Top Blue Ash Venues

• Spaces for 40-400 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

Housed in a restored 1867 German Gothic church in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, The Transept is a historic event venue occupying the fully preserved building that once served as Old St. John's Church, the first German-American church in Cincinnati. The building retains its original architectural grandeur: 170-year-old high-beamed ceilings, Gothic chandeliers, stained glass windows, exposed brick, ornate windows, and a fully restored stage. Four distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from intimate meetings to large-scale celebrations. The Assembly, the venue's largest space, seats 220 and stands 400 guests beneath soaring vaulted ceilings with a grand private entrance from Elm Street. Smaller spaces -- The Agreeing Room, The North Tap Room, and The Registrar -- host between 40 and 75 guests each in settings rich with vintage detail. Catering and bar services are provided in-house by DelightMore, the venue's hospitality operator.

• Spaces for 45 Guests

Brio Italian Grille at Newport on the Levee is a casually elegant Italian restaurant located at 1 Levee Way in Newport, Kentucky. Drawing its inspiration from the Tuscan country villa, the dining room features hand-crafted Italian mosaics, Venetian plaster walls and arches, soaring ceilings, and fine marble countertops. The name reflects the establishment's spirit -- in Italian, "brio" means "lively or joyful." The menu centers on chef-driven Italian cuisine: premium steaks, house-made pastas, fresh seafood, and crispy flatbreads prepared in an authentic wood-burning oven, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines and craft cocktails. Private and semi-private event spaces accommodate groups of all sizes -- from corporate lunches and rehearsal dinners to birthday celebrations -- with customizable menus and dedicated service.

Mercantile Immersive is Cincinnati's first 360-degree multi-sensory event space, set inside the historic original Mercantile Building at 120 E 4th St in downtown Cincinnati. Opened in September 2025, the venue reimagines the building's architecture with floor-to-ceiling LED displays, IMAX-quality visuals, spatial audio, and dynamic lighting, creating a fully customizable backdrop for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations. The venue spans 9,400 square feet across two adjoining rooms and accommodates up to 500 guests. LED displays can be designed to match the colors, branding, or aesthetic of any event, with capabilities that include live camera feeds, logo integration, and programmable lighting. DelightMore, Cincinnati's event design and hospitality group, oversees fully integrated event services -- from coordination and catering to multimedia production -- at the venue.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Fountain Square has anchored Cincinnati's civic and social life for more than 150 years. Situated at 520 Vine Street in the heart of downtown, the square underwent a $48.9 million renovation completed in 2006, establishing it as a central gathering place that now draws over 5 million visitors annually and hosts hundreds of events each year. The square's centerpiece is the Tyler Davidson Fountain -- a European-inspired bronze and granite monument dedicated in 1871 -- surrounded by a broad plaza designed for events of all scales. The venue accommodates private parties, corporate functions, community celebrations, and large public gatherings. Performance infrastructure includes the Fifth Third Center Stage, featuring a $2 million investment in professional audio, lighting, and technology. Complimentary altafiber WiFi, a full-service Fountain Bar, and dedicated on-site parking round out the amenities. Fountain Square is managed by the Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC), a non-profit organization that oversees programming, operations, and event permitting for the space.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

Carnegie Hall at Newport is a 10,000-square-foot historic event venue at 401 Monmouth Street in Newport, Kentucky, just one block from Newport on the Levee and five minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Spanning three floors, the building combines vintage architectural details including high gold-plated ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and a distinctive circular bar with modern amenities and newly renovated bridal suites. The venue accommodates gatherings from 5 to 250 guests, with capacity for up to 150 at seated dinners or buffets and up to 250 for cocktail-style events. Event spaces include a grand ballroom with a full stage, an elegant foyer, and a picturesque outdoor garden terrace. Couples and event planners have the flexibility to bring preferred vendors, with full-service planning and catering also available through DelightMore, the venue's operating team. Carnegie Hall at Newport hosts weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, fundraisers, reunions, and private celebrations of all kinds.

• Spaces for 30-600 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Located in downtown Cincinnati along the scenic Ohio River, The Westin Cincinnati blends modern comfort with refined style. The hotel features contemporary guest rooms, wellness-focused amenities, and versatile event spaces suited for weddings, meetings, and social gatherings. With its central location near museums, theaters, and the riverfront, The Westin Cincinnati offers convenience and elevated hospitality. Its elegant ballrooms and well-appointed meeting rooms provide adaptable settings for both intimate celebrations and large-scale events.

• Spaces for 1,200-2,000 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Hyatt Regency Cincinnati sits at 151 West Fifth Street in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, directly connected to the Duke Energy Convention Center and one block from Fountain Square. The hotel offers 40,000 square feet of flexible event space comprising the largest hotel ballroom in the city, 18 meeting rooms, and multiple executive boardrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The Regency Ballroom, at 14,219 square feet the largest hotel ballroom in downtown Cincinnati, accommodates up to 1,200 guests for formal seated banquets and up to 2,000 for receptions, with the option to divide the space into seven sections for more intimate gatherings of 150 or more. Dedicated wedding specialists coordinate every detail, from vendor contact and menu selection to transportation and audiovisual services, supported by an in-house catering team.

