4.9
Verified reviews from real couples
The Clubhouse at Rhinegeist
Holds ceremonies and receptions
We hosted our wedding welcome party in the Signature Room and it was everything we hoped for! The planning process was straightforward, the staff was super helpful, and the space fit all of our needs. Can't recommend enough!
Anna B.
5.0
An absolutely beautiful venue for our wedding, we couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. We reserved the Annex for the Cocktail Hour, and the Clubhouse for our Ceremony/Reception, and both were just the perfect scenes for our big day. Our coordinator, Abby, was also a tremendous person to work with. She answered all of our questions, and was a big help along the way, especially the day-of. I would recommend Abby, the Rhinegeist Private Events team, and the venue itself to all!
Maddie P.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Rhinegeist Brewery is a unique wedding venue located in Cincinnati, OH. This expansive property offers a plethora of event spaces to choose from. Whether it's a quaint elopement or an extravagant celebration, this site can host the wedding couples deserve. The team here is excited to help nearlyweds bring their wedding vision to life.
With over 6,000 square feet of event space with three ballrooms, the possibilities are endless at Rhinegeist Brewery. These beautiful but flexible wedding ballrooms allow each couple to find the ideal space to suit their needs and unique tastes. For a large gathering, their most popular ballroom, The Clubhouse, is a perfect choice for couples and their loved ones to enjoy. It features exposed red brick walls, pine floors, open wood rafter ceilings with skylights, and plenty of natural lighting. The Annex and The Signature Room is where couples can host smaller events with only their nearest and dearest. Soon-to-be-weds are also more than welcome to reimagine the area with floral arrangements, props, and other décor. Furthermore, valet services and wireless internet offer guests additional convenience and comfort.
The team at Rhinegeist Brewery is on hand to make sure that each wedding runs without a hitch. Every couple gets their full attention and assistance, whatever they might need. The dedicated team of event staff provides set-up and clean-up services, allowing guests to focus on enjoying their day. Event items available for use include audio and video equipment, tables, chairs, and linens. Some other optional add-ons include private brewery tours and guided beer tastings.
11+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Elopement
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Brewery & Distillery
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Awards and Affiliations
9-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2023.+6 more.
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Rhinegeist is a beautiful, versatile wedding venue with multiple spaces that suit small to large guest lists. Staff and coordinators are responsive, professional, and handle logistics smoothly so couples can relax. Bar service and specialty cocktails are praised, and many recommend it for welcome parties, rehearsals, and receptions.Review photos
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Anna B
5.0
7/31/2026
We hosted our wedding welcome party in the Signature Room and it was everything we hoped for! The planning process was straightforward, the staff was super helpful, and the space f...
it all of our needs. Can't recommend enough!
Maddie P
5.0
7/26/2026
An absolutely beautiful venue for our wedding, we couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. We reserved the Annex for the Cocktail Hour, and the Clubhouse for our Ceremony/Re...
ception, and both were just the perfect scenes for our big day. Our coordinator, Abby, was also a tremendous person to work with. She answered all of our questions, and was a big help along the way, especially the day-of. I would recommend Abby, the Rhinegeist Private Events team, and the venue itself to all!
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Amelia & Jeff
5.0
6/18/2026
We had our rehearsal dinner in the Lounge at Rhinegeist and it was the perfect space for us. The staff was super helpful leading up to the event, they helped us get everything set...
up, and our bartender was super helpful and friendly. We used a different caterer than their pre-approved list and they were very flexible making that happen for us. All in all we had a great experience.
JD M
5.0
5/19/2026
My husband and I had our wedding and reception in Rhinegeist's Signature Room + Lounge in April 2026, and we had such a great experience! We booked our date about a year in advance...
after touring the venue, which is a stunning industrial space with art deco details (stylistically distinct from their larger, wood-clad clubhouse space). It was shockingly affordable compared to other venues we looked into. We invited about 80 guests and had just under 70 in attendance, and the space accommodated everyone comfortably - for the ceremony, dinner, and dancefloor. We hardly had to decorate because both the signature room and lounge are already so beautiful. Before we were assigned a coordinator, the Rhinegeist team was responsive to all of our questions via email, and the service got even better when we were introduced to our Coordinator, Jess. Jess and her team made sