Ethos Hospitality Group: Private Events in Ohio
Ethos Hospitality Group runs nine private event venues on RestauRent: seven in Cleveland and two in Columbus. The lineup includes a riverfront dayclub, a Short North rooftop, an open-air cigar lounge, a wellness café and a few sports-friendly restaurants.
That means one host can likely cover your birthday, holiday party, team dinner or bachelorette weekend, from a seated dinner to a full dance floor. Capacities run from 50 guests to 500, and eight of the nine venues list pricing at $25 to $50 per person.
Private Event Venues in Cleveland's Warehouse District
Barley House and The Grotto share an address at 1261 W. 6th St. That makes it easy to pair a big party with a smaller, quieter space for part of your group.
Barley House has been part of the Warehouse District since 2009. By day it's a casual American restaurant and craft beer spot. By night it turns into a nightlife venue, and the listing notes it was the first Ohio bar to make the Nightclub & Bar Top 100.
It holds up to 300 guests, and the listing includes a dance floor, arcade games, AV equipment and lounge seating. That mix works well for high-energy birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate mixers and standing receptions.
The Grotto is an open-air cigar lounge inside Barley House, open since 2023. It pairs fine cigars with craft cocktails in a cozy, rustic-industrial setting for up to 50 guests.
It's a strong pick for cigar tastings, VIP gatherings, bachelor parties or a small client event where conversation matters more than the music. AV equipment and lounge seating are both on the listing.
Private Event Venues in the Flats
FWD sits on the Flats East Bank waterfront with roughly 15,000 square feet of open-air event space. During the day, it's a pool deck with cabanas, daybeds and river views. After dark, the same deck becomes a nightclub with DJs, VIP areas and bottle service.
The listing allows up to 500 guests. Booking options range from VIP tables and daybeds to semi-private space or a full buyout. It fits milestone birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette weekends, conference after-parties, product launches and large company celebrations.
Plan ahead for the house rules. Every guest must be 21+ with a valid ID, a dress code is enforced, and only clutch-size bags are allowed.
Lost on the River is a cocktail bar on the Flats waterfront at 1048 Old River Rd. It leans upscale and intimate, with dim lighting, handcrafted cocktails and an eclectic soundtrack. The listing includes rooftop space, waterfront views, a dance floor and mocktails.
You can rent the full venue for up to 175 guests. It suits sunset cocktail parties, birthdays, anniversaries and bachelorette nights. The listing also has a 3D tour, so you can walk the space before you inquire.
More Private Event Venues in Cleveland
TownHall Cleveland on West 25th Street builds its menu around non-GMO ingredients and low-glycemic options, with no seed oils. The kitchen cooks with beef tallow and avocado oil. It regularly handles gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo and keto diets. That makes it a smart choice when your guest list comes with a long list of dietary needs.
For events, there's a private room that seats 40 for a more formal dinner, with A/V included. Casual groups can book a semi-private section of the café instead, and full buyouts are available. It works for corporate dinners, showers and milestone celebrations.
Green Goat Cafe Bar on Superior Avenue in downtown Cleveland is a wellness-focused café with an organic menu and a full bar. Private events are booked after normal operating hours, so your group gets the space without regular café traffic.
It holds up to 100 guests, with outdoor seating and vegan options on the listing. It's a natural fit for corporate workshops, wellness gatherings and smaller celebrations.
Harry Buffalo on East 4th Street is a casual American restaurant and sports bar. It hosts up to 200 guests and offers a semi-private area for groups that don't need the whole room.
Catering, Wi-Fi and a full kitchen are on the listing. It's an easy choice for watch parties, alumni events, team outings and birthdays where the vibe matters more than the formality.
Private Event Venues in Columbus
Both Columbus venues are on North High Street in the Short North, within a short walk of each other. That's handy if your group wants dinner at one spot and drinks at the other.
Mandrake Rooftop sits on the 10th floor of the Moxy Hotel at 810 N. High St. It pairs a Mediterranean-Asian menu with a cocktail bar, skyline views and a lively, upscale crowd. A photo wall is on the listing too.
It hosts up to 200 guests, with semi-private options. It's the group's priciest venue at $50 to $100 per person and its most polished. Consider it for corporate celebrations, upscale birthdays and bachelorette parties. Check the venue's dress code before you finalize plans.
TownHall Columbus at 792 N. High St. brings the same clean-food approach as the Cleveland location to a modern restaurant and bar. It hosts up to 75 guests in a semi-private setting.
AV equipment, games, outdoor seating and NFL Sunday Ticket are all on the listing. It's a good fit for team dinners, networking events, client meetups and social parties. It's also marked as a Guest Favorite on RestauRent.
Which Ethos Venue Fits Your Event?
Large parties and buyouts: FWD Day + Nightclub (up to 500) or Barley House (up to 300)
Waterfront settings: FWD Day + Nightclub and Lost on the River, both on the Flats
Rooftop views: Mandrake Rooftop in Columbus, or the rooftop at Lost on the River
Dietary restrictions: TownHall Cleveland, TownHall Columbus or Green Goat Cafe Bar
Game-day groups: Harry Buffalo, or either TownHall location with NFL Sunday Ticket
Small, intimate groups: The Grotto (up to 50) or TownHall Cleveland's private room (40 seated)
Late nights: FWD Day + Nightclub, Barley House or Lost on the River
One planning note: most Ethos venues don't allow outside food or beverages. Lost on the River is the exception for dessert, so you can bring your own cake there. Detailed pricing at every venue is shared once you send an inquiry.
Book an Ethos Hospitality Group Venue on RestauRent
Ethos covers everything from a 50-person cigar lounge to a 500-guest riverfront club. The right pick comes down to your headcount, your city and how late you plan to stay out. You can compare all nine venues and send inquiries from the Ethos Hospitality Group page on RestauRent, or browse more private event venues in Cleveland and Columbus.
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