Reviews of The Columbus Athenaeum. (Event Planner) in Columbus (Ohio).

The Columbus Athenaeum

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Event planner

Event venue

32 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Mallory Prampero

Had our wedding here in November and it was such a perfect venue. Natasha helped us plan our reception and went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. The GRAND BALLROOM is absolutely beautiful and hardly needed any extra decor. Lots of in-house vendors to choose from so minimal stress on our part. We love this place and are so happy that we chose it!

steven veilleux

Beautiful space for a concert, great acoustics, and they always bring in good acts.

Dave Bell

The Columbus Athenaeum was a lovely venue for our wedding reception! We had originally gotten married in a microwedding in February and, on a whim, decided to have a large reception in August. We only had about 75 days to plan everything. Natasha and Samantha answered every question that we had, and we had a lot! Jennifer and the staff decorated the Large Theatre beautifully! We had some special decorations to honor our loved ones who are no longer with us, and they placed those decorations with special care and attention. The food was great - highly recommend the mashed potato martinis! We chose 4 specialty drinks in honor of our 4 cats and the bartenders made each drink taste so good. Special highlights - using the theatre gallery box for a special surprise for our guests, the food and cake tastings where we got a bunch of food to try, and they managed our cookie table that our guests loved. They were very flexible - at the very beginning of the reception a guest accidentally poured red wine on my dress. Natasha and the owner (whose name I unfortunately forget) mitigated the damage to my dress by pouring club soda on the stains as I freaked out. This delayed dinner but the staff smoothly transitioned to the new timeline. I want to emphasize that my dress would've been ruined had Natasha and the owner not moved quickly to help me. A great thing about using the Athenaeum is that they have a bakery and a DJ/photobooth company that they frequently work with, so we didn't have to find those vendors. The cake was delicious, the DJ kept the party going, and the photobooth attendant was so helpful and kind! This next point only tangentially involves the Athenaeum but most of our guests did not end up parking in the garage that is recommended by the Athenaeum. They found their own parking so our advice would be to forego a contract with the parking garage and, instead, use that money towards upgrading your package to include the mashed potato martini bar!

Kenya Banks

Had my wedding here prior to covid. We did a tasting prior to the wedding the food was great at the tasting seemed not to be has tasty at the actual wedding. But these people went above and beyond to bring my vision to life they have everything planned and are great at keeping the event on time. They made sure I had the perfect day.

Jay Detty

Very nice old building in downtown Columbus. If you can't find street parking there are open inexpensive parking lots within a block or two. Restrooms were very clean. Concert area was large enough to accommodate a couple hundred people. We went to see Phineas and Wolves At The Gate and had an amazing time!!!

Krystal Dawn Jackson

Very cool venue. Apparently it was a Masonic temple. Lots of old ornate architecture and stone. This show was on the third floor and there was plenty of floor room and stadium seating. Felt like a school gym/auditorium in a good way

Danny Wise

Nice little venue .Saw a band there and love that I could stand but there are sets on the side .Drink lines a little long.

Josh Hattery

Married my wife here. The staff was attentive and helpful throughout the entire process, and the venue/reception was absolutely gorgeous. It went on without any problems, and I could not ask for more on the most important day of my life. Highly recommend the Columbus Athenaeum!

Lauren SJ

This is a GREAT venue for weddings and whatever type of large parties you would like to have. You can have your wedding and reception at the same place but in different rooms. I'm not sure how the food is handled but at the wedding and reception I attended there was hors d'oeuvres and dinner, and they served both along with the cake. There was also a photo booth. All in all it was a blast!!

AyeJayAytch

Nice venue. Went for The Word Alive. Definitely seemed super fancy and nice. Even the bathrooms were super fancy. I'm definitely used to metal shows being in bars with overflowing toilets. So this was nice. Would recommend for a wedding or nice play!

September Brown (Pep It Up)

Beautiful venue, architecture and great location. Parking can be a bit of a challenge as it's located in the heart of downtown.

Marsha Ansted

Really cool venue! I got to sit while my son was in the mosh pit, so it was a win-win experience, lol!

