Introducing the Underground Lounge at the Elks Tower!  The owners of this fabulous 1920’s building have done it again…opening up another trendy, urban space.  The private pool area in the basement of the Elks Tower is now available for private parties, receptions and gatherings.  You really have to see this venue to fully appreciate it.  There will be no swimming at these events, but dinner or dancing in the once functioning pool is a must!  There are several options to use as an entrance for your guests, including the handicapped accessible elevator to the basement or get a bit more creative descending from a secret staircase hidden in the sidewalk on 11th Street.  There is also a funky alley entrance with a staircase directly to the pool deck – what fun!

The room capacity can work well from 60 to 200 for a standing party using the pool decks, the large pool and the 2 jacuzzi spas, which have built in seating and towel cushions.  There is a great wine barrel bar, as well as wine barrel decor in the loft, where in 1926 the ladies would come to watch the gentlemen swim.  There are many rails where candles create a lovely glow and fun, graffiti type murals on the walls, as well as framed old local newpaper articles depicting the life of the building in its heyday!  This venue is also a wonderful addition for those having a wedding at the Elks Ballroom.  Use it for rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour or an after hours party…letting the guests fully appreciate the different vibes that the building has to offer.

And next don’t forget to head upstairs to checkout Rail Bridge Cellars Penthouse at the top of the Elks Tower Building.  Oh how we love thee…enough to kick off the opening of this location with our own Venue Vixens 1 Year Anniversary Soiree.  We love the Elks Tower and its traditional elegance gracing downtown Sacramento, but when we heard that the owners of Rail Bridge Cellars opened up a tasting room and private event space in the penthouse, we were first in line to check it out.   As we exited the elevator we explored the many spaces of this rooftop haven.  Its just bubbling over with ambiance and style, and awaiting the client that wants to throw a unique gathering for their family and friends in a great urban, downtown, trendy, industrial chic space. The penthouse includes two floors, the lower is rough and real and a perfect spot for fabulous cocktails and lounging.   One of the original windows has been transformed into a mock doorway leading to an outdoor balcony with amazing downtown Sacramento views.  It faces west for great sunset shots and on game nights your guests can enjoy the River Cats fireworks show.  The balcony is a great spot to enjoy a cigar and perhaps a glass of port during our lovely summer evenings.

As you wind your way up the staircase to the top floor, you enter a space of bygone days.  Once the home of KZAP radio station, as well as a brothel (oh my!), this enchanting space is filled with cozy rugs and furniture, a great metal bar, wine barrels with metal tops and lots of light and ambiance.  The luxurious furnishings add the chic to the raw, bare brick and plaster walls.  Floor to ceiling windows surround the space so your guests can enjoy the views and city lights. There are custom red velvet window coverings with lace underlay (which can show or be pulled back) which finish off the room. This space would best fit about 60 people for sit-down dining, but it beckons a cocktail type party with informal seating and lounging and would then accommodate up to 80 guests using both floors.  The rental includes all of the furniture upstairs, but you are also welcome to bring in rentals to create the vibe you are wishing to achieve.

The exclusive caterer of these properties is Alexis Catering and they can do any type of food service.  They have extensive knowledge of the spaces and will suggest menu items that work perfectly with the style and taste of the client.  Rail Bridge wine is also available, with many varietals and a smooth port for that port and cigar bar on the balcony.  A full bar is also an option and because this is an indoor space, your party can go late.  These are fabulous options for a party…and we should know as we and all of our guests had a blast at our Venue Vixens Anniversary Bash at the Rail Bridge Cellars Penthouse Lounge!

~ Vixen Kendra