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Start planning: 12 rentable venues in Columbus

Check out this list of 12 local spots to host your next special event.

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Who doesn’t want to get married in a greenhouse? | Photo by @fpconservatory

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Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues in Columbus.

Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.

Intimate gatherings

Studio 614, 2487 Summit St.

  • Rates vary
  • Accommodates 40 guests
  • 1,300 sqft
  • Key features: Private event packages like canvas paint and sips and candle pourings are available.

Understory, 2571 Neil Ave.

  • Rates vary
  • Accommodates 50-120 guests
  • Multiple rentable spaces
  • Key features: Full service catering, specialty cocktails, and an outdoor terrace.

The Terrrace, 711 N. High St.

  • Rate: $5,000-$8,000
  • Accommodates 60-100 guests
  • 3,900 sqft
  • Key features: Indoor and outdoor seating with china, glassware, and soft seating furniture in the heart of the Short North.

Graystone Wine Cellar, 544 S. Front St.

  • Rate: $375-$1,250
  • Accommodates 32-96 people
  • Multiple rentable spaces
  • Key features: An intimate and historic space located in the 1875 Schlee Brewery.
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Understory is the perfect spot for smaller events. | Photo by @understory_cbus

Multiple options

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden, 1777 E. Broad St.

  • Rates vary
  • Accommodates 14-500 people with various venue options
  • Multiple rentable spaces
  • Key features: Five different venues to accommodate weddings, meetings, or other celebrations with botanical garden views, greenhouses, and fountains.

Camp Mary Orton, 7925 N. High St.

  • Rate: $2,375-$6,950 for weddings
  • Accommodates small groups or up to 250 people
  • 5,000 sqft
  • Key features: An outdoor terrace, 14-ft stone fireplace, large lawn for outdoor ceremonies, and activities for corporate events or parties.

Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr.

  • Rates vary
  • Accommodates 20-220 people
  • Multiple rentable spaces
  • Key features: These venues are perfect for Buckeye fans craving stadium views.

Le Méridien Columbus, 620 N. High St.

  • Rate: $1,500-$5,000
  • Accommodates 10-280 guests
  • 6,700 sqft in total event space
  • Key features: Find conference rooms, a theater, and ballrooms to fit a variety of event needs.
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This rustic venue is located on an organic farm. | Photo by @jorgensenfarms

Larger venues

Jorgensen Farms, 5851 E. Walnut St.

  • Rates vary
  • Accommodates 250 people
  • Two rentable venues
  • Key features: The Gardens boasts half an acre of flower beds, and Oak Grove has an open air patio and fire pit.

The Kee, 225 Neilston St.

  • Rates vary
  • Accommodates up to 1,350 guests
  • 33,000 sqft in total event space
  • Key features: An art gallery, arcade games, cornhole, ping pong, golf simulators, and outdoor seating.

The Cove at WatersEdge, 4643 Trueman Blvd.

  • Rates vary
  • Accommodates up to 350 guests
  • 9.5 acres of space
  • Key features: Six different venues with indoor and outdoor options, views overlooking the water, and vaulted ceilings.

High Line Car House, 550 S. High St.

  • Rate: $1,500-$5,000
  • Accommodates up to 300 guests
  • Ceremony and reception space
  • Key features: A historic venue with floor-to-ceiling windows and industrial setting.
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