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The Columbus Athenaeum in Columbus
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Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, US
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Phone: +1 614-222-6338
Site: http://columbusmeetings.com/
Site: http://columbusmeetings.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:9AM–4:30PM
- Tuesday:9AM–4:30PM
- Wednesday:9AM–4:30PM
- Thursday:9AM–4:30PM
- Friday:9AM–4PM
- Saturday:11AM–4PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
The venue was very good nice sound went to a concert there the only thing is it was very warm
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.
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!
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. Im not sure how the food is handled but at the wedding and reception I attended there was hors doeuvres and dinner, and they served both along with the cake. There was also a photo booth.All in all it was a blast!!
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. Id definitely see another concert there.
Nice venue. Went for The Word Alive. Definitely seemed super fancy and nice. Even the bathrooms were super fancy. Im definitely used to metal shows being in bars with overflowing toilets. So this was nice. Would recommend for a wedding or nice play!
Beautiful walls and architecture. Staff is very helpful. Their catalog of decorations needs to be overhauled though. Trying to rent their decorations was frustrating.
Super friendly. Super helpful. Gorgeous place. Hoping to be able to have our wedding there🤞🤞
Beautiful location, lots of room, ample parking, and affordable. Its 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.
Very nice clean venue staff was exceptional and very helpful. Surprisingly easy to access and depart.
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 Columbuss history.Parking is not awesome, (its downtown, thats to be expected;) so leave enough time to find a spot!
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!
My son s school had prom there. The place is safe and fun!
One of my favorite concert venues Ive ever been to!
Very interesting venue. Went for a rock concert, had an amazing time. Beautiful building. Parking wasnt bad. Plenty of meters close by.
Really nice concert, good sound, efficient vending and great cookies!
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 wasnt fun. At least I know what to expect from here on out.
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.
I go to a lot of concerts and this really is the best venue in Columbus. Great acoustics and cheap drinks.
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.
Very beautiful venue. It provided an intimate performance for the show.
Came here for a prom years ago and recently attended a Rescued Ohio fundraising event. Always seem to putnon nice events!
Definitely one of my favorite places to see live music in Columbus. Awesome old school feel that gives an intimacy to the shows.
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.
Saw Justin Furstenfeld for his open book tour here. Was a beautiful venue and the atmosphere was amazing.
FANTASTIC venue! Amazing staff and so many options! Beautiful building!
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.
Not impressed with the staff more so the security here. They tried to tell us we had to leave and werent allowed to stand on the sidewalk that is public property. They went out of there way to come to us to tell us we had to leave the area. There was people they walked past literally standing in the middle of the sidewalk and came straight to us. Ive had better experience at literally every other venue. Just hope your favorite band doesnt get booked here..
Came from Bloomington, IN to watch the We Came As Romans show. Venue and the groups that played were phenomenal. Well worth the drive!
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....Im sure this place will be around for the count!
Terrible venue. We had to cancel the reception due to COVID and they tried to keep ALL of our money. We had to sue the Athenaeum to get even part of our money back. And they kept thousands for nothing! Although we didnt get to have our dinner - the food at the tasting was not good at all. And they wouldnt provide vegetarian dishes for the tasting so we had to order foods we had never tasted for the reception. Stay away from the Athenaem if you want your night to be special. I DO NOT recommend the Anthenaeum for anything.
Interesting old venue to see a show. Joel Patterson and JD McPherson were both phenomenal.
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.
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, theyre all out to accommodate everyone 👍 For any type of function you really might want to look into this fabulous, fantastic, and FUN facility!!!
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!
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.
I attended a wedding here recently and although the place was beautiful, the food and the service staff were great the event manager was terrible. I watched a grown man slam his fists on the bar while yelling at his two female bartenders in front of 100 or so guests while the wedding was still going on. No manager should talk to their employees like that, no matter the circumstances, let alone in front of guests. It was rude, disrespectful and uncalled for. I would never work with him simply out of principle and I will be telling others I know not to have events here as well.
Beautiful architecture! Lots of stairs but an elevator was provided ☺
Super venue for a concert...cant wait to see another show here.
Drove 6 hours to attend a concert here and waited for hours outside in the December cold to make sure we got good spots in line. Then they told us they don’t want people waiting in line and we’d have to leave and come back when doors opened. It was extremely frustrating, especially since they didn’t come out and tell us this until an hour or so before the event. The venue itself was fine and the sound was good, but the lack of respect for the concert-goers was really disappointing and illogical. They really need to rework their system for concerts—it’s standard practice to wait in line and the huge crowd that resulted instead right before doors opened was just stressful.
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 arent a problem for a standing-room-only show, but are something to consider if you are attending another type of event).
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 arent many or any reserved spots available but that can be said of many places downtown.
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!
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.
Beautiful and historical. A venue for any occasion.
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!
Lovely place for a wedding. Lots of rooms and floors make it kind of confusing though.
Sound was absolutely terrible for the Peter Murphy 40 years of Bauhaus show. He is a legend and deserves better! You couldnt hear anything over the kick drum and the piercing feedback that seemed to get worse as the evening progressed, ruined some of my favorite songs. I really wish I hadnt gone at all. I would much rather have missed it, imagining what a great show it might have been, rather than having such a lousy experience of a show that I was really looking forward to.
Beautiful place. Our room was nicely sized for our not humongous party, but theres larger rooms too. However, my party was on the 3rd floor and the mens 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.
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 years gift bag packing event moments after we had started to pack the bags because I had been unable to see anything.
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.
The owner mark worst person I have ever meet, does not have any decency to talk to clients in front of kids. Just cos we were ready to take down event and our cars were park on the loading dock he just lost it and went crazy on us and started yelling. Telling a vendor not to take any jobs here anymore just cos my car was parked on his dock. Awful person to work with and if you are a vendor beware of it cos the owner of the building does not treat people right. Very very rude person and will never take any job in future to work at this venue. We have done enough events around town and at all sorts of venue but never seen a rude person like Mark. Management staff is very nice but they even know his attitude and also complain how hard it’s to work with him. Above all if you planning a ethnic wedding at this Venue than we strongly suggest not to use this venue as the owner likes to discriminate people from oversees. Please think twice before you book this venue cos of the owner and please consider the other venue around downtown cos the management staff are 100 times better then this place.
Here for a comedian. It is freezing cold and the refuse to adjust the heat. Also two bartenders aren’t enough for an event like this. Won’t be back for a concert or show.
This was a fun wedding venue. They had three weddings the night we were there and they were very separate and you couldnt hear the music from the other weddings. Beautiful classic building.
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
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!
We went to a concert here. Didnt 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.
Absolutely horrible. If you’re planning a wedding and want to choose your own vendors, stay away from this place. They have a “preferred vendor” list that you have to choose from, otherwise you have to pay extra to have your own vendors.Unfortunately their vendors are not the best, they just pay them to be on their list. Since they are on their list, the vendors charge more because you have to use one of them.They will actually talk you out of hiring another outside vendor because of this.The most unprofessional, dishonest, untrustworthy place I’ve ever seen.If you want your own wedding, please go somewhere else. I will do the same and refer any other venue besides this place, since they said it would be in our best interest to use their “preferred” vendors. Laughable.
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.
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; its 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 doeuvres 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 theres a garage nearby w/ $5 parking. The owners & staff are great. I cant say enough good things about The Columbus Athenaeum!
Had my sisters 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 werent scheduled to enter for another 20-30 mins.
Great place to see a concert
I love the Columbus Athenaeum! I had my wedding reception in the ballroom on St Patricks 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 dont 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.
Originally a Scottish Rite Masonic Temple (at 33 N. 4th, no less... or is it 32?), the owners have kept its 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 its 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, its a gorgeous and historic downtown Columbus building and any opportunity to visit should be taken!
Beautiful building. Would love to explore more during the day time.
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.
