Top Columbus Opening Party Venues
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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Columbus. 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 Columbus venue has never been easier.
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EagleSticks Golf Club
2655 Maysville Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701, USA- Spaces for 60-400 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Total Spaces
EagleSticks Golf Club sits on 150 wooded acres in Zanesville, Ohio, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and opened in 1990. The property is built around a course with cascading waterfalls, tree-lined fairways, and notable elevation changes — landscape elements that carry through into the event spaces throughout the grounds. The Oakmont Event Center is the primary venue, accommodating up to 350 guests with glass walls overlooking the golf course and a 1,200-square-foot veranda beside formal gardens with ponds and waterfalls. For smaller celebrations, The Hogan Room holds up to 175 with direct veranda access, the Pinehurst Room seats 30 to 75 around a fireplace, and the Augusta Room handles up to 60 in a contemporary setting. Outdoor ceremony options include an Amish-built shelter house and a putting green setting. EagleSticks hosts weddings, corporate retreats, fundraisers, and golf outings, with an in-house culinary team covering catering from plated dinners to buffets. The on-site Mac's Sports Grill is open to the public throughout the season.
Ohio Barn Bed & Breakfast
8790 Dayton Springfield Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324, USA- Spaces for 150-200 Guests
- 1 Barn
- 1 Historic Space
The Ohio Barn is a historic wedding and event venue in Fairborn, Ohio, just outside Dayton and Springfield and conveniently located off I-675. At its heart stands an 1895 German bank barn, where century-old, hand-crafted timber frames a spacious 2,400-square-foot open floor plan. The barn seats up to 150 guests comfortably, with a maximum capacity of 180, and hundreds of decor items from the venue's inventory are included with every event. Set on more than 20 tranquil acres, the property offers multiple outdoor ceremony locations, including an open lawn below the barn with a rustic barn-wood pergola, plus plenty of scenic backdrops for photos. Onsite lodging keeps the whole celebration in one place: the Bunkhouse provides cozy two-bedroom, two-bath suites where the bridal party can get ready, and the Homestead, a beautifully remodeled 1835 two-story brick house, sleeps twelve for out-of-town guests. Owners Heidi and Josh, who took over the established venue in 2022, host just one event per day and offer packages ranging from a single day to a full weekend, with couples free to choose all of their own vendors.
Stuart's Opera House
52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764, USA- Spaces for 16-395 Guests
- 2 Landmarks
- 2 Theaters
- 4 Total Spaces
Stuart's Opera House is a historic theater and community arts center at 52 Public Square in Nelsonville, Ohio. Built in 1879 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the venue has been restored and expanded to serve as a regional hub for the arts in Southeastern Ohio, hosting more than 75 events each year — from live music and theater to film, dance, and private celebrations. The venue's renovated Grand Lobby was expanded to triple its original footprint and features hardwood oak floors, coffered acoustic tin ceilings, mahogany entry doors, and a custom bar crafted from salvaged local materials. It accommodates up to 186 guests for banquets and receptions. The historic Opera House seats up to 395 across its original floor seats, box seats, and balcony, making it a distinctive choice for ceremonies, concerts, and large gatherings. Stuart's also offers 30 Public @ Stuart's, a flexible multi-purpose room at 30 Public Square with exposed brick walls and hardwood floors, accommodating up to 115 guests for meetings and smaller events. An on-site catering kitchen is accessible to all rental spaces. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with elevator service to the main theater floor and accessible entrances at both the main lobby and 30 Public Square.
Wright State University's Nutter Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324, USA- Spaces for 12-11,200 Guests
- 4 Event Spaces
- 1 Meeting Space
The Ervin J. Nutter Center is a 260,000-square-foot multipurpose arena at Wright State University in the Dayton, Ohio area, at the intersection of I-75 and I-70. Since its first event in December 1990, it has hosted concerts, collegiate and professional sports, ice shows, circuses, and private events, welcoming touring acts such as KISS, Cirque du Soleil, Elton John, Carrie Underwood, and the Eagles alongside Wright State's basketball and volleyball teams. Beyond the main arena, which reconfigures for crowds of roughly 2,000 to 11,200 depending on the event setup, the venue offers several dedicated spaces for private events. The Berry Room is a flexible banquet and conference facility that can be divided into up to three rooms and is a popular choice for wedding receptions, while McLin Gym converts into a large-scale banquet hall for receptions, conferences, and trade shows. Eighteen luxury suites on the concourse level provide a more intimate setting for entertaining clients or small groups during games and concerts. Exclusive on-site catering is provided by Chartwells and SAVOR, and event spaces come equipped with amenities such as a portable dance floor, audio/visual equipment, and WiFi. Free, accessible parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Berry Room.
