South Philadelphia Micro Wedding Venue in Restored Historic Theater

Rex at the Royal occupies the restored Royal Theatre on South Street, one of Philadelphia's most architecturally significant historic buildings, now home to an acclaimed Southern Lowcountry restaurant and a suite of private event spaces that rank among the most visually distinctive in the city. Chandelier-lit dining rooms, sweeping original arches, a mezzanine cocktail lounge, a live music stage, and a thoughtfully appointed bottle shop create an environment of layered warmth and sophistication that photographs with exceptional depth and character. Wheelchair accessible throughout.

• 10 to 100 guests; full restaurant buyout available

• Private dining room, mezzanine cocktail lounge, chandelier-lit main dining room and bar

• Southern Lowcountry cuisine with locally sourced Philadelphia ingredients

• Live music stage on-site; jazz and live performances several nights weekly

• Food and beverage minimum from $100 per person

The Event Spaces

Three distinct spaces flow naturally from one to the next, making Rex at the Royal well-suited to the full arc of a micro wedding celebration.

• The private dining room handles intimate seated dinners with complete seclusion from the main restaurant.

• The mezzanine cocktail lounge overlooks the main dining room and bar, creating a natural cocktail hour space with views of the original theater architecture below.

• The chandelier-lit main dining room and 40-foot bar anchor the reception, with sweeping arches and deep turquoise walls that require very little additional décor to feel complete.