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I hosted a company event here this past week and will absolutely be hosting future events here! Ron, Liz, and the rest of the staff here were incredible! Ron was very accommodating and made sure all of the details were considered. The venue itself is amazing and we fit 130 people with ease! There was plenty of parking as well. The AV manager spent time with us to ensure everything flowed seamlessly. But let’s not forget the food!! It was delicious and there was plenty!!! Definitely do not pass up an opportunity to host an event here. So much charm and history that everyone will be sure to enjoy. Thank you!!

Its a beautiful building in downtown Richmond. This is a historical building so be prepared to squeeze through narrow doorways. You will probably also need two doors opened to enter.
●In my opinion the ramp leading down to the floor in front of the stage is not ADA accessible. So use at your own risk.

Our wedding at the Hippodrome was truly unforgettable, thanks to the professional staff, stunning venue lighting, and seamless execution that exceeded our expectations. The beauty and joy of our special day were significantly enhanced by such a splendid backdrop, leaving us and our guests deeply impressed.

However, we encountered challenges during the planning process, particularly with the bar service. The biggest notable concern was the miscommunication regarding the bar service options. Initially dissuaded from opting for an open bar, which we were led to believe would cost between $5,000 to $6,000, we chose a consumption bar based on the owner's advice where based on the duration of our event and the number of people, the subtotal shouldn’t be more than $3500 based off his experience. The owner did mention there was a caveat that it could be more with heavy drinkers but also heavy drinkers could make up for lesser drinkers, so we planned for it to potentially be somewhat higher. Maybe $1 or 2k over. However, the final amount seemed to be an extremely far cry from the estimate where, after speaking with guests, didn't seem to line up with how much was drank in reality to us. Unfortunately, the consumption bar led to an unexpected expense that more than tripled the estimated amount, and more than doubled the cost of an open bar amount due to some oversight and mistakes by the bartenders.

Though the owner was quick to address and correct these mistakes, offering a partial refund, which demonstrated responsiveness and a willingness to correct mistakes, this highlighted a need for clearer communication and transparency in service offerings. Had we known that the estimate could potentially be so far off from the final total (even the corrected final total and considering tax and gratuity), we would have opted for the open bar option without a thought. I personally can't imagine our group drank that much more than the average wedding based off the original estimate we were given especially after conversations with some of our guests, in particular the ones I know will drink heavily at a wedding. Also factoring in the kids, the non drinkers, the guests who left early, etc., if I'm being totally honest, it all still doesn't sit super right with me. But we are grateful the owner was kind enough to correct the mistakes on the original bill.

We recognize we are not free from blame. We blindly trusted and didn’t thoroughly read the final contract and notice that the selected bar option was marked as “unlimited” and that it did not have the limit we spoke about. Put that down to the stress and magnitude of the wedding, but we should have caught that. In a perfect world, the owner would've remembered our conversation and put the limit on the proposal without us having to follow up, but that just didn’t happen and we paid for it both literally and emotionally. It is what it is.

Another point of frustration was the planning of the hors d'oeuvres menu, which was difficult to navigate and gauge quantities for. Despite this, the owner managed our budget and preferences well, ensuring guest satisfaction with the culinary offerings.

Reflecting on our experience, we highly recommend future clients to closely review contractual details and advocate for clear, direct communication, preferably through calls to avoid misunderstandings, especially regarding costs. While we faced challenges, notably with the final cost of bar service, these did not overshadow the magnificence of our wedding celebration.

We encourage future couples to engage closely with the venue's team, utilize transparent planning tools, and ensure (cannot stress enough) mutual understanding of all service details. Despite the hurdles, the charm and professionalism of the staff and the unique allure of the Hippodrome make it a venue we still recommend. Stay proactive in communication and budget discussions, and if you're content with the final contract details, you'll have the perfect wedding.

