Hespeler has been chosen as the site for a modern industrial-style event and wedding venue per Cambridge Now. Construction is starting on what used to be the old "Beer Store" and is located at 408 Queen Street West in Cambridge east of Highway 24. It is a 4,000 square foot building that sits at the corner of Queen and Shepherd Streets.
The structure was built in the 1960's and was the home of the beer retailer for over 40 years and eventually sold in 2015. After that it sat vacant for two years and deteriorated badly from the elements and vandalism. The building was then purchased in 2017 and work began to plan the extensive renovation to turn it into an event venue. Get Qualified Leads from Databid.
"We worked with the city for nearly a year to sort out the details. Many intricate details went into the planning of the space to ensure that we were complying with the city requirements on the site plan, but that we were also making the best use of the existing building, allowing the maximum occupancy while not compromising on the style and functionality of the space to our clients."
Partner & co-owner of Storehouse 408 | Amy Jakubaitis
The venue was designed with the following features:
- One 2,300 square foot main event space with unobstructed views
- Six individual washrooms
- A client "flex room" with its own private washroom
- self-serve coat room
- Large commercial kitchen
- Private 2,600 square foot courtyard with concrete outdoor fireplace
The venue will have a maximum standing capacity of 180 people and is under construction right now. The expected date for being open for business is set for May 2019 at this time. Storehouse 408 is in the process of pre-booking all events including weddings, showers, corporate events, holiday parties and birthday celebrations.
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According to Storehouse 408, as you enter through the glass vestibule, you will find yourself in the main hall. The space is flanked by a brick wall and accented with oversized industrial fans, exposed ductwork and chandeliers. The overhead door brings the outdoors in on the courtyard side.
Outside in the courtyard is a fully fenced-in private oasis surrounded by lush greenery and framed with a 6 foot wide modern open-air gas fireplace for those cooler evenings.
