Columbus athenaeum has a beautiful space, but the kitchen is disgusting. I was a sous chef there for a short period of time and the things I seen were crazy. They had a " bring your dog to work day" and dogs were running around the kitchen! Of course I complained and that stopped. Also, the kitchen is in the basement and it's very old with outdated equipment. They don't care about the food there. When you get a space there, the food is a part of the package. They won't let you cater your own event. Do yourself a favor and find somewhere else.
chris cockerham
Awesome venue
Aaron Bateson
This is a neat venue tucked away inside of a neat building. The space was excellent and the bar was close, fast, and pretty cheap comparatively. Great experience overall
Tyler Keeley
It's historic, but that's about all it's got. I attended a wedding here. The venue was loud and creaky. The room we were in was filled with paintings from the crusades and iron crosses everywhere. The bathrooms need updated. The food at the reception was ok. Not bad not great. Parking is non existent. The groom said the company who runs it did a very poor job, especially for the price.
james roberts
A very unique place to see a show, highly recommended.
Josh Hord
The Columbus Athenaeum was extremely accommodating when our original venue cancelled on us with 70 days before our wedding and made planning our event there as easy as possible! Their flexibility and willingness to adapt to our needs exceeded our expectations and helped to make our big day the best day of our lives. Their staff is professional, very responsive, and thoughtful when it comes to planning and execution and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. We worked primarily with Mark (the owner) and Samantha and loved every minute of it! Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile made our night so much more special and memorable and we can't thank them enough for everything. We highly recommend this venue to make your wedding experience the best it can be!
The1nOnlyDood
Cool venue. Seating on both sides with standing room in the middle. Decent beer and snack selection. Would definitely go back.
Madison Lyberger
The wonderful staff at the Columbus Atheneum truly go above and beyond to ensure a seamless and memorable event. With its elegant architecture and graceful decor, the venue creates an atmosphere of romance and celebration. Throughout the celebration, they effortlessly orchestrate every detail, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. The wonderful staff added an extra layer of magic to my wedding shower, turning it into an occasion filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. This beautiful venue promises an unforgettable experience, as it becomes the canvas for cherished memories and the starting point of a lifelong journey of love and happiness.
Madison L.
The wonderful staff at the The Columbus Atheneum truly go above and beyond to ensure a seamless and memorable event. With its elegant architecture and graceful decor, the venue creates an atmosphere of romance and celebration. Throughout the celebration, they effortlessly orchestrate every detail, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. The wonderful staff added an extra layer of magic to my wedding shower, turning it into an occasion filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. This beautiful venue promises an unforgettable experience, as it becomes the canvas for cherished memories and the starting point of a lifelong journey of love and happiness.
Taylor Young
Terrible experience. Planning my wedding here was a BIG mistake. The communication was not received properly and I was given wrong information. Every time I would meet with staff, its like they were not listening to what I was saying. At the time of my wedding nothing was done how it was suppose to be and my cake sat on the table uncut for 45 minutes after the initial cutting of the bride and groom. The staff could hardly communicate in English and my cake topper was lost. We were told that the unopened alcohol would be sent home with us that we purchased but as we were leaving, it was taken by staff and we were told it was a violation of state law. Highly do not recommend.
We only experienced the 3rd floor auditorium fo a concert. Although an old venue it still was very functional and we enjoyed it very much. There were plenty of seating and standing room. The restrooms were very clean and supplied. Snacks and beverages, including adult drinks, were available at a reasonable cost.
Melinda Moos
The building itself is stunning. However, it has not received the maintenance it deserves. Also, some of the staff are unreliable. So much potential here.
Stuart paler
Saw TMBG great show in a very unique venue.
Amy M
Not a great place to see a concert. Is probably fine for a wedding or other dinner type party.
Dave Johnson
We saw They Might Be Giants and were very impressed with the Venue. Even at the back of the theater sitting in the seats, everything was clear. A great view of the band and the slope allowed us to be well above the row in front of us. The staff was friendly and even joked around with us. I will be back to see more shows there.