Grotto Hall Catering
747 S Main St, Mansfield, OH 44907, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Grotto Hall Mansfield is an event venue and banquet hall at 747 South Main Street in Mansfield, Ohio, situated just off State Route 13 and minutes from US 71. Hotels, restaurants, and shopping are close by, making it a practical destination for guests arriving from around the region. The hall hosts a variety of private events, including wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday celebrations, bridal showers, and baby showers — offering an affordable, flexible setting for gatherings of many kinds. Hall rentals begin at $550. The venue is unavailable for private bookings on Sundays, Tuesdays, and the first Friday of each month.
Mansfield Art Center
700 Marion Ave, Mansfield, OH 44906, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
The Mansfield Art Center sits on 8 wooded acres in Mansfield, Ohio, inside a sculptural white building designed by architect Don Hisaka and completed in 1971. The design earned a Progressive Architecture National Citation Award that same year, and in 2014 the Ohio Historical Society named it one of the top 100 historical buildings in the state. The Center traces its roots to 1945, when it began as the Mansfield Fine Arts Guild, hosting exhibitions and classes around Richland County before settling into its permanent home. Today the Center's gallery spaces and three-season pavilion host weddings, receptions, anniversaries, graduation parties, class reunions, and business meetings amid the building's modern architecture and wooded surroundings. A 2021 expansion added a new Education Wing with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, housing a glassblowing hot shop and ceramic studio alongside the Center's galleries. The facility is wheelchair accessible, with power-assist doors, an elevator connecting its two floors, and accessible restrooms.
Wexner Park
7860 Bevelhymer Rd, New Albany, OH 43054, USA- Spaces for 60 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Garden
- 1 Park
Wexner Park is a 2.2-acre community park in New Albany, Ohio, operated by New Albany Parks & Recreation. The park is built around Davis Commons, a formal lawn and pergola setting, and a pavilion with a stone fireplace, serving kitchen, and restrooms, making it a versatile spot for family gatherings, community events, and small weddings. The pavilion accommodates up to 60 guests and includes six large picnic tables that seat 36 to 42 people, with room for hosts to bring in additional tables and chairs. A multi-age playground sits adjacent to the pavilion, and the fireplace is available for use with guest-supplied firewood. Rentals are available to residents of the New Albany-Plain Local School District, with reservations required two weeks or more in advance for groups of 20 or more.
Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square
75 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA- Spaces for 800 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square occupies a prominent position in the heart of downtown Columbus, directly across from the Ohio Statehouse and within walking distance of the Ohio Theatre and the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The hotel offers 16,686 square feet of flexible event space spread across nine meeting venues, ranging from intimate boardrooms to the Governor's Ballroom — the property's largest space, accommodating up to 800 guests beneath 14-foot coffered ceilings, grand chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The Congressional Ballroom provides a distinct alternative, with 10-foot ceilings and a private outdoor patio overlooking Columbus Commons, offering natural light and downtown views. The Plaza Restaurant and Lounge, located on the second floor, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside a full-service bar — a convenient resource for pre- and post-event dining. Professional event planners and personalized catering menus are available to support gatherings of all sizes.
The Banquet Center at Days Inn
1212 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229, USA- Spaces for 150-200 Guests
- 3 Hotels
- 1 Ballroom
- 3 Total Spaces
Columbus Grand Hotel & Banquet Center brings together three dedicated banquet rooms and more than 8,000 square feet of flexible event space in Columbus, Ohio. The venue accommodates a wide range of celebrations — including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, reunions, and corporate events — and allows guests to arrange their own catering. The Capital Room provides 2,640 square feet of carpeted space with a food prep area for groups of up to 200. The Ballroom spans 3,200 square feet with a private entrance, bar-style serving area, and built-in stage and dance floor, also accommodating up to 200 guests. The Club House, a self-contained facility on the hotel grounds, offers 2,200 square feet with 15-foot ceilings, its own stage and dance floor, dedicated restrooms, and room for up to 150 guests.
