Top Kansas City Luncheon Venues
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Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Landmark
Say "I do" at the Zoo! We've got several options for weddings and wedding receptions. Get married at the beach within reach! Sea turtles, sea otters, sharks, and more! Your evening can begin with a ceremony in the heart of Sobela Ocean Aquarium, which will double as your reception venue. Get married by the penguins and have your reception under the Aurora Australis. Your evening can begin with a ceremony on the penguin ice shelf with up to 10 guests. The remaining guests can witness this special moment from the warm cover of Aurora Australis in the entryway rotunda, which will double as your reception venue. A birthday party at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium guarantees a wild time for all your guests! Join us for a celebration like no other! These small but mighty animals will bring extra pizzaz to your birthday party. Zoo staff will provide a 20-minute up-close animal experience with two of our small species of ambassador animals in their presentation habitats. These small species include a mixture of the following: bugs, frogs, reptiles such as small tortoises or small snakes, and mammals such as sugar gliders or a hedgehog.
St. Andrews Golf Club
11099 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66221, USA- Spaces for 200-300 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Country Club
St. Andrews Golf Club is a public golf facility operated by the City of Overland Park, Kansas, situated on 280 acres along 135th Street — land that dates to the early 1970s when city leaders secured a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to establish recreation space for the growing community. The course is recognized as the most popular 18-hole layout in the Kansas City metro, set among an Ozark-style landscape of tree-lined holes. The Highlands Room is the club's dedicated event space, featuring vaulted ceilings and panoramic windows overlooking the golf course. The room accommodates up to 200 guests seated with a dance floor, or up to 300 for a cocktail reception, and includes access to an outdoor terrace. An outdoor ceremony area with white chairs and an archway is available for weddings. Rental packages include tables, chairs, linens, and glassware, plus a projector, screen, and sound system. A dedicated wedding coordinator and a private bridal room are provided for wedding events. All catering is handled by the club's professional culinary team, with custom menus and packaged options available. The space is suited for weddings, corporate retreats, holiday parties, and private celebrations from 25 to 300 guests.
Painted Hills Golf Club
7101 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66112, USA- Spaces for 200-225 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Country Club
Painted Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf facility in Kansas City, Kansas, with roots stretching back to 1929 when the property opened as Victory Hills Country Club. The course features gently rolling, tree-lined fairways and bentgrass greens, and underwent a significant renovation between 2012 and 2013 that replaced 10 greens and rebuilt tee complexes across 13 holes. Beyond the course, the club operates a separate banquet facility suited for a range of gatherings — from weddings and birthday celebrations to corporate events and golf outings. The facility offers an exclusive-use banquet room alongside a grill room and patio areas, accommodating groups of up to 200 guests. Catering is available on-site, and the club's staff provides event coordination and setup support. Managed by GreatLIFE Golf, Painted Hills Golf Club combines an established course with flexible event and hospitality amenities, making it a versatile option for private events in the Kansas City metro area.
The Kansas City Public Library
14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA- Spaces for 20-250 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Landmark
- 7 Total Spaces
The Kansas City Public Library hosts private events across two Kansas City locations: the Central Library in downtown and the Plaza Branch on Main Street. The Central Library occupies a converted former bank building near the River Market and Power & Light District. Its event spaces include Kirk Hall, a grand first-floor hall with high ceilings, elegant columns, and marble floors that accommodates up to 250 guests for receptions and weddings. Also on site are the Helzberg Auditorium, a flexible multi-configuration space for up to 200 guests; a rooftop terrace suited for outdoor receptions; and the Durwood Film Vault, a 28-seat private screening room converted from the building's original bank vault. The Plaza Branch, on the southern edge of the Country Club Plaza, houses the Truman Forum Auditorium — a 222-seat fixed-seat venue with a built-in audio-visual system and views of Brush Creek — along with two additional conference spaces for smaller gatherings. Rentals at both locations include room setup, audio-visual support, and library personnel on-site. Catering is coordinated through a curated list of approved vendors. Extended hours and guest parking arrangements are available for special events.
Restoration 1894
1 E Kansas St, Liberty, MO 64068, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Restoration 1894 occupies the second floor of a historic brick building at the corner of Kansas Street and Main Street in downtown Liberty, Missouri, approximately 20 minutes from Kansas City. The event hall features hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and vintage pressed tin ceilings that give the space genuine historic character. The hall seats up to 275 guests or accommodates 300 for a cocktail reception. Rental includes Chiavari chairs, table linens, and a selection of round, banquet, and high-top tables. Two dedicated suites serve the wedding party: a bridal suite with a vanity, full-length mirrors, a kitchenette, and a private restroom, and a groom's room with lounge furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a private bar. The venue provides two mobile bars, surround sound, a wireless microphone, audio/visual equipment, and WiFi, with free parking and elevator access for guests and vendors. Couples may select their own professional caterer from a pre-approved list.
