The Best Party Venues in Charlotte
Hunting for the perfect place in Charlotte, NC, to host your upcoming special event?
Event spaces are a dime a dozen in the Charlotte area but finding the site that matches your vision and ticks all the boxes on your laundry list of must-have amenities can be a bit trickier. Our list of venues includes small rooms, expansive banquet halls and everything in between.
So, whip out your notebook, settle into a comfy seat, and prepare to get excited, because these event spaces are a wonderful representation of all that makes Charlotte so special, and a stellar sign of how amazing your next event can truly be with just a little bit of legwork and the right on-site team ready to help you execute your plan.
Charlotte Wedding Venues
Whether you're looking for the perfect location for your wedding ceremony, a place to host guests for your wedding reception, a unique venue for your rehearsal dinner, or all of the above, you'll find that Charlotte has a lot to offer couples ready to tie the knot.
The Collector's Room by Beau Monde
Situated in Charlotte's South End, The Collector's Room by Beau Monde has turned a renovated warehouse into a beautiful venue, perfect for bringing your vision to life. The area (close to Uptown Charlotte and next to a popular contemporary art gallery) is both convenient and trendy. But it's the room's impressive team and broad slate of services that makes this such a popular wedding venue. From a dedicated concierge and full-service catering to plug-and-play AV services and built-in liability insurance, The Collector's Room has thought of everything.
The Mint Museum Uptown
Art and urban ambience collide at the Mint Museum Uptown. Choose from several diverse event spaces, including the Mattye & Marc Silverman Grand Room, which feels like a classic banquet hall got an upgrade, or the Robert Haywood Morrison Atrium, which boasts a stunning 60- by 60-foot glass wall, hardwood floors, and textile art that spans four stories. Much of the magic needs to be seen to be understood, so check out the museum's Instagram feed and take a visual tour 24/7.
The Duke Mansion
Bring your guests back to a simple, quieter time when you say your vows at The Duke Mansion. This traditional southern retreat is just two miles from Charlotte's center, making it a convenient location for both locals and out-of-towners. The wedding party can check into beautifully appointed rooms that combine a Southern aesthetic with touches of modern luxury, and the century-old property has its own executive chef and culinary team to ensure your reception is a foodie's delight. If you decide to get married elsewhere, you can still incorporate The Duke Mansion into your big day by booking a bridal portrait package that includes several hours to capture images all around the estate's four-and-a-half-acre grounds.
The View at Emerald Lake
It's just a short drive from Charlotte to the leafy suburb of Matthews, NC, where you'll find Emerald Lake Golf Club and an elegant venue that will leave a lasting impression, The View at Emerald Lake. The powers that be here have thought of everything; there's a 5,000 square foot ballroom, seating for up to 250 guests, a 2,000 square foot waterfront ceremony lawn, and his and hers bridal and grooms' suites that allow for stress-free preparations on site. There's also an outdoor terrace with fire pits, perfect for cocktail hour, and the room's roll-up glass doors disappear at the touch of the button to take indoor celebrations outdoors in a heartbeat.
Birthday Party Venues
Big birthdays are a big deal. Check out these options that may just be the perfect space for you to celebrate a milestone day for yourself of a loved one.
Big Chill
Put your party pants on before you book your birthday party at Big Chill because this is hidden gem designed with fun and memory-making in mind. This one-time supper club used to be the biggest home of Motown, R&B, blues, and jazz acts in all of Charlotte, with legends like Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey bringing their bands to play. Now, Big Chill continues the tradition with events that seamlessly blend fine dining and live music -- just what you need to throw an unforgettable bash.
Free Will Craft + Vine
When your social circle includes introverts and extroverts, gamers and talkers, beer lovers and snack seekers, you need a venue that's just as multifaceted. Free Will Craft + Vine was founded by a team that loves entertaining, and that passion is evident in how the venue is built and in how hard it works to accommodate private parties. The hotspot is split into two sides. The lounge side is full of comfy couches perfect for relaxing, while the active side has a multi-sport simulator plus outdoor bowling, shuffleboard, corn hole, and more. No matter where people choose to hang, all guests of age (the birthday boy or girl included) can dig into a huge rotating list of craft beers, hard cider, and seltzer courtesy of a self-pour tap wall that ensures the suds and fun are always flowing.
The Revel Room
Like home but so much better, The Revel Room is an intimate, boutique venue in uptown Charlotte, built to suit smaller parties craving something special. The "room" is more like a spacious loft, with 2,000 square feet of gorgeously decorated space boasting Brazilian bamboo floors, avant-garde artwork, and soaring 30-foot-high ceilings. Guests can meander between several curated seating areas, snagging appetizers off the Italian quartz bar top before perching on custom-designed armchairs and modern couches to chat with friends and family. At the Revel Room, you can celebrate in a way that's both low-key and elegant, exchanging huge crowds for a more curated event made up of your nearest and dearest, a luxe venue, and charm galore.
Corporate Event Venues
When it comes to hosting a corporate event in North Carolina, there are countless options for venues that are primed to offer key amenities and a professional feel. Then there are the venues that offer so much more.
Whitehead Manor
Take a look at the sprawling estate that is Whitehead Manor and it's easy to mistake it for a wedding venue (and they do social events too), but the site's 5,000-square-foot conference center makes this the ideal location for hosting corporate retreats, seminars, and training exercises designed to stand out. This Victorian-era manor strives to provide a peaceful, low-distraction, retreat-like setting that blends historic charm with the latest in modern conveniences. Imagine going from productive working sessions, complete with hi-def video conferencing capabilities, to team-building discussions on the porch.
Truist Field
During the Triple-A baseball season, Truist Field is home to the mighty Charlotte Knights, but some evenings (and plenty of other times in the off season) the field and its numerous rooms are available for public and private events suitable for groups ranging in size from just 10 people to as many as 10,000. Having a slew of rooms, luxury suites, party terraces, and a gargantuan 5,000-square-foot concourse means you can host a large holiday party, complete with a spacious dance floor, or call an all-department retreat and know you'll have plenty of spaces to host a full schedule of breakout meetings, expert lectures, team-building exercises, executive-level conferences, and so much more. Host a product launch, treat your shareholders to game night, or reward employees for a year's worth of hard work.
Reid's for Fine Foods Event Catering
Not every event venue in Charlotte offers in-house catering, and some that do won't have the Southern food and authenticity you and your guests crave. That's where Reid's Fine Foods event catering comes into play. Once you've found the perfect venue, our experienced culinary team can create everything from breakfast and brunch spreads to high-end hors d'oeuvres inspired by Southern cuisine but with a distinctly refined finish that appeals to a wide range of palates.
Host a stress-free bridal shower where guests are treated to hors d'oeuvres platters that feature some of our classic Reid's dishes. Or, maybe your next event is a corporate retreat calling for boxed lunches or platters of sandwiches and dips that make it easier for teams to connect and brainstorm.
If you're looking for something a little more formal, Reid's can offer full-service catering solutions, complete with chefs, servers, and bartenders that handle everything from set up to clean up. Dinner can be buffet-style or plated, with southern classics like Crab Cakes and Southern Grits sharing the stage with seared scallops, cognac-glazed steaks, and roasted chicken. As for desserts, serve up a taste of the South with Reid's Famous Banana Pudding or rich slices of CJ's 12 layer cake.
For more information on menus or to book Reid's catering to come to your event venue, visit our catering page or contact the Reid's team today.