There are simply not words in the English language capable of expressing how overjoyed I am that my husband and I elected to have our wedding at The Renaissance. We live in California, but our families live in North Carolina and Virginia, so immediately after getting engaged I began to stress over how I was going to plan a wedding from nearly 3k miles away. The minute I met Tommy and Chef Jon at The Renaissance so much of that anxiety melted away. Not only is the venue beautiful (with ready made backdrops for photos everywhere, amazing windows, get ready rooms, and stunning carpeting), but the team was responsive, empathetic, and professional. Tommy answered my emails often faster than I could read them, took time to chat with me over the phone (and later through zoom) about what we wanted, and never tried to up-sell us. Instead, he would give his honest opinion about what he thought would look or feel best, and stepped back to let my then-fiancé and I decide. Chef Jon was an absolute delight on the initial tour of the building and at no point did we feel pressured to make a decision. We toured countless locations, but my gut kept bringing me back to how good my experience was with The Renaissance. After selecting them, I knew I had chosen correctly - they were there every step of the way, helping us to plan the wedding of our dreams (and in our budget). As we inched closer to the date, Tommy matched me with my wedding coordinator, Dani, and she too was a dream. She truly helped me to get my life in order and really let absolutely nothing fall through the cracks. Even when I wanted to panic about something, she wouldn't let me - she’d simply respond with all of the ways that they could make what I was worried about work (Tommy too!). Not only was the entire team warm (and funny), but I respected just how much they honored their word throughout the entire process. If they said it, they meant it - and when you're planning a wedding that is so valuable. My guests were astonished the day of. I've gotten so many compliments on Chef Jon's DELICIOUS food (his mashed potatoes are truly unmatched), as well as his support staff - who were respectful, efficient, and friendly. Further, he met the dietary needs of a few of my guests who had extreme allergies with no difficulty at all. My entire bridal party absolutely fell in love with Dani - she ran a tight ship, and from beginning to end with no one missed their mark because of her. We were all truly impressed how she managed to keep our fun-loving and unruly party together with care and compassion, rather than frustration. Tommy was sick on the actual day of my wedding, but he had coordinated things down to the very last detail, so while his presence was missed - nothing went awry. I've received compliment after compliment from my 200+ guests, and I left that beautiful venue on absolute cloud nine. I couldn't have asked for a better team or a better place to have my wedding. Over and over again I will recommend The Renaissance - it's a choice you could never regret.

We had our wedding here and the space was stunning! The staff were so kind and helpful! They made our day perfect!

Harry's at Hofheimer is the hottest new spot to go in Scott's Addition in Richmond, Virginia. Great food, great drinks, great staff! You will experience an incredible atmosphere and energy that changes with each of the 3 levels to the venue, topping it off, literally, with a rooftop bar opening in the spring 2024! They host live music and DJs, educational demonstrations for food and beverage 'manifesto hours' where guests get complimentary samples, and you can book private events, and have daily outstanding restaurant service at Harry's. Don't miss out on the roaring 2020s!

We recently hosted our corporate holiday party here and everyone had a blast! Food was good, venue was beautiful, and the entire event went smoothly.

We had our wedding at the Hippodrome in Nov of 2023. It was a pleasure working with Ron throughout the planning stages. The food is incredible and the staff was great on the night of. The venue itself is charming and comes with a lot of perks such as lighting and sound. I highly recommend!

We had a 50th birthday celebration at the Hofheimer Venue and I must say this venue, the food and the staff are AMAZING!!!!
Our host Morgan gave us an A+ service with great communication and accommodations.
I would definitely host future events here and highly recommend this venue.

I can not say enough about how perfect the Hippodrome was for our class reunion! As the chair of the planning committee, I was able to completely relax that evening knowing that the Hippodrome staff was taking care of all of the logistics. The food was delicious, the bar service was quick and reliable, all of the staff working the event were extremely helpful and considerate. I was a very anxious planner with a lot of questions for Ron - he was always very gracious with my many questions and concerns. On the day of, he was helping us get everything straight and was extremely flexible and generous. I'm leaving this review one week after the event and people have not stopped talking about what a success it was. THANK YOU, Ron & Hippodrome!!

We just had a big Greek wedding and were looking for the perfect venue. We found it at the Renaissance! It’s big, clean, and has lots of extra space. We were planning this wedding and had this venue booked for over 18 months and Jon and Tommy were helpful every step of the way! They answered all of our questions fast and if there was something we wanted, they made sure we had it! They made wedding planning stress free and the whole experience was amazing- from the food, to the place settings, down to the beautiful setting. It could not have gone any better!!! also wanted to give a shout out to Dana, our day of coordinator with The Renaissance. She made sure everything ran smoothly on our wedding day and handled our hectic wedding party with ease and professionalism. Highly recommend this venue!!!!

