The Tea Room

The Tea Room - Event Venue in Des Moines, Iowa

Event Space · Des Moines, Iowa

713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

About The Tea Room

The Tea Room is Iowa’s most historic and iconic venue, located in the heart of downtown Des Moines. Featuring restored elegance, floor-to-ceiling windows, and ornate plasterwork, it is ideal for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions. The venue offers both grand and intimate spaces, including the main Tea Room and the Garden & Jubilee Rooms.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 300
  • Standing capacity: 425
  • Meeting space: 5,175 sq ft
  • Meeting rooms: 5

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.7/5 (152 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • Staff
  • Room
  • Wedding
  • Decor
  • Location
  • View

Amenities

Facilities

  • stage
  • dance floor

Room Features

  • natural light
  • floor-to-ceiling windows
  • high ceilings
  • Juliet balconies

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Tea Room

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 5,175 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 16 ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 300, Cocktail: 425
  • Features: Natural light, Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible, stage, dance floor, projector, screen, LED chandeliers, balconies, wi-fi
  • Main historic event space with 16-foot ceilings, 14 large windows, balconies, and a large stage. Includes built-in A/V, projector and screen, and a portable dance floor.

Garden Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,344 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 16 ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 100, Cocktail: 150
  • Features: Natural light, Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible, balconies, LED chandeliers, wi-fi
  • Intimate space with floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and LED chandeliers. Can be reserved with Jubilee Room as a package for smaller events.

Jubilee Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,344 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 16 ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 100, Cocktail: 150
  • Features: Natural light, Built-in AV, Wheelchair accessible, balconies, LED chandeliers, wi-fi
  • Intimate space with floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and LED chandeliers. Can be reserved with Garden Room as a package for smaller events.

Lounge

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 900 sq ft
  • Features: Natural light, Wheelchair accessible, stylish furniture, art
  • 900 sq ft space adjacent to the Tea Room, main entrance, decorated with stylish furniture and art. Suitable for small parties and pre-event gatherings.

Rose Room

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Features: Natural light, Wheelchair accessible, private bathroom, LED chandelier
  • Secluded VIP room with private bathroom, two large windows, and a 20-inch LED chandelier. Designed for bridal party, band, or VIP guests.

Style

historic, elegant, urban

Contact

Phone: (515) 336-1317

Email: info@thetearoomdsm.com