Nice venue. Hard to get in, but other than that it was fun!
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).
Beautiful and historic - very friendly staff and well organized.
Great food, great service, wonderful staff and beautiful rooms and building! I would not have had my reception any other place!!!
It was nice event place.
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.
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.
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.
Seen the Blue Stones here, great venue, friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere
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.
Beware the Columbus Athenaeum. I will say that the Athenaeum takes great pains to charge you for whatever they can, and when they cant 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.
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 thats part of the charm?
Great venue for shows the acoustics was amazing 🤘
Amazing setting. Great sound. Nice lighting.
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.
Was in a friends wedding here and it was a really beautiful place to have the ceremony. The food was amazing too. Very cool place.
Beautiful building and architecture, but disappointed in the food. My vegetarian dinner was pretty much hard green beans and a pile of rice.
The historic building is beautiful. The staff catered the lunch and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend this venue.
Nice sound, nostalgic theatre
Very nice place! It was a little cold.
Beautiful historic venue
Very nice venue. They have very good security. I was able to park 3 blocks away.
Such a good venue for live music. Its clean and beautifully renovated.
Amanda and I had a great time photographing a beautiful wedding here @TheColumbusAthenaeum. The wedding was very classic 1920s. Look forward to anyone who is looking for or needing a wedding photographer.
Beautiful building, has on site lunch restaurant called the Pine Room. Good, reasonably priced food.
The staff is very courteous when attending events. The restaurant inside (Pine Room) is quick and serves great food!
Great intimite place to see music beautiful theartre. Acoustics very nice. Very profesional help a great plus to Dowtown Columbus
Beautiful large banquet hall with an upstairs balcony. Was there for a Casino Night party and I felt like I was in a 1920s casino.
Awesome experience when I came to see Switchfoot perform, the flow of seating was great and the service was exceptional :)
Very pretty venue for a wedding. However very poor lighting, and is a nightmare for any video or photo vendors
We showed up for our Christmas party. There was not enough seating. The had an open space for more tables. It was a poor plan.
Loved the Venue had more than one room for different ceremonies. Staff was friendly and food was very good
The food was great and the auditorium was decorated nicely. The building itself needs major repairs though.
The mushroom soup was not as good as Campbell from a can. The strawberry salad and dressing was not good either.
The Pine room is an excellent place for lunch. Try the meatball sub, its really good!
Beautiful place for an event
Saw Paul Thorn concert in a wonderful venue.
A beautiful wedding with a perfect couple! Definitely a great spot for many occasions.
Gorgeous space. Be aware of the lack of public parking, but it isnt hard to find meters or pay lots in the vicinity.
The building was very nice, but the food we had was terrible and the waitresses were not pleasant
This is a nice, cozy restaurant with great food and excellent service. I highly recommend it!
Outstanding place! Staff was very attentive, and absolutely on point for my nieces wedding.
No A/C refreshments were expensive. It was 60 outside and 95 inside. Wont be back
The service, the prices, location. The place is incredible. Please consider it for your event
Unique and awesome.An institution, such as a literary club or scientific academy, for the promotion of learning.
Went for prom, and had the greatest night of my life.
Its a great venue and the staff are very polite
Quick, friendly and inexpensive. They are so nice it is certainly enjoyable to stop for a quick bite to eat.
Beautiful place. So happy my annual work event was held here
The venue is beautiful with a lot of marble and ornate decor
Great theater sound ambience
Great venue!
Great new venue for Columbus. Not a bad seat in the place.
Its big and nice. Food service was good too.
Beautiful old theater. Loud but good for concerts
Ive only been here for special events. Its a lovely space and certainly well worth any price for rental.
High quality performance venue that is super intimate and classy.
Great venue for intimate concerts. Lord the steps tho! 😉
Classic Venue! Beautiful Wedding here!
Saw Leonid and Friends.Bartenders friendly, AC was coldA great Show
I attended a wedding here, and it was a beautiful place to hang out.
Great venue for large, fancy gatherings. Friendly staff, too!
