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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 Ohio. 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 Ohio venue has never been easier.
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Spring Mist Farms
691 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 1 Barn
- 1 Farm
Goodyear's Big Barn is Spring Mist Farms' multipurpose event hall, situated on the farm's property at 691 Pearl Road in Brunswick Hills, Ohio. The hall accommodates up to 150 guests and is available for daily or weekend rentals — daily bookings run from 10 a.m. to midnight, while the weekend package spans Friday evening through Sunday midday. The space comes equipped with tables and chairs arranged to the renter's preference, refrigerators and freezers for food and beverage storage, a designated bar area, air conditioning, and on-site restrooms and parking. Spring Mist Farms itself is a working farm with a range of recreational offerings — from pony and hayrides to horse-drawn carriage and sleigh services — available to groups who wish to incorporate them into their event.
Shaker Heights Country Club
3300 Courtland Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122, USA- Spaces for 350 Guests
Shaker Heights Country Club is a full-service, family-oriented private club situated just east of Shaker Square in the heart of historic Shaker Heights, Ohio. The club's various private function spaces accommodate events ranging from intimate off-site business meetings to large-scale wedding receptions, with the clubhouse and private dining spaces hosting up to 400 guests in total. The ballroom serves as the centerpiece event venue, featuring elegant lighting and crystal chandeliers, a neutral-toned palette that adapts to any event aesthetic, and an open floor plan that can be configured to the size of the gathering. The Donald Ross-designed 18-hole golf course makes the club a sought-after setting for golf outings as well. A year-round calendar of programming — from family-fun events to wine dinners — reflects the club's standing as a full-service private club in Northeast Ohio.
The Lakes Golf and Country Club
6740 Worthington Rd, Westerville, OH 43082, USA- Spaces for 150-250 Guests
- 1 Country Club
- 1 Meeting Space
The Lakes Golf and Country Club sits within the Highland Lakes neighborhood in Westerville, Ohio, its Ed Sneed-designed championship golf course woven through manicured fairways with several back-nine holes framed by the Westerville Reservoir. That same scenery extends into the club's event spaces: the Drake Room and Club Room, on the main floor, look out over the golf course and the Pavilion, and can be booked separately or combined for groups of up to 150. For a larger gathering, the Pavilion overlooks the course's 10th hole and opens onto a veranda, suited to an evening event under the stars. Upstairs, the Barnhard Room, McCoy Room, and Morton Brand Room offer additional space reached by stairs or elevator, rounding out a set of rooms built to handle groups from small business breakfasts to weddings of 250 guests. The club's event team customizes menus, catering, and decor for weddings, showers, business meetings, and other celebrations, guiding hosts through planning from the first site visit to the event itself.
Patterson Homestead
1815 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
Patterson Homestead is a Federal-style historic house museum in Dayton, Ohio, built in stages between 1816 and 1850 by Col. Robert Patterson — a Revolutionary War veteran, founder of Lexington, Kentucky, and grandfather of NCR founder John H. Patterson. The property, originally known as Rubicon Farm, was donated to the city of Dayton in 1953 and is now operated by Dayton History. The museum's six period rooms display 18th- and 19th-century antiques and Patterson family artifacts alongside an exhibit gallery dedicated to the history of the National Cash Register Company. For private events, the grounds feature a lush green lawn, colorful gardens, and a picturesque white gazebo suited for outdoor wedding ceremonies. A large open indoor room accommodates rehearsal dinners, small gatherings, and meetings year-round. All events at Patterson Homestead are catered exclusively by Bernstein's Fine Catering.
Brimstone Ridge Cabins
21636 OH-327, Laurelville, OH 43135, USA- Spaces for 4-100 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
Brimstone Ridge Cabins is a locally-owned property nestled in the wooded hillsides of Hocking Hills, Ohio. The property offers two fully furnished cabins — The Holler and The Loft — set amid natural grounds with a stocked catch-and-release fishing pond. Nearby Hocking Hills State Park provides access to hiking trails and scenic natural attractions. The Holler sits in a secluded valley between two natural springs and accommodates up to ten guests across four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It features a fully equipped kitchen, hot tub, fire pit, pool table, and smart TVs. The Loft is designed for smaller groups, offering a large covered deck with forest views, a queen-size loft bedroom, full kitchen, and a private outdoor hot tub. Both cabins include WiFi, linens, and central heating and air conditioning.
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.
Hilton Garden Inn | 700 Beta Conference Center
700 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USA- Spaces for 20-350 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 3 Total Spaces
Perched on the east side of Cleveland in Mayfield Village, the Hilton Garden Inn / 700 Beta Banquet & Conference Center brings together exceptional hotel hospitality and impressive event capabilities under one roof. The Tuscany Ballroom — the property's showpiece event space — accommodates up to 200 guests, making it a natural home for wedding receptions, corporate galas, milestone celebrations, and everything in between. With 128 hotel guest rooms and suites, out-of-town guests can stay, celebrate, and unwind without ever leaving the property. The Great American Grill serves American fare — from burgers and pasta to steak and seafood — and the culinary team crafts fully customizable catering menus tailored to any occasion. Between events, guests can enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, and fitness center. A dedicated team of event professionals guides every gathering from initial planning through the final toast, bringing the same attentiveness to quarterly board retreats and intimate private dinners as to the grandest wedding celebrations.
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.
Winking Lizard Tavern Party Center
25200 Miles Rd, Bedford, OH 44146, USA- Spaces for 120-150 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Event Space
Winking Lizard Tavern Party Center is a private banquet and event space in Bedford Heights, Ohio, located in the building directly south of the Bedford Heights Winking Lizard Tavern restaurant. The room accommodates up to 120 seated guests, or up to 150 with limited seating, arranged around custom finished-wood 60-inch round tables that seat eight guests each. The space features a large bar, a coat room, a projection screen, and four flat-screen TVs, with hardwood floors throughout that allow a dance floor to be set up anywhere in the room. A covered patio with a gas fire pit is included with every room rental and available for seasonal use. Complimentary audio-visual equipment includes a cordless microphone, satellite radio, wireless internet, a DVD player, and a tripod easel, and a photo booth with unlimited photos is available to add on. Events are booked with the help of a dedicated event coordinator and can run up to four hours Sunday through Thursday or five hours Friday and Saturday, with food served buffet style from Winking Lizard's kitchen. The facility has disabled access and welcomes outside DJs, bands, and other entertainment vendors.
Basil Place
13271 Bass Lake Rd, Chardon, OH 44024, USABasil Place offers event spaces for your next celebration in Chardon, Ohio.
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.
Glenross Golf Club
231 Club House Dr, Delaware, OH 43015, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
Glenross Golf Club is an 18-hole golf and event facility in Delaware, Ohio, designed by Jack Kidwell and opened in 1968. The course plays 6,551 yards through rolling fairways, undulating greens, 50 sand bunkers, seven ponds, and a natural creek that winds through stands of large oak trees — terrain that gives the property a distinctive character and provides a scenic backdrop for outdoor gatherings. The clubhouse holds a banquet hall and The Pub at Glenross, together accommodating a range of private events: wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversary and milestone celebrations, corporate meetings, retreats, and golf outings. The culinary team offers customizable menus ranging from casual to gourmet, and staff provide coordination support from planning through event day. The property is managed by KemperSports.