Staley Farms Golf Club
10310 N Olive Ave, Kansas City, MO 64155, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Staley Farms Golf Club is a private club in Kansas City, Missouri, built around an 18-hole championship course with rolling fairways, pristine greens, and tour-level course conditions. The rustic clubhouse at the heart of the property hosts weddings and receptions, corporate meetings, private parties, and golf tournament dinners — all backed by personalized service and in-house catering through the Crush Grill. Golf outings can include customized tournament planning, on-course contests, and post-round dining on site. For milestone celebrations and corporate events alike, the venue pairs a scenic club setting with the full range of amenities that come with a private membership club, including a 24-hour fitness center.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is a free contemporary art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, available for private events including corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, weddings, and holiday parties. Three spaces are available for rental. The Museum Atrium is the museum's central gathering space, rising to an articulated skylight 22 feet high and featuring monumental art installations as part of the annual Atrium Project. The Café Gallery is an intimate dining space with a site-responsive installation of more than 100 paintings by Frederick James Brown. The glass-enclosed Courtyard is filled with natural light and architectural interest. The Café Gallery can also be reserved as a private dining space through Oil on Linen, the museum's on-site restaurant.
Ambassador Hotel Kansas City, Autograph Collection
1111 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA- Spaces for 16-130 Guests
- 1 Bar
- 3 Hotels
- 3 Total Spaces
Ambassador Hotel Kansas City, Autograph Collection occupies a 1920 neoclassical building — a former bank listed on the National Register of Historic Places — in downtown Kansas City at 1111 Grand Boulevard. The property pairs original marble architecture with contemporary design to create a setting suited to corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and weddings. Three event spaces totaling more than 3,100 square feet are available for private use. The Grand Ballroom seats up to 104 guests for dinners or accommodates 130 for standing receptions, with views of downtown Kansas City. The Founder's Room is a 500-square-foot boardroom configured for up to 16, equipped with an 80-inch wall-mounted monitor and full A/V. Lonnie's Reno Club — a 1,110-square-foot jazz lounge with a historic character — offers private buyout for up to 75 guests and is frequently used for rehearsal dinners and intimate celebrations. A dedicated event planning team provides a single point of contact throughout the planning process, and in-house catering is available for all events. As part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, the hotel also offers group room rates and Marriott Bonvoy event points for qualifying gatherings.
Bingham-Waggoner Estate
313 W Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050, USA- Spaces for 50-350 Guests
- 2 Historic Spaces
- 1 Estate
- 2 Total Spaces
The Bingham-Waggoner Mansion & Estate is a 26-room Victorian mansion set on 19.5 acres in Independence, Missouri — recognized as one of the more significant historical sites in Western Missouri. The property is defined by two chapters of American history: George Caleb Bingham, the renowned 19th-century artist and Missouri politician, lived and maintained a studio here where he painted "Order Number 11," his celebrated Civil War-era protest work. The Waggoner family, Pennsylvania millers known regionally for their "Queen of the Pantry" flour, owned the estate for 97 years and oversaw the elegant Victorian renovations still evident today. The grounds sit at the origin of the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails, with wagon ruts visible across an adjacent field. Now a public museum and park since 1979, the estate is available for private events including catered luncheons and dinners, anniversary gatherings, showers, and outdoor celebrations. The mansion itself can be reserved for seated dining for groups of 10 to 50, served with china, silver, and stemware. The Carriage House Meeting Room, on the north side of the property, accommodates daytime gatherings of similar size. The canopy of trees, historic buildings, and park-like grounds — across nearly 20 acres — provide a setting suited to weddings, family reunions, and special occasions.
Cellar 222
222 W 20th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
Cellar 222 is a Tuscan-style wine cellar event venue in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 2010, the 6,000-square-foot space features hand-cut travertine flooring, Italian forged iron lighting, a natural stone fireplace, and 11-foot ceilings — details the venue credits as ideal for event photography. The venue books exclusively, one event per day. Each rental includes six hours of event time, tables and chairs, a 14-speaker sound system, a DJ and live band stage with dance floor, and access to a private VIP/bridal suite. Cellar 222 operates on a BYOB basis and permits any licensed caterer, giving planners flexibility on two of the largest line items in an event budget. Cellar 222 has hosted weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, and charity events since its founding. The venue serves as an explicitly LGBTQ+-inclusive host and has earned The Knot Hall of Fame recognition spanning 2011 through 2024.
