Fundraiser and charity event venues in Columbus

Fundraiser and charity event venues in Columbus

Fundraiser and charity event venues in Columbus

Raise more in a room that fits your crowd. Find Columbus spaces for a gala, an auction or a charity dinner.

Spaces to book

Spaces to book

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Dining room with yellow pendant lights, framed art on the walls and set tables at Barcelona Restaurant

Barcelona Restaurant

Restaurant

· German Village

Up to 200 guests

·

$18 a guest

“Award of Excellence” · Wine Spectator · 2026
Full buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeValet
Main dining room with gold columns, a curved ceiling and stained-glass windows at Eddie Merlot's

Eddie Merlot's

Restaurant

· Polaris

Up to 400 guests

·

$50 a guest

“Award of Excellence” · Wine Spectator · 2026
Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeGluten-free optionsDairy-free options
Grande Hall set with round tables under hanging lights at High Line Car House

High Line Car House

Event venue

· Brewery District

Up to 300 guests

·

Ask for price

Outdoor space
J. Liu Worthington storefront

J. Liu Worthington

Restaurant

· Worthington

Up to 250 guests

·

$20 a guest

Private roomOutdoor spaceKids welcomeGluten-free menuVegetarian options
Mastro's Steakhouse Columbus storefront

Mastro's Steakhouse Columbus

Restaurant

· Easton

Up to 248 guests

·

Ask for price

“Best of Award of Excellence” · Wine Spectator · 2026
Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceFree parkingValet
Dining room with yellow pendant lights, framed art on the walls and set tables at Barcelona Restaurant

Barcelona Restaurant

Restaurant

· German Village

Up to 200 guests

·

$18 a guest

“Award of Excellence” · Wine Spectator · 2026
Full buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeValet

Photos soon

Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center

Event venue

· Powell

Ask for price

Main dining room with gold columns, a curved ceiling and stained-glass windows at Eddie Merlot's

Eddie Merlot's

Restaurant

· Polaris

Up to 400 guests

·

$50 a guest

“Award of Excellence” · Wine Spectator · 2026
Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeGluten-free optionsDairy-free options

Photos soon

Gemüt Biergarten

Brewery

· Olde Towne East

Ask for price

Photos soon

Grandview Theater & Drafthouse

Event venue

· Grandview

Ask for price

Grande Hall set with round tables under hanging lights at High Line Car House

High Line Car House

Event venue

· Brewery District

Up to 300 guests

·

Ask for price

Outdoor space

More spots for big moments

More spots for big moments

More spots for big moments

Room for 60 or more, or a full buyout.

Dining room with crystal chandeliers, white-clothed tables and wood floors at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse Downtown

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse Downtown

Restaurant

· Downtown

Up to 331 guests

·

$40.95 a guest

Private roomOutdoor spaceKids welcomeValet
Mezzo storefront

Mezzo

Restaurant

· Dublin

Up to 150 guests

·

Ask for price

Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeValetVegan menuGluten-free menuVegetarian optionsDairy-free options
Schmidt's Banquet Haus storefront

Schmidt's Banquet Haus

Restaurant

· German Village

Up to 112 guests

·

$12.95 a guest

“A German Village icon” · Islands.com · 2026
Private room
Marcella's Short North storefront

Marcella's Short North

Restaurant

· Short North

Up to 100 guests

·

Ask for price

“Diners' Choice: Most Booked Restaurants in Columbus, No. 9” · OpenTable · 2026
Full buyoutKids welcomeGluten-free options
The Avenue Steak Tavern Grandview storefront

The Avenue Steak Tavern Grandview

Restaurant

· Grandview

Up to 100 guests

·

Ask for price

Full buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeFree parkingValetGluten-free options
Long busy room with guests at tables along a lit bar at The Pearl Short North

The Pearl Short North

Restaurant

· Short North

Up to 100 guests

·

$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 arched walls, white-clothed tables and a buffet with plates at Tony's Italian Ristorante

Tony's Italian Ristorante

Restaurant

· Brewery District

Up to 70 guests

·

$23.95 a guest

Private roomOutdoor spaceKids welcomeFree parkingValet
The Olive Room at Martini Modern Italian with wood tables, cream chairs and round ceiling lights

Martini Modern Italian

Restaurant

· Short North

Up to 60 guests

·

$80 a guest

Private roomKids welcomeValetGluten-free options
Bar with tufted leather stools, a tin ceiling and pendant lights at Forno Kitchen + Bar

Forno Kitchen + Bar

Restaurant

· Short North

Up to 50 guests

·

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

· Short North

Up to 44 guests

·

Ask for price

Private roomFull buyoutKids welcomeVegetarian optionsGluten-free options
Chouette storefront

Chouette

Restaurant

· Downtown

Up to 25 guests

·

$42 a guest

“World's French Restaurant certification, the only one in the U.S.” · Maîtres Restaurateurs · 2025
Full buyoutOutdoor spaceValetVegetarian optionsVegan optionsGluten-free optionsDairy-free options
Dining room with crystal chandeliers, white-clothed tables and wood floors at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse Downtown

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse Downtown

Restaurant

· Downtown

Up to 331 guests

·

$40.95 a guest

Private roomOutdoor spaceKids welcomeValet
Mezzo storefront

Mezzo

Restaurant

· Dublin

Up to 150 guests

·

Ask for price

Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeValetVegan menuGluten-free menuVegetarian optionsDairy-free options
Schmidt's Banquet Haus storefront

Schmidt's Banquet Haus

Restaurant

· German Village

Up to 112 guests

·

$12.95 a guest

“A German Village icon” · Islands.com · 2026
Private room
Marcella's Short North storefront

Marcella's Short North

Restaurant

· Short North

Up to 100 guests

·

Ask for price

“Diners' Choice: Most Booked Restaurants in Columbus, No. 9” · OpenTable · 2026
Full buyoutKids welcomeGluten-free options
The Avenue Steak Tavern Grandview storefront

The Avenue Steak Tavern Grandview

Restaurant

· Grandview

Up to 100 guests

·

Ask for price

Full buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeFree parkingValetGluten-free options
Long busy room with guests at tables along a lit bar at The Pearl Short North

The Pearl Short North

Restaurant

· Short North

Up to 100 guests

·

$45 a guest

“Best Happy Hour, 2nd place” (The Pearl), readers' poll · CityScene Best of the 'Bus · 2024
Full buyoutKids welcomeVegetarian optionsGluten-free options

Good to know

Good to know

Ask about a mic and a screen for the program.

Ask if the venue gives a nonprofit rate. Get it in writing.

Ask where the auction tables can go.

Ask about the deposit and the date your final count is due.

Questions guests ask

Questions guests ask

Each venue sets its own price. Ask if they offer a nonprofit rate or a lower minimum on a weeknight.

Ask the venue first. Check the rules for raffles before you plan one.

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