Where to Host a Celebration
Private room rentals & tips
Planning a party can be a daunting task for some. The biggest challenge...picking the right location! Whether it’s a company party, birthday, retirement, bridal or baby shower, a rehearsal dinner or other, you want to leave a lasting impression with your guests.
Choosing the space is your first major hurdle but thankfully there are endless options in the greater Richmond area. We compiled this guide to help you begin the search.
Some important things to remember is that every venue has different policies which may include rental fees, deposits, food and beverage minimums, staffing fees and time restrictions. Lastly, gratuity is typically not included so this is important to remember when beginning the planning process.
By Danasia Pascal - Contributor Writer
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SCOTT’S ADDITION
Courthouse Creek Cider
Courthouse Creek Cider is bright, rustic, and welcoming with solid wood handmade furniture and bar. The upstairs cider garden is perfect for a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday, or corporate event (around 30 guests). Need more space? You can rent the entire cidery including the first floor taproom and outdoor patio to accommodate up to 80.
Location: 3300 West Broad St
PERCH
With multiple private dining options and a reservation-only chef’s table, we are able to accommodate any size party or special event.
Location: 2918 West Broad St
Three Notchd’ RVA Collab House
Rent the side room for free for parties of 25+ (1-3 hours at a time). Other options are available for smaller parties.
Location: 2930 West Broad St
Tazza Kitchen
There is an intimate private dining space to accommodate special events. Food and beverage minimum spends are required, depending on the night of the week and time of year.
Location: 1500 Roseneath Rd
Lunch. Supper! | Urban Roost Event Space
Event space is able to accommodate up to 120 guests for a seated event, or up to 225 guests standing. There is a rental, staffing and coordinator fee. The Urban Roost Beer Garden is available for partial rental. There is an intimate private dining space to accommodate special events. Food and beverage minimum spends are required, depending on the night of the week and time of year.
Location: 3023 West Marshall
Blue Bee Cider
Originally built as mule stables and carriage housing for the City of Richmond’s Public Works Department, Blue Bee Cider consists of four buildings called the Summit Stables which have been adapted and rehabilitated into an urban cidery, tap room and cider garden. There are two spaces available as well as a full cidery buyout.
Location: 1320 Summit Avenue
THE FAN
Postbellum
This location is great for a rooftop option in the fan. Private dining options are available for smaller dinner parties to large corporate events and rehearsal dinners.
Location: 1323 W. Main St
Poor Boys
Rent out the back Voodoo Room or the entire restaurant for your private dining needs. Packages are available for groups of 40 to 110. Depending on the event size, a restaurant buyout may be required.
Location: 203 N Lombardy St
CARYTOWN
East Coast Provisions
The private dining space accommodates up to 40 guests for a seated or cocktail event; or a bar and lounge area that fits up to 20 guests. Additionally, the entire upstairs can be reserved for larger events. Minimums are required and range on the area and time of the year.
Location: 3411 W Cary St
Can Can Brasserie
The private dining rooms feature a dynamic function of ambiance and comfort. Seat up to 60 people for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and receptions or cocktails up to 100 people. Choose between set menu packages depending on the occasion.
Location: 3120 W Cary St
ARTS DISTRICT
Bar Solita
There are three private dining options to choose from. The Mezzanine fits 65 to 85 people with views of Broad Street and Jefferson Street. The Loft is located above the pizza bar and fits 50 to 70 guests. The Wine Nook seats 15 and offers a semi private dining experience.
Location: 123 W Broad St
Wong Gonzalez
The Beauty & Grace Room accommodates 36 to 50 people depending on the style of event. Availability and pricing varies.
Location: 412 E Grace St
La Grotta
La Grotta offers private dining in two rooms. The Wine Room holds 36 people and the City View Room which holds up to 32 people. A guaranteed minimum for food and beverage is required. With a minimum of 100 guests, you can reserve the entire restaurant.
Location: 529 E Broad St
Juleps
The back dining room may be reserved exclusively for up to 50 guests or the entire restaurant is available for up to 100+. They offer a three or four course pre-fixe seasonal menus.
Location: 420 E Grace St
CHURCH HILL / SHOCKOE BOTTOM / ROCKETT’S LANDING
The Roosevelt
This personalized private dining experience can accommodate up to 45 guests for a full-service sit down meal, or 60 guests for a non-seated occasion.
Location: 623 N 25th St
Bookbinder’s
The private banquet rooms seat 6 to 70 guests in the spacious Presidential Portrait room or the cozy wood-paneled Taxin Room. Banquet rooms are available for 6 to 70 guests during general dinner service and private weekly luncheons any day of the week for groups of 25 to 150.
Location: 2306 E Cary St
Morton’s
From business meetings to holiday celebrations or rehearsal dinners, there are seven private dining options available for 10 to 100 guests.
Location: 111 Virginia St
Casa Del Barco
Choose between the patio or a restaurant buyout on the canal. The patio accommodates 40 to 60 guests. The entire restaurant accommodates 100 to 150 guests. Food and beverage minimums are required and a guaranteed guest count.
Location: 111 Virginia St
The Boathouse
Choose between three unique rooms overlooking the James River with views of the city. The River View Room accommodates 150 to 230 guests. The Harbourmaster Suite is available for 30 to 40 guests and the restaurant main floor can seat up to 150 guests and includes access to the bar area and outdoor patio. Food and beverage minimums are required and guaranteed guest count.
Location: 4708 Old Main St
NEAR WEST END
Barrel Thief Wine Shop and Cafe
Host a celebrating featuring wine, charcuterie boards, bread and spreads, and did we mention wine? Contact Barrel Thief at the link above for more information.
Location: 5805 Patterson Ave
The Wooden Spoon Cafe
This rustic and cozy cafe is the perfect spot for your next bridal shower, baby shower, or private dining experience. They can create a pre-fixe menu for your event along with a cake. Contact twscafe@gmail.com for more informatio.
Location: 5714 Patterson Ave
Thanks to Courthouse Creek Cider for sponsoring this guide!