Mary Carroll

Beautiful venue with plenty of seats around the perimeter. We saw, Men I Trust for their first performance in America,

Rebecca P

Beautiful location, lots of room, ample parking, and affordable. It's great that they host or rent out to parties of all type. Weddings all the way to animal rescue groups. We had a great time and look forward to the next event we are invited to.

Ashley Fitch

Outstanding sound in this historic building. Go see a show!

Colleen Banman

We attended a wedding at the Antenaeum in Columbus and it was a stunning venue. Everywhere you look there are beautiful floors, gorgeous bathroom details, lovely vintage fixtures, pretty old beams. We attended the wedding ceremony is a really neat old theatre inside the building. It was a beautiful place for a wedding ceremony! We moved to the top story of a to a two story grand room for spies and cocktails. The staff was so polite and friendly. The space was really neat! If you are considering this venue for your event, go for it! As an out of town guest, it was a real treat to enjoy a piece of Columbus's history. Parking is not awesome, (it's downtown, that's to be expected;) so leave enough time to find a spot!

Carter Newhouse

Went to a wedding here! It was so very fun. Be prepared to walk up and down steps if you're on the third floor though!

Shane Bauerle

Beautiful walls and architecture. Staff is very helpful. Their catalog of decorations needs to be overhauled though. Trying to rent their decorations was frustrating.

Nina Rose

Bad Omens, Dayseeker and Make Them Suffer sounded awesome... great concert!!

Zak Bittinger

This is a really great venue, great location, great seating while still being intimate. However, and hopefully this is just a temporary problem, it was REMARKABLY cold in there. Like everyone had their winter coats on and we're still chilly. But otherwise will definitely be back for more shows, just a bit layered up.

marianne m

We had our sons wedding here. I honestly cannot say enough great things about the venue, the service, the attentiveness and the overall experience. We worked primarily with Natasha who was amazing. She made sure that even the smallest detail was taken care of. I highly recommend any event at this location. It was simply a wonderful experience.

Doug Herreman

Great venue downtown. Close parking with plenty of nearby places to eat. The concert hall was on the 3rd floor was huge! The acoustics were great. I didnt get to explore the rest of the building but would like to sometime. I'd definitely see another concert there.

Barbara Johnson

Beautiful theater! Well cared for.

Mary Bates

Saw Cody Ko and Noel Miller here. It was awesome. The place is super old, but I feel it just adds to the aesthetic and atmosphere. And there is a parking deck right next to it so 5 stars lol.

Billy Kelly

Outstanding place and awesome people..one of the best places to hear music..Blackberry smoke especially 👌 …

J Baker

Loved it, you can feel history ooze from all around!

Frank

Very beautiful venue. It provided an intimate performance for the show.

Sandy McClain

Came here for a prom years ago and recently attended a Rescued Ohio fundraising event. Always seem to putnon nice events!

Keyan Hardman

I go to a lot of concerts and this really is the best venue in Columbus. Great acoustics and cheap drinks.

Angelina Kelley

Attended a conference here a couple of weeks ago. The facilities were nice. I was in several rooms on the right side of the building. We used both floors. Bathrooms on both floors too so lines were not too long. They served a buffet lunch of soup, salad and baked potatoes. The food was good. It did take several minutes to restock the lettuce bowl, otherwise the buffet was well stocked. Food was delicious. I chose the Italian wedding soup. We had to park in a garage one block north of the building. Cost $10 for the day.

Michael lindsey

Fantastic environment. Great people and a great place

Ash D

I highly recommend the Athenaeum. They are patient, kind, professional and knowledgeable. I did extensive research, received many quotes and decided on the Athenaeum. With my chaotic work life, a hip replacement, and re-planning the same wedding 3x due to covid... I could not have asked for better people to work with. Always prompt responses and did everything in their power to make my day special. I am very thankful for their flexibility and support. I had my ceremony and reception there. Everything was perfect. I am so grateful for Gina, for all that her and her staff did for me. Thank you Thank you Thank you!

angela lauer

A beautiful event center I highly recommend this location

joshua spade

Great staff and nice little venue.

Alicia Tyree

Saw Justin Furstenfeld for his open book tour here. Was a beautiful venue and the atmosphere was amazing.

Tiffany Myers

Went and seen Dustin Sims comedy show loved it

Rick

No one is allowed to pee inside. The urinals are for sack cleaning only.

Michael Banman

Great venue for a wedding. The building itself feels vintage and the staff did an amazing job decorating. Service was fabulous. There are a number of different levels to the building which make it very practical to transition between the service and the reception smoothly. One of the better venues for a weeping that I have been to.

Bob Gadsby

Fantastic venue to catch a show!! I drove over 12 hours to catch a show that Magic Dick was featured in. Great show! Great crowd. The promoter overhead me talking to a fellow fan, and loved that I had made the trek from MA to see the show. They have a nice spot to pick up drinks and treats. They also do weddings! The promoter has great vision for this place....I'm sure this place will be around for the count!

Jaclyn McGuire

Very interesting venue. Went for a rock concert, had an amazing time. Beautiful building. Parking wasn't bad. Plenty of meters close by.

Juliana Cruse

Older venue, but beautiful !!

Linda M.

Wow absolutely the best! We attended a wedding and reception 💐 for a family member the ceremony was beautiful 💕 The appetizers with the cocktail hour really delish 😀 our main course dinners were truly amazing choices 😄 very good, they really go all the way to keep food available to be served buffet style like for us tonight, they're all out to accommodate everyone 👍 For any type of function you really might want to look into this fabulous, fantastic, and FUN facility!!!

Ari Ramos

A cool venue for sure. The main downside is having to climb the flights of stairs. I have fibromyalgia and a heel spur so that wasn't fun. At least I know what to expect from here on out.

Annette Porter

Just a great place to attend an event. Great architecture, nice historical building that can host multiple weddings at the same time and no one would ever know.

Julie Manchester

The venue was very good nice sound went to a concert there the only thing is it was very warm

Brianna Cook

Super friendly. Super helpful. Gorgeous place. Hoping to be able to have our wedding there🤞🤞 …

Regina McCreery (WickedStitch)

First time seeing a concert at this funky venue. Quite enjoyed it. The layout is so good. Room for standing and dancing also plenty of seats. Roomy seats, not squishy seats. It was a great experience!

Allison B

This is probably one of my new favorite concert venues. There is stadium seating on the sides and back and a large pit area. There are two downfalls to this venue. 1 - the bathrooms are on every other level and you have to navigate the stairs to get to them. 2 - the bar is situated in between the stairs and the back of the venue. As we came up the stairs we ran into the line for drinks and had to push our way through it to get to the show.

Sarah Hudson Media

The staff at the Columbus Athenaeum are experts at customer service and hospitality. We had a phenomenal wedding at an affordable price in a historic and beautiful location! From the moment we inquired about having our wedding at the Athenaeum to the final load out at the wedding - every single detail was executed perfectly by their staff. The food is exquisite! We have a very "foodie" family and everyone raved about our wedding food. We had a buffet style diner but the staff served my husband and I and made sure we had drinks at all times. :) We were actually able to enjoy ourselves at our wedding. Every time I stopped in to make a payment or drop off a contract, the staff made me feel like I was their only client, when in fact they do hundreds events a year. We did lots of research on several types of venues including DIY style, and the cost for 160 guests at the Athenaeum was one of the most affordable options. And they did most of the work!

Johna Hearn

Beautiful and historical. A venue for any occasion.

Laura Cook

We had our wedding in October in the Olympian room. It was absolutely beautiful!! Christine became our coordinator half way through our planning process, our 1st coordinator left. We were a little nervous to have someone new join us in the middle of our process, but she came in and did an amazing job!! She meet with us and instantly understood what we were going for with the look of our wedding. She was so easy to work with and was very detail oriented she did an absolutely amazing job with all of our ideas and setting everything up to look exactly like we wanted it too!! I honestly can’t say enough good things about Christine!

Ryan Brown

Beautiful architecture! Lots of stairs but an elevator was provided ☺

McKenzie Cameron

The Athenaeum is a truly remarkable place. I first discovered this venue when I attended an Underoath concert there, and I saw that they were advertising that they also hosted weddings. My then-fiancé and I went back for multiple tours and fell in love with the venue. It’s full of history, and beauty, and I have not seen anything like it before. I love the Athenaeum. We booked with them last year, and our coordinator was Jackie. Jackie was very attentive, helpful, kind, and responsive. I cannot thank Jackie enough for all of the effort that she put into our wedding. She truly was such a joy to work with. The staff are all kind, and easy to work with. It makes me sad for multiple reasons that our wedding was canceled (not because of the Athenaeum), and I did not get to see all of our efforts unfold. But I can vouch that the Athenaeum is an amazing venue, and has amazing people working for them.

Shane Oberlin

I recently attended the House of Heroes 10th Anniversary Show, and it was off the chain! The band was incredible, and the historic downtown venue was pretty cool. My only complaint was the uncomfortable, un-padded solid wooden seats (which aren't a problem for a standing-room-only show, but are something to consider if you are attending another type of event).

Mike S

Beautiful place. Our room was nicely sized for our not humongous party, but there's larger rooms too. However, my party was on the 3rd floor and the men's bathroom was on the 4th. Then I found the only toilet was out of order and the other one was on the first floor. That one had 2 toilets, one of which was missing a seat.

Leilani Workman

I went there for the i see stars concert which was very good you guys rock. It was a nice small auditorium. A very historical and beautiful building. I prefer smaller a auditorium. Nationwide arena shot are nice but its like spending 300$ to watch a large screen tv i do that at home for free. Im looking forward to going back. Also if anyone is looking for a place to have a wedding this is it. The building is huge. More then just a auditorium. Dining area ect... Ok its sooo pretty the bathrooms are like beautiful.

Doug Stutes

Very nice clean venue staff was exceptional and very helpful. Surprisingly easy to access and depart.

Tony Hagood

Nice venue! Always enjoy playing piano at the Columbus aethenaeum. Very large venue with many different rooms for any size of event. Parking is always an issue as there aren't many or any reserved spots available but that can be said of many places downtown.

Bob Roehm

Once each year for the past several years, a small group of us has gathered at The Columbus Athenaeum on the Thursday before the annual Stonewall Columbus Pride Brunch to pack the 600-or-so "gift bags" that will be given to each participant during that annual event. Before packing the 600-or-so "brunch bags," many of the bag-packers meet in advance to share lunch together at The Pine Room, a small restaurant within The Columbus Athenaeum that is open to the public but is well-hidden except for a small "sandwich sign" that is displayed on the sidewalk during open hours. The Pine Room is located at the north end of the first-floor hallway. If you ever are in the area on a weekday between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., I recommend eating at The Pine Room. The staff is friendly; the food is quite good and reasonably-priced. The Columbus Athenaeum is a wonderful old building but the lighting level in most of the rooms is extremely low. I actually had to leave this year's "gift bag" packing event moments after we had started to pack the bags because I had been unable to see anything.

James Roberts

Definitely one of my favorite places to see live music in Columbus. Awesome old school feel that gives an intimacy to the shows.

Tramp Von Trickle

We had our wedding reception here in 2002. An old Masonic Temple, there are rooms of any size for almost any type of event. The building has been preserved; it's history comes through in the Masonic symbols and furnishings. We showed the video of our Las Vegas wedding in The Priory, a theater on the 3rd or 4th floor. We had hors d'oeuvres on the balcony overlooking the 1st floor Ballroom, the largest room where dinner was served. The staff accommodated our detailed requests regarding the specific foods & recipes we wanted and allowed us to buy the wine from a local distributor, to be served to our guests. They also allowed us to choose the staffing agency to provide the servers; we chose A Sharp Staff, an excellent service run by Al & Laura Sharp. It was a great night: the best wedding ever, according to guests. This year, we attended a show in the Large Theater (2nd or 3rd floor) and saw the band, Sleep. I was impressed by the versatility of the events that prove successful at the Columbus Athenaeum. It was a packed show, with the floor completely crowded from stage to entrance. There were a lot of people in the stadium style seating that surrounds the floor area. There were merch tables set up in a hallway, which also served to control the movement of the crowd. The bar was set up in front of the entrance to the theater. I recommend this location to anyone for any type of event. The majority of rooms involve stairs for access but there is at least one 1st floor option. Parking is limited on the street but there's a garage nearby w/ $5 parking. The owners & staff are great. I can't say enough good things about The Columbus Athenaeum!

Sarah Strobel

Had my sister's wedding reception there and it was comfortably set up. The staff was great and went and got the bride and groom something to eat since they weren't scheduled to enter for another 20-30 mins.

Sheri Copley

We went to a concert here. Didn't see the entire building but what we did see was breathtakingly beautiful. I can see why so many weddings are held there. The restrooms are also extremely nice. Extremely.

Alexandria Long

Loved loved loved The Columbus Athenaeum! We worked with Sarah and Gina and they were kind, professional, and brilliant! The food was amazing (we had the chicken bru blanc and the ratatouille {which was our vegetarian/vegan entree}) and all the vendors drop offs went smoothly. The bartenders were amazing and our guests loved the photo booth! The decorations were beautiful and tasteful and the whole night ran so smoothly!

J Grimm

Great place to have lunch during the week. The Pine Room Restaurant serves great quality, delicious food from 11:00am to 2:00pm, Monday thru Friday. This is the same staff who provide fare for events. Check out this hidden gem.

Jessica Meismer

This was a fun wedding venue. They had three weddings the night we were there and they were very separate and you couldn't hear the music from the other weddings. Beautiful classic building.

Mr. & Mrs. Fuzzy Suzuki

Originally a Scottish Rite Masonic Temple (at 33 N. 4th, no less... or is it 32?), the owners have kept it's interior in tact, complete with much of the original furniture. This is an event space with many types of rooms for almost any purpose. Promoters started booking bands here and it's a brilliant thing! Previously, it had been mainly a place for weddings & other celebrations or even meetings. There is only street or garage parking available nearby. Nonetheless, it's a gorgeous and historic downtown Columbus building and any opportunity to visit should be taken!

Jeremy Troxel

Came from Bloomington, IN to watch the We Came As Roman's show. Venue and the groups that played were phenomenal. Well worth the drive!

Marty Qualls

Great place for live shows!

Lisa Hess

Was here for a wedding. First time visiting and this building is gorgeous. The architecture is amazing. I was constantly looking at different parts of the building in awe. Wish I had considered this as a wedding venue for myself now.

Erin Feilen

I love the Columbus Athenaeum! I had my wedding reception in the ballroom on St Patrick's Day, and to this day my family and friends say that it was one of the best wedding receptions that they have ever attended. The atmosphere is very elegant and there are lots of fantastic photo opportunities inside the building. In addition, the food was amazing. The chef is a genius! As a bride, you have a lot of emotions and concerns that seem to multiply as the big day gets closer. The staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. Gina Cristofani was very approachable and answered my questions with amazing timeliness. She took my crazy bride brain in stride. I have read earlier reviews about the price, and yes wedding and receptions can be expensive, but they are expensive everywhere. I truly believe that you get what you pay for, and I don't regret any of the money I spent on my wedding, The staff at the Columbus Athenaeum provided me with a fabulous wedding reception and I thank them for it.

Troy Temelis

One of my favorite concert venues I've ever been to!

Columbus Pro DJs and Photobooth FUN!

Great venue for weddings and private events. We are on the preferred vendor list here so I get to see them work a lot. They do a great job

Gena

Showed up to listen to Matt Heckler and The Lost Dog Street Band. The experience was 🔥!!! The venue was awesome and I hope to experience it for a long time to come. …

Nan Jiang

My son s school had prom there. The place is safe and fun!

Ella Patricia

Attended one of the most unique and gorgeous weddings I have been to here. The location, ambiance, food, service and entertainment were all exceptional (and thankfully unforgettable).

Seth

FANTASTIC venue! Amazing staff and so many options! Beautiful building!

Jennifer Ovenshire

Beautiful and historic - very friendly staff and well organized.

Rachel Crum

Saw a concert here last night, had a great time and enjoyed having the option to stand or sit during the show. The building is beautiful.

Ralph Stikeleather

Pine room for lunch: tasty food, tons of variety and creativity in food options, reasonable prices and friendly staff that gets to know the regulars. My favorites are the chicken pot pie soup, veggie wrap, stuffed side salad, and hummus bowl.

Heather Hall

Fabulous place. They are always so helpful and accommodating. We hosted a holiday party for about 140 and everyone raved about the food and desserts.

Phil

Really nice concert, good sound, efficient vending and great cookies!

joe burrier

Super venue for a concert...can't wait to see another show here.

Jordan Rammel

Lovely place for a wedding. Lots of rooms and floors make it kind of confusing though.

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Beware the Columbus Athenaeum. I will say that the Athenaeum takes great pains to charge you for whatever they can, and when they can't they find some late fee or another to throw in. My biggest complaint is how I, the bride was treated when I had a legitimate gripe. We asked, Ann Clark once we got off the Trolley at the Athenaeum where we could store the cooler, which only had alcohol, in which was for the Trolley ONLY. We were told it could be stored behind the bar. I do know that the groomsmen tried to make a drink and the bartender told them that they could not do that, so the alcohol and cooler were moved. They sent us a final receipt and order that UPGRADED the bar from beer/wine to full liquor bar for our entire wedding guest amount. How would one (1) cooler pertain to 219 people and change the overall cost of Bar setup? If we were told that storing the cooler at the bar would have changed the setup fee, we would have never put the cooler behind the bar, we would have had someone put in their car. This situation was NEVER discussed with the bride and/or groom or even mothers during the event. This was a BIG mistake, seeing as how no other drinks were ever made by the bartender to make it a Full Bar set up. All night the 219 guests had ONLY beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverage served by the bartender. According to the General Conditions; under Food/Beverage it states as following "If outside food/beverage items are brought into the TCA without specific written authorization, TCA reserves the right to remove items until the conclusion of the event and the client is responsible for any applicable handling fee" We found not wording of such in our contract. Four days or several phone calls and an email to Ann Clark and members in the Accounting Dept., a man named Mike (Banquet Manager) called to explain the situation. His tone and demeanor was VERY unprofessional and he had no interest in rectifying the situation or even hearing our side of the story! He constantly interrupted me and was raising his voice, as if I was doing the same or gave him any reason to be upset. If anyone should be upset it was this bride! I was hysterical after I got off the phone with him! I could not believe the lack of respect, professionalism and common courtesy. Is this how venues treat they patrons, especially since word of mouth the best way of referral AND we had dropped thousands of dollars on this event? We should get exactly everything I paid for when making that kind of investment. Overall, we were happy with the service during the actual wedding reception and with the planning beforehand with Ann, but after we made our last payment and final detail meeting we were just another number to them. The Athenaeum is certainly impetuous with their clients. If you plan events here don’t expect warm fuzzy customer service or any form of follow up. Which is sad to see when planning a joyous event that you are sharing with your loved one and to recieve such COLD hearted services from individuals you planned with for many months. Maybe, I just expect too much from people (shrug). Words of the wise: More than anything else, MAKE SURE YOU GET AND PUT EVERYTHING IN WRITING.

Diana Liston

Not a bad seat in the house for a concert. Sound was good. I was surprised they offered concerts. Thought it was strictly ba wedding/event venue.

Mike Pleska

Saw Sleep there a week or so ago. It was a real weird venue to have a concert like that in, but it was very nice. Kind of dated, but maybe that's part of the charm?

John Dewees

Was in a friend's wedding here and it was a really beautiful place to have the ceremony. The food was amazing too. Very cool place.

Chris A

This is a beautiful place to have a weeding, party, meeting, etc... The staff is very helpful and the kitchen makes great food. Parking is off-site but they have a great valet service.

Ryan Thorpe

Interesting old venue to see a show. Joel Patterson and JD McPherson were both phenomenal.

Josh Arnold

Amazing setting. Great sound. Nice lighting.

Allie Peters

The historic building is beautiful. The staff catered the lunch and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend this venue.

Arielle Lucius

Beautiful building and architecture, but disappointed in the food. My vegetarian dinner was pretty much hard green beans and a pile of rice.

Chad Larson

Nice venue. Hard to get in, but other than that it was fun!

Connie Goins

Great food, great service, wonderful staff and beautiful rooms and building! I would not have had my reception any other place!!!

Jim Thomas

Nice sound, nostalgic theatre

damaged05170

Very nice venue. They have very good security. I was able to park 3 blocks away.

Chad Gillen

Beautiful building. Would love to explore more during the day time.

Derek Miller

Beautiful large banquet hall with an upstairs balcony. Was there for a "Casino Night" party and I felt like I was in a 1920's casino.

Tony Rogers

The staff is very courteous when attending events. The restaurant inside (Pine Room) is quick and serves great food!

tim workman

Seen the Blue Stones here, great venue, friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere

J Lillian Gray

Such a good venue for live music. It's clean and beautifully renovated.

Terry Pettet

Beautiful building, has on site lunch restaurant called the Pine Room. Good, reasonably priced food.

Harry Cook

Great intimite place to see music beautiful theartre. Acoustics very nice. Very profesional help a great plus to Dowtown Columbus

Salim Jett

Awesome experience when I came to see Switchfoot perform, the flow of seating was great and the service was exceptional :)

David Pease

Very pretty venue for a wedding. However very poor lighting, and is a nightmare for any video or photo vendors

Mildred Nash

Loved the Venue had more than one room for different ceremonies. Staff was friendly and food was very good

Nicole Lowery

The food was great and the auditorium was decorated nicely. The building itself needs major repairs though.

Justin Wooliver

Great venue for shows the acoustics was amazing 🤘 …

Corey Hardin

The Pine room is an excellent place for lunch. Try the meatball sub, it's really good!

P D

A beautiful wedding with a perfect couple! Definitely a great spot for many occasions.

Darlene Lewis

Very nice place! It was a little cold.

Christine Borden

Beautiful historic venue

Patrick Witt

Outstanding place! Staff was very attentive, and absolutely on point for my niece's wedding.

Jenna Haaser

Gorgeous space. Be aware of the lack of public parking, but it isn't hard to find meters or pay lots in the vicinity.

Doug Sladoje

Quick, friendly and inexpensive. They are so nice it is certainly enjoyable to stop for a quick bite to eat.

Robert Radziszewski

This is a nice, cozy restaurant with great food and excellent service. I highly recommend it!

Patrick Briggs

Unique and awesome. An institution, such as a literary club or scientific academy, for the promotion of learning.

Titanium Phoenix

Beautiful place. So happy my annual work event was held here

Joel Cosme, Jr

I've only been here for special events. It's a lovely space and certainly well worth any price for rental.

Mason Shihab

The service, the prices, location. The place is incredible. Please consider it for your event

Kati Marco

It's a great venue and the staff are very polite

Tyler Coffey

Great new venue for Columbus. Not a bad seat in the place.

Paul Edelstein

Great venue!

Donald

The venue is beautiful with a lot of marble and ornate decor

Amanda Jones

Beautiful old theater. Loud but good for concerts

Beth Brown

Great place to see a concert

Megan Kress

I attended a wedding here, and it was a beautiful place to hang out.

Barb Kelsay

Great venue for intimate concerts. Lord the steps tho! 😉 …

Tresa Thelen

Great theater sound ambience

Tom Magin

Saw Leonid and Friends. Bartenders friendly, AC was cold A great Show

David Luscre

Great venue for large, fancy gatherings. Friendly staff, too!

Me, Not You

It's big and nice. Food service was good too.

Matt Burns

High quality performance venue that is super intimate and classy.

Gloria Smith

Saw Paul Thorn concert in a wonderful venue.

Tod Bowen

Nice location for events with several different size rooms available.

Jezabel R. García

Very nice place for a meeting. Air conditioning too high

Archangeldracul

Went for prom, and had the greatest night of my life.

Emily Bowen

Beautiful space! I was there for a Best Bites event and it was fabulous!

Polly Dietrich

Nice place restrooms are up or down the stairs not on the same level.

william ross

Went and seen Sleeping With Sirens there. Small and personal. Great place.

Josh Little

Was here for a wedding. Great venue. Tons of character.

Jamie Marie

Beautiful Venue. But Horrible service. Scam artist. Only care about getting as much money as possible.

