4.9
Praised by couples for:
Amenities
Helpful staff
Guests comfort
Receptions in a Historic Location
Great communication throughout the whole planning process. Loved how we were able to work with them to customize the bar package. Another plus was all my vendors have done receptions there and they also only had great things to say about the venue!
Allison V.
5.0
From the moment we booked until the very end of our wedding night, everything was absolutely amazing. The hall was beautiful, clean, and the perfect place to celebrate such a special day. The staff was so kind, organized, and made sure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment without worrying about a thing.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue was, and it made our wedding feel even more magical than we imagined. We are so grateful for all the hard work that went into making our day unforgettable. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate the start of our forever. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll cherish for a lifetime!
Mackenzie B.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Event Center at Longworth Hall is a historic wedding venue located in Cincinnati, OH. The nationally recognized establishment boasts 100-year-old kiln-fired brick walls, high exposed beam ceilings, and wooden floors for a rustic nuptials setting. The venue invites couples to try something different from the cookie-cutter event halls and, instead, celebrate the occasion in a warm, luxurious loft.
The Event Center at Longworth Hall’s grand two-story lobby is adorned with modern décor and opulent furnishings to complement the lavish interior design. The venue welcomes on-site ceremonies, or couples may host their service at a nearby courthouse or place of worship. Afterward, newlyweds and their guests can arrive at the loft for the reception celebrations. The center can host parties big and small for both an intimate sit-down meal or an extravagant night of dinner and dancing. The loft can host up to 300 friends and family, so no one has to miss out on the fun.
The Event Center at Longworth Hall has a professional team of planners, bartenders, and caterers to assist the wonderful event. The venue also has a list of trusted and talented caterers to choose from for a delicious addition to the gourmet experience. All rental items are available to use for embellishing and furnishing the area to your taste and style. The space is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for your loved ones on the day. With ample parking space outdoors, the venue allows for a low-stress travel experience for all attendees.
122+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.2021.+3 more.
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4.9
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Longworth Hall is a beautiful, character-filled venue with exposed brick, a spacious entry, ample parking, and good accessibility, requiring minimal décor. Staff are organized, communicative, and flexible, ensuring smooth setup, bar service, and event flow. Catering and drink packages were praised and many vendors recommend the venue.Review photos
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Allison V
5.0
Great communication throughout the whole planning process. Loved how we were able to work with them to customize the bar package. Another plus was all my vendors have done receptio...
ns there and they also only had great things to say about the venue!
Mackenzie B
5.0
From the moment we booked until the very end of our wedding night, everything was absolutely amazing. The hall was beautiful, clean, and the perfect place to celebrate such a speci...
al day. The staff was so kind, organized, and made sure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment without worrying about a thing.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue was, and it made our wedding feel even more magical than we imagined. We are so grateful for all the hard work that went into making our day unforgettable. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate the start of our forever. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll cherish for a lifetime!
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Cathy L
5.0
Longworth Hall was a delight to work with, from planning to set up to the night of the wedding. The value, the atmosphere, location. we were concerned with the bridge construction ...
it may be difficult but did not interfere with anything. Delightmore, one of their preferred caters was amazing, lots of compliments on the food, from taste to presentation and temperature( We did a plated meal which I highly recommend)
Great people to work with helped my daughter's dream reception come to life. 5 *****
Cathy Lee
Kelly S
5.0
Our wedding was the best night ever due to the amazing staff, especially Amanda, at Longworth Hall. Everyone was so kind, informative, and helpful with answering my hundreds of que...
stions and bringing my vision to life. I cannot thank them enough for their care and wonderful expertise. It was perfect and highly recommend!!
Kaylee H
5.0
This was the venue of my dreams! And the team at Longworth Hall made it into a reality. I have had such an amazing experience working with their team and the turnout could not have...
been more perfect. I highly recommend using this venue for a wedding. I would chose this place 100x over again. Ive had people tell me all weekend at how beautiful, creative and unique the Hall is. We had an absolute amazing time, and will be remembering the night for years to come ♡
Faith W
4.0
We loved utilizing this space as it was an all-in-one venue. Tons of space for dancing and mingling, and natural light was A1. Communication with one of the staff members was sligh...
tly rocky but it all was taken care of. There was a ton of room for guests to spread out and the ample parking was perfect for out-of-town guests and possible anxiety.
Marina L
5.0
We had our ceremony and reception here and it was beautiful.
There is a huge parking lot that made it easy for our guests who wanted to drive to do so and for our limo to pick us...
up.
The entry way is spacious and has a security guard up front for the entire night. There was a beautiful staircase but also elevators for our guests with mobility issues. There were bathrooms both upstairs and downstairs as well.
The venue itself is so beautiful we really needed minimal décor for it. There are awesome lights, barrels that were used as tables, and so much character to the space.
Our bar package was through them as well. We hesitated when we saw the beer list (no IPS, craft, or seltzer options), but it ended up being perfect. Their open bar high-end option had plenty of other choices of liquor and wine our guests could also choose from and had a great time.
The team did a great job – they set up all of the tables and chairs exactly like we wanted, did a great job running the bar, and gave us exactly what we needed. They were very kind and flexible with us as we asked questions throughout the process. Would highly recommend getting married here!
Karmen G
5.0
Lovely venue and the staff was extremely helpful during the entire planning process!
Krissy C
5.0
Our wedding this past weekend went so smoothly! Everything was where it needed to be and we are so happy with how our event took place!
Rachel R
5.0
AMAZING!!! Each staff member at the Event Center was so incredibly kind and helpful! The whole booking process was so easy! Amanda helped us walk through and pick out where each a...
nd every table/chair/sign was going to go. Even the bartenders were fun and lively!
We had just about 250 guests at our wedding and this space was perfect!
The space itself is also so incredibly beautiful! I loved all of the exposed brick!
Alyssa C
5.0
Absolutely amazing to work with! This was the first venue we saw & we booked immediately. The process was so smooth and communication was incredible. The venue was beautiful and ha...
d a great process for setting up & breaking down. We would recommend to anyone!
Miguel C
5.0
We selected this venue for our daughter's wedding two years in advance (COVID). Amanda was our event coordinator from the start; then, shortly before the day, Kelsey joined her. ...
They were the best! Explaining everything related to their services, and making recommendations to ensure a successful event.
We selected to have the wedding ceremony at the LWH, which also was the place for the family photos.
LWH has an ample parking lot (free). Also, security guard at the entrance, with CCTV all around the premises.
On the day before the wedding, we set up the decorations, DJ, and conducted the rehearsal. Kelsey was there to assist us with anything we may have needed.
On the day of the wedding, the staff at the bar, Tess and Jeffrey, and the security guard Chris, were top-notch. They managed the 120 guests with courtesy, professionalism, and efficiency second to none.
The guests loved the Hall. It is a historic building well preserved.
We all had a great time, and the LWH staff was a mayor contributing factor to the success of the event!
THANK YOU!!
Micayla V
5.0
The staff at Longworth were very professional and easy to work with. We loved our beautiful reception venue and have gotten so many compliments on its uniqueness. Many of our guest...
s have said they’d like to have an event at Longworth in the future after attending our wedding. It was a great evening!
Kelsey H
5.0
We loved having our wedding at Longworth Hall. Huge parking lot for guest to park while having a downtown location. Close to parks for pictures before the ceremony. Easy to work wi...
th! Bonus : if there isn't a wedding the next day, you are able to pick up decor and everything the next day! The bartenders we had were amazing. Would definitely recommend.
Courtney G
5.0
Wonderful venue, very accommodating and helpful. Had all the extras we needed to get things decorated and ready. Staff was easily available and very helpful with anything and every...
thing we needed for our big day.
Amy D
5.0
Longworth hall was absolutely amazing throughout our whole wedding planning process. Amanda was so helpful. We got so many compliments from our guests about the venue space and abo...
ut how friendly the bartenders were. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding venue. We are so grateful to longworth!!!