• Spaces for 25-223 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Theater
• 4 Total Spaces

Anderson Center Events is an Anderson Township, Ohio facility offering a collection of distinctive spaces for weddings, receptions, birthdays, corporate events, and more. The Anderson Center at 7850 Five Mile Road features six versatile spaces -- from sun-filled atriums overlooking Anderson Center Lake to a 223-seat professional theater equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. The Heritage Center Arboretum, located at 890 Eight Mile Road, is a restored historic farmhouse set on an arboretum, providing an intimate setting for smaller gatherings of up to 45 seated guests, with a tented outdoor patio that accommodates up to 150 for receptions. All event spaces include tables, chairs, and staff setup, with a building attendant on-site throughout each event. Rental linens are available in more than 50 colors, and supplemental equipment -- including projectors, laptops, and easels -- is provided at no additional charge. Anderson Township residents receive discounted rental rates.

• Spaces for 70-330 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Total Spaces

Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter is a full-service hotel situated in Covington, Kentucky, steps from the banks of the Ohio River. The property offers direct views of the Cincinnati skyline and connects via skywalk to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, placing it at the center of the region's largest event corridor. The hotel offers nearly 96,441 square feet of flexible event space across 28 meeting and event rooms, accommodating gatherings from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale receptions and weddings. Signature spaces include the Covington Ballroom, which seats up to 330 guests for banquets, and the Riverview Ballroom, with panoramic river and skyline views and a private balcony. The Kentucky Room provides a more intimate setting for smaller events. On-site amenities include the Mash & Oak restaurant and bourbon lounge, a private M Club Lounge, an indoor heated pool, and a full fitness center. A dedicated events team supports private event planning from initial inquiry through event day.

• Spaces for 10-80 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Courtyard Cincinnati Covington offers event spaces for your next celebration in Covington, Kentucky.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Four Bridges Country Club offers event spaces for your next celebration in Four Bridges, Ohio.

TPC River's Bend offers event spaces for your next celebration in Maineville, Ohio.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Ivy Hills Country Club is a private country club and event venue located at 7711 Ivy Hills Blvd in Cincinnati, Ohio. Opened on July 4, 1992, the club was built on 150 acres of former farmland and gravel quarry in the southeastern part of the city, and its 34,000-square-foot clubhouse combines the tradition of a private club with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. The clubhouse offers banquet facilities and conference rooms suitable for a range of private events, from intimate rehearsal dinners to full wedding receptions, business meetings, and memorial services. On-site amenities include a PGA-run golf shop, fitness center, locker rooms, three Har-Tru tennis courts, and an Olympic-size swimming pool. An outdoor garden ceremony site with panoramic views of the 18-hole championship golf course accommodates up to 200 guests, with white folding chairs and golf cart escort service provided.

• Spaces for 30-200 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Historic Spaces

Housed in the former McKinley Elementary School in Cincinnati's Columbia-Tusculum neighborhood, the Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati occupies a 40,000-square-foot Italianate building constructed in 1875. The property and surrounding neighborhood have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. Maureen Kennedy and Kent Covey purchased the building in 2009 and undertook an extensive restoration, establishing the center to promote the culture, traditions, and story of the Irish and Irish Americans in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The center offers multiple event spaces across its restored campus, accommodating gatherings from intimate parties of 30 to concerts and performances of up to 200. Spaces include a converted-gymnasium Theater and Concert Hall with a full stage, lighting, and sound system; a third-floor Erin Ballroom with natural light and an elevated stage; a Dance Room; a Tea Room; and a fully functional catering kitchen available to rent. All spaces are elevator-accessible. Beyond private rentals, the center hosts ongoing cultural programming in Irish music, theater, dance, film, genealogy, and the visual arts. Rooms are available for weddings, birthday celebrations, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, and more.

• Spaces for 506 Guests

New Thought Unity Center occupies a historic building in Cincinnati's East Walnut Hills neighborhood, dedicated in November 1926 and rooted in a community tracing back to the late 1890s. Located at 1401 E. McMillan Street, roughly one mile from Interstate 71, the center offers a church setting with a spiritual atmosphere that is not tied to any specific religious tradition, making it a welcoming backdrop for weddings, memorial services, and private celebrations. The main Sanctuary seats up to 500 guests on the main level with an additional 100 seats in the balcony. The nearly 100-year-old space is noted for its excellent acoustics and natural light, with simple stained glass windows that photograph well. A Chapel is available for small, intimate ceremonies, and an outdoor Garden Gazebo provides an option for al fresco celebrations. An on-site wedding coordinator and sound booth operator are available for events. Dressing rooms for bridal parties are located on the lower level, and ample parking with staff-directed assistance is provided for guests.

• Spaces for 140-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Museums
• 2 Total Spaces

Newport Aquarium sits on the Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee. Opened in May 1999, the 100,000-square-foot facility is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is home to more than 20,000 animals across 70 exhibits and 14 galleries, including the world-first Shark Bridge, a 75-foot suspended rope walkway above a 385,000-gallon shark tank. Private events at Newport Aquarium draw on the living collection as a backdrop. The Riverside Room, a 6,000-square-foot contemporary space, accommodates up to 300 guests for seated dinners and receptions with views of the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River. The Shark Ray Bay Theater seats up to 140 guests with a 16-by-20-foot shark tank framing ceremonies, dinners, and presentations. After public hours, the entire aquarium can be reserved for buyout events accommodating up to 1,500 guests. Event specialists work with groups to customize gatherings with dive shows, penguin encounters, and animal experiences. The venue hosts weddings, corporate meetings, galas, fundraisers, social celebrations, and proms.