Thompson Barn
11184 Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66219, USA- Spaces for 40-200 Guests
- 2 Barns
- 2 Historic Spaces
- 1 Meeting Space
Thompson Barn occupies a restored early-20th-century barn on the historic Lackman-Thompson Estate in Lenexa, Kansas. What was once a working farm building has been transformed into one of Johnson County's most sought-after event venues, offering a distinctive combination of rustic character — soaring wood beams, a rounded ceiling, and original brick walls — and modern functionality. The centerpiece of the facility is the Main Hall, a 2,280-square-foot space that accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings, receptions, galas, and corporate gatherings. A 16-by-36-foot dance floor anchors the north end of the hall, and the rental includes tables, chairs, A/V equipment, and a dedicated on-site concierge for the duration of every event. Three downstairs meeting rooms, an atrium, an outside patio, and a warming kitchen round out the full-facility offering, which accommodates up to 200 guests across all spaces combined. Thompson Barn welcomes outside caterers and a broad range of vendors, giving planners flexibility in how they configure the event experience.
Alexander Majors Barn
8201 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114, USA- Spaces for 150-250 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Barn
- 1 Historic Space
The Alexander Majors Barn is a mid-nineteenth century barn on the grounds of the Alexander Majors House Museum in Kansas City, Missouri — a property that preserves one of the region's earliest frontier estates, built in 1856 when Alexander Majors was making his mark as one of the era's foremost freighting entrepreneurs and a co-founder of the Pony Express. The barn offers 2,592 square feet of indoor rental space for weddings, receptions, and private events. The main room and loft, a wagon room showcasing a historic Conestoga wagon, two dressing rooms, and a kitchenette are all included in the rental. The venue accommodates up to 150 guests and extends access to surrounding grounds — a back patio, picnic area, front lawn, and neighboring park. The barn operates with an open-vendor policy and flexible scheduling.
The Ranch KC
17217 S Outer Rd, Belton, MO 64012, USA
Lone Summit Ranch
28701 E Old U S Hwy 50, Greenwood, MO 64034, USA
The Journey Home
18993 65th Rd SE, Dearborn, MO 64439, USAThe Journey Home is an award-winning wedding venue in Kansas City specializing in full-weekend packages with overnight accommodations.
Cider Gallery
810 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA- Spaces for 200-250 Guests
- 1 Bar
- 1 Museum
- 1 space at this venue
Cider Gallery occupies a nationally recognized historic building in Lawrence, Kansas's Warehouse Arts District — a space that began as a cider distillery and has since been transformed into a working fine art gallery and event venue. Soaring exposed brick walls, original wood beams, original wood floors, and bountiful windows give the first-floor gallery a character that few purpose-built event spaces can match, while rotating fine art collections add a layer of visual interest unique to each event. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests and is rented exclusively — events take over the entire first-floor gallery along with the adjacent outdoor garden patio, which features string lights and a sheer curtain wall backdrop. Rentals include tables, linens, seating, staff setup and breakdown, a full bar with glassware, an A/V system with microphone, speakers, three TVs, and a projection screen, plus a dedicated on-site manager. Outside caterers are welcome, and the venue extends the same flexibility to other vendors. Cider Gallery hosts weddings, corporate events, cocktail receptions, graduation celebrations, nonprofit gatherings, and celebrations of life. The space is pet friendly, and a private getting-ready suite is available on wedding days.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
University of Kansas Conference Center
815 Fambrough Dr, Lawrence, KS 66044, USADesigned for corporate events, seminars, and social celebrations, the University of Kansas Conference Center offers unmatched flexibility within the largest event space in Douglas County—supported by expert coordination and curated food and beverage service, every detail is thoughtfully managed to ensure a memorable experience for hosts and guests alike.
The Club Restaurant & Steakhouse
77 NW Division Rd, Warrensburg, MO 64093, USALocated within the beautiful Sandstone Country Club, The Club restaurant offers a refined yet inviting dining experience. We are open to the public, welcoming both members and non-members to savor our modern American cuisine. From private events and banquets to casual lunch and dinner, The Club Restaurant & Steakhouse is Warrensburg, MO's destination for hand-cut steaks, full-service catering, and genuine hospitality.
Avg response time 1-2 days