11 Noteworthy Houston Event Venues for Any Type of Event
Modern, vintage, rustic, and regal—when it comes to Houston’s event venues, there is something for everyone. Noteworthy venues have been opening their doors and sparking conversations in H-town for the last few years. No matter what your aesthetic, there’s a fitting destination for your festivities in and around Houston.
Featured Venues:
The Revaire
Modern and refined with impeccable architectural features, The Revaire is a sophisticated space in the heart of Houston. Centrally located with nearly four acres of land, the elegant event space is perfect for largescale corporate events and regal wedding parties. Made for the discerning event host, the lavish space features a sumptuous gallery and great room to transition from hors d’ouerves to your grand fete in seamless fashion. To make matters easy, The Revaire offers customizable catering options.
Hotel Alessandra
You might know Hotel Alessandra for its beautiful rooftop pool and luxurious spa, but did you know it’s the Houston home to the perfect meeting space? The hotel’s classic banquet halls are an ideal downtown destination for corporate events. From posh fundraisers to award luncheons, the Hotel Alessandra is a cosmopolitan gem. Impress your out-of-state colleagues with an out-of-this-world property.
Emmaline
Whether you’re planning a Euro-fusion reception or Paris-themed shower, Emmaline is the destination for your European chic fete. Emmaline features a lush garden patio, sunshine-filled rooms, and antique finishes that will transport you across the pond—no passport required. The destination is an ideal space for rehearsal dinners, showers, and intimate occasions.
The Rustic
When surrounded by Houston’s skyscrapers, it might be hard to feel like you’re in the South. If you look close enough, a little piece of the country is tucked away downtown. The Rustic, Houston’s newly opened concert hall and event destination, is a relaxed venue that’s perfect for the life of the party. From laidback rehearsal dinners to birthday bashes, The Rustic is brimming with areas to host a lively celebration. If you’re a true music buff, be sure to enjoy the free live music or even bring in your own band for a customized experience.
The Post Oak Hotel
The Post Oak Hotel is an elite destination for tastemakers and socialites alike. Elegance can be found in every corner of the Uptown Houston high-rise. Stately ballrooms, extensive meeting space, prominent office space, and fine dining are just a few of the accommodations this venue has to offer. From high-end conferences to chic weddings, the Post Oak Hotel delivers New York City opulence with Texas-sized class.
The Space HTX
Looking for a blank canvas? The Space HTX is an optimal space for modern events. Located in East Downtown, the converted warehouse fuses industrial edge with artistic charm. Art festivals and popups would thrive in the location located next to the area’s popular coffee shops and bars, with Tout Suite next door. Contemporary weddings and corporate events would glow with creativity when built from the ground up in the open floor plan. The Space HTX is the perfect stage for a yet to be written show of your own accord.
Carriage House
Calling all romantics: the Carriage House is here to make your countryside wedding a reality. Nestled in the open fields of Conroe, the dreamy venue is perfect for rustic-inspired ceremonies with surreal backdrops. Just minutes away from The Woodlands, the venue can host up to 300 guests on its spacious grounds. The outdoor ceremony site is surrounded by lush gardens, fountain and a pond while the Camellia Chapel is the perfect indoor ceremony option, raving of idyllic Southern charm. Last but not least, the vintage reception hall will leave guests reeling with love and enchantment.
Sandlewood Manor
Move over Downtown Houston—we’ll take Downton Abbey! Feel like royalty when you pull up to the palatial Sandalwood Manor in Tomball, Texas. Breathtaking views and utter opulence awaits at the 27-acre property. Within its stunning interior, the Sandlewood Manor is home to a grand ballroom, one-acre pond with a walkout pier and gazebo, a pool and hot tub with an outdoor kitchen, an inviting lounge for parents and grandparents, three full suites for overnight accommodations, an in-house theater, acres of pasture, and a multi-century old oak tree and serene pecan orchard that are perfect options for outdoor ceremonies. Host a regal gala or resplendent ceremony in a destination exuding class. Wear a crown—we know you want to!
Silver Street Studios
What started as the Silver Eagle distribution warehouse is now one of the most popular event spaces in town. The 20,000-square-foot Silver Street Studios houses up to 60 events. While the warehouse is a great industrial space for events, the Sawyer Yards destination also supports the arts by offering artist studios. The space has been home to largescale parties across Houston, and boasts of a A-list roster of internationally-known brands like Google.
McGovern Centennial Gardens
The McGovern Centennial Gardens are ideal for those looking for a stunning outdoor affair. The lush gardens are home to more than 490 new trees of over 50 species, 760 hedge shrubs, 55,000 perennial bulbs, 650 azaleas and 4.5 acres of grass. Talk about an enchanted event space!
Asia Society Texas Center
CultureMap deemed Asia Society Texas Center as one of “Houston’s best wedding venues” in 2014, and the venue does not disappoint! The versatile event space features the Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall, The Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater, Edward Rudge Allen III Education Center, the picturesque The Water Garden Terrace, the stunning Chao Foundation Green Garden and more. The variety of spaces makes this venue a destination that fits any special gathering.