10 Best Event Spaces in Pittsburgh To Host Your Next Party

Whatever your celebration calls for, Pittsburgh is an excellent city to plan your next event. With its rich culture and wide variety of venues, your party is sure to be one to remember. Check out our list of ten venues we’re loving right now.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden - Outdoor Wedding

Located in Oakdale, PA, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden provides a gorgeous natural backdrop for your next event.

The event space is a renovated and modernized barn that was originally built in the 1870s and supplies a rustic, vintage feel with its stunning wooden interior. The spacious open area makes this the perfect spot for a dance floor or for mingling with your guests. You also have access to 60 acres of gardens and woodlands, perfect for enviable photo sessions.

For evening events, you can take full advantage of their stone fireplace to add a cozy, intimate feel to your party. If you’re looking to add a personal touch and amp up the earthy, romantic atmosphere, consider adding floral-detailed balloon gardens to you entrance and throughout the event space.

‍Sienna Mercato - Upscale Birthday Party

For a truly magical party experience, host your birthday at Sienna Mercato in downtown Pittsburgh. Located on a spacious, sunlit rooftop, Sienna Mercato boasts delicious food and cocktails with the skyline as your backdrop.

The venue’s built-in strings of lights strewn above your head add a subtle fairytale aesthetic to your event that’s hard to replicate in other indoor venues, and you can even add star-shaped balloons to deepen that atmosphere even further. The open and airy atmosphere makes it an ideal choice for mingling among guests, and will make everyone want to stay even after last call.

The biggest perk? Sienna Mercato is made up of three floors, each with a distinct vibe, so it’s sure to fit the need of any event. The first floor is the most casual of the three, with a focus on their unique meatball menu. The second floor is the more upscale pizza and wine joint. From there, just use the steps (or convenient elevator) to make your way to the rooftop beer garden.

Spirit - Multi-Purpose Party

Spirit is a music and live event space that is a whopping 10,000+ square foot in size. Similarly to Sienna Mercato, there are three spaces to the venue, each with a different feel to perfectly fit your next bash.

The Hall, which is the top floor of Spirit, is ideal for large-scale parties with its spacious dance floor and tall stage. If you want a party that’ll get your guests itching to dance, The Hall is the right choice for you. There’s a newly installed sound system, along with a full bar and kitchen. If you’re looking for a more intimate feel (but still don’t want to miss out on dancing), The Lodge, located on the bottom floor of Spirit, has a small dance floor and direct access to the patio.

For events being held in the warmer months, the rentable patio with a garden to add a pop of greenery to the party is the perfect locale. You might also consider adding colorful balloon towers scattered throughout this spacious venue to brighten up a lively party even more.

Carnegie Music Hall - Timeless Party

For a grand event that will enchant your guests and keep them talking about it for years to come, Carnegie Music Hall offers rentals for your next event.

The Music Hall Foyer has a 50-foot ceiling and gorgeous marble pillars from five different countries. A balcony overlooks the spacious area, adding an elegant touch to an already stunning venue. The Hall itself features crimson velvet seats, a charming stage, and impressive acoustics. If you want to dazzle your guests from the moment they step into your event, be sure to add a statement piece in your entrance, like a dramatic balloon archway.

Ace Hotel - Quirky/Themed Party

Offering plenty of variety and a nostalgic atmosphere, Ace Hotel in East Liberty is the perfect choice if you’re looking for something more offbeat and unique.

The Gym is the largest of their three event spaces, and provides a throwback, sporty vibe with its open space. With a conveniently portable bar and a long table that adorns the center, this one-of-a kind event space is great for what we at Party on Butler love to call “parties without purpose.” For a more elegant event that still includes that retro feel, opt for The Ballroom to feel like you’ve been transported back to a dance floor in the 1920s.

For a really bold statement, incorporate gold-colored garlands in this dreamy ballroom. The final event space Ace Hotel offers is a small den called The No-No, which can fit 12 and is inspired by the 70s.

Bar Marco - Dinner Party

Located in the Strip District, Bar Marco is a minimalist wine bar with a two-course prix-fixe menu. Their private event space, Union Hall, is simple yet elegant with white walls and lots of natural light from the three arched windows. With a capacity of 65, it makes the perfect venue for an intimate party – especially if your guests like wine!

Point Breezeway - Intimate Wedding

Point Breezeway describes itself as a “cozy space for intimate celebrations.” The venue is adorable, charming, and comfortable with a capacity of 50 guests. Point Breezeway is fully decorated with gorgeous french doors, a brick fireplace, and so much natural light.

While they also host other events such as showers and meetings, they are most popular for hosting “little weddings,” as they call them. With a beautiful array of vendors, they have facilitated the wedding planning process by offering one package at one price, with everything from florals to catering to photos included.

The Cottage - Small Gatherings

Located in Wexford, The Cottage is brought to you by Sapphire and Lace, a floral design duo who rent their space out for beautiful parties. The cottage comes with so many adorable touches such as signage, display trays, a kitchenette, and even a guest of honor seat. This intimate space has a capacity of 24.

The cottage can host a variety of events such as bridal or baby showers, birthday parties, photoshoots, workshops, and even elopements!

Slate Studio - Corporate Events

Playing off of the phrase “blank slate,” Slate Studio is a blank venue in the Strip District with flexible use for any type of celebration. The rustic brick can be complemented by so many decor styles, making the space completely customizable to your event. Slate Studio has a capacity of 100 guests for those looking for something a bit more spacious.

While the space is commonly used for weddings and social events, Slate is also perfect for creative corporate events. In the heart of the city, the convenient location makes this space ideal for meetings, photoshoots, workshops, and creative use.

Party on Butler - Bridal Shower

Party on Butler is for anyone who loves pink, flowers, and balloons! Located in the heart of Lawrenceville, this boutique party shop makes for the perfect location for a bridal shower, bachelorette party, birthday party, or Galentine’s Day celebration. This space allows outside catering, and is conveniently surrounded by some of Lawrenceville’s best restaurants. Party on Butler has a capacity of 50 guests.

These ten venues capture the spirit of our business and our love for memorable parties. No matter how big or small, all parties deserve a venue worth celebrating for, and our event designs are the cherry on top.

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