Top Chester Venues

• Spaces for 200-1,800 Guests
• 2 Theaters
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Dominion Energy Center anchors Dorothy Pauley Square in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Its cornerstone is the historic Carpenter Theatre, which has entertained Richmond audiences for over 90 years and now seats nearly 1,800 guests beneath a fiber-optic starlit ceiling, with state-of-the-art acoustics and lighting following a full renovation completed in 2009 by the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance. That same expansion added two additional venues to the center: Bob & Sally Mooney Hall, a bright ground-floor space suited to receptions, breakout meetings, and awards dinners, and the Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, a versatile black-box theater on the second floor built for intimate receptions and corporate gatherings. Dominion Energy Center serves as home to resident companies including the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Ballet, Virginia Opera, and Virginia Repertory Theatre, and hosts private events ranging from corporate meetings and fundraisers to weddings and milestone celebrations across its performance spaces.

• Spaces for 75-2,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Richmond Marriott sits in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, blending Southern charm with a modern, newly renovated look near the city's historic district and the James River Park System. The hotel connects directly to the Greater Richmond Convention Center via an enclosed skywalk, letting attendees walk from the lobby to the convention floor without stepping outside. The hotel's six event rooms span more than 26,500 square feet, anchored by the 15,092-square-foot Grand Ballroom and the 7,865-square-foot Capital Ballroom, both suited to everything from corporate conferences to large wedding receptions. A private dining room within Fall Line Kitchen & Bar offers a more intimate option for smaller gatherings of up to 75 guests. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners help coordinate ceremonies of all kinds, including ethnic and military weddings, alongside an in-house culinary team and modern AV and Wi-Fi capabilities throughout the event spaces. Beyond its meeting and event space, the hotel houses Fall Line Kitchen & Bar, an upscale-casual restaurant serving ingredient-focused comfort food and regional craft brews, plus Corner Rapid, a lobby bar known for its bourbon selection.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Brandermill Country Club is a private country club in Midlothian, Virginia, overlooking the Swift Creek Reservoir. Its 18-hole golf course, with rolling Bermuda fairways and contoured bentgrass greens, was designed by golfing legends Gary Player and Ron Kirby and has previously hosted the Virginia State Open. Beyond golf, the club hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and celebrations of life throughout the year, welcoming both members and non-members. Its private suites overlook the pool, landscaped gardens, and a covered pergola, catering to groups both large and small for receptions and gatherings. The club's on-site chefs prepare customized menus for each event, drawing from a house banquet menu as a starting point, and a dedicated events staff supports hosts through the planning process from first inquiry to event day.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 80 Guests

Graduate by Hilton Richmond is a boutique hotel in downtown Richmond, set directly across from Virginia Commonwealth University. Its 205 guest rooms across 14 floors draw on local history and VCU's Ram traditions, blending creative, collegiate-inspired interiors with a nostalgia that captures the spirit of RVA. Dining and drinks are anchored by two in-house spots: Byrdhouse, a rooftop bar on the hotel's 16th floor with panoramic views of downtown Richmond, and Brookfield, a lobby-level cafe serving coffee and pastries alongside a menu of smash burgers, salads, and shareable plates, along with local beers and cocktails. The hotel hosts meetings, celebrations, and weddings in event spaces designed with local flair, supported by an on-site events team that carries the planning through from booking to event day.

Common House Richmond offers event spaces for your next celebration in Richmond, Virginia.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

• Spaces for 1,500 Guests

• Spaces for 140 Guests

Stonehenge Golf & Country Club is a private country club in Richmond, Virginia, built around an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ed Ault that hosted the Professional Buy.com Richmond Open Tournament in 2000 and 2001. The property also includes six lighted tennis and pickleball courts, an outdoor pool with a tiki bar, and a clubhouse that blends traditional elegance with casual style. The club hosts weddings, receptions, birthday parties, baby showers, celebrations of life, and business meetings, in addition to golf outings and tournaments, and both members and nonmembers are welcome to book events at the club. Its bar and grill serves meals prepared by the club's chef and doubles as a gathering spot for guests following a round of golf or a match.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Courtyard Richmond Scott’s Addition offers event spaces for your next celebration in Richmond, Virginia.

• Spaces for 12-600 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

The Westin Richmond is a full-service hotel in Richmond's near West End, with convenient access to both the West End and the city's historic downtown district. The property is also just minutes from many of the city's prominent businesses and corporate headquarters, making it a practical base for both business travel and events. The hotel offers over 17,000 square feet of event space across seven event rooms, including the Blue Ridge Ballroom, Chesapeake Ballroom, Shenandoah Jr. Ballroom, and the Reynolds Executive Boardroom, with capacities ranging from small conference gatherings to receptions of up to 600 guests. An enclosed courtyard adjacent to the indoor spaces provides a distinctive setting for outdoor events, and the in-house culinary team prepares custom menus for everything from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. Guests can also unwind in the WestinWORKOUT fitness center, open 24 hours with a heated indoor pool, or dine at the hotel's in-house restaurant, Small Batch Local Kitchen. The Westin Richmond has 250 guest rooms and suites, each featuring the brand's Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath.