Top Reno Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

The Club at ArrowCreek offers a refined setting for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events framed by dramatic views of the Sierra Nevada and rolling foothills. This award-winning golf and lifestyle club blends elegant indoor event spaces with expansive outdoor terraces and lawn areas that showcase dramatic mountain and sunset panoramas. The clubhouse features classic architectural details, abundant natural light, and flexible layouts that accommodate ceremonies, receptions, and social gatherings of various sizes. Outdoor spaces provide a picturesque backdrop for al fresco moments, cocktail hours, and photo opportunities. With dedicated event support, customizable catering, and seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas, The Club at ArrowCreek delivers a memorable destination experience that feels both elevated and welcoming.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

Wolf Run Golf Club offers a scenic setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations in South Reno, framed by Sierra Nevada views and wide-open high desert landscapes. The property pairs lush fairways and photo-ready outdoor backdrops with welcoming event spaces for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Guests can transition from lawn moments to indoor dining and evening celebrations, supported by on-site food and beverage and an experienced events team. With easy access, ample parking, and a relaxed club atmosphere, Wolf Run Golf Club is well suited for everything from intimate milestones to larger parties that want a classic golf course backdrop.

• Spaces for 85-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

Located in Reno, Nevada, The Club at Rancharrah is a refined private club and event venue set within a beautifully restored historic estate. The property features elegant indoor gathering spaces, manicured lawns, and thoughtfully designed patios that create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Surrounded by mature trees and landscaped grounds, the venue offers a polished yet welcoming atmosphere for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate events. With its blend of heritage architecture and modern amenities, The Club at Rancharrah provides a distinctive backdrop for gatherings that feel elevated and timeless.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests

Nautilus RSL is hands-down the hidden gem of MidTown Reno. Tucked right next to Rum Sugar Lime, it’s a beautifully designed private lounge that feels both sophisticated and welcoming. The space strikes the perfect balance—intimate enough for private gatherings, but versatile enough to host everything from cocktail parties and birthdays to live music, corporate mixers, and special tastings. The atmosphere is elevated but not pretentious. Nautilus has its own identity while still carrying RSL’s reputation for craft and hospitality. The cocktails are top-notch—creative, balanced, and always made with fresh ingredients. The staff is professional, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel cared for, whether you’re planning an event or just enjoying a night with friends. What sets Nautilus apart is the variety of experiences they bring to Reno. One week you might find yourself at a rum club tasting rare spirits, the next at a jazz night, drag viewing party, or an album release show. It’s clear that the team pours their heart into curating memorable events and giving the community something special. If you’re looking for Reno’s only dedicated private and special-event lounge, Nautilus RSL is it. A must-visit, and the perfect place to host or attend something unforgettable.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Creating beautiful memories at The Elm Estate Taking a modern approach to timeless events, The Elm Estate offers a highly curated, luxurious, and welcoming space for every affair. A scenic escape on the historic estate along the Truckee River at the base of Sierra’s eastern slope, the site is conveniently located near downtown Reno and Interstate 80 yet feels worlds away. We offer a level of customization that is rare among full-service venues. Let our team help you create a beautiful and memorable day for you and your guests. Our large, historic estate offers space for weddings of all sizes - from an intimate, 50-person ceremony and reception up to a 300 guest celebration. We provide custom proposals based on your vision for the big day. Our team will do the heavy lifting, so that you can enjoy your family and friends, relaxing on our beautiful grounds, and having a stunning backdrop for your photography and videography. We offer full seating for your ceremony and reception; set up and break down service; use of our outdoor furnishings including lounge sets, fire pits, umbrellas, and outdoor heaters; dance floor and A/V system; full-service bar; beautiful spaces for both partners to lounge before the ceremony; and full staffing throughout your event Our weddings average from $20,000 -$80,000 depending on vendors and the time of the year. Now offering guest accommodations in our Luxury Tiny Home Cottages! Experience tiny living for the first time in Reno, Nevada. Our spacious interiors include King & Queen Beds, Kitchenette or Full Kitchens, and full-size Bathrooms. We offer multiple distinct cottages for guests to enjoy in the heart of Reno. Each of our 8 cottages was carefully thought out for you to enjoy. Our treasured cottages will offer elegant designs & furnishings in a private setting that is certain to elevate every guest experience. Spacious interiors include a King & Queen bed, kitchenette, outdoor fireplace, and much more.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Lavender Ridge at Hidden Valley is a scenic event destination nestled in Reno’s picturesque foothills, offering a tranquil and timeless setting for weddings, milestone celebrations, and private gatherings. Surrounded by rolling hills, open skies, and fragrant lavender fields, the venue combines natural beauty with thoughtful amenities designed to enhance your event experience. Flexible outdoor spaces provide a stunning backdrop for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and large celebrations, while indoor areas offer comfort and convenience for dining, dancing, and socializing. With event support services available to help coordinate logistics, layouts, and vendor partnerships, Lavender Ridge allows hosts to create personalized celebrations rooted in elegance and ease. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand reception, the venue’s relaxed yet refined atmosphere helps make every moment memorable.

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests

Business and leisure travelers find everything they need when they stay at Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa. Boasting a prime location, just over three miles from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, our upscale hotel provides easy access to top attractions such as the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and the Reno Events Center, as well as the Truckee River, Nevada Museum of Art and Lake Tahoe. After exploring downtown Reno, savor a delicious meal at our hotel restaurant featuring intercontinental craves. Wind down with a night of fun at our full-service bar or the bocce courts, complemented by skee-ball, darts, shuffleboard, air hockey, pool tables and arcade games. Our 24-hour fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool make it easy for you to stay on top of your workout routine while in Nevada. Guests hosting meetings and events love our contemporary venues. With over 13,000 square feet of event space, immerse yourself in head-turning elegance. Our stylish hotel rooms and suites feature chic décor, luxury bedding, plug-in media panels, flat-screen TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi. Expect a rewarding stay at Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Old Greenwood House is situated above the Truckee River Canyon, offering a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada range. The structure looks straight down the 18th fairway of the Old Greenwood Golf Course. REMODELED VENUE COMING SUMMER OF 2023! We will be bringing our Old Greenwood House into the modern era creating a 200 guest event center perfect for weddings, welcome receptions, corporate parties, rehearsal dinners, meeting space, and more! https://clusterscreative.com/360/old_greenwood/preview_02/index.htm

• Spaces for 55-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Country Clubs

NESTLED AMONG THE TOWERING PINES, THE GRAY’S CROSSING GOLF COURSE IS HOME TO OUR MOST POPULAR VENUE, PJ’S. FEATURING A SOPHISTICATED DESIGN AND ROMANTIC OUTDOOR TERRACE, PJ’S IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND VENUE WITH DRAMATIC MT. ROSE VISTAS. PJ's at Gray's Crossing features a sophisticated design and an outdoor terrace where couples and guests can enjoy the views of Mountain Rose. This venue is indoor/outdoor and can accommodate weddings up to 200 guests Late May-Mid October. This venue is perfect for weddings, welcome receptions, corporate parties, rehearsal dinners, and more! Events under 45 guests can be accommodated year-round.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Set in the heart of downtown Reno, Nevada, National Automobile Museum offers a one-of-a-kind event setting surrounded by one of the world’s premier classic car collections. The venue features dramatic gallery spaces, soaring ceilings, and flexible layouts that accommodate weddings, receptions, and private gatherings amid iconic automobiles. With its immersive exhibits and distinctive atmosphere, the museum creates a memorable backdrop for events that feel bold, engaging, and truly unique.

• Spaces for 70-300 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

The Wilbur D. May Center in Reno, Nevada, brings together a museum and a botanical garden within Rancho San Rafael Regional Park — a combination that gives events here a setting most venues can't offer. The center honors the life of Wilbur D. May, a rancher, pilot, world traveler, and philanthropist whose personal collection of artifacts from more than 40 countries fills the museum's galleries. Event spaces span two distinct environments. Indoors, the Garden Court is a 3,100-square-foot atrium of lush tropical plants, Victorian-style lamp posts, serene waterfalls, and two Japanese koi ponds — available for weddings, receptions, memorials, and private gatherings of up to 200 seated or 300 for a standing reception. The adjacent Double Diamond Room, which overlooks the arboretum and opens onto a patio, seats up to 70 guests as an add-on to the Garden Court. Outdoors, the Wilbur D. May Arboretum's botanical gardens provide ceremony settings from mid-April through mid-October: Honey's Garden features a seasonal waterfall and reflecting pond, while Burke Garden offers English country perennials, stone-raised flower beds, and a water feature set within a tiered lawn.

• Spaces for 400-550 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Whitney Peak Hotel is downtown Reno's first non-gaming, non-smoking full-service hotel, part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection. The property's flagship event space is the Whitney Peak Ballroom, a 5,125-square-foot room on the third floor that seats up to 400 guests and holds up to 550 for standing receptions. Modern industrial design, pop-art, and concert photography from the hotel's own Cargo Concert Hall give the ballroom a distinctive character, and two outdoor balconies offer views of the iconic Reno Arch. Across the property, eleven dedicated meeting rooms total more than 20,000 square feet of event space, giving planners flexibility for board meetings, conferences, and large-scale social events alike. The hotel's culinary team builds custom menus for each event rather than relying on standard meeting fare, and a dedicated event coordination team supports planning from the first inquiry through event day. For groups looking to extend the experience, Basecamp Climbing Gym — home to the world's tallest artificial climbing wall — and Café Whitney are both on-site.

• Spaces for 450-4,000 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 6 Total Spaces

Grand Sierra Resort is a full-service resort and event destination in Reno, Nevada, offering more than 200,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across 45 configurable rooms and pavilions. The property accommodates groups ranging from 10 to 4,000 guests, with venues spanning intimate board rooms to expansive pavilions and a 40,500-square-foot Grand Ballroom adorned with crystal chandeliers and custom luxury fabrics. All event spaces are located in a dedicated wing of the resort, accessible directly from guest room elevators, and supported by 1,989 on-site hotel rooms and suites for overnight guests. In-house A/V and technology services, banquet and catering, and a team-building program are available for every event type — from corporate conventions and trade shows to social celebrations, weddings, and galas. The resort's wedding team handles ceremonies paired with receptions, with a dedicated events email and phone line for planning consultation. The Grand Theatre, seating up to 3,000, adds an entertainment-scale option for award ceremonies and large presentations within the same property.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is a AAA Four Diamond resort in Reno, Nevada, recognized as the #1 Reno Hotel by U.S. News & World Report. Situated at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains along South Virginia Street, the property brings together luxury accommodations, eight award-winning dining outlets, and a comprehensive event program under one roof. The resort offers 50,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, accommodating gatherings from 15 to 1,500 guests. Two ballrooms exceeding 12,000 square feet each are complemented by Promenade pre-function space and more than 20 breakout rooms, making the property well-suited for weddings, galas, corporate meetings, and trade shows of all sizes. A glass-enclosed sky bridge connects Atlantis directly to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, providing access to an additional 600,000 square feet of convention space for larger events. Dining options include Bistro Napa, a recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, alongside multiple casual and quick-service outlets. The Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Spa Atlantis spans 30,000 square feet and offers wellness treatments, salon services, pools, and a fitness center.

• Spaces for 200-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

Located in downtown Reno, Nevada, Nevada Museum of Art is a contemporary cultural venue offering a striking architectural setting for weddings, receptions, and private events. The museum features modern galleries, a dramatic atrium filled with natural light, outdoor sculpture spaces, and flexible event areas designed for a seamless guest experience. Clean lines, curated artwork, and views of the surrounding city and desert mountains create an elevated atmosphere. With its creative energy and thoughtfully designed spaces, the museum provides a refined backdrop for events that feel artistic, intentional, and memorable.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Stone Creek Lodge is an event and wedding venue set in the foothills of South Reno, nestled among pine trees on Foothill Road. The property pairs indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate up to 350 guests, serving weddings, corporate retreats, conferences, community gatherings, and milestone celebrations. A courtyard with running water serves as the centerpiece for outdoor ceremonies and receptions, offering a naturally serene atmosphere well-suited to weddings and intimate gatherings alike. The forested hillside setting gives the lodge a retreat-like character that distinguishes it from conventional banquet halls, while remaining convenient to the city. A dedicated events coordinator supports planning and day-of execution for all event types.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Tannenbaum Events is a versatile, contemporary event space in Houston designed to host weddings, corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations, and private parties. The venue features thoughtfully appointed indoor spaces with modern finishes, flexible layouts, and professional lighting that can be tailored to your vision. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, rehearsal celebration, or larger reception, the experienced team supports every detail from floor plan coordination to vendor logistics, ensuring seamless execution. With a welcoming atmosphere that balances style and functionality, Tannenbaum Events provides a canvas for personalized celebrations that reflect your unique style and purpose.

• Spaces for 140-150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located along the Mount Rose Highway just outside Reno, Nevada, Winters Creek Lodge at Mt. Rose offers a cozy alpine setting surrounded by forested slopes and mountain scenery. The lodge features warm wood interiors, stone accents, and flexible indoor and outdoor spaces well suited for weddings, receptions, and seasonal celebrations. Its elevated location and lodge-style atmosphere create a welcoming environment that feels both intimate and scenic, making it an ideal backdrop for gatherings connected to the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada.

• Spaces for 30-520 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Located along the shores of Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nevada, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe offers a resort-style setting defined by mountain scenery and waterfront views. The property features 34,000 square feet of flexible indoor venues along with multiple outdoor spaces, providing a variety of inspiring settings—from open‑air areas to distinctive, one‑of‑a‑kind rooms—all paired with award‑winning service. Guests enjoy refined accommodations, on-site dining, spa amenities, and direct access to the lake and surrounding trails. With its natural beauty and polished hospitality, the resort offers a striking backdrop for weddings, conferences, and social gatherings that feel both elevated and immersive.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club
• 1 space at this venue

Old Greenwood House at Tahoe Mountain Club offers an elegant mountain-style setting for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events against the dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada. Located within the Old Greenwood golf community, this versatile venue features refined indoor spaces with classic design, warm wood accents, and panoramic views that bring Tahoe’s natural beauty into every moment. Expansive outdoor terraces and manicured lawns provide ideal settings for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and al fresco receptions, while flexible indoor rooms allow gatherings to flow seamlessly through every stage of an event. With on-site amenities, lodging nearby, and thoughtful event support, Old Greenwood House delivers a timeless yet relaxed atmosphere that enhances celebrations with a distinctive Tahoe sense of place.