The Cordell

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

The Cordell is downtown Bethesda’s premier event venue — offering the perfect setting for weddings, receptions, rehearsals, and showers. Our open layout and elevated design set the ideal stage for unforgettable events, inspired by your vision and brought to life with style. Whether you’re planning something intimate or grand, we focus on creating an atmosphere that lets you make lasting memories. The Cordell features a commercial kitchen, customizable full-service bar packages, and built-in A/V amenities. From first impressions to final toasts, every detail is considered to make your celebration feel effortless.

Seated guest capacity

  • 25-150

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
4865 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Our event spaces

Main Hall

A Versatile Space for Every Celebration

Step into the Main Hall at The Cordell — a modern, versatile space designed to adapt seamlessly to your celebration. It can host up to 200 guests for cocktail receptions or 150 for seated dinners, with a flexible layout that can be configured for any format. Built-in A/V features and thoughtful design make it easy to create an event that feels elevated, whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration.

Guest capacity

25-150 Seated

25-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Main Hall

A Versatile Space for Every Celebration

Step into the Main Hall at The Cordell — a modern, versatile space designed to adapt seamlessly to your celebration. It can host up to 200 guests for cocktail receptions or 150 for seated dinners, with a flexible layout that can be configured for any format. Built-in A/V features and thoughtful design make it easy to create an event that feels elevated, whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration.

Guest capacity

25-150 Seated

25-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Available services that can be provided by The Cordell

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Limo
  • Self parking - paid
  • Shuttle
  • Valet - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Chiavari Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • Baby Shower

    •Verified review
    •Lillian G.•Sep 4, 2025

    I hosted my sister’s baby shower at The Cordell and it worked out really well. The space had more than enough room for all of our guests, and we were able to arrange things in a way that made sense for food, games, and gifts. The natural light gave the whole day a bright and happy feel, and the photos came out beautiful. Staff were easy to reach before the event and helpful on the day. My sister left feeling celebrated, and everyone who came told me how much they enjoyed the atmosphere.

  • Beautiful Venue & Wonderful Team

    •Verified review
    •Emily T.•Sep 4, 2025

    We had our reception at The Cordell and had an amazing experience. The space is new and modern, and the open layout allowed us to tailor everything to how we envisioned. They were flexible in working with our vendors, and we used their bar packages — the bartenders were professional and fun. The team was awesome and helped everything run smoothly. It’s also great to have a new venue right in downtown Bethesda. We had a lot of family and friends from out of town who stayed in nearby hotels, and they appreciated being close to everything. We’d definitely recommend The Cordell.

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