Private event spaces in the Short North

Private event spaces in the Short North

Private event spaces in the Short North

Galleries, shops and restaurants line High Street between Downtown and Ohio State.

Spaces to book

Spaces to book

Tap Compare on up to 3 to see them side by side.

Bar with tufted leather stools, a tin ceiling and pendant lights at Forno Kitchen + Bar

Forno Kitchen + Bar

Restaurant

Up to 50 guests

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Ask for price

“Diners' Choice: Most Booked Restaurants in Columbus, No. 10” · OpenTable · 2026
Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceVegetarian optionsVegan optionsGluten-free optionsDairy-free options
Hubbard Grille storefront

Hubbard Grille

Restaurant

Up to 44 guests

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Ask for price

Private roomFull buyoutKids welcomeVegetarian optionsGluten-free options
Marcella's Short North storefront

Marcella's Short North

Restaurant

Up to 100 guests

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Ask for price

“Diners' Choice: Most Booked Restaurants in Columbus, No. 9” · OpenTable · 2026
Full buyoutKids welcomeGluten-free options
The Olive Room at Martini Modern Italian with wood tables, cream chairs and round ceiling lights

Martini Modern Italian

Restaurant

Up to 60 guests

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$80 a guest

Private roomKids welcomeValetGluten-free options
Lit The Guild House sign over the entrance on High Street

The Guild House

Restaurant

Up to 20 guests

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Ask for price

Private roomKids welcomeValetVegetarian optionsGluten-free options
Long busy room with guests at tables along a lit bar at The Pearl Short North

The Pearl Short North

Restaurant

Up to 100 guests

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$45 a guest

“Best Happy Hour, 2nd place” (The Pearl), readers' poll · CityScene Best of the 'Bus · 2024
Full buyoutKids welcomeVegetarian optionsGluten-free options
Dining room with long wood tables and red chairs at TownHall Columbus

TownHall Columbus

Restaurant

Ask for price

Private roomVegan optionsGluten-free options

Good to know

Good to know

Gallery Hop runs on the first Saturday of each month. Pick that night for a lively walk after dinner or pick another Saturday for a calmer street.

The Short North has paid garages and meters. Send guests the garage name with your invite.

High Street makes the area easy to walk. Guests can stroll to dessert or drinks after the party.

Questions guests ask

Questions guests ask

Gallery Hop runs on the first Saturday of each month. Galleries open their doors and the sidewalks fill with people. Plan your arrival time around it.

Some venues here are GM SideKick™ partners. We earn a fee when you book with them. We test partners by the same rules as every other venue.

Plan by occasion

Plan by occasion