Michael Stan

Attended Thurber event. Beautiful venue, service was excellent.

Tessa Cooper

My brother got married here. Very pricey but it was so beautiful

Martina Jones

Beautiful! Looks like a lot of weddings take place in there.

Alesha Edwards

It was nice event place.

wilbur rippey

👍 Great Event for 🔥 Firefighters toys for tots Great food and services …

Todd Sutton

Classic Venue! Beautiful Wedding here!

Robert Patton

Awesome concert venue - homey, plush, and intimate.

Heather

Beautiful place, great for concerts.

Marianne Sunderman

Spectacular space for events. Great staff

Whitney Wilson

So beautiful. Went for the auction to benefit RescuedOHIO

Keith Ankrom

Just a nice old building. Small theater

Alex Shedron

Celebrate your special day in a gorgeous piece of Columbus history.

Angela Cash

Beautiful venue for an incredible concert!

Meeka Mew

Beautiful venue, spectacular show!

Phillip Simpson

A beautiful venue and wonderful staff!

Thomas Knowles

Beautiful, easy to find and historical.

Dave Lavanier

It's a very old place,it was. Very warm inside

Ed Dillon

The pine room in the Athenaeum is a great lunch stop.

Joe Milligan

Going to have my wedding here next year.

Andee Gearhart

I like the history of the building but it could use some updates!

Maddie C.

Eh it's okay but not as good as Bradley's prom venue

John Dunham

Even though they lie,I've nothing bad to say about this place, I actually have nothing to say about the place except they lie for no reason.

Marc Taub

Food was alright, building was too cold for our conference

Alison Mitro

Great food. Beautiful place.

Timothy Morgan

Great food, service and prices

Matthew Hibbard

Nice rustic looking place for meetings and events

Tyler Malone

Confusing layout but was a beautiful place.

Jared Rowley

Beautiful place for an event

patgoert

Cool building. There for a wedding reception.

Pamela Pinkerman

Absolutely beautiful place.

A Hamilton

Its a very nice venue

Nicole “Lady Xtreme” Carter

Beautiful place

Gnarly Neal

Very nice building super cool

Faduma Adem

It takes you on a beautiful journey back in time.

Vicki Coe

Beautiful place to have a wedding

Sean Gleba

Great venue, good sound

Tiffany Wilson

Lunch is great at the Pine Room!

Tim Gardner

Great place for concerts!!!

Brenda Shaffer

Could use more leg room

Alex Manifold

Great wedding venue!

Ruth Gale

They should fire their sound person.

Jason Miller

Good venue for weddings.

J Dingess

Good venue for weddings.

Todd Sutton

Classy old venue!!

Jasmin Sanjuan

Went here to go see a concert

Michael Tucker

Great experience!

Moosetracks 10

Taco Bell fo lyfe

Deborah Winters

Great meeting

Matt Low

House of Heroes concert

Michael Bird

Excellent venue.

Thelma Barnes

Great place for a wedding

DJ T-Dub

Beautiful place for a wedding

Erik Johnson

Rockin' good time!

Matt Hyla

Always an excellent experience!

Mark Hall

Aged theater goodness

Hannah Harris

Love it

Tony Dunham

Intimate setting for a show.

Steven Weldy

Unique.

Deborah Hofstetter

Lacking air for the summer.

Doug Sanders

Beautiful building!

Marie Behlang

Beautiful gathering place

Matt Bailey

Great atmosphere.

monico ruiz

Nice place for events

Rob Vandam

Love the old history

Robb McCormick

Amazing staff.

Yuritzi Diaz

Is good and nice!

M.C Miller

Beautiful

kristin

Great venue

Rebecca DiCioccio

Pretty cool

Tina Barrett

Beautiful!

William Wholaver

This is a nice place.

Brian Michaels

Historic

Matt Gardner

Beautiful

Benjamin Varga

Great Venue

Judith Malafa

Great space

Freda maynard

New and fun

Sallee Netto

Special

Jamille Smith

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!

Princeton McKay

Love this place

Carlton Dobbins

Great location

Andrea Rojas

(Translation) Beautiful (Original) Bello

James Woda

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