Went and seen Sleeping With Sirens there. Small and personal. Great place.
Beautiful space! I was there for a Best Bites event and it was fabulous!
Nice place restrooms are up or down the stairs not on the same level.
Nice location for events with several different size rooms available.
Very nice place for a meeting.Air conditioning too high
Attended Thurber event. Beautiful venue, service was excellent.
Was here for a wedding. Great venue. Tons of character.
Beautiful, easy to find and historical.
My brother got married here. Very pricey but it was so beautiful
Beautiful Venue. But Horrible service. Scam artist. Only care about getting as much money as possible.
👍 Great Event for 🔥 Firefighters toys for tots Great food and services
Beautiful! Looks like a lot of weddings take place in there.
Awesome concert venue - homey, plush, and intimate.
Beautiful place, great for concerts.
Spectacular space for events. Great staff
Absolutely beautiful place.
So beautiful. Went for the auction to benefit RescuedOHIO
Just a nice old building. Small theater
Celebrate your special day in a gorgeous piece of Columbus history.
Beautiful venue for an incredible concert!
Beautiful venue, spectacular show!
I like the history of the building but it could use some updates!
Its a very old place,it was.Very warm inside
The pine room in the Athenaeum is a great lunch stop.
A beautiful venue and wonderful staff!
Great food, service and prices
Going to have my wedding here next year.
Great food. Beautiful place.
Confusing layout but was a beautiful place.
Eh its okay but not as good as Bradleys prom venue
Even though they lie,Ive nothing bad to say about this place, I actually have nothing to say about the place except they lie for no reason.
Food was alright, building was too cold for our conference
House of Heroes concert
Nice rustic looking place for meetings and events
Cool building. There for a wedding reception.
Beautiful place
Classy old venue!!
Very nice building super cool
Its a very nice venue
Lunch is great at the Pine Room!
Great venue, good sound
Great experience!
It takes you on a beautiful journey back in time.
Beautiful place to have a wedding
Great meeting
Great place for concerts!!!
Could use more leg room
Great wedding venue!
Excellent venue.
They should fire their sound person.
Good venue for weddings.
Good venue for weddings.
Taco Bell fo lyfe
Love it
Went here to go see a concert
Aged theater goodness
Always an excellent experience!
Great place for a wedding
Beautiful place for a wedding
Rockin good time!
Intimate setting for a show.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for The Columbus Athenaeum 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-07Very 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
Review №2
2022-06-09Nice little venue .Saw a band there and love that I could stand but there are sets on the side .Drink lines a little long.
Review №3
2022-06-04BEAUTIFUL space built during a previous age when craftsmen created art...Sadly - it is not utilized by local orchestras, bands, concert venue to help keep the lights burning brightly!The organ was tuned today and sounds fairly good! Not all stops functional but that is a major renovation AFTER a new roof!!!HOPE the owners/administrators are able to get HISTORIC REGISTRY and Grants to save this amazing landmark for future generations!!!
Review №4
2022-02-18This 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 were still chilly. But otherwise will definitely be back for more shows, just a bit layered up.
Review №5
2022-02-14Horrible time due to the venue... No heat at all during the concert Friday night. The only positive was the Eric Clapton tribute band was over the top awesome. It was so cold you could see the performers breath as that sang.... Not sure if Ill ever go there again.
Review №6
2022-06-10Outstanding sound in this historic building.Go see a show!
Review №7
2022-04-12Really lacking in one area. Great sound, good size 1500 capacity, friendly staff. There are security guys for rock and metal shows, but the venue as of 4/3/2022 doesnt check for weapons, guns, knives, etc. No metal detecting wands or devices in use. Will not be back until this aspect is fixed. RIP Dimebag!
Review №8
2022-06-08Outstanding place and awesome people..one of the best places to hear music..Blackberry smoke especially 👌
Review №9
2021-02-18Had 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.
Review №10
2019-07-15Very nice old building in downtown Columbus. If you cant 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!!!