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    The Bluestone

    3.0 (90 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Projected low-res sign on church front
    Adri C.

    For a repurposed church, it's a pretty good music venue for a small-medium crowd. But... the church thing really throws me off. I attended a DJ Matt Bennett show (which was phenomenal!!) but I think if I hadn't been in the front row that I would have felt like I was attending a VBS Rave. I have no idea if it still serves as a church in any capacity, but if not, I think they should cover the church sign or at least create a Bluestone sign that isn't a low-res projection. It's nice that there was a reserved seating area for folks with disabilities, but odd and probably not pleasant that there is a huge window in front of said area. I can imagine that would really kill some immersion and sound quality. The public restrooms are all upstairs. The conditions looked clean, but it was stinky and at least one of the locks was broken. There are 2 bars: 1 to the left of the entrance toward the stage and 1 directly in the back. But the left bar was very dimly lit, and considering the back bar was crowded the whole time, I think most people didn't realize there was another bar at all. I wish I had, because the bartender I encountered was extremely rude. In addition to talking to me like I was stupid (I seriously don't know why, I just ordered a couple drinks and a water), he asked me "what kind of vodka" for the vodka cran and then after an awkward exchange of "um, I really don't know, anything is fine" and another eyeroll from him, he asked "what kind of tequila?" for the tequila pineapple. I've never had someone ask me what kind (brand?) I wanted for a well drink. Who knows. Anyway, the drinks were really bad lol. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this place or return myself, but if Matt or another artist I liked came again, I would. I highly recommend showing up early so you can be in the front and not feel like you're at a VBS rave.

    Wolfie!!
    Jeff M.

    Was excited to visit The Bluestone Venue after not being there for a many years. The BlueStone is an old Baptist Church converted into a venue. They have definitely upgraded the facilities all around. Visited on Friday night to see Wolfgang Van Halen (Mammoth) and it was packed. Parking was super easy in the lot behind the venue and was $10. All night, the staff was fun, energetic and helpful. Friendly as they were getting people inside (during light rain), but serving drinks with a smile as everyone was enjoying the show. Downstairs bar setup (main floor) is a was too crowded to visit once show started as people hung out there to watch show. Metal/other bartenders were fun. But second floor bar was always accessible and had hang out space. Will have to say drink prices were higher than BlueJackets or Concert venues typically are ($15-$20 for single drink); so you may want to visit a local pub before you enter. *We tried Old Towne Tavern. Venue is outstanding for small audience 1-2k. Great views and fun environment. You will have to pick your spot carefully as the sound differs significantly depending where you are. Very muffled on the sides and under balcony areas. Upstairs great sound but need to be in first row or two to see anything. Suggest getting there super early and get a railing seat on first floor, or balcony railing. Main room -Sanctuary definitely had best sound. if you need to sit, a few tables in the seperate east side first floor bar but only 10 seats. Thanks for a great night Bluestone. Remember Parking easy on site, staff great, stay in Sanctuary unless you luck out and get a great spot. Enjoy your night .

    Christina M.

    The Bluestone venue is a pretty neat place for live music. There is an upstairs and a main floor, but for the concert I went to, only the main floor was open. There are 2 bars on the main floor, and the drinks are PRICEY. For 3 drinks, it was $45. Those 3 drinks were 1 white claw, and 2 Moscow mules. Parking was easy, staff was nice, and the concert ticket for Thursday night was $25. Loved the stage and ambience at the Bluestone. Reminder not to bring a camera indoors... This week was my first time going to a live concert since covid, so I forgot and had to run it back to my car. Overall, great place. Easy parking. Nice staff. Open ambience. Drinks are $$$.

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    Gretchen T.

    The one thing I wish I had known before coming to a concert here: there's no AC! Or at least not one that's on. It was seriously hot in this venue -- I truly felt like I was on the verge of passing out. I wasn't even in a spot where I was super crowded by a ton of other people, so I can't imagine how bad it was on the first floor. I would also 100% recommended getting here early. Unless you are on the 1st top row or the first row at the bottom, you will have a very hard time seeing anything. There's another row on top, but we tried that and honestly, that view was completely obstructed. It's definitely a commitment to standing in the heat for more time than necessary, but it may be worth it. I had a great time at the concert, but I got tired super quickly because of the heat. Water also wasn't readily available. I believe it was being sold at the bar, but the bar line and the merch line didn't seem to be separated at all, so it didn't seem worth it. The acoustics were still good, and the staff was friendly (with the odd exception). The bathrooms were clean and fancy (you could definitely tell this used to be a church), so it wasn't all bad. A fan or two just would have been nice!

    It is an old church.
    Tony M.

    We saw a show there, it's an old church. It was a small enough venue that we felt like we could really see the band. The only door they had was pizza and they stop serving when the band comes on. Pizza was okay. Multiple bars all over the venue and the service was fast.

    a band performing on stage
    Courtney P.

    Came here for a concert last night. It was very intimate concert but super packed!! Parking in the back for $10 cash only. Drinks also were pricey $10 each for a can of beer. Just fyi!! Would come here again for a concert though!

    The Stage
    Lexi M.

    Saw The Beaches here a little bit ago, and the venue was beautiful inside and out! Tons of parking didn't have any issue finding the place. Sound was great, not a bad seat in the house viewing wise. Got out drinks quick and easily.

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    Matt M.

    Saw the prince experience here, they are amazing! Definitely going to see them again! As for the venue, it is great! Lots of places to sit in the church if you are tired of standing. The giant patio has lots of places to sit if you're tired of standing. Beautiful place! I think maybe I should exercise more if standing makes me so tired. Probs not.

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    It's 9 pm and the opener for David NAil is just coming on. This is BS. Too bad too.

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    The sound quality was borderline atrocious. The drinks are extremely overpriced, and the drink selection is non-existent.

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    The Kee - One of the bars

    The Kee

    3.8(28 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown

    Been here a few times for a few different events. Since this is an event space that events…read morethemselves can rent out, I'll try to avoid commenting on the actual events. Instead, I want to focus a bit on the staff and space provided at the Kee. I've been surprised by the event staff here every time I've come to an event. Every time I've gone, the bar has been pretty understaffed. Customers will come up asking for water, and bartenders will wave them off, saying "Get water from the free dispenser over there" while the dispenser is empty. Maybe this is a barback issue? The bathrooms start out okay in the beginning of the event, but every event has been out of toilet paper and paper towels by the end. They're looking pretty shabby too. The Kee might consider mid-event janitorial services because women ducking into the men's room to steal toilet paper rolls to hand them off to other women who are sitting in the stalls is probably not the look you're going for. The space itself is cute. Rooms are wide open with ample walking space. The main room (the Kee calls it "The Venue") is huge and echo-y - which is a shame because this appears to be where they put live entertainment and music. We've had a hard time hearing any presenter's words in this room because of the acoustics. The additional rooms are super cute (love the arcade games and unique furniture), but they're only open during events if your event paid for them. The arcade games cost extra money. There are nearby parking lots that'll handle most small-event traffic, but if something huge is going on, you might need to figure out street parking. The hallways/entryways are definitely built for shuttling people through, and they handle entrance lines pretty solidly. (I'm a little confused by the Yelpers reviewing food or drinks here. The Kee is only open for private and public events. It looks like this might have been a restaurant space at one point?)

    Went here for an event and absolutely loved everything about it:…read more-the space, loved the different layouts, area great for photos, arcade area, area filled with natural light. The bathrooms were awesome (pink sinks, faucets, and hand dryers in the women's room!) -the barista who manned the coffee bar for the event was wonderful. He made a phenomenal dirty cinnamon chai latte -I had a light lunch of whipped honey labneh and I never want yogurt again, just that. Chefs kiss. Another reviewer correctly pointed out that they already add a 20% service charge so do what you want with that info.

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    Crazy jango

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    Graystone Wine Cellar - Vineyard Room

    Graystone Wine Cellar

    4.6(19 reviews)
    1.2 miBrewery District

    I found Graystone through a website for venues in Columbus when I was looking for a corporate…read moreholiday party for 70-80 people. Graystone Cellars is a banquet venue in the Brewery District located in a limestone vault. (pretty cool, huh?!) They carry some local wines & their food menu looks delicious! Plenty of options from a la carte apps to dinner and apps to dinner, drinks, & apps, etc. For drinks, there are multiple options from sodas to wine/beer to wine/beer/spirits, to better spirits, you name it! Brian was responsive and the information packet he sent me had everything I would want to know (the food and drink options, venue pictures, cost, etc.). I asked if gratuity was included, and he confirmed it was added into all of the pricing. So, it was a really great option! I haven't reviewed places I haven't experienced, but we looked at quite a few venues, and I was really impressed by the quality of food and drinks, how beautiful the space was, and the price. It was the best venue option, in my opinion. So, I wanted to share! The only reason we didn't book Graystone is because one of my colleagues got too nervous about the little lead time we had & wanted something with live bar music for the younger folk, so he booked a grungy bar. The younger team wanted to karaoke (he didn't), and he knew that no one could karaoke if there was already live music & a venue available to the public, so here we are. Ha! Fingers crossed for next year.

    What a wonderful place for our rehearsal dinner. The food was phenomenal. Very gracious employees…read more Definitely recommend!

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    Windows Room set up for dancing

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    Venue 614

    Venue 614

    5.0(4 reviews)
    1.9 miShort North

    Venue 614 checks SO many boxes when you're trying to find the Goldilocks of venues. Let me tell you…read morewhy: *It is the perfect space for a 50-100 group. *The aesthetics make it easy to dress up or keep casual. It can totally go either way. *NO PRE-SET CATERER. Or florist. Or anyyyyything else. You can literally bring whatever you want. This truly is an event-thrower's dream. *It's in the heart of the action -- the Short North -- but there are plenty of garages and street parking available. And then the biggest win at Venue 614 are the owners, Jen and Doug. To put it bluntly -- they just give a f*ck. About everything. They actually care about your experience, and they are incredibly easy to work with. I helped throw a 70-person holiday party recently, and partnering with Venue 614 was a DREAM. We collaborated together, and they jumped through so many hoops to help make my event great. I felt like we were truly in it together. I want to blab on and on about how amazing Venue 614 is, but hopefully you get the picture by now: The space is versatile and reasonably-priced, the options are limitless, and the owners are a dream team to work with.

    I truly can't say enough about how pleased I am with our experience with Venue 614. My husband and…read moreI got married in December and had a small reception with friends and family in January here and it was absolutely perfect. Jen was great to work with, so easy and great communication. She made sure we had everything we needed/wanted. Rob was extremely kind and helpful! And on the day of they made sure that everything went as smooth as possible, were extremely helpful, and made sure that everything went just the way we wanted. If you are looking for somewhere to host ANY kind of small event I HIGHLY recommend checking out Venue 614.

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    Vue Columbus - Spacious facility for a wedding

    Vue Columbus

    4.7(26 reviews)
    1.2 miBrewery District

    GORgeous. REALLY... gorgeous…read more Got to enjoy this venue during a friend's wedding. I am not sure if the venue supplied the decor or not, but the entirety of the venue, even down to structure of the actual building, is just really pretty. It's simple and has a rustic yet modern and clean farmhouse feel. Lots of greenery everywhere. The party lights strung all throughout the ceiling definitely added a very quaint and warm feel. I was surprised it only took the cocktail hour after the ceremony for the staff (of whom was very inconspicuous... I don't even remember barely noticing staff) to turn the room where the wedding took place, into the reception! With tables, linens, big grand center pieces... I mean... the works! HOW did they do that in 1 hour?! Anyways... everything was right in it's place. The ambiance to the venue was to die for and the entire evening seemed to flow so seamlessly. A+++ for the Vue!

    I was at the Vue yesterday for the Taste of Fitness Summer event and it was a perfect venue for the…read moreevent. It felt so cozy for all the ladies to gather and do the workouts and then meet with all the vendors. What I liked about the venue was the area inside was so inviting. Had I known about this place 4 years ago when I was getting married, I probably would have had my wedding reception here. Everything about this venue just made me love it like the rustic and artsy room. Perfect space to entertain guests. I can't wait to come here again in September for the Beauty Boost's fall version of the Taste of Fitness event. It will be bigger and even better! So mark your calendar peeps! You won't want to miss this fun event! Plus the event space isn't too shabby either!

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    Vue Columbus - Beautiful setup for a wedding

    Beautiful setup for a wedding

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    Vue Columbus

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