Top North Carolina Luncheon Venues
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Choosing your luncheon venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in North Carolina. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal North Carolina venue has never been easier.
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Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort
380 Brunswick Dr NW, Calabash, NC 28467, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort is a gated golf resort community in Coastal Carolina, set on more than 1,750 acres just minutes from Myrtle Beach near Calabash, North Carolina. Founded in 1991, the resort has grown into a full-service destination built around 27 holes of William Byrd–designed championship golf, complemented by seven pools, five clubhouses, tennis courts, and walking trails threaded through the grounds. For celebrations, Brunswick Plantation offers wedding and event services that include event planning, on-site catering, and lodging for guests who stay through the weekend. Its plantation-style clubhouses and golf-course surroundings provide a Southern coastal backdrop for ceremonies and receptions, while the on-site 19th Hole restaurant and villa rentals give hosts and their guests places to gather before and after the main event. Rooted in the Southern hospitality its founders built the community around, the resort pairs a relaxed golf-community setting with the amenities of a full resort stay.
Old Baldy Lighthouse
101 Light House Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
Old Baldy Lighthouse, built in 1817, is North Carolina's oldest surviving lighthouse and the historic centerpiece of Bald Head Island. The island is accessible only by ferry from Southport, North Carolina, giving every event held on the grounds a genuine remote-island character. Managed by the Old Baldy Foundation, the property encompasses the lighthouse, the Smith Island Museum of History, a spacious lawn, an Oil House, and a canopy of moss-draped southern live oaks. Tidal estuaries and creeks wind through the surroundings, and the lighthouse tower — rising over the property — serves as a striking natural backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and tented receptions. Rental access covers the grounds and restrooms; the foundation can connect renters with island-based vendors for tents, furniture, lighting, and décor. Liquor liability insurance is required for events serving alcohol.
Raleigh Little Theatre & Rose Garden
301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA- Spaces for 150-2,000 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 3 Theaters
- 2 Historic Spaces
Raleigh Little Theatre occupies a WPA landmark campus at 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh, North Carolina, offering a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for private events and celebrations. The campus has served the community since the late 1930s and brings together an open-air amphitheatre, two intimate indoor theaters, and the acclaimed Raleigh Rose Garden. The Rose Garden — dedicated in 1951 and one of only three accredited rose gardens in North Carolina — is listed as a Unique Venue with the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. Its sixty rose beds, fountain, arbor, and stone shelter create a naturally scenic setting for ceremonies and small gatherings, with blooms typically running from Mother's Day through mid-November. For larger events, the outdoor Louise "Scottie" Stephenson Amphitheatre accommodates up to 2,000 guests, while the indoor Cantey V. Sutton Theatre seats up to 298. The Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, a flexible black box space, hosts up to 150. Weekend availability across all spaces is limited by the theatre's active production schedule; weekday and off-hours bookings are more readily available through the venue's Special Event Coordinator.
Cypress Bend Vineyards
21904 Riverton Rd, Wagram, NC 28396, USA- Spaces for 50-200 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 3 Vineyards
- 3 Total Spaces
Cypress Bend Vineyards sits on ancestral farmland along the Lumber River in Wagram, North Carolina, in the coastal plain of Scotland County. Known as "Riverton," the property has been in the family since 1807, when it was settled by Reverend Daniel White and his wife Catherine Campbell White; their descendants opened the vineyard to the public in June of 2005. The winery specializes in the muscadine grape, cultivating the Carlos, Noble, and Magnolia cultivars into eighteen muscadine table wines that range from dry to sweet, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. River-fed soil, long rows of vines, and cypress trees lining the water give the grounds a distinctly Southern character. For events, the property offers a patio and veranda, a large event tent, and an indoor Harvest Room, making it well suited to vineyard weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, family reunions, and corporate gatherings. An on-site event planner helps coordinate each celebration, and every other Friday the vineyard hosts Jazzy Fridays, an evening of live music and dancing under the tent.
Nantahala Weddings & Events
16121 Wayah Rd, Topton, NC 28781, USA- Spaces for 80-135 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 2 Waterfront
- 1 Garden
Nantahala Weddings & Events is a family-owned destination wedding venue set on Lake Nantahala in the Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina, at 3,500 feet elevation. Founded in 2014 by a mother-daughter team, the venue is built around a distinct philosophy: rather than a single wedding day, couples book a wedding weekend, with exclusive access to the entire property, no competing events, no noise restrictions, and no mandatory end time. The property offers two ceremony spaces — Chapel in the Sky, an open-air setting with views of the lake and surrounding mountains, and the Covered Chapel, a sheltered alternative with a moss-covered stone backdrop. The Reception Pavilion accommodates up to 118 guests beneath string lights and three chandeliers, with an on-site caterer's kitchen and adjacent lodging that sleeps up to 20 guests on the property. With over 11 years of operation and more than 100 celebrations hosted annually, the venue maintains an open vendor policy and provides wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout the grounds.
The Quarry at Carrigan Farms
1213 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115, USA- Spaces for 250-1,100 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Farm
- 1 space at this venue
The Quarry at Carrigan Farms is an outdoor event venue set within a former stone quarry on a fifth-generation family farm spanning 300 acres in Mooresville, NC, about 30 minutes north of Charlotte. The quarry's natural features — granite cliffs rising 70 feet above crystal-blue water, a cascading waterfall, a white sand beach, and a lush green lawn — form the ceremony and reception backdrop. An open-air pavilion accommodates up to 250 seated guests for weddings of all sizes. The venue also offers elopement packages for groups of 15 or fewer. With more than 35 years of hosting weddings, the venue operates on an all-inclusive model that bundles the space with farm-to-table catering, bar service, and waitstaff. Meats are charcoal-grilled on-site; the seasonal menu draws from produce grown on the farm.
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Founded in Charlotte in 1991, the Levine Museum of the New South has spent more than 35 years doing something genuinely rare: telling the full, honest story of the American South - not a sanitized version, but the complicated, diverse, and often difficult history that actually shaped the region. Long before inclusive curation became standard practice, the museum pioneered exhibitions and programs created with, for, and about the communities it serves. Its landmark exhibition "Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers" traced Southern history from Reconstruction through the twentieth century. The work earned national acclaim: in 2005, Levine Museum received the National Awards for Museum and Library Service, the field's highest national honor, presented at the White House, and the American Association for State and Local History's most prestigious recognition for state and local history interpretation. Every year, the museum hosts free, festival-style Family Days honoring Dia de Muertos, Three Kings Day, Martin Luther King Day, Juneteenth, and HERstory — public celebrations drawing thousands of Charlotte families into the story of their community. Now building a permanent new home in Charlotte's South End, the museum enters its next chapter with the same animating purpose: to connect the past to the future and realize the promise of a New South.
White Horse Black Mountain
105 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA- Spaces for 180-230 Guests
- 1 Theater
- 1 Historic Space
White Horse Black Mountain is a nonprofit listening room and event venue housed in the historic McMurray Building at 105 Montreat Road in Black Mountain, North Carolina — about 20 minutes east of Asheville. The building, originally constructed in the 1940s as a Chevrolet dealership, was transformed into an intimate performance and events space by founders Kim Hughes and Bob Hinkle, who opened White Horse in November 2008 following a community-wide renovation effort. The main room spans 3,000 square feet with high arched wooden ceilings that deliver exceptional natural acoustics. It seats up to 180 guests and holds approximately 50 more standing, making it well-suited for weddings, rehearsal dinners, reunions, birthday celebrations, corporate retreats, and seminars. The venue includes a state-of-the-art sound system, a high-definition projection system with a 14×17-foot screen, and a full bar featuring local and regional draft beers, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. An outdoor patio with mountain views provides additional gathering space, and free parking is available throughout the adjacent lots and downtown area. White Horse accommodates outside caterers and food vendors and is ADA-accessible. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the venue offers donor pricing to other organizations with nonprofit status.
Second Empire and Tavern
330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA- Spaces for 4-300 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Event Space
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern occupies the historic Dodd-Hinsdale House at 330 Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh — an 1879 Second Empire Victorian property originally built for Mayor William H. Dodd, featuring fourteen-foot ceilings and deep bay windows. After the Hinsdale family held the estate for nearly ninety years, the building fell into disrepair following John Hinsdale's death in 1971. The Reynolds family acquired and fully restored the property in the mid-1990s, reopening it as a fine dining destination. The restaurant has earned the DiRoNa award twice, the AAA Four Diamond Award three times, and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for eight consecutive years. Executive Chef Daniel Schurr leads the kitchen. The venue hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private events across several spaces: formal dining rooms on the main floor, the casual Tavern downstairs with a climate-controlled wine cellar holding more than 250 labels, a glassed Atrium seating 42, and an intimate Chef's Table for up to four guests dining exclusively with the chef inside the kitchen itself.
Camelot Meadows
1335 Armstrong Rd, Belmont, NC 28012, USAA magnificent indoor/outdoor event location in North Carolina may be found at 1335 Armstrong Road, Belmont, NC 28012. Do you want a special indoor/outdoor space? We possess it! An attractive forested setting with the uncomplicated beauty of nature complements any design. A distinctive event experience is provided by our lovely event barn, bamboo forest, horses, goats, and waterfront setting. All people are welcome at Camelot Meadows, which offers an LGBTQ+-friendly environment. Dr. Mark Baxa, who tragically passed away at a young age from brain cancer, is honored at this location. It took Mark many years to transform this beloved property into these lovely meadows and the enchanted bamboo forest. It was twilight in the summer when Mark's wife Deborah and her husband first visited the property. To get to the pasture, they had to ascend through a bamboo forest (where the barn is now). She turned to her husband and said, "This place is magical," as the horses approached them. This land was created to be enjoyed and shared by all. In order for this location to live on as a part of Mark's heritage, Deborah created it.
Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Rd NW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469, USA- Spaces for 120-250 Guests
- 1 Winery
Silver Coast Winery is an award-winning winery in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, founded in 2002 by Maryann Azzato. Set along the Brunswick County coast, the winery offers several distinct spaces for weddings and private events, from intimate gatherings to full receptions of up to 120 guests. The Barrel Room provides a rustic wine-country setting for seated dinners and receptions, with rectangular tables and banquet chairs included and round tables available to rent. Vineyard ceremonies among the grapevines offer a scenic backdrop for exchanging vows, while the outdoor patio and lawn area can be customized with tents, tables, and chairs for a more open-air celebration. The Art Gallery accommodates smaller occasions such as bridal showers and brunches, featuring wine barrel tables alongside works by local artists. All beverages are handled through the winery's in-house bar service, with hosted open, limited hosted, and cash bar options available. Licensed external caterers are welcome to handle food service. Two event packages — Silver (four hours) and Platinum (seven hours) — include exclusive winery access, a bridal suite, dedicated bartenders, and wine discounts.
Port Land Grille
1900 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA- Spaces for 24-150 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
Port Land Grille is a progressive American restaurant located in Lumina Station, Wilmington, North Carolina, opened in November 2000 by Chef Shawn Wellersdick and floor and wine manager Anne Steketee. The name traces to a formative trip to Portland, Oregon, where the team observed how chefs built menus around regionally sourced ingredients — a philosophy they brought back to the Port City, drawing from both local waters and land while maintaining access to premium products nationwide. The main dining room seats 85 to 100 guests, with pale green walls hung with black-and-white historical photos of Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, and large windows opening onto a landscaped patio with a fountain and live oak trees. The restaurant has earned the DiRoNA Award and consecutive Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence since 2000. For private events, Port Land Grille offers three dedicated spaces: the Airlie Room for gatherings of up to 24, the Parkway Room for up to 60, and the Fountainside Patio and Deck — an open-air outdoor space with a gas fire pit overlooking Lumina Station's pond — for up to 100 guests. Full-restaurant buyouts accommodate up to 150 guests for weddings, corporate events, and large celebrations.
Greensboro Country Club - Carlson Farm
5121 Hedrick Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Greensboro Country Club traces its roots to 1909, when a modest golf course in Irving Park became the foundation for one of the Triad's most established private clubs. In 1969, the club merged with Carlson Farm Country Club, and the Farm campus has since developed into a full-service destination in its own right. The Farm Clubhouse — rebuilt in 1975 after a fire and redesigned in 2001 and again in 2017 — provides a polished setting for private events and celebrations. The Carlson Farm campus features an 18-hole golf course redesigned by world-renowned architect Donald Steel, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a swimming pool, and dedicated dining and event spaces. The Farm Grille, renovated in 2017, offers a casual yet refined atmosphere and has become a popular choice for private gatherings. Additional event rooms — including The Main Dining Room, The Sunroom, and The Private Dining Room — accommodate a range of group sizes and occasions. Private events at the Carlson Farm campus require sponsorship by a current club member in good standing.
Inn at Tranquility Farm
Camp Branch Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786, USA- Spaces for 125 Guests
Inn at Tranquility Farm is a wedding and private event venue set on over 60 acres in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, outside Waynesville. The property offers more than 3,500 square feet of event space across three distinct areas: a 2,500-square-foot pavilion with crystal chandeliers and cedar trusses, a 1,000-square-foot covered porch with panoramic mountain views, and a 1,000-square-foot indoor lounge with a wood-burning fireplace. The pavilion accommodates up to 150 seated guests and serves as the venue's primary reception space, heated and cooled for year-round comfort. The ceremony area is permanently tented, ensuring the original plan is preserved regardless of weather. A commercial catering kitchen is available on-site for the duration of each event, accessible to licensed, professional caterers. Inn at Tranquility Farm offers multiple wedding package tiers — from elopements of up to 20 guests to full Platinum service with plated dinners, bar service, florals, and DJ — as well as a standalone facility rental option. Day-of coordination services are included in most packages.
