Best Holiday Party Venues in Richmond, VA
Richmond holiday party venues range from a downtown taphouse with four bars to a pizza spot inside a padel club on the Canal Walk. There are also solid options out in Glen Allen and Midlothian for suburban teams. Every venue below is on RestauRent, and together they cover everything from a small team dinner to a company-wide party.
Tips for Booking a Richmond Holiday Party
Book early. Friday and Saturday nights in December are the first dates to go.
Think about where your guests are coming from. Downtown venues work well for teams based in the city. If most of your group is in Henrico or Chesterfield County, a Glen Allen or Midlothian venue can save everyone the drive.
Plan for the cold. If a patio or biergarten is part of the plan, ask what the backup is when the weather turns.
Ask about rooms, not just the venue. Several venues here have multiple event rooms. Seated and standing counts can be very different in the same space.
Consider an activity. Duckpin bowling, arcade games and padel courts give guests something to do besides hover near the bar.
Holiday Party Venues in Richmond
Southern Railway Taphouse on South 14th Street is built for big downtown parties. It has up to four full bars and 40 draft taps, plus lounge seating, game features, and indoor and outdoor areas you can configure around your group.
Catering and bar service are handled on-site, so there are no outside vendors to coordinate. It's a strong fit for a company-wide party or a holiday reception that needs room to spread out.
Capital Ale House has three Richmond-area locations on RestauRent. Each one has its own private and semi-private rooms. The menu pairs New American and German-inspired dishes with a long craft beer list, cocktails and wine, which makes it an easy pick for groups with mixed tastes.
Capital Ale House: Downtown Richmond and Music Hall. Best for: a party with a stage. This East Main Street location has three event rooms. The Back Dining Room seats 55, the Music Hall seats 65, and there's a Game Room/Biergarten that's only private in the mornings. Live music, a dance floor, lighting options and AV are all on the amenities list.
Capital Ale House: Innsbrook Glen Allen. Best for: a casual team party with games. The Game Room has darts and pool tables for up to 65 guests, and the Back Room seats up to 70.
Capital Ale House: Midlothian. Best for: finding a room that fits your exact headcount. The rooms range from a 20-person conference room to a 35-person upstairs banquet room, a 50-person back room and the full loft for 60. A patio holds 60 to 70.
Smokestack Pizza sits inside Padel Plant at Haxall Point on the Canal Walk, where padel and pickleball courts share the building with the restaurant. The menu is neo-Neapolitan pizza, focaccia sandwiches, salads and milkshakes. A full bar pours beer, wine, seltzers and cocktails.
It's a good fit for a team that wants the party to involve more than a bar tab. You can build a food and activity package around court time for groups of up to 100.
Scotty's Taphouse in Scott's Addition is a games bar for groups that would rather play than sit through a three-course dinner. It has duckpin bowling, skee-ball, retro arcade games, a self-pour craft beer wall, a live music stage and an open-air patio.
It hosts groups of up to 100, and events can be booked outside regular business hours, which helps if you're planning a weeknight party. A renovated kitchen is on the way, so ask about the current food menu when you inquire.
Buz and Ned's on West Broad Street serves slow-smoked pulled pork, brisket and ribs with scratch-made sides, in a room finished with reclaimed wood. The event space seats 100 or holds 150 for a reception. It can be set up banquet-style, as a U-shape or as a reception.
There's a projector, sound system, stage and TVs for toasts or a year-in-review slideshow. Catering runs from buffets to plated dinners, and a private lot makes parking easy.
Annie Ruth's, at Harbourside Centre in Midlothian, is a cozy, upscale wine bar suited to a smaller, quieter holiday dinner. The menu draws on European and local influences, with a curated wine list and a full bar alongside.
You can book a private dining room or the patio, or buy out the whole venue. The team can build prix fixe menus, and outside dessert is allowed, which is handy if your office has a cake tradition.
Dave & Buster's on Brownstone Boulevard in Glen Allen hosts groups of up to 500, the largest capacity in this roundup. You can book a private dining room, a semi-private area or the full venue, with catering, bar packages and AV available.
The arcade gives a big group something to do after dinner. This location is also a Dinova partner, so eligible companies can earn rewards on business dining, including private events.
Find Your Richmond Holiday Party Venue
The right venue comes down to your headcount, your budget and whether your group would rather eat, drink or play. Browse more Richmond event venues on RestauRent or all holiday party venues. You can compare spaces side by side and send inquiries to several venues at once instead of calling around.
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