Top Richmond Venues

• Spaces for 12-500 Guests
• 10 Ballrooms

Welcome to the Hilton Lexington/Downtown, where elegance meets convenience in the heart of historic Lexington, Kentucky. Nestled amidst the vibrant downtown district, our hotel offers a sophisticated venue for unforgettable events and weddings. Step into our beautifully appointed event spaces, where classic charm blends seamlessly with modern amenities. Whether you're planning a lavish wedding reception, a corporate gala, or a milestone celebration, our versatile venues can accommodate your vision. Our dedicated event planning team is committed to bringing your dreams to life, handling every detail with precision and care, we’ll ensure a seamless and stress-free experience. Begin planning your special day with us today. Discover why the Hilton Lexington/Downtown is the preferred destination for discerning clients seeking elegance, convenience, and exceptional service.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Veranda at Boone's Trace National Golf Club sits within the renovated clubhouse of a championship golf course set across 120 rolling acres of woods, water, and wildlife in Richmond, Kentucky. The event space is positioned to capture course views, and the venue notes its particularly striking evening sunsets. The Veranda accommodates weddings, receptions, engagement parties, anniversary celebrations, class reunions, holiday gatherings, birthday parties, and other social events. The on-site Boone's Trace Grill provides catering options, and the surrounding championship course — rated 4½ stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" — lends a distinctive Central Kentucky backdrop to any occasion.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Historic Space

Established in 1909 and owned by Berea College, the Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant sits at the center of downtown Berea, Kentucky. The hotel was designed by New York architects Cady & See and built in part by Berea College students, whose craftsmanship is still evident in the handcrafted furnishings, winding staircases, and columned facade. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, holds LEED Gold certification, and is a member of Historic Hotels of America. Over more than a century it has welcomed guests ranging from Eleanor Roosevelt and Maya Angelou to the Dalai Lama. For private events, the Boone Tavern Event Center offers more than 7,000 square feet of flexible space across eight separate rooms, accommodating gatherings from 6 to 150 guests — including weddings, corporate retreats, fundraisers, and reunions. Weddings receive the venue's "one bride per day" commitment, with ceremony options in the historic garden or covered portico and receptions in the hotel's period-appointed interiors. Full-service catering draws on locally grown and Kentucky Proud ingredients, many sourced from the Berea College Farm.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Talon Winery is a family-owned Kentucky winery established in 1999 as Fayette County's first winery, set on 300 acres of historic farmland known as Fair View Farm. The Lexington tasting room occupies the original farmhouse built in 1790, thoughtfully rehabilitated while preserving its original floors, windows, walls, and brick. A second location in Shelbyville — Shelby County's first winery, opened in 2009 — features a converted garage with a barrel-vaulted ceiling tasting room overlooking a limestone rock quarry. The property's centerpiece event venue, the Ca'Barn'et Barrel Barn, was converted from a working tobacco barn and now hosts approximately 100 weddings and events annually. It accommodates up to 200–250 guests indoors and includes an outdoor patio overlooking The Old Pond and the winery's 5-acre vineyard. The Monarch Pavilion offers a fully outdoor setting with covered and open-air areas for ceremonies and receptions of varying sizes. Together, the two venues support weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings across a range of styles, from classic and romantic to rustic chic.

• Spaces for 8-300 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Lexington is an all-suite hotel set in Lexington's Bluegrass Region, just off New Circle Road and minutes from historic downtown Lexington, the University of Kentucky, and the Kentucky Horse Park. The hotel's French Quarter-inspired design carries through the interior — most notably in the open-air atrium, surrounded by balcony suites, that serves as a natural gathering point for cocktail receptions. For private events, the hotel offers more than 4,600 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across multiple rooms. The Mardi Gras Ballroom, the largest at 2,356 square feet, accommodates up to 200 seated guests or 300 for a standing reception. The Deauville ballroom seats up to 120 and accommodates 180 for a reception. Smaller rooms — including the New Orleans Room, the Magnolia Room, and the Bourbon Street boardroom — serve breakout sessions, rehearsal dinners, and intimate gatherings. An outdoor patio extends the event footprint further. In-house catering, a full bar, ADA-accessible facilities, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment are available across the property. The hotel's events team provides dedicated planning support, and guest room blocks can be arranged for multi-day celebrations.