Alamance Arts
213 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253, USA- Spaces for 62-125 Guests
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Mansion
- 1 Art Gallery
Alamance Arts occupies the Captain James and Emma Holt White House, an 1873 Queen Anne Revival residence in the heart of Graham, North Carolina, within walking distance of downtown. The nonprofit arts council—now marking 70 years of advocating for the arts in Alamance County—restored the historic home in 1998, preserving its clapboard siding, wraparound porches, and period detail while modernizing it for present-day use. Today the house serves as a gallery and gathering place, and its rooms, front porch, and garden are available for private rentals. The setting suits intimate occasions: the facility accommodates up to 62 guests, or as few as four in a private room, during regular business hours. Ample parking and affordable rental options make it an accessible choice for gatherings close to Downtown Graham. The historic surroundings lend a distinctive backdrop to receptions, meetings, and smaller celebrations, booked through the arts council with a signed agreement and deposit.
Luxury Lodging by Laura
357 W First St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 1 Event Space
N. CAROLINA VACATION RENTAL SERVICES A family-owned and operated property management and vacation rental company, Luxury Lodging by Laura specializes in luxury accommodations. Ocean Isle Beach and Carolina Beach are home to a variety of large, oceanfront vacation rental homes, which are ideal for large groups of people, weddings, and retreats. All of our homes are ideal for groups and weddings, with beautiful, spacious backyards, private pools, and a private walkway to the beach from each property. Allow us to assist you in planning your dream vacation to the coast of North Carolina. Experience our warm southern hospitality and create lifelong memories with the people you care about the most. Make a reservation at one of our vacation rental properties. We are a small, dedicated team who are passionate about providing our guests with an exceptional vacation experience. We are located in the heart of the Dominican Republic. Our homes are designed with multiple large gathering spaces to accommodate large groups of people. They have desirable amenities such as private pools, designer kitchens, and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate your large group of guests, among other things. We take great pride in all of our properties, and we make every effort to ensure that each home is properly maintained and cared for on a consistent basis. In addition to guiding you through the booking process, our team will assist you with all aspects of your vacation and special event planning.
Capital Club of Asheville
82 Patton Ave #800, Asheville, NC 28801, USA- Spaces for 205 Guests
The Capital Club of Asheville is a private event venue in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, built around a rooftop terrace with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the city skyline. Its modern design pairs a climate-controlled indoor banquet room with the open-air terrace, giving events both a sheltered gathering space and an outdoor vantage over the mountains. The venue hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, and a wide range of private gatherings, including corporate receptions, fundraisers, milestone anniversaries, showers, reunions, and celebrations of life. Versatile layouts accommodate groups as small as 15 and up to 175 guests, with seated dinners for up to 120 and cocktail-style receptions for larger crowds. Rentals come well-appointed, including tables, chairs, linens, a roller bar, music service, audio/visual equipment, and access to an onsite prep kitchen. The venue works with a range of caterers and can approve outside vendors, and its central Patton Avenue location places events in the heart of downtown Asheville.
Hilton Charlotte Center City
222 E 3rd St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA- Spaces for 1,200 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
Hilton Charlotte Uptown is a full-service hotel event venue situated in the heart of Charlotte's Uptown district, adjacent to the Charlotte Convention Center at 222 East Third Street. The property offers more than 42,000 square feet of flexible event space across 28 rooms, ranging from intimate boardrooms to the Piedmont Ballroom — the hotel's flagship gathering space, which accommodates up to 1,200 guests in configurations from banquet and theater to classroom and reception. The hotel's in-house culinary team provides full-service catering for all event types, from breakfast sessions to plated dinners and cocktail receptions, with menus drawing on locally inspired Carolina flavors. On-site A/V support and high-speed Wi-Fi are standard across all event rooms, and natural lighting with blackout capabilities allows flexibility in setup. The location puts groups within walking distance of Bank of America Stadium, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Truist Field, with Charlotte Douglas International Airport approximately 15 minutes away.
The Islander Hotel and Resort
102 Islander Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 space at this venue
The Islander Hotel & Resort is Emerald Isle's only oceanfront hotel, situated along North Carolina's Crystal Coast. The property brings together more than 4,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space and a private oceanfront lawn, making it a natural fit for weddings, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations of up to 200 guests. The newly renovated Grand Ballroom anchors the event offerings with 3,000 square feet of space, a full-service bar, stage area, projector, and banquet tables. A connected outdoor patio with fire pit and a tented oceanfront event space extend celebrations toward the water, with direct beach access for ceremonies. A conference room serves smaller groups of fewer than 50. The resort's 102 on-site guest rooms allow attendees to stay the night, and an events team coordinates with local vendors for catering, florals, and rentals. All-inclusive wedding packages are available for couples planning a destination celebration on the Crystal Coast.