Friends Center (Race Street Meetinghouse)

Historic Home & Estate · 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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250 max guests
Yes outside catering allowed
No outside alcohol allowed

Outside-catering policy as published by the venue (source, checked 2026-07-29):

“Or you can use our kitchen for a simple self-catered or potluck reception.”

A historic Quaker meetinghouse campus in Center City with a courtyard garden, hosting up to about 250 for standing receptions and 150 seated. Renters may use the kitchen for self-catered or potluck receptions; the facility is alcohol- and smoke-free.

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