Whether you’re getting a jump start on your party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues around Louisville.
Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact the venue directly to inquire about current availability and pricing.
Historic locales
Gardencourt, 1044 Alta Vista Rd.
- Rate: $500+
- Accommodates 600
- Key features: A tree-lined drive, formal gardens + thethree-floor Beaux Arts-style home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits on a 14-acre estate that overlooks Cherokee Park
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln.
- Rate: Up to $6,200
- Accommodates 150
- Key features: Free on-site parking, four rental options make this historic + scenic 55-acre 18th-century farm which includes a brick home, log cabin, and scenic views.
Nunnlea House, 1940 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.
- Rate: $375+
- Accommodates 140
- Key features: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this antebellum mansion boasts a fireplace in every room, tall windows, and elegant herringbone-patterned oak flooring.
Peterson Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave.
- Rate: $600+
- Accommodates 500
- Key features: This historical landmark features four acres of landscaped spacethat serve as a stunning backdrop for photos + an Italian-style villa, with all-inclusive event packages.
The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave.
- Rate: $700+
- Accomodates up to 500
- Key features: Built in 1925, this historic home offers three large spaces with tall ceilings, chandeliers, and arched windows.
Whitehall, 3110 Lexington Rd.
- Rate: $1,000+
- Accommodates up to 300
- Key features: The property’s 19th-century home features wall coverings, carpets, and antiques reminiscent of days past.
Unique settings
Copper & Kings, 1121 E. Washington St.
- Rate: $10,000
- Accommodates 150
- Key features: This brandy distillery is a one-stop event shop with a curated menu and bar program + all tables, chairs, and china included.
The Frasier History Musuem, 829 W. Main St.
- Rate: $2,750+
- Accommodates up to 300
- Key features: A Smithsonian institution affiliate, the downtown museum offers a rooftop garden with a panoramic view of Derby City + the Ohio River.
The Louisville Ballroom at Shall We Dance, 1404 Evergreen Rd.
- Rate: $2,000+
- Accommodates 100
- Key features: Old-world amenities blend with modern technology in this ballroom venue that also boasts a covered front porch + outdoor courtyard.
Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Rd.
- Rate: $450+
- Accommodates up to 300
- Key features: This National Historic Landmark boasts a brass spiral staircase, 50-foot ceiling, and two outdoor patios.
The Loft at Glassworks, 815 W. Market St.
- Rate: $3,250+
- Accommodates 325
- Key features: Vaulted ceilings, stone columns, and large windows are a just a few characteristics of this industrial-chic space.
Germantown Gables, 986 Swan St.
- Rate: $6,000+
- Accommodates up to 450
- Key features: This former industrial space now has a garden-like, green feel across its two indoor spaces and outdoor area.
Passalino’s, 207 W. Market St.
- Rate: $1300+
- Accomodates up to 350
- Key Features: Large windows and a ceiling made up of skylights fill this two-tiered venue with natural light.
Multiple options
21 C Musuem Hotel, 700 W. Main St.
- Rate: $125+ per person
- Accommodates up to 450
- Key features: This downtown art museum + hotel offers a plethora of event options, including reception-only packages, buffet dinners, seated dinners, and brunch.
Joe Huber’s Farm, 2421 Engle Rd., Starlight, IN
- Rate: $6,500+
- Accommodates 400
- Key features: Surrounded by a lake and orchards, Huber’s has a lush landscape, with multiple event packages available for both barns.
Rivers Edge Venue & Rentals, 375 Sunview Dr. Shepherdsville
- Rate: $2,295+
- Accommodates 100-200
- Key features: Set on 10 acres, this all-inclusive wedding spot offers pop-up weddings for smaller gatherings + full-venue rentals for larger affairs.
The Gillespie, 421 W. Market St.
- Rate: $2800+
- Accommodates up to 850
- Key Features: Crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling marble, and painted ceilings are part of the charm of this 20th-century bank building, which has three venue options.