• Spaces for 12-525 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 3 Total Spaces

The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center is a historic landmark in Lexington, Kentucky's East End, originally opened in 1948 as the city's premier Black entertainment venue. During the segregation era it served as a vital stop on the Chitlin' Circuit, hosting legends including Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, James Brown, B.B. King, Duke Ellington, and many others. Revitalized and reopened, the Lyric continues its mission to uplift and empower the community through arts, education, and engaging programs. Today the venue offers a range of rentable spaces suited to concerts, galas, weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, film screenings, and more. The proscenium Theatre seats 525 guests and features a full stage, dynamic lighting, concert sound, and movie screen capability. A versatile Multipurpose Event Space accommodates up to 200 seated guests with advanced sound, lighting, and video. Additional options include the Art Gallery — a 3,000-square-foot exhibition space ideal for intimate receptions — plus a Courtyard, a Cultural Center Library, a Multimedia Studio, and a Video Conference Board Room. All facilities are wheelchair accessible, and free parking is available on site.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Hopemont, the Hunt-Morgan House, is a Federal-style mansion completed in 1814 for John Wesley Hunt at the southwestern corner of Gratz Park in historic downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built during the era when Lexington was known as "The Athens of the West," the property is distinguished by its elegant proportions, leaded side-light entryway, elliptical fanlight, and a Palladian window centered above the main facade — hallmarks of accomplished early-19th-century craftsmanship. The house is stewardship of the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation, the organization founded in 1955 specifically to prevent its demolition. Today it serves as the Blue Grass Trust's headquarters and as a house museum, and it is available for private event rental, including weddings, receptions, and art exhibitions. The Hunt-Morgan family produced some of Kentucky's most notable historical figures: John Wesley Hunt, the state's first millionaire; a Confederate general; and Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan, Kentucky's first Nobel Prize laureate.

• Spaces for 12-250 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

21c Museum Hotel Lexington occupies the landmark 1914 Fayette National Bank building in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky — a boutique hotel, contemporary art museum, and event destination under one roof. The building's original architectural character, including its historic windows and high ceilings, lends a distinctive backdrop to weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. The hotel's free, 24/7 contemporary art museum sets it apart: rotating and site-specific exhibitions fill the galleries that also double as event spaces, making every gathering feel immersive in a way a standard ballroom cannot replicate. Seven thousand square feet of art-filled gallery and meeting space accommodates groups from intimate boardroom sessions to receptions of up to 250 guests. Lockbox, the hotel's restaurant, provides chef-driven catering for on-site events, drawing on local flavors. Whether hosting a rehearsal dinner in the private dining room, a wedding reception in the main gallery, or a multi-day corporate retreat, 21c Lexington brings together distinctive architecture, contemporary art, and custom culinary offerings in a single downtown location.

• Spaces for 80-900 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Meeting Space

Hyatt Regency Lexington is a full-service hotel in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky, directly connected to the Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena. The 366-room property features a dramatic atrium lobby and is linked to an arcade of shops and dining through glass skywalks — positioning it as a natural gathering point for groups and celebrations of every scale. The hotel's event spaces accommodate gatherings from 15 to 1,500 guests, with multiple ballrooms, meeting suites, and pre-function areas to suit the event. The Patterson Ballroom anchors the property for large receptions and galas, while the Regency Ballroom serves as the most popular space for banquets. The Kentucky Rooms offer a more intimate setting for smaller celebrations and private dinners. An in-house catering team, led by an executive chef, handles food and beverage for all events on-site, with options designed to accommodate dietary restrictions and personal preferences.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

The Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort and Spa is an immersive resort in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass Country. Set around a championship golf course, the property offers a full complement of resort amenities — The Spa at Griffin Gate, indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball courts, a 24/7 fitness center, and on-site dining — making it a natural choice for gatherings where guests stay on property for a full resort experience. The resort accommodates weddings and private events through its on-site Marriott events team, with space for celebrations of varying sizes. Regular programming includes live entertainment in the Tasting Loft, and the property hosts signature events like BourbonCon, an annual bourbon festival drawing guests from across the region.

