The Columns

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000

Guest capacity

Up to 85 seated guests

About this venue

THE COLUMNS offers guests an event space that is modern, sophisticated and cool… the perfect spot to meet, mingle or marry. Located on the south side of Findlay market between OTR Bagel and Moxey, we transformed a Romanesque revival and Italianate building into a sophisticated, modern venue decked out with LED lights, projectors, built-in sound system, kitchen, bar and roof deck views of Findlay Market. So whether it's an intimate gathering, dinner party, rehearsal dinner, or wedding we are ready to take your idea and make it happen!

Best of Zola 2024

Seated guest capacity

10-85

Venue type

Museums, Galleries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

109 W Elder St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Our event spaces

The Columns (main room)

A sophisticated modern venue in the heart of Findlay Market!

Our main room is the perfect rehearsal dinner, welcome party or wedding spot!

Guest capacity

10-85 Seated

10-150 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

- 2 projectors that project onto our white walls - built in bar - 2 fun bathrooms (you have to see them:) - crazy tall ceilings and window wells that let in the light - LED lights - you choose your color

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

2nd floor

An added bonus!

The 2nd floor indoor space has a small kitchen area where we can add another bar and banquette seating. The outdoor roof deck allows guests to take in the Findlay Market buildings and scenery. Perfect to use for a room flip, activation or place to catch a breath before hitting the dance floor again!

Guest capacity

10-25 Seated

10-50 Standing

Square footage

500

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- kitchenette - tv - roofdeck - glass fridge

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Columns (main room)

A sophisticated modern venue in the heart of Findlay Market!

Our main room is the perfect rehearsal dinner, welcome party or wedding spot!

Guest capacity

10-85 Seated

10-150 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

- 2 projectors that project onto our white walls - built in bar - 2 fun bathrooms (you have to see them:) - crazy tall ceilings and window wells that let in the light - LED lights - you choose your color

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

2nd floor

An added bonus!

The 2nd floor indoor space has a small kitchen area where we can add another bar and banquette seating. The outdoor roof deck allows guests to take in the Findlay Market buildings and scenery. Perfect to use for a room flip, activation or place to catch a breath before hitting the dance floor again!

Guest capacity

10-25 Seated

10-50 Standing

Square footage

500

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- kitchenette - tv - roofdeck - glass fridge

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Available services that can be provided by The Columns

Services & amenities

Bar services
Clean up
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Lighting/Sound
Pet friendly
Set up
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

4 reviews

Beautiful Place, Outstanding Service
•Verified review
•Brandon B.•Oct 8, 2024
The Columns turned out to be a wonderful place for my wife and I to have our wedding. We had about 75 guests, plus 10 people working through catering/ venue/ photography/ DJ/ etc. And there was more than enough space! Miriam is an absolute treat to work with and made the whole experience stress-free and FUN! I would recommend The Columns to anyone interested in a small-to-medium sized wedding. :)
Response from vendor•Oct 9, 2024
Thank you!!!!! So wonderful to work with a gem of a couple...Laura and Brandon you both are amazing and your family and friend circle are so sweet! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and was so happy we could help make your wedding day so special!
Sleek convenient venue
•Verified review
•Kaitlyn Frey•May 2, 2024
I had a client's event here for their law school graduation. The staff was friendly and easy to work with throughout our entire planning process and the day of the event. This is a really cool, conveniently located, well maintained historical venue. If you want to give your guests a local taste of Cincinnati, and have a blank slate to bring your vision - this is the place.
Response from vendor•Oct 9, 2024
Thank you Kaitlyn!!!
Party of a lifetime
•Verified review
•Emily + J.•Feb 8, 2023
Miriam and Jake couldn’t have been better hosts in their incredible space in the heart of Findlay Market! They are fantastic communicators and have a great sense of style and creativity paired with superior event operations ability. We had our “welcome party” at The Columns and can’t wait for our next celebration there!
Response from vendor•Oct 9, 2024
Thank you Emily!!!!!
A unique, fun, funky venue!
•Verified review
•Larrison Photography•Feb 3, 2023
Absolutely LOVE the Columns, it's such a unique spot in the middle of the city. Beautiful views of the market, but the interior is AMAZING as well. It's so easy to photograph and the owners are the best! Always recommending this venue to people all over the place!
Response from vendor•Oct 9, 2024
We love you @larrisonphotography!!!!!

The Columns traces its history back to 1874, beginning as a toy knick-knack department store (originally 4 stories tall - the tallest building on the block) owned by Moses Goldsmith. The building received a top-to-bottom makeover in 2020 and 2021.

The venue can seat up to 100 people on the main floor. Alternatively, 140-150 people can be accommodated for a cocktail style party. 50-75 people is the ideal size for intimate weddings, especially if you are looking for dinner + dance floor (we love and respect all types of dancing).

The Columns has a lower level with a dressing room with private bathroom, 2 additional public bathrooms and a large prep kitchen. The top floor has a built-in seating area (sits 12-15) and bar/kitchenette. Additionally, we have a rooftop observation deck that overlooks Findlay Market… if you are into that kind of thing!

We are fully equipped with robust, state-of-the-art technical amenities. We have a Sonos sound system that allows clients to play music seamlessly in any area of the building. We have flat screen TVs throughout the building. In our main event space, we have 2 projectors that are ready to share images via hardwire inputs or wirelessly. Our goal is to make sure that you don’t have to worry about anything! Oh, we almost forgot! If your grandma has a very old computer with a powerpoint presentation, we can handle that too.

We are located at Findlay Market. What more do we need to say? We built The Columns in the heart of Findlay Market because we believe this is the top food destination in the city, and we want to connect you with the best vendors to fit your needs. Alternatively, if you have your own chef or catering company in mind, we are ready to work with them as well.

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