional satellite bars and extra room for your guests to enjoy themselves on your special day. Nestled in the trendy Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, the building is walkable to some of the most hip parts of downtown: 5th Ave, Petro Park, etc. Come envision your big day in this space!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue, Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

The Pannikin Building Reviews

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Reviewed On 7/25/2020 by Michelle L
Let me start by saying COVID.. Trying to plan and get married in the middle of this is HARD and I wouldn't have wanted to walk through that with any other venue other then the Pannikin. Megan (the Owner) has kept me in the loop, communicated, a...
nd has been so flexible! All I could have asked for. I could not recommend her and the Pannikin enough!
Reviewed On 10/03/2019 by Kyla B
We took a chance on this place for our wedding ceremony + reception, as it had just been recently renovated and there weren't many reviews yet. I'm so glad we did! Here's why: 1. The building is truly beautiful. Its gorgeous wood floors, expos...
ed brick, high beam ceilings and interesting original details (like the arc cutouts in the walls) make for a stunning canvas on which to plan your event. It's great because it works for all kinds of budgets and styles--it can be totally transformed to fit a unique aesthetic (like we did for our "neon tropical" wedding), but it can also have very minimal decor (aka smaller budget!!) and still be a really classy and impressive backdrop for your event. 2. The owner is so nice, accommodating, flexible and reasonable. I also love that she's a young woman owner!! 3. The location is PERFECT. It's within walking distance of so many hotels and the whole Gaslamp scene, but it somehow feels separated from the bad parts of downtown. It's like this cool urban oasis - smack in the middle of everything yet it's own little world. Here's my biggest tip when touring this place and trying to envision it for your wedding or event: be flexible in how you see the space! They label a lot of areas within the building, but I hardly used any for what they were intended for, and the layout worked soooo perfectly for me and my event. For instance, they have this super cool downstairs area that you could use as an awesome bar area, lounge, etc. - but I chose not to allow guests down there at all because for our 125 person wedding, it would have felt too sparse for the guests to spread out over the two floors. Instead, we used it as a setup area for the caterers (this is good to keep in mind! The kitchen is very small, but if you can allot more of the downstairs for kitchen prep etc, it works out fabulously for any hesitant caterers). There is also a room down there they were referring to as the grooms suite, but I used it as the bridal suite and again, PERFECTION. Megan (owner) has it very nicely outfitted with couches, cute decor and a great full length mirror to get ready. You can then enter the upstairs from one of two ways. It was so key for me throughout the wedding. Also, there is a kind of sunken area in the back they think of as the dance floor, but we opted to put our own dance floor in the main area and use that sunken place for a photo booth and a quieter lounge area - again, to keep guests mainly staying in one place. And that setup was amazing for us and our purposes. We had multiple guests comment on the building and how beautiful it was, both when it was fully decked out on the day of the wedding AND when we were doing our rehearsal in the completely empty space. I am a picky person (ok, I'm a total perfectionist slash control freak) , and I can say that this was the perfect venue for our wedding. If I had it to do all over again, I would choose this place in a heartbeat.
Reviewed On 7/03/2019 by Veronica P
The Pannikin Building is PERFECT!!! I am so glad that I took a chance on this new venue. It has exceeded all of my expectations and made my wedding incredible. The vaulted ceiling and original brick is just beautiful. The venue stands out all b...
y itself so creating a glamorous event within its walls is simple. The planning has been so easy with the help of Megan who is so thorough and quick to help. She has truly gone above and beyond in every way to help us. We have gone with almost every single one of her vendor recommendations as she really knows the industry. I honestly can't rave about this venue and those who manage it enough. If you are considering it, DO IT:)
Reviewed On 3/26/2019 by Samantha S
We held our day-after party at The Pannikin Building and it was absolutely perfect! Megan and the rest of the team literally saved the day and went above and beyond to help us find a new venue when it unexpectedly rained and our original venue ...
was outside. They were so easy to work with, it made the party even better than I could have imagined. The space is absolutely stunning and was perfect for our event. The room had a great flow and the brick walls made for a beautiful backdrop. I cannot recommend them enough!
Reviewed On 2/13/2019 by Samantha G
This venue is PERFECT for the couple wanting a neutral, modern yet industrial with a hint of character feel and look. The exposed brick walls, original hardwood floors and beautiful natural light is everything!!! Plus it's downtown in historic ...
San Diego. You can't find spaces like this there. Megan is so sweet and helpful and one of the best venue owners/managers we've worked with. She's genuine and you can tell she loves doing this. This is also a great spot for corporate events, workshops, rehearsal dinners, parties and any other type of event. Seriously go tour this space because it's even prettier in person! Can't wait to work with Megan and her team more!
Reviewed On 2/13/2019 by Jordan K
Wow!!! This building is amazing! Can't recommend this place enough. Megan is a stellar owner/manager. Loved utilizing this space for a video shoot!
Reviewed On 2/06/2019 by Alexis C
If you're looking for a venue in downtown San Diego to host your next event look no further! Open floor plan, brick walls, industrial accents, bridal suite, and did I mention the Cellar?! The Cellar is the perfect spot for the groomsmen to kick...
back and enjoy a whiskey while the bridal party is getting ready. Think of this space as a blank canvas to make all your dreams come to life. Let your imagination run free. Added bonus, Megan, the venue owner is INCREDIBLE and such a joy to work with. We have had the pleasure of designing and coordinating events in this space with Megan and are excited for more!
Reviewed On 2/06/2019 by Jade R
This property is amazing!!! The location is perfect in the heart of the Gaslamp. The brick and wood interior is beautiful and the space is huge! Huge windows with Lots of natural light and even a separate vendor entrance which makes is easier f...
or set up day of. Megan the owner is awesome and such a pleasure to work with! Highly highly recommend this location for any event/wedding!
Reviewed On 1/10/2019 by Jill J
Got to tour this space today...formerly McKenzie Rae Dresses, it's now under new management and they are wonderful! I toured for a potential wedding venue and I couldn't believe how beautiful and unique the space is. You really could make it wh...
atever you want it to be. Plus, you can't beat the location- it's literally right in the Gaslamp. So excited for this space!!

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643 G Street, San Diego, CA
(619) 330-0910
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Megan Schutz
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Hello! My name is Megan Schutz and I am thbusiness owner and Lead Venue Manager. I opened this venue because it is my passion to help couples create their dream wedding in our space. I want people to ENVISION their wedding and afterwards, DREAM of its magic and relive the thrill and excitement of the day. And to do so for the rest of their lives just like I do my own wedding day. The Pannikin Building is just that—a building. But it’s really so much more than that: it’s a beautiful, unique, historic downtown San Diego building that will serve as a blank canvas for event creation. Come create!

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