• Spaces for 60-700 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 7 Landmarks
• 7 Total Spaces

Keeneland is a National Historic Landmark racecourse set on more than 900 acres of Kentucky Bluegrass in Lexington, Kentucky. Built from local limestone and opened in 1936, the grounds combine classic architecture with a park-like landscape that has made it one of the most recognized Thoroughbred racing and sales facilities in the world. For private events, Keeneland offers six distinct venues spanning the historic Clubhouse, the Grandstand's fifth-floor Keeneland Room, and a suite of spaces within the newly opened Paddock Building — including the 1936 Room, Sycamore Room, Dogwood Room, and Rooftop. The Entertainment Center and Keene Barn, Keeneland's largest private event space, accommodates up to 450 seated guests or 700 for a standing reception amid lofted ceilings and stone-facade walls. Smaller gatherings are equally well served: the Keeneland Room seats 60 with a private balcony overlooking the track, and the Sycamore Room hosts up to 130 for seated dinners adjacent to the Stakes Winner's Circle. All food and beverage is handled by Keeneland Hospitality, led by Managing Director Chef Marc Therrien, with menus built around seasonal ingredients sourced from regional farms. The special events team works directly with clients from inquiry through event day.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Warrenwood Manor is a historic wedding and event venue set on a farm estate in Danville, Kentucky. The property centers on a Greek Revival home with gothic exterior built in 1856 by the sons of Captain William Warren, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 for its architectural, agricultural, and military significance. After surviving a tornado, a roof collapse, years of vacancy, and two demolition threats, the manor was rescued and restored beginning in 2014 — an effort recognized with a 2019 Preservation Kentucky Award for Excellence. The venue brings together a historic manor house, a rustic-yet-elegant event barn, and expansive grounds suited to outdoor ceremonies, accommodating celebrations of up to 180 guests. The house offers a charming, intimate setting for smaller gatherings and getting-ready moments, while the barn serves as the primary reception space. All event areas are ADA compliant. Since opening, Warrenwood Manor has hosted over 400 events and earned recognition as a nine-time winner of The Knot Best of Weddings Award and a member of The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, alongside four Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Awards.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

• Spaces for 175 Guests

Keene Run is an 18-hole championship golf course set on 208 acres in Nicholasville, Kentucky, just south of the Fayette County line and surrounded by the horse farms characteristic of the Lexington area. Opened in 2007, the course features wide fairways, large greens, and Bent grass throughout both fairways and putting surfaces — and has hosted the Women's Kentucky Open, multiple USGA Qualifiers, and the Kentucky PGA Tournament Series Championship. The Keene Run clubhouse is available for weddings, corporate meetings, and private celebrations. Both indoor and outdoor settings are offered, and the clubhouse can accommodate groups from 10 to 250 guests. The facility includes a ceremony site, bridal dressing room, and men's lounge for weddings, along with conference rooms equipped with audio-visual services and WiFi for corporate events. Exclusive in-house catering is provided by the club's own culinary and staffing team, and all rentals are included with the venue and catering package. Ample on-site parking is available, and the golf course grounds are accessible for photography.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 55 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House is a historic 1860s residence in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, stearded by the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. The property takes its name from Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan, Kentucky's first Nobel Prize laureate, a pioneering geneticist whose work transformed modern biology. Situated at 210 North Broadway and currently home to the Lexington History Museum, the house represents a significant chapter in both Lexington's social history and the national scientific record. The Blue Grass Trust has managed the property as part of its broader mission of historic preservation in Central Kentucky since 1955, helping to rescue and maintain the building for community and event use. The house's mid-19th century interior, auditorium, and historic grounds offer a distinctive setting for gatherings that call for a sense of place and architectural character.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Champion Trace Golf Club is part of Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky — an 18-hole championship course designed by Arthur Hills and completed in 1987. The course has hosted the PGA TOUR Barbasol Championship, NCAA championships, and the USGA Senior Amateur, lending a distinctive prestige to any occasion held on its grounds. For private events, the Champion Trace Clubhouse overlooks the course's rolling Kentucky landscape and accommodates gatherings from 10 to 250 guests. Both indoor and outdoor venue options are available, with a dedicated ceremony site, bridal dressing room, and men's lounge. Exclusive in-house catering covers menu selections and full staffing, and all rentals are included with venue packages. Conference rooms equipped with audio-visual services and WiFi make the facility equally suited for corporate meetings, training seminars, and business presentations. Golf course access is available for event photography.