Dining Room
Bright and lined with windows. Your main dining room, or space for vendors and meetings.
Madeline Island · La Pointe, Wisconsin
Your island celebration, all under one roof.
Weddings, reunions, retreats and parties for up to 150 guests. Three rooms, two bars, a stage, a big back yard, and rooms upstairs for your people. All a 3-minute walk from the ferry.
Rather talk it through? Call Dave at 612-964-1059.
An event venue for special occasions. Not open daily.
Photo: Joey Monson-Lillie Photography
- 150guests, with tables and chairs included
- 3rooms, two bars and a raised stage
- 22guests can sleep right upstairs
- 3 minwalk from the ferry landing
We get it
An island event takes extra planning.
The ferry schedule. Where everyone will sleep. A caterer who'll make the crossing. A plan for the weather. It's a lot to juggle from the mainland, and nobody wants to spend their big weekend shuttling guests between three different places.
Waiting makes it harder. Lodging and ferry times get tight on popular island weekends, so the sooner your date is set, the more choices you have.
At Bell Street, it all happens in one place.
- Say your vows in the back yard
- Seat up to 100 for dinner in the dining room
- Toast and dance in front of the stage
- Send your family upstairs to bed, no driving needed
- Walk to the beach for the sunset
The space
Three rooms, two bars and a big back yard.
Use one room or the whole building. Set it up for a dinner, a dance, a concert or a conference. Bell Street has been bringing people together in La Pointe for nearly 30 years.
Back Bar & Stage
A big bar and a raised stage for the band, the toasts or the dance floor.
Front Bar & Lounge
A stone fireplace, a built-in bar and leather couches. Made for mingling.
Patio & Yards
A covered front patio, a big back yard, and a side yard for tents and yard games.
2026 pricing
One flat price for the space. Not per person.
Know what it costs before you call. Tables, chairs and linens come with every package.
Wedding & Event Weekend
Weddings and big weekend celebrations
$4,700for the space
- Up to 150 guests
- Friday 10 AM to Sunday 12 PM
Intimate Event Weekend
Small weddings, elopements and family weekends
$3,200for the space
- Up to 25 guests
- Friday 10 AM to Sunday 12 PM
Private Day Event
Rehearsal dinners, birthdays and celebrations of life
$1,900for the space
- Up to 25 guests
- One day, 10 AM to 10 PM
Bell Street Lodging
Your people sleep right upstairs.
Four rentals on the second floor sleep up to 22 people. Each one has its own private deck, and there's a huge shared deck and a BBQ and beer garden. No shuttles and no driving after the party.
- OasisSleeps 6 · 2 beds
- RetreatSleeps 10 · 4 beds
- SuiteSleeps 2 · 1 bed
- T WestSleeps 4 · 1 bed
How it works
Three steps to your day on the island.
- Check your dateCall Dave or send the short form. You'll hear back about open dates and the package that fits.
- Lock in the detailsPick your package, book a caterer from our list of local vendors, and hold the rooms upstairs for your family.
- Ferry over and celebrateSet up Friday, celebrate all weekend, and check out Sunday at noon.
About 25 minon the ferry from Bayfield
3 minwalk from the ferry landing to our door
Map not to scale.
Nearly 30 years on the island
Weddings, harvest dinners, concerts and more.
“The dining room was beautiful in the evening light for our reception dinner and we had a great time turning the back room into a dancefloor!”
“The space is beautiful and was perfect for our intimate wedding dinner of about 40 people…”
“Traveled to Wisconsin for a wedding, very clean and nice place!!!”
Weddings & receptions
Ryan and Jess brought everyone together for their big day.
Fall harvest dinner
Freehands Farm of Ashland hosted a five-course harvest dinner with South Shore Brewery.
Spring event
75 people for food, drinks and a tour of the island.
Outdoor gathering
An afternoon under the tents in the yard. The only thing missing was the sun.
You might be wondering…
Are you open as a restaurant or bar?
No. Bell Street is an event venue for special occasions. We're not open daily to serve food or drinks.
How many guests can we have?
Tables and chairs for up to 150 are included. The building holds 250. For more than 150, you rent the extra tables and chairs. Each package lists the most guests it covers.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes. Your caterer uses our commercial kitchen. Outside caterers need Bell Street's OK before the event, and kitchen use or outside food is $250. Our vendor list is a good place to start.
What about drinks?
Bell Street quotes a hosted bar for your event, plus a 17% gratuity. Please don't plan on bringing your own alcohol unless Bell Street has said yes in writing.
When can we set up?
Weekend packages run Friday 10 AM to Sunday noon, so you have all of Friday to set up. A Private Day Event runs 10 AM to 10 PM. Extra time is $250 an hour when approved.
Can our guests stay here?
Yes. Four rentals upstairs sleep up to 22 people together, and Motisi's Sandy Beach sleeps 6 more. See the Lodging page.
How do guests get to the island?
Take the Madeline Island Ferry from Bayfield. Bell Street is a 3-minute walk from the ferry landing in La Pointe. Check the ferry schedule close to your date.
Do you plan the event for us?
Bell Street gives you the space, the tables and linens, and an on-site contact for venue questions. You, or a planner you hire, handle the food, decor and timeline. We'll share the local vendors we know.
Can we decorate?
Yes, with a few rules. Nothing gets taped, nailed or tacked to the walls. Candles need to be contained tea lights. Ask first about confetti, glitter or petals.
Do you have a rate for nonprofits?
Yes. Nonprofits, schools, churches and community groups can book Monday to Thursday for $1,500, up to 6 hours. See the Pricing page for the details.
Let's find your date.
Tell Dave what you're planning and when. You'll hear back about what's open.
or call Dave at 612-964-1059