About this venue
Located on the edge of Downtown, Graduate Athens offers unique accommodations paired with amazing on-site amenities. The Foundry, a full service restaurant, bar, and music venue. Iron Works Coffee, serving coffee, pastries, as well as beer and wine.
Our event spaces
Ballroom
Exposed brick and wood beams create a rustic feel for your celebration, while fresh tile floors elevate any event.
The Foundry Ballroom is the perfect space to host wedding receptions, corporate meetings or your next holiday soiree. Ideal for medium and large groups, this 2,600 square foot space can accommodate up to 300 people. This historic space in Athens, GA boasts beautiful exposed brick walls and open-beam ceilings that frame floor to ceiling windows.
Guest capacity
Up to 280 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
2,600
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Dimmers for total light customization, Italian tile floors, Tables, Chairs, and Linen for any event style, Industrial iron chandeliers, Floor to ceiling windows
Foundry Music Venue
Live music venue all to yourself, what could be better?
From a live band to a dinner with dancing to remember, our Foundry Music Venue connects to our Terrace to keep the party connected for groups from 50-400!
Guest capacity
Up to 90 Seated
Up to 350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Stage, multi-level space, built-in bar, extravagant lighting fixtures, garage doors that roll up to access Terrace
Terrace
Under the stars and string lights, our outdoor Terrace nestles between our Foundry Music Venue and our Ballroom.
Our outdoor Terrace is the perfect spot for an outdoor ceremony under the magnolia tree, a cocktail reception with live music, or even dinner.
Guest capacity
Up to 160 Seated
Up to 220 Standing
Square footage
1,550
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Connected to both Ballroom and Terrace, wooden stage under magnolia tree, heaters, mobile bar and cornhole available, restrooms, string lights
Galleria II
Floor to ceiling windows and open-beam ceilings provide a light and airy ambiance, while exposed brick walls maintain the room’s warm, historic charm.
Conveniently connected to our main building, Galleria II is the ideal venue to host more intimate dinners and wedding ceremonies. Newly updated tile floors elevate the space to be suitable for the most elegant of soirées, while the vaulted ceilings and exposed brick charm and comfort the senses.
Guest capacity
5-170 Seated
5-200 Standing
Square footage
1,710
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Dimmers for total light customization, Italian tile floors, Tables, Chairs, and Linen for any event style, Industrial iron chandeliers, Floor to ceiling windows
Pavilion
Soaring beams and skylights to serve as a backdrop for your celebration.
From rehearsal dinners to the big day to traditional cocktail receptions, our Pavilion is the picture-perfect venue to bring the party outdoors. Nestled in the property’s lush courtyard, this open-air venue offers a light and airy atmosphere with its soaring beams and skylights. Optional window siding, ambient heaters and ceilings fans are included with the Pavilion to keep your party comfortable no matter what the weather.
Guest capacity
Up to 140 Seated
Up to 180 Standing
Square footage
1,702
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Roll-down panels to accommodate for any weather, built-in heaters and ceiling fans, string lights, projector screen
Galleria I
Ideal for a smaller group setting that is looking for something elegant, intimate, and refined.
With access to an outdoor patio, Galleria I is ideal intimate dinner party or bridal luncheon setting, boasting floor to ceiling windows, modern finishes and is equipped with the latest technology.
Guest capacity
Up to 75 Seated
Up to 90 Standing
Square footage
1,520
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Dimmers for total light customization, Italian tile floors, Tables, Chairs, and Linen for any event style, Industrial iron chandeliers, Floor to ceiling windows
Ballroom
Exposed brick and wood beams create a rustic feel for your celebration, while fresh tile floors elevate any event.
The Foundry Ballroom is the perfect space to host wedding receptions, corporate meetings or your next holiday soiree. Ideal for medium and large groups, this 2,600 square foot space can accommodate up to 300 people. This historic space in Athens, GA boasts beautiful exposed brick walls and open-beam ceilings that frame floor to ceiling windows.
Guest capacity
Up to 280 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
2,600
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Dimmers for total light customization, Italian tile floors, Tables, Chairs, and Linen for any event style, Industrial iron chandeliers, Floor to ceiling windows
Foundry Music Venue
Live music venue all to yourself, what could be better?
From a live band to a dinner with dancing to remember, our Foundry Music Venue connects to our Terrace to keep the party connected for groups from 50-400!
Guest capacity
Up to 90 Seated
Up to 350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Stage, multi-level space, built-in bar, extravagant lighting fixtures, garage doors that roll up to access Terrace
Terrace
Under the stars and string lights, our outdoor Terrace nestles between our Foundry Music Venue and our Ballroom.
Our outdoor Terrace is the perfect spot for an outdoor ceremony under the magnolia tree, a cocktail reception with live music, or even dinner.
Guest capacity
Up to 160 Seated
Up to 220 Standing
Square footage
1,550
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Connected to both Ballroom and Terrace, wooden stage under magnolia tree, heaters, mobile bar and cornhole available, restrooms, string lights
Galleria II
Floor to ceiling windows and open-beam ceilings provide a light and airy ambiance, while exposed brick walls maintain the room’s warm, historic charm.
Conveniently connected to our main building, Galleria II is the ideal venue to host more intimate dinners and wedding ceremonies. Newly updated tile floors elevate the space to be suitable for the most elegant of soirées, while the vaulted ceilings and exposed brick charm and comfort the senses.
Guest capacity
5-170 Seated
5-200 Standing
Square footage
1,710
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
Dimmers for total light customization, Italian tile floors, Tables, Chairs, and Linen for any event style, Industrial iron chandeliers, Floor to ceiling windows
Pavilion
Soaring beams and skylights to serve as a backdrop for your celebration.
From rehearsal dinners to the big day to traditional cocktail receptions, our Pavilion is the picture-perfect venue to bring the party outdoors. Nestled in the property’s lush courtyard, this open-air venue offers a light and airy atmosphere with its soaring beams and skylights. Optional window siding, ambient heaters and ceilings fans are included with the Pavilion to keep your party comfortable no matter what the weather.
Guest capacity
Up to 140 Seated
Up to 180 Standing
Square footage
1,702
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Roll-down panels to accommodate for any weather, built-in heaters and ceiling fans, string lights, projector screen
Galleria I
Ideal for a smaller group setting that is looking for something elegant, intimate, and refined.
With access to an outdoor patio, Galleria I is ideal intimate dinner party or bridal luncheon setting, boasting floor to ceiling windows, modern finishes and is equipped with the latest technology.
Guest capacity
Up to 75 Seated
Up to 90 Standing
Square footage
1,520
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Dimmers for total light customization, Italian tile floors, Tables, Chairs, and Linen for any event style, Industrial iron chandeliers, Floor to ceiling windows
Available services that can be provided by Hotel Abacus Athens
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
Rentals
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
Preferred vendors of Hotel Abacus Athens
Explore other vendors serving Athens, GA
- The Bar
- Pour Me Bartending
- Lark Chamber Music
- Oak and Willow
- Willow + Rove Creative
- Wedding by DBC Eventz
- Shanna Blackburn Photography
- Dj Tej
- Stephen Payne Photography
- Bethany Respress Photography
- Brooklyn Rain Brides LLC
- Shuman Koutory Event and Design- florals
Complete your dream team
- Athens Photographers
- Athens Beauty Professionals
- Athens Bands & DJs
- Athens Florists
- Athens Caterers
- Athens Planners
- Athens Cakes & Desserts
- Athens Videographers
- Athens Bar Services & Beverages
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- 1051 Baxter
- Finished Goods Brew Werks
- 9 Oaks Farm
- The Venue On Broad
- The Gillen House Bed and Breakfast
- Barn South
- Events at Stony Oak Farm
- Koury Farms Weddings & Events, LLC
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- Peachtree City, GA Wedding Videographers
- Lawrenceville, GA Wedding Caterers
- Acworth, GA Wedding Planners
- Greenwood, SC Wedding Videographers
- Duluth, GA Wedding Bands & DJs
- LaGrange, GA Wedding Florists
- Woodstock, GA Wedding Bar Services & Beverages
- Carrollton, GA Wedding Cakes & Desserts
- Gainesville, GA Wedding Caterers
- Carrollton, GA Wedding Photographers
- Douglasville, GA Wedding Bar Services & Beverages