Toured with Morgan and the events team for a company event and had a WONDERFUL time. The venue is beautiful and I look forward to coming back once catering is completed! Extra special shout out to Morgan for her welcoming energy and for being so thorough in helping me understand the venue, she's a rockstar.

The Renaissance is FANTASTIC! We held our ceremony, reception and brunch here, and it was a great experience!

Tommy, Jon and their amazing staff left no detail out for me, which helped a lot because we are older. :) The reception had a unique cocktail in honor of our dog, Bella, and lots of fantastic food - made by Jon - that catered to all of our guests and their unique needs. The buffet and brunches were outstanding - they tailored it according to our desires. Our guests really raved about the food.

The Renaissance team also helped me to select available vendors in the area for our floral, hair/makeup, photography, invitation, DJ, and cake needs. All of the vendors recommended by Tommy and the team were fantastic!

The amenities at The Renaissance were great. A Bridal Suite is available as well as a space for the Groomsmen - we used both and highly recommend them to help you get ready onsite. (They even let you drop stuff off in advance so you don't feel like you have to take it all on the big day.) One of our guest favorites was hands down the photo booth - highly recommended!

It is located in downtown Richmond, but there is parking and attendants to watch the vehicles, which is really nice. The facility is quite beautiful with an amazing ballroom- a rare treasure! We were also able to take some fun pics outside to reflect Downtown Richmond flair!

The day of the wedding was very busy with lots of details, but the Renaissance team made sure all was taken care of so we (and our guests) could really enjoy our special day! We had so much fun, with lots of room to dance!

They are also connected with hotels in the area and can assist you with blocking rooms if you need them. We had family from out of town and this came in really handy.

They are also very mindful of budgets and can work with you to tailor something very special with every budget.

I cannot speak highly enough of The Renaissance! Thank you again to Tommy, Jon and their amazing team!

Karen and Eduardo

I cannot praise Tommy and Jon enough! From the moment we toured the venue we were absolutely in love with it. They walked us through all of the details to help ensure that our special day was perfect. The Renaissance is truly a one stop shop with plenty of customizations. As the bride, I truly enjoyed being able access the bridal sweet very early the day of our wedding. Our guests highly enjoyed the easily accessible parking behind the venue, as well as the delicious food. Overall, if you are looking for a venue that is inclusive (which helps aid in the stress of wedding planning), has very knowledgeable staff, and that is absolutely beautiful then this is your place!!

Tommy and Chef Jon are AMAZING!!!!! love them both. They were so helpful throughout the process start to finish. Walked us through all the details for set up and decor and always so responsive throughout the process when we had questions. Their staff was friendly, pleasant, and very helpful throughout the night. Everything was beautiful and the night turned out amazing.

We hosted a company team building event in the Loft at the Hof and it was a dream. The space was awesome and allowed our team to feel Richmond-y and fun but also have the space to be productive and thoughtful. The Hof team was also super accommodating and kind. 10/10 recommend! We'll be back!

When my fiancé and I initially went to tour The Renaissance I had already decided that I did not want a wedding in Richmond, and that I wanted an outdoor wedding. My mind was changed seconds into our tour, where I realized that there was no place that compared to this venue. My fiancé refused to view any other venue after our tour. This team is composed of the nicest people I have worked with! Their responsiveness is AMAZING, and I had their full support and attention throughout the entire planning process. I couldn’t say anything better about this team. They are incredible people and their passion for their work shows. Tommy answered of my questions so fast it shocked me, Chef Jon made the most delicious food I could have asked for, Emmett handled every situation the day of with grace and patience, and Precious and her team decorated the venue and provided service to a level that is UNREAL. I would recommend this venue over and over, they have it all! I didn’t need to search for linens, lighting, or food because they cover it all! The venue is gorgeous! It has a beautiful Victorian vibe. Everything is perfection! I love them all!! They felt like family throughout the planning process, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding. BOOK THIS VENUE!