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
8700 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240, USA- Spaces for 450 Guests
The Hilton Columbus/Polaris is north Columbus's premier full-service hotel — a thoughtfully designed property that welcomes guests with natural earth tones, warm wood, stone, and generous natural light throughout. Contemporary and inviting in equal measure, it is the region's standout choice for both celebrated stays and exceptional events. For weddings, galas, and private receptions, the hotel is genuinely hard to match. A spacious, pillar-free ballroom divides into flexible configurations and is complemented by boardrooms and pre-function areas, combining to host celebrations of up to 550 guests. Expert on-site event planners manage every detail — catering, A/V, and custom special requests — so that each event unfolds exactly as imagined. The full-service experience is remarkable at every turn. The hotel's incredible on-site restaurant and bar, 17 Arrows Craft Kitchen & Bar, brings inspired cuisine and cocktails to every occasion. A seasonal patio with firepits, an indoor pool, and a full fitness center make the hotel a destination in itself. Positioned right beside Polaris Fashion Place and just off I-71, the Hilton Columbus/Polaris is where north Columbus celebrates.
Wedgewood Golf & Country Club
9600 Wedgewood Blvd, Powell, OH 43065, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Wedgewood Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned club in Powell, Ohio, built around a championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. Since 1991, the course has been regarded as one of the more challenging in Central Ohio, routed through rolling terrain, creeks, bluffs, and mature stands of trees. The 49,500-square-foot Georgian-style clubhouse overlooks the ninth and eighteenth greens and anchors the club's event offerings. For weddings, the club's Grand Ballroom pairs updated interiors with design details that nod to Wedgewood's history, giving the space a modern, romantic feel. Ceremonies can move outdoors to the Celebration Garden, a hillside space with landscaped blossoms and views across the golf course. Both members and non-members can book weddings at the club, supported by an in-house team of catering and wedding professionals. Beyond weddings, the clubhouse offers additional event spaces — including the Gathering Room, the Executive Room, and the Legacy Room — for luncheons, dinners, meetings, and celebrations, accommodating groups from 20 to 320 people. An in-house events team tailors catering and event planning to each booking.
Hilton Garden Inn Polaris
8535 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240, USA- Spaces for 72 Guests
Perfectly positioned in Columbus's thriving Polaris district — just off I-71 at Exit 121 and directly across from Polaris Fashion Place Mall — the Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris offers event planners a remarkable combination of central location, flexible event space, and genuinely full-service hospitality. More than 1,300 square feet of configurable meeting and banquet space handles everything from focused boardroom sessions to lively evening celebrations, with complimentary Wi-Fi in every meeting room and an attentive events team ready to support every detail. The experience extends well beyond the meeting room. The Garden Grille serves made-to-order meals and a fresh, satisfying breakfast, while the Pavilion Lounge gives guests the perfect place to reconnect over cocktails after a productive day. A complimentary shuttle service reaches any destination within five miles, putting the whole Polaris area — and the major corporate campuses just minutes away — effortlessly within reach.
The Ohio State University Faculty Club
181 Oval Dr S, Columbus, OH 43210, USA- Spaces for 10-200 Guests
- 1 Rooftop
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Meeting Spaces
The Ohio State University Faculty Club has been a fixture of campus life since 1939, when it opened its permanent home at 181 South Oval Drive, between Mirror Lake and Orton Hall. The club describes itself as "a legendary campus tradition," offering an atmosphere of congeniality and casual elegance to Ohio State faculty, staff, alumni, and their guests. Beyond its role as a social hub for the university community, the club serves as a venue for private events and weddings, accommodating up to 200 guests across the Main Dining Room, Grand Ballroom, and three floors of the clubhouse. An outdoor patio overlooking Mirror Lake is available for ceremonies and cocktail hours. The club's in-house culinary and beverage team, along with a day-of event coordinator, supports weddings, receptions, and departmental gatherings, with linens, china, silverware, audiovisual equipment, and wi-fi included. The club also operates the Barrister Club at South Campus Gateway, a separate facility owned by the Moritz College of Law, which hosts law school programming as well as outside private events and meetings.
Embassy Suites Columbus-Dublin
5100 Upper Metro Pl, Dublin, OH 43017, USA- Spaces for 400 Guests
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin is an all-suite hotel in Dublin, Ohio, offering 284 two-room suites each with a separate living area and bedroom. The hotel sits off SR-161 and I-270, within minutes of Historic Dublin and the Bridge Park district. For private events and meetings, the property provides 12,698 square feet of multifunctional space accommodating up to 1,100 guests. An open atrium with a water feature serves as a natural gathering point for cocktail receptions and networking, while the divisible ballroom — featuring an open floor plan with options for customizable uplighting — accommodates weddings, banquets, and large corporate functions. A professional banquet manager coordinates each event, supported by an in-house catering team available for meetings, receptions, and banquets throughout the day.