Top French Quarter Conference & Summit Venues

• Spaces for 15-40 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Discuss, debate, celebrate or officiate in a captivating atmosphere ripe for conceptualizing or commemorating. Whether you seek a group block or meeting space within walking distance, The Spectator’s tailored approach ensures all needs are met. Whether it’s time to meet or celebrate, The Spectator Hotel offers specialized services: courtesy blocks for your guests and meeting space that’s within walking distance. Named #1 City Hotel in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure, The Spectator’s prime location in Charleston and award-winning accommodations include 41 distinctive, residential-style guestrooms evoking the glamour of the Old South mixed with the luxurious exuberance of the 1920s Art Deco period. Providing added value to a guests’ stay, the hotel offers complimentary, five-star amenities including personal butlers, locally sourced in-room gourmet continental breakfast, snack and beverage options, welcome cocktail from the hotel’s Prohibition-style speakeasy bar, C.O. Bigelow bath products, fleet of vintage-style complimentary bicycles, in-room Nespresso Coffee & Expresso, daily turndown service with nightcap and WiFi.

• Spaces for 14-75 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

Our Charleston hotel event venues are the perfect setting for your next business meeting. Along with unparalleled personalized service and attention to every detail, groups of five to fifty can take pleasure in sophisticated meeting facilities, which are complete with full computer networking capabilities. Our event venues are nestled between Linguard and Church Streets in the historic district. The French Quarter Inn is the location of choice for a creative and productive function, which your guests will remember for years to come. From intimate cocktail parties, to charming luncheons and luxurious accommodations for the happy couple and their guests, the Inn’s beautifully appointed gathering spaces and guestrooms are the perfect backdrop for a Charleston event or wedding. Host your guests in style with celebrations in the beautiful and intimate State Room or the spacious and charming Linguard Room.

• Spaces for 200-1,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

With over 14,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space, Festival Hall is Charleston, South Carolina's most versatile venue for any type of event. With stately columns framing its doors, Festival Hall makes a striking first impression within the historic Charleston landscape. Nestled in downtown’s Charleston Village neighborhood—easily walkable from some of the city’s premier hotels and restaurants—its white exterior contrasts with its lush adjoining courtyard and the Southern blue skies above. Step inside, however, and the stark façade gives way to a warm and welcoming industrial-style hall with glass paneling, exposed brick, and modern fixtures. Built in 1939 and renovated in 2008, our venue truly provides the versatility to accommodate your event vision...whatever you dream up, it can be done at Festival Hall! Facts About Festival Hall: - Located in the heart of downtown Charleston and two blocks from King Street - Venue capacity: 1,000 - 10,000 square feet of flexible indoor space - 4,000 square foot outdoor courtyard - Pillarless event venue - High ceilings (floor to grid 28 feet) - Moveable airwalls to divide space - 6 dressing rooms - Extensive catwalk and theatre grid system - Loading dock at Main Hall level Browse some of our standard floor plans to inspire the layout for your event.

• Spaces for 10-2,000 Guests
• 5 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 10 Total Spaces

The Charleston Gaillard Center is more than a breathtaking venue, it’s a cornerstone of Charleston’s cultural and artistic community. Located in the heart of downtown, the Gaillard offers stunning spaces for galas, weddings, and corporate events, including a magnificent 1,818-seat performance hall, elegant ballrooms, and versatile pre-function areas. Every event hosted here helps support the Gaillard Center’s nonprofit mission to inspire, educate, and enrich the community through the performing arts and arts education. With exceptional service, refined design, and a purpose that gives back, the Charleston Gaillard Center is where extraordinary celebrations make a lasting impact. We look forward to learning more about how your event will be wonderful at the Charleston Gaillard Center!

• Spaces for 30-350 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

PartySlate Insight “We love how this versatile Charleston-based venue easily accommodates any aesthetic. From rooftop city views to an elegant ballroom, this venue has everything you need to bring your vision to life.” Hotel Bennett features over 12,000 square feet of the most luxurious indoor and outdoor event spaces in Charleston in which to meet and celebrate. The 6,600 square foot Crown Ballroom features a dramatic 30-foot ceiling and expansive arched windows. An elegantly appointed boardroom, a Piazza overlooking Marion Square, a rooftop meeting room and event spaces with sweeping city views adorn the hotel. Hotel Bennett will surpass your dreams of what a Charleston wedding can be. From the elegant ballroom and stunning outdoor wedding locations reflecting Charleston’s charm and elegance to the world-class overnight accommodations offered to your guests and bridal party, Hotel Bennett creates a wedding experience you have yet to imagine. From bridal showers at Afternoon Teas and spa pampering for the ladies, to customized celebrations for the gentlemen, let the hotel’s wedding specialists assist with all of your wedding planning needs to ensure a unique ceremony and reception that reflect your personal taste.

• Spaces for 100-1,200 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Theaters
• 2 Total Spaces

The Charleston Music Hall was originally a train station built in 1850 and was transformed into a performing arts facility in 1994 by the Bennett-Hofford Company. Perfect For Weddings, Company Parties, Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations, Private Concerts, Fundraisers, Product Launches, Holiday Parties, & more!

• Spaces for 12-150 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

We are proud to offer what we consider one of the most distinctive private dining experiences in the South. Husk Charleston provides a setting that is both intimate and iconic, where the past is preserved and the present is deeply felt. Whether you join us in the Lounge, the Patio, or throughout the restaurant, your gathering becomes part of our story. What makes Husk truly special is not just the craftsmanship of our food or the thoughtfulness of our service. It’s the people who fill the space. The celebrations, the milestones, the laughter around the table, that’s the heart of what we do. Our role is to anticipate your needs, support your vision, and bring warmth and care to every detail. We have had the honor of hosting everything from family dinners to corporate receptions, wedding celebrations, holiday parties, and community gatherings. Each event is personal. Each moment is ours to help you shape. You’ll work closely with our dedicated events team, as well as our chefs, managers, and beverage professionals, to plan an experience that reflects your intention and style. From seasonal menus rooted in the Lowcountry to curated wines and handcrafted cocktails, every element will be handled with care. If there’s anything we can do to make your event more meaningful, more comfortable, or more memorable, we hope you’ll let us know. It’s a privilege to serve you, and we’re truly grateful for the opportunity. Please reach out to us via our website (https://huskcharleston.com/private-dining/) for more information and booking.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located in Charleston, SC, Hank’s Social Hall is an industrial loft wedding venue. With exclusive catering from the award-winning Hank’s Seafood Restaurant, this location can provide your celebration with a delightful culinary experience. The flexible event space can host up to 120 of your esteemed guests for an unforgettable gathering. Hank’s Social Hall is an ideal setting for you and your loved ones to taste dishes full of Charleston flavors. Established in 1999, Hank’s Seafood Restaurant is known for its fresh, local ingredients and its warm and inviting ambiance. Located in a national historic landmark building in Charleston’s Historic District, this venue features mahogany frames, pine floors, and hand-blown leaded glass windows. Inside the elevated social hall, vaulted ceilings with wood beams and an exposed brick wall contribute to its industrial-chic aesthetic. With 2,140-square-feet of space, you and your loved ones can comfortably enjoy each other’s company. By providing exceptional, white-jacket catering services, this venue aspires to produce memorable celebrations of love. You may delight your guests at your reception with plated dinners such as pan-seared grouper, oven-roasted salmon pave, and seared beef tenderloin. To add a special Charleston flavor to your gathering, you can choose from their signature stations. Savor the seafood castle station complete with oysters, mussels, shrimp cocktail, and lobster, or Hank’s signature shrimp and grits station. Their Premier Selection menu is ideal for a cocktail hour and includes a champagne toast and two hors d'oeuvres such as ceviche, crab cakes, and tuna tartare. If you are hosting an engagement party or wedding shower, their events menu also contains signature lunch dishes. Along with catering, Hank’s Social Hall offers bar packages including standard beers, craft beers, house wines, specialty wines, and premium brand spirits. In order to ensure that your wedding occasion runs seamlessly, their events staff can assist you with menu selections and venue site visits.

• Spaces for 60-250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 2 Total Spaces

SC Society Hall, designed by Gabriel Manigault and built between 1799-1804, is an amazing event venue and one of America's most historic buildings. Although we are mostly known for elegant weddings, SC Society Hall is suitable for a wide range of special events including lectures, board meetings, luncheons, cocktail parties, baby showers, photo shoots, recitals, graduations, corporate gatherings and more. Featuring an elegant ballroom upstairs and two flex spaces downstairs, we are an open canvas waiting to help your vision come to life. A LITTLE HISTORY OF THE SC SOCIETY & THE HALL ... IN THE MIDDLE 1730s, a French Huguenot named Elisha Poinsett owned a tavern in Charleston, but his business was not doing well. Several friends agreed to help him an evening or two each week. Since charity was their reason for meeting, they decided to contribute two bits (sixteen pence) a week into a fund to help any of their members with a need. The group’s reputation grew and they became known as the “two-bit society.” After Poinsett’s business no longer needed their help, they formalized their association with the idea that charity would be their reason for being and education would be their main charity. The Provincial General Assembly incorporated them as the French Society on May 1, 1751, and King George II confirmed it at the Court of St. James on December 20, 1752. Soon afterward, the name was changed to the South Carolina Society and began including non-French members. They later purchased a block of land between George and Wentworth streets, cut a new street through it (the present Society Street), sold all the lots but one, and on that lot built a school for orphan boys. Toward the century’s close, the Society gave the school to the city of Charleston which eventually moved the school to Rutledge Avenue and renamed it the High School of Charleston. The Society then built the South Carolina Society Hall at 72 Meeting Street as a school for female orphans and indigents, and as a meeting place. The first meeting was was held July 24, 1804. The first floor was used to school orphans and indigents, while the second floor was a ballroom for social purposes. In 1826 the first floor became a secondary school with both a Male Academy and Female Academy, both of which closed in 1841. Since then the hall has been used for dance school (“Cotillion”), weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and business meetings—as well as a motion picture location.

• Spaces for 200-675 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 space at this venue

Located in historic Downtown Charleston and housed in a train depot built in 1850, the Music Farm has been one of Charleston’s most iconic venues since 1992. The venue has a full bar and full kitchen, making it a one-stop shop for throwing an unforgettable event. There is a private balcony and two private backstage dressing rooms onsite, one with a full bath. The outdoor patio is available for your guests to take in some fresh air and can be decorated to suit your theme and style. The bar at Music Farm offers a variety of options, from specialty cocktails to wine and beer packages thoughtfully crafted just for you. The professional staff is there to assist in any way and help ensure your special event runs smoothly from guest check in to handling production needs. Parking at the Music Farm is easy, with a public garage located right next to the venue. The venue was renovated in 2022 with updated amenities, lights, and a state of the art sound system. Music Farm offers a newly renovated, flexible multi-purpose space that is ideal for your special event. With a capacity of 675 and the ability to seat 250 guests, the main floor of the 16,000 square-foot space is broken up into three different levels offering spaces to dance, dine and celebrate. This modern venue housed in a historic train depot is ideal for live entertainment.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Discover a hidden oasis in the heart of Charleston, SC, where the bustling energy of King Street fades away, and tranquility takes center stage. The Garden by Mudhouse is a serene escape that invites you to unwind and create unforgettable moments in a lush, intimate setting. With space for up to 60 guests, it’s the perfect spot for your next gathering, event, or celebration. Whether you choose to rent the garden alone or opt for a complete buyout of the store, you can design your experience to suit your needs. Plus, with charming on-site apartments just steps away, you can easily stay and immerse yourself in the beauty of this hidden gem. Let The Garden by Mudhouse be the backdrop to your next memorable occasion. ABC licensure is held.

• Spaces for 120-350 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 3 Total Spaces

Celebrating 100 Years in Downtown Charleston! Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston has been at the heart of the city’s social, business, and community life since opening in 1924. Generations of Charlestonians have marked the important milestones in their lives in our historic ballrooms. Whether you are planning a wedding reception, conference, fundraiser, awards banquet, or a gala ball, the Francis Marion Hotel ballrooms, with their 24-foot ceilings and antique crystal chandeliers, will create an elegant backdrop for your next event. In addition to our two grand ballrooms, the Francis Marion offers a 4,500-square foot conference center, the Carolina Ballroom, and eight smaller meeting rooms. Our meeting rooms are equipped with high-speed internet connections and the latest audio-visual equipment provided by our onsite audio-visual company. With a total of 19,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, the Francis Marion Hotel is your ideal choice when planning your next event.

• Spaces for 40-65 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Upstairs at Virginia’s dining room is completely separated from the downstairs dining room. Purposely designed to host small receptions, corporate events, rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons, Upstairs at Virginia’s is your ideal local for your special occasion! Classic Charleston influenced interior and the aromas of home cooking inspire all of the comforts of a traditional Southern kitchen, the perfect setting for hosting any of your events. At the heart of Virginia’s you will find gracious southern hospitality along with all of the flavors of the Lowcountry. Virginia’s on King is a sophisticated Southern restaurant blending traditional kitchen comforts with familiar regional dishes. Prepared with the utmost care for quality and flavor, the menu incorporates local ingredients and family recipes to bring you Southern cooking Lowcountry style. Classic Charleston style and homecooked aromas inspire the ambiance of this local favorite. At the heart of Virginia’s, you will find gracious Southern hospitality and comfort foods that make you feel right at home.

• Spaces for 130-220 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Upstairs at Rue event space offers a private dining room that can be transformed to host professional gatherings or celebratory affairs, accommodating up to 200 guests. This unique space, overlooking Upper King street, features vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and a private entrance. 39 Rue de Jean is a classy French Cafe and Bar that harkens back to a late-nineteenth-century brasserie. Our menu includes classics inspired by Paris, as well as creative cocktails and a carefully curated wine list. When you dine at Rue de Jean, you'll feel as though you're in a typical French Brasserie, with a neighborhood ambiance that will transport you to Paris! 39 Rue de Jean has a large menu with hearty classics and lighter dishes, as well as elegant creative cocktails, a large wine and beer selection, and a lively atmosphere.

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Vincent Chicco's private dining room may accommodate up to 100 people for a business meeting or a special occasion. This unique space boasts vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, and subtle elegance above our Italian restaurant in the center of upper King Street in downtown Charleston. History and tradition, like its namesake, influence Vincent Chicco's now-modern take on classic Italian-American dishes. Vincent Chicco's is a peaceful sanctuary tucked back on Hutson Alley, serving exquisite Italian food with fresh ingredients, handmade pastas, and house-made sauces. During the prohibition era, Vincent Chicco, an Italian immigrant to Charleston, managed a number of saloons and was a leader in the local anti-prohibition movement. Chicco's arrest was the first since Governor Tillman signed a dispensary law. Because many Charlestonians opposed the law, Chicco's arrest became well-known. Vincent Chicco's is thrilled to serve enhanced old-world authentic Italian cuisine that pays tribute to one of Charleston's forgotten heroes.

• Spaces for 200-800 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks
• 2 Total Spaces

Panoramic waterfront views, remarkable animals and an exclusive downtown Charleston location create an unrivaled atmosphere. Your guests may explore South Carolina Aquarium's exhibits while celebrating your special occasion. Their in-house events team is eager to assist you throughout the entire planning process to bring your dream event vision to life. Your event at the South Carolina Aquarium will surely make waves. Whether it be a wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, anniversary party, milestone birthday, corporate gathering, or any other type of special occasion, the South Carolina Aquarium is the perfect venue for all types of private events. South Carolina Aquarium Galleries and Harbor Overlook are distinctive gathering spaces that your guests will remember for years to come. Talk to their expert events team about how to craft the perfect experience for your special occasion. The South Carolina Aquarium can comfortably accommodate 50 to 800 guests. Personalize your event with one-of-a-kind experiences including animal encounters, incredible photo opportunities, and so much more. The versatile South Carolina Aquarium will set the backdrop for your memorable event. Transform the world-class Aquarium into your unforgettable wedding venue. With the impressive Great Ocean Tank or the picturesque Charleston Harbor as the backdrop, your unique celebration will leave a lasting impression. You and your guests will enjoy exquisite culinary selections from South Carolina Aquarium's exclusive catering partners as you are surrounded by colorful fish and marine life. Or impress your clients and employees at an engaging corporate event at the South Carolina Aquarium. As your guests explore the Aquarium and enjoy a relaxing outdoor atmosphere, the aquarium's seasoned event team will address the coordination and details, ensuring that your vision comes to life.

Vintage Lounge is located on Upper King Street in a beautifully renovated historic building. In addition to our award winning interiors, we feature a spacious outdoor patio and bar so that you and your guests can take in all that Charleston has to offer.

Whether you're planning a celebratory cocktail reception, an engaging corporate event, or a relaxed networking gathering, King Street Dispensary provides the perfect blend of historic character and modern hospitality.

• Spaces for 65 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Porch at Oyster House, located in the heart of Charleston, SC, is the ideal location to celebrate your wedding with your closest friends and family. This lovely location in Charleston's Historic District lends a touch of modern elegance to the area, making it ideal for small gatherings. It features two event spaces that can be rented for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and other special occasions. This newly renovated Holy City eatery invites you and your loved ones to eat, drink, and have a good time. The Porch at Oyster House is within walking distance of some of Charleston's most prominent attractions. You can go to Joe Riley Waterfront Park, St. Philip's Church, and the City Market, to name a few, before getting to the site. Upon arrival, the rustic-meets-refined interior design will definitely attract you and your guests. The venue's welcoming ambiance is enhanced by exposed wooden paneling, eye-catching wall-mounted photos, and exquisite centerpieces. The culinary team specializes in family-style eating and offers a wide range of scrumptious Lowcountry-inspired cuisine that all of your seafood-loving guests will love. The Porch at Oyster House seats up to 65 people and is perfect for seated dinners and cocktail parties. The restaurant's inside dining room can accommodate special occasions, while the patio area can be used for alfresco activities. The menu features a wide range of Southern Seafood favorites, from shrimp and grits to Charleston-style crab cakes. To enhance your eating experience, a selection of refreshing libations can be served. On the menu, you'll find beers, wines, and liquors.

One of the most stately and exquisitely designed historic homes in Charleston, South Carolina, is the Governor Thomas Bennett House, which was built around the year 1825. It is available for use in a variety of settings, including business gatherings, private parties, luncheons, wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. The Governor Thomas Bennett House is a stunning and historic location that embraces all of the allure that historic Charleston has to offer. Whether you are planning a grand wedding or an intimate elopement, the Governor Thomas Bennett House is an excellent choice. Your outdoor wedding ceremony will look picture-perfect when held in our Crescent Garden, which features a pineapple fountain and is shaded by an oak tree that is more than 200 years old. Immediately after the ceremony, the attendees will be welcomed into the House for the cocktail hour. The reception will take place outside on the Side Lawn, which is located next to the Crescent Garden. On the day of the wedding, the home and grounds are available for use by the wedding party and guests in their entirety. The appropriate area for you to get ready for your big day is provided by a Bridal Suite located on the second level and a "Man Cave" located on the ground floor for the groom. You may hold a huge celebration on the Side Lawn, a smaller reception with cocktails on the Piazza, or a seated meal in the Crescent Garden surrounding the fountain. There are several possibilities available for your upcoming gathering at the Governor Thomas Bennett House. The House is situated in the heart of the downtown area, a short distance away from the majority of the city's main hotels, convention centers, and points of interest. Our conference room has recently undergone renovations, and as a result, it now offers a meeting space that is both historic and distinctive. The Bennett House Conference Room is found on the ground level right off the courtyard, and it provides a quiet area for your board or committee to meet with a group capacity of up to 24 persons. A wireless and audiovisual connection, facilities that are accessible to people with disabilities, and complimentary parking close to the House provide the ideal environment for meeting the requirements of your group or organization to the fullest extent. The House, the Piazza, and the Courtyard all offer separate areas that may be used for meals and receptions respectively.