The Penny

wedding ceremony + reception venue in San Luis Obispo

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Celebrations for the modern couple in downtown SLO.

You just found The Penny, lucky you. After scrolling past what felt like the 100th barn and winery venue (we counted), you’ve discovered something refreshingly different in downtown San Luis Obispo. An industrial-chic space where signature cocktails flow, styling comes included, and downtown’s best bars are just steps away. A place for couples who want their celebration to be effortlessly cool, totally stress-free, and uniquely them.

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Location

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Style

Rustic Modern + Stylish

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Venue Capacity

125 Seated, 300 Standing

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Exclusive Features

All Inclusive + Decor Closet
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The Downtown Address Your Party Deserves

Right in the heart of SLO, The Penny puts you exactly where you want to be. Steps from the city’s best hotels, late-night food spots, and Higuera Street’s finest watering holes. Perfect for Cal Poly alumni coming home to celebrate, Central Coast dwellers craving that downtown energy, and anyone who thinks walking distance to after-parties should be a venue requirement.

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Think industrial cool meets modern luxury – exposed brick walls that set the perfect vibe, and a courtyard made for those “everyone on the dance floor” moments.

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All Inclusive Packages

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Signature Decor

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Signature Bar Service

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“It was such an incredible experience working with the team from start to finish”

“I got married at The Penny and it was such an incredible experience working with the team from start to finish. We toured venues from Sacramento, CA to the Bay Area to Paso and a few others in SLO but fell in love with The Penny and their rental inventory from our very first visit. Our guests loved the convenient location downtown and had a blast walking to the bars on Higuera after our reception ended.”

– Haley 🤍
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Penny

Every corner of our former blacksmith shop has been transformed for today’s couples – keeping the character but ditching the dated. Whether you’re planning a wedding that’ll have everyone talking, a corporate event that’s anything but boring, or just need an excuse to throw an amazing party – we’ve got you covered.

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The Original

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Plot twist: A 1930s blacksmith shop becomes SLO’s most stylish celebration spot. We kept the soul of the space (those brick walls had to stay) but added all the modern luxuries that make celebrations unforgettable. While our name pays homage to our crafty roots, there’s nothing old-school about how we do weddings. Consider us your something old and something new, all in one incredibly cool package.

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Good to Know

Well, for starters, we’re not a barn or a winery (shocking, we know). Located in downtown SLO, we’re an industrial-chic wedding and event venue with exposed brick walls, modern styling, and zero mason jars required. Plus, our all-inclusive packages actually include the good stuff – from our killer decor closet to signature Sidecar cocktails.

Right in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo at 664 Marsh Street. Walking distance to hotels, late-night food spots, and all the best bars on Higuera. Perfect for your afterparty plans.

We can host up to 125 seated or 300 standing. Plenty of room for your Cal Poly crew, out-of-town guests, and that second cousin your mom insisted on inviting.

Absolutely. Come see why The Penny hits different. Schedule a virtual or in-person tour and we’ll show you around the space, peek into our decor closet, and chat about making your celebration unforgettable.

Depends on whether you go all-in or venue-only. Our all-inclusive packages cover everything from styling to signature cocktails. Think coordination support, access to our designer decor closet, bar service by Sidecar, and all the essentials that shouldn’t be “extra.”

Absolutely. Come see why The Penny hits different. Schedule a virtual or in-person tour and we’ll show you around the space, peek into our decor closet, and chat about making your celebration unforgettable.

We can host up to 125 seated or 300 standing. Plenty of room for your Cal Poly crew, out-of-town guests, and that second cousin your mom insisted on inviting.

We transformed this 1930s blacksmith shop into San Luis Obispo’s most distinctive celebration space while keeping all the good industrial vibes in 2018. The name? A nod to our crafty roots, but trust us – there’s nothing old-fashioned about how we do weddings.

Being downtown means plenty of parking options nearby as well as walkable hotels. We’ve got street parking, public lots, and parking structures all within walking distance. Plus, your guests can easily Uber/Lyft if they’re planning to enjoy those Sidecar cocktails.

Downtown SLO’s got plenty of amazing spots for your other celebrations, and we’re happy to recommend our favorites. But if you’re looking to keep everything under one roof, The Penny can host those too.

Got more questions? Drop us a line. We’re here to make this easy.

While we’ve got some favorite local vendors who know our space inside and out, we’re open to working with any licensed and insured pros who match your vibe. Our coordination team can point you in the right direction.