Lexy F
5.0
My husband and I got married here in June of 2022 and it was everything we could have dreamt of & more. Amanda and Elizabeth were amazing to work with and made everything go so smo...
oth. Our guests to this day, still talk about how beautiful the venue was that night. Everything that night went perfect. Tessa, the lead bartender was also amazing!! The location of Longworth is perfect- tons of parking and just minutes from plenty of hotels. Our wedding will be a night we will never forget thanks to this amazing venue!
Erika W
5.0
We had a great experience with Longworth! We originally booked in 2019 for a June 2020 wedding. We had to move our reception date twice due to COVID and Longworth was incredibly fl...
exible, which made a super stressful time a little less stressful! Amanda & Elizabeth were great to work with, and everything went well the day of. We also loved that the venue is a little less traditional looking, which was exactly what we wanted. Would definitely recommend!
Rachel G
5.0
We booked this venue sight unseen as we were coming from out of town. Amanda was a fabulous communicator and made the process seamless for us. She was also sensitive the fact that ...
we were two brides and made sure all communication stated: bride and bride. The location was perfect, most of our guests stayed downtown, so it was a quick and easy ride for them. We loved that there were staff to help us assemble and tear down. Also, we had a security guard there all night, which was an added bonus. If I had to choose one thing I didn’t love, it would be the layout of the room for the ceremony- the support beams allow for only a few rows on either side and with 150 people the aisle was quite long. For the reception, the layout was totally fine! Would highly recommend the venue!
Jenna B
5.0
My husband and I got married in April of 2022 and the space was everything we could have imagined on the day of. Amanda and Elizabeth were very helpful and thought ahead of things ...
that I never would have. We heavily relied on their suggestions and enjoyed the entire planning experience with them!
Rachel B
5.0
My husband and I had our wedding reception here in July and we're so happy we did. We had booked the venue in the spring of 2020 before everything shut down, but we felt assured th...
at Longworth Hall would work with us however our plans needed to change. Amanda was very helpful and everything went great the day of. The venue itself is so unique and guests had a great time there. I would highly recommend using them!
Camdyn Y
5.0
My husband and I got married here this past June, and it was everything we could have dreamed of! Amanda and Elizabeth were amazing to work with- both super flexible, available, an...
d helpful to answer all questions at any time. Our guests had a great time- complimented the venue and continue to do so almost two months later! It was truly a magical day. Cannot recommend enough.
Michelle H
5.0
I couldn’t say more wonderful things about my experience with Longworth if I tried. As a Covid bride, we had to change our venue, our date, our honeymoon… you know how it goes. Lon...
gworth made the process seamless and enjoyable (which I didn’t even know was possible in those moments!). They were kind, encouraging and worked with us on ANYTHING we needed during the entire process. Not only was the staff amazing (specifically Amanda and Elizabeth), but the venue itself is STUNNING. The exposed brick, beautiful fairy lights, rustic shutters with massive windows really made it everything I could have asked for. My entire family, including in-laws, was so happy with our decision to make Longworth our venue. It should have been our first choice, so I’m glad we ended up there. HIGHLY recommend ❤️
Katie B
5.0
The staff at Longworth Hall were all incredibly friendly, helpful, and efficient. They made us feel so at ease throughout the whole process by answering questions, providing quick ...
responses and recommendations, and ensuring our big day ran smoothly. I can not recommend them highly enough!
Erica W
5.0
Wonderful venue!! Our wedding went smoothly and needed minimal decorations with all the built in lights. Ours guests loved the space and we enjoyed every second. No hidden fees, th...
e bartenders were incredible, able to pick up decorations the next day. Highly recommend Longworth Hall!
Alexa C
5.0
Highly recommend this venue for a beautiful rustic wedding reception! Not only is there plenty of space, free overnight parking for guests, and built in decorations like string lig...
hts - Elizabeth and Amanda were more than accommodating in every way. They went beyond my expectations to ensure the day went smoothly. 10/10!
Jessica S
5.0
Longworth Hall was the most perfect venue for our big day. Leading up to the day, the staff there was all so helpful and responsive. The venue itself is gorgeous and spacious. Huge...
parking lot for guests and great location to its proximity to downtown.
Kristy E
5.0
This venue is the best EVER! We had the best reception. The site is top notch and Amanda & Elizabeth couldn’t be better to work with! I loved this location because of the rustic...
feel. It is not the cookie cutter reception site and the reason I knew this was the one as soon as I walked in.
Sarah C
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Longworth Hall. My wedding was on 9/5/2020 and despite the setbacks from Covid, everyone at Longworth Hall went above and beyond to make our d...
ay the best it could be. I am so thankful we went with them for our venue! There was so much space to spread out, and they even installed an air cleaning system to the HVAC that kills Covid and other viruses!! Even when the coodinator changed a few weeks before the wedding, they both did such a good job of communicating during the switch. Thank you to Elaine, Amanda and Elizabeth!
Maryssa S
5.0
They were all so helpful and the venue was beyond PERFECT!!!!!
Ashley W
5.0
Worked with us to make our vision happen. Loved working with them!
Abby T
5.0
Highly recommend this venue. It is a beautiful space if you're looking for industrial or rustic. We didn't have to decorate much on top of what is already included. Elaine and E...
lizabeth were very easy to work with and responsive. Definitely helped make our day special.
Kim B
5.0
Choose Elaine and Liz at Longworth Hall and you will not be disappointed. From the initial viewing to clean up the day after the wedding reception, the staff at Longworth continue...
d to impress. Elaine, Liz, Security, bartenders, maintenance - everyone was genuinely there to help! Longworth has so much to offer - our guests were impressed with the unique style, decor and central location. What a gem. We highly recommend Longworth Hall!!!
Carissa H
5.0
Longworth Hall will forever hold a very special places in our hearts. Elaine and Elizabeth, along with all Longworth staff, were wonderful to work with. They were very upfront with...
everything the venue has to offer and were quick to respond and address all questions we had throughout the planning process. They made sure to give us amazing recommendations and ideas throughout planning to help make the venue our own and help our vision come alive and they handled the week and day of flawlessly. Anything we requested or needed, the Longworth staff was on top of immediately! Our big day went so smoothly and was absolutely perfect, we didn't have to worry about a thing going wrong with this team. The venue looked so beautiful, our guests loved it! The service was amazing and we had the best day of our lives here at Longworth!
Josselyn R
5.0
Longworth Hall is such a beautiful reception venue for a couple looking for the perfect mix of industrial and rustic with a little bit of femininity in downtown Cincinnati. The sta...
ff was great and easy to work with, the venue area is spacious, and we were satisfied with the quality of tables, chairs, and linens provided. We were able to set up our decorations the day before since they didn’t have an event that day, which was a huge weight off of us day-of. They allowed us to set up the space to fit the needs of our reception (photo booth area, gift table, cake table, guest book table, etc.) and to appropriately accommodate the number of guests. We were also allowed to leave all of our decorations after the reception overnight and pick them up the next day. Oh and did I mention free parking and plenty of it? Although it can get a bit pricey, my husband and I were quite happy with our choice to host our reception here!
Natalie P
5.0
From the very beginning, Elaine made our experience with Longworth Hall AMAZING! She is a delight to work with and helped make everything run smoothly. We appreciated all of her ad...
vice and help in making our vision come true! Elaine was so professional and helped work with many of our other vendors. She also responded so quickly to all of my questions over e-mail. We received so many compliments about the venue and how beautiful it was. We highly recommend having your wedding reception at Longworth Hall!
Kylie N
5.0
Longworth event center staff were a pleasure to work with. Elaine was very responsive to emails, and checked on us a few times while setting up the hall the day before the wedding....
Elizabeth was also awesome to work with. She discussed the details of the day with me on the phone weeks before the wedding and helped me set up a seating chart.
Emily B
5.0
We approached the venue wanting to flip the space between a full ceremony layout and a full reception set up, and we were told this had never been done. But instead of being turned...
away Elaine believed in us and worked with every inch of our plan to make it perfect. Elaine was amazing. She was patient and kind and considerate and was always honest with us when it came to planning our night. With every step, Elaine was there the help tailor our evening to be absolutely perfect, and I will be forever thankful for her. Elizabeth too made the last minute detail planning a breeze and was so incredibly helpful the day of. I would highly recommend Longworth Hall to anyone!
Megan K
5.0
Had an wonderful expirence with Longwoth Hall. Elaine and her team were great to work with and made everything easy for us! They helped make our day absolutely perfect!
Allison L
5.0
We had an incredibly wonderful experience with using Longworth Hall for our February wedding. From the responsive communication to assistance with signature cocktails and making ou...
r vision become a reality, we could not have done so without the exceptional team at Longworth.
Emma W
5.0
Highly recommend this venue and this great team! Elaine was very helpful with great suggestions for how to best decorate and utilize the space as well as suggestions for outside ve...
ndors. She was always available to answer questions or provide a recommendation. The whole Longworth team made the planning process fun and the wedding reception run smoothly.
Samantha W
5.0
The venue was super affordable and Elaine, Elizabeth and the entire team were truly great! The accommodations could've have been better!
Shannon A
5.0
I highly recommend Longworth Hall for anyone looking for a beautiful venue for their wedding! Elaine and Elizabeth were both so helpful and accommodating. They made everything run ...
smoothly during the planning process and wedding day. They had good suggestions for outside vendors, as well as suggestions for making the space look nice. They were always easy to got a hold of and went above and beyond to help make our special day perfect. All of our guests raved about how much they loved the space. It’s a gorgeous venue with great staff!
Christopher W
5.0
We celebrated our wedding ceremony and reception at Longworth Hall Event Center. We couldn’t be happier with how everything went. Elaine was flexible and accommodating, and truly m...
ade the whole planning process super easy. Elizabeth took great care of us from our final walk through meeting and during the entire day of the event. All of our guests had an amazing time! It is a gorgeous venue and does not need much decorating with very friendly and helpful staff. Choosing Longworth Hall Event Center made our wedding day extremely memorable and stress free! A big thanks to everyone for all their help and efforts!
Brittany Z
5.0
Longworth Hall is an amazing reception venue! Elizabeth and Elaine were very helpful and responsive to all of our questions. The industrial aspects of the building and the lighting...
make it so you don’t need rentals or have to do much additional decorating! Highly recommend!
Moira C
5.0
Elaine is a saint. I wish I could tell you how helpful she was but there are no words! Our wedding took some unforeseen turns that were essentially out of our control. Elaine, and ...
the Longworth Hall staff bent over backwards to help make our day so special. They truly care about your wedding day and it shows. Our wedding reception was perfect! Best decision we made was going with Longworth Hall!
Kelsay S
5.0
Longworth Hall was the perfect spot for our wedding. Elaine and Elizabeth were so friendly and helpful throughout the entire planning process. They were so patient with me and answ...
ered all of the many questions that I had which helped to put me at ease. They went above and beyond to help make our special day perfect! All of our guests loved the venue and mentioned how it was such a great location. I would definitely recommend this spot!
Amanda W
5.0
Longworth Hall went above and beyond every expectation my husband and I had for our reception venue! Elaine and Elizabeth were both so helpful and easy to work with. Our guests at ...
the wedding simply loved the venue, and it looked absolutely beautiful. I can't think of a single thing I would have changed with Longworth! I'm so happy we decided to host our wedding and reception here!
Zach T
5.0
Elaine was great to work with and helped us in every way possible. My our wedding day a breeze.
Amy W
5.0
Longworth Hall is the BEST reception venue in Cincinnati. Elaine, Elizabeth and the ENTIRE team at Longworth Hall is incredible. All of our guests were so impressed with the histor...
ical aspects of the building and yet loved that the bar line was never 'long' or cumbersome throughout our reception as they staffed it very well. My husband and I fell in love with the venue the minute we walked in for our tour. Thanks again for everything Elaine!!
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