The Renaissance made our wedding the best day ever!!! Tommy, Jon and the rest of the crew are top tier and I promise you won’t find better!! We chose this venue after being blown away by their indoor set up and various ceremony and reception options, because of their all inclusive pricing and variety of menu options and most importantly their spectacular customer service. They truly are all inclusive from food, alcohol, parking, decor, staff, coordination, everything you name it!! Any hiccup we had Tommy was right on top of things ensuring I was as least stressed as possible and that the day was seamless. Your venue can really make or break your day and you will not be disappointed by trusting The Renaissance!!

Wedding June 30, 2022
This is an excellent and affordable venue to host any event. I recently used the Hippodrome for my wedding reception. Ron Stallings was extremely professional and every detail of my day was executed with professionalism. The food was delicious and nicely plated. The atmosphere was inviting and the staff were attentive and very polite. I highly recommend.

We celebrated my husband's 60th birthday at the Hippodrome Theatre (Speakeasy and balcony). Our guests on the balcony were able to enjoy their meal while overlooking the dance floor and band. Ron was responsive, and helped to make the event memorable in a short period of time.

The staff members were professional, respectful, and friendly. The appetizers were great and prepared to perfection. The plated chicken was a big hit, and our guests raved about the curry sauce. Several people tried to get the staff to share the recipe. I personally had the salmon and it was seasoned perfectly and the vegetables were good.

The venue was beautiful and I am grateful for the experience. Thank you, Ron and staff, for making this milestone birthday celebration a memorable event.

My wife and I held our 150 guest wedding ceremony and reception at the beautiful Renaissance in February 20,2022. We had been planing this wedding for a little over a year and could not be any more pleased at how great the process was as well as our wedding day. Tommy and Jon (the owners and Jon is also the head chef), were so welcoming from day one and you could tell they really wanted us to have the wedding of our dreams. They gave suggestions and even went along with some new fun ideas that we wanted to try. They have the warmest personalities and by the end of this wedding journey we all felt a bit attached to each other LOL! The value of the Renaissance is unmatched—an all inclusive venue with options for upgrades, they even have their own parking lot which is great since it is in downtown Richmond. The food was superb and so flavorful! The bar and bar attendants were amazing. They have great connections with all sorts of vendors you could want and all of our vendors LOVED working at the Renaissance! Also, they have a wedding coordinator that made sure the weekend went smoothly. We’re truly at a loss for words because everything about this venue suited our needs and wants! Impeccable staff, atmosphere, food, location and amenities. We cannot thank Jon, Tommy, Emmett , and Precious enough for all their hard work and care that they put into our special day! It was a true fairytale thanks to all of them. The best decision you could make in planning your wedding is to go with the Renaissance because you’d immediately knock off so much on your to do list and lessen your stress levels!

My business Divine Decorating Services LLC decorated for a birthday party there. Wedding Coordinator Gabby was awesome. The hall is well kept. This venue has 3 levels with elevator access. The first floor is a restaurant sports bar. Second level event hall 2 separate rooms. The third level is rooftop. The downside is they do not have parking. Parking is on your own very inconvenient. Also small food prep area. No on site cooking in the event hall and no ice machine

We recently staged a production of Hamlet at the Hof in their Loft space and I could not be any happier with our experience. The space, their staff, everything was amazing.
I believe that our production was the first piece of theatre that has been staged in the space but you wouldn't know it from the way they anticipated all our unique needs. The level of professionalism and preparation throughout was so impressive. They thought of everything, including a dozen things we hadn't even considered ourselves.
Everyone was so helpful and so flexible with all our last-minute minutiae. Bobby and Gaby were prompt with all our communications and excited about helping us put on our show; Leigh was so welcoming and accommodating with helping us get set up when we arrived; the bartender Daniel was so kind and helped us out with a fun audience-participation moment in our show.
I cannot recommend this space highly enough for any and all kinds of events. Prior to staging our show there, I have been to lots of various events here, from classical music concerts, to storytelling events, to fashion shows, and they were always wonderful, which is why I chose to host my own event there.

The brats are incredible and the roof top is perfect for hanging out with friends on a warm day! We especially loved the giant jenga. I had to take one star off because the 3 bartenders on the 1st floor had a small crowd around them and were incredibly slow. We waited patiently up against the bar with no one in front of us and with half an hour to spare before happy hour was over but were not even addressed before it ended. The 2nd floor bar was much faster and kinder though!