Rental Space on the Downtown Mall for Events and Special Occasions
Charlottesville
Community Design Center
100 5th St. NE: (434) 984-2232
Email: info@cvilledesign.org
The CitySpace Community Meeting Room is a contemporary space. Max capacity
of 100 people.
Downtown
Transit Station
610 E. Main St. Phone: (434) 293-6789
Available for events 8pm or later. Max capacity 400 people.
Gravity
Lounge
103 S. 1st St. Phone: (434) 566-9898
Email: gravity.bill@gmail.com
www.gravity-lounge.com
A unique yet comfortable space with the capacity of 170 to 250 people.
SmartRoom
213 W. Main St. Phone: (434) 984-5163
Email: smartroom@mudhouse.com www.mudhouse.com/smartroom.html
An elegant and technologically equipped room. Max capacity of 30 people.
Omni
Charlottesville Hotel
235 W. Main St. Phone: (434) 971-5500
Email:dnowell@omnihotels.com
www.omnihotels.com
Various rooms are available, including 16 function rooms for intimate settings
and Jefferson Ballroom, which can accommodate 500 guests.
Paramount
Theater
215 E. Main St. Phone: (434) 979-1922
Email: Sandra@theparamount.net
Contact: Sandra DeKay 979-1922 ext. 101
www.TheParamount.net
Auditorium, Ballroom, Balcony Lounge, and Founder’s Lounge are suitable
for cocktail parties, receptions, press conferences, small meetings, and dinner
parties. Based on the room, capacity ranges from 40 to over 1,000 people.
Sage
Moon Gallery
420 E. Main St. Phone: (434) 977-9997
Email: sagemoongallery@earthlink.net
www.sagemoongallery.com
Main Salon & Balcony is perfect for larger gatherings, capacity of 300-350
people. The downstairs Courtyard Gallery is for intimate special occasions,
capacity of 50-75 people.
Virginia Discovery Museum
524 E Main St. Phone: (434) 977-0104
Email: director@vadm.org
www.vadm.org
This Children’s Museum is a unique setting for memorable gatherings.
Available all day on Mondays or before 10:00am and after 5:30pm on other days.
Capacity: 100
Rental fee: $300/hour
Bang!
213 2nd St., SW Phone: (434) 984-2264
Email: tjbbang@yahoo.com
No fee, great atmosphere, and can fit about 40 people in the upstairs room.
Bashir’s Taverna
507 E. Main St. Phone: (434) 923-0927
Email: bashir@bashirs.com
www.bashirs.com
Bashir's Taverna is the perfect spot for special events. Comfortable seating
for both large and small parties.
Bizou
119 W. Main St. Phone: (434) 977-1818
Email: tjbbang@yahoo.com
Space can hold about 40 people. Rate varies.
Chap’s
223 E. Main St. Phone: (434) 295-7550
Email: chaps223@myembarq.com
www.chapsicecream.com
Entire restaurant capacity of 99 people.
The
Downtown Grille
201 W. Main St. Phone: (434) 817-7080
Fax: (434) 817-7085
E-mail: Robert@downtowngrille.com
www.downtowngrille.com
The Banquet Rooms are available for private dining, max capacity of 50 people.
Special dining options and communication lines are available for business
meetings.
Escafé
227 W. Main St. Phone: (859)-552-1579
Contact Chip Sawyer to book.
www.escafe.com
Entire restaurant, including the patio area can accommodate 134 people. Private
dining room can hold 35 people. Possibility of serving certain requested beers
and certain menus. No rental fee.
Fellini’s
200 W. Market St. Phone: (434) 979-4279
Email: ambhal@hotmail.com
www.Fellinis9.com
Private dining room can fit 30- 50 people for dinners, cocktails, and receptions.
Max capacity of 100 people for entire restaurant. There is a $250 rental fee
during weekends.
Fleurie
108 3rd St., NE Phone: (434) 971-7825
www.fleurierestaurant.com
Can accommodate 12-64 people for events. Rental fee ranges from $2,500-5,000
for a food/drink minimum.
Hamilton’s
101 W. Main St. Phone: (434) 295-6649
Email: mail@hamiltonsrestaurant.com
www.hamiltonsrestaurant.com
Private dining available for 20 people any day of the week. There is a $100
rental fee and $50 meal minimum per person for a private room.
Henry’s
310 E. Main St. Phone: (434) 295-7550
Dining room can hold 80 people, with the possibility to have a bartender,
different types of food, and buffets. Must call one week in advance to book.
Melting Pot
501 E. Water St.
Phone: (804) 741-3120 (ext. 2)
Email: Jennifer.jbassociates@gmail.com
Contact: Jennifer Burke
Can hold 101 people, including bar seats. Requires a minimum of $40/person.
Miller’s
109 W. Main St. Phone: (434) 971-8511
Email: millersdowntown@gmail.com
Can accommodate 25 people in the upstairs dining area.
Mono
Loco
200 W. Water St. Phone: (434) 979-0688
Email: alisha.mclaughlin@gmail.com
Can fit up to 200 people with the patio open (must be good weather).
Rapture
303 E. Main St. Phone: (434) 293-9526
Email: mike@clubr2.com
Can rent out the entire restaurant, with the capacity to hold 200 people.
The back room is also available for reservation with max capacity of 200.
Siips Wine and Champagne Bar
212 E. Main St. Phone: (434) 872-0056
Email: gbenford@siipswine.com
This cozy and contemporary Wine and Champagne Bar can hold 80-180 people inside,
and 38 for outdoor seating. Siips does not charge a rental fee but offers
a minimum beverage fee ranging from $30-$50 per person. Willing to work with
private caterers.
Tastings
Wine Shop
502 E. Market St. Phone: (434) 293-3663
Email: tastings@earthlink.net
www.tastingsofcville.com
Available for various special wine-tasting events with indoor and outdoor
seating available. Max capacity of 45 people.
West
Main, A Virginian Restaurant
333 W. Main St. Phone: (434) 293-2605
Email: westmain@embarqmail.com
www.westmainrestaurant.com
Two upstairs rooms available, with the capacity to hold 30 and 35 people.
No rental fee. The downstairs room can hold 200 people and is available Sunday-Thursday
without a rental fee. On Friday and Saturday there is a $200 fee and parties
must spend at least $350/hour.
X- Lounge
313 2nd St. SE Phone: (434) 244-8439
A modern and inviting restaurant with the capacity to hold 125-250 people.
With the outside patio, can hold 400 people for a reception. No rental fee.
Zocalo
201 E. Main St. Phone: (434) 977-4944
Email: zocalorestaurant@hotmail.com
A warm atmosphere with indoor and outdoor space available. Can host between
12-200 people.