Columbus athenaeum has a beautiful space, but the kitchen is disgusting. I was a sous chef there for a short period of time and the things I seen were crazy. They had a " bring your dog to work day" and dogs were running around the kitchen! Of course I complained and that stopped. Also, the kitchen is in the basement and it's very old with outdated equipment. They don't care about the food there. When you get a space there, the food is a part of the package. They won't let you cater your own event. Do yourself a favor and find somewhere else.
Awesome venue
This is a neat venue tucked away inside of a neat building. The space was excellent and the bar was close, fast, and pretty cheap comparatively. Great experience overall
It's historic, but that's about all it's got. I attended a wedding here. The venue was loud and creaky. The room we were in was filled with paintings from the crusades and iron crosses everywhere. The bathrooms need updated. The food at the reception was ok. Not bad not great. Parking is non existent. The groom said the company who runs it did a very poor job, especially for the price.
A very unique place to see a show, highly recommended.
The Columbus Athenaeum was extremely accommodating when our original venue cancelled on us with 70 days before our wedding and made planning our event there as easy as possible! Their flexibility and willingness to adapt to our needs exceeded our expectations and helped to make our big day the best day of our lives. Their staff is professional, very responsive, and thoughtful when it comes to planning and execution and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. We worked primarily with Mark (the owner) and Samantha and loved every minute of it! Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile made our night so much more special and memorable and we can't thank them enough for everything. We highly recommend this venue to make your wedding experience the best it can be!
Cool venue. Seating on both sides with standing room in the middle. Decent beer and snack selection. Would definitely go back.
The wonderful staff at the Columbus Atheneum truly go above and beyond to ensure a seamless and memorable event. With its elegant architecture and graceful decor, the venue creates an atmosphere of romance and celebration. Throughout the celebration, they effortlessly orchestrate every detail, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. The wonderful staff added an extra layer of magic to my wedding shower, turning it into an occasion filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. This beautiful venue promises an unforgettable experience, as it becomes the canvas for cherished memories and the starting point of a lifelong journey of love and happiness.
The wonderful staff at the The Columbus Atheneum truly go above and beyond to ensure a seamless and memorable event. With its elegant architecture and graceful decor, the venue creates an atmosphere of romance and celebration. Throughout the celebration, they effortlessly orchestrate every detail, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. The wonderful staff added an extra layer of magic to my wedding shower, turning it into an occasion filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. This beautiful venue promises an unforgettable experience, as it becomes the canvas for cherished memories and the starting point of a lifelong journey of love and happiness.
Terrible experience. Planning my wedding here was a BIG mistake. The communication was not received properly and I was given wrong information. Every time I would meet with staff, its like they were not listening to what I was saying. At the time of my wedding nothing was done how it was suppose to be and my cake sat on the table uncut for 45 minutes after the initial cutting of the bride and groom. The staff could hardly communicate in English and my cake topper was lost. We were told that the unopened alcohol would be sent home with us that we purchased but as we were leaving, it was taken by staff and we were told it was a violation of state law. Highly do not recommend.
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We only experienced the 3rd floor auditorium fo a concert. Although an old venue it still was very functional and we enjoyed it very much. There were plenty of seating and standing room. The restrooms were very clean and supplied. Snacks and beverages, including adult drinks, were available at a reasonable cost.
The building itself is stunning. However, it has not received the maintenance it deserves. Also, some of the staff are unreliable. So much potential here.
Saw TMBG great show in a very unique venue.
Not a great place to see a concert. Is probably fine for a wedding or other dinner type party.
We saw They Might Be Giants and were very impressed with the Venue. Even at the back of the theater sitting in the seats, everything was clear. A great view of the band and the slope allowed us to be well above the row in front of us. The staff was friendly and even joked around with us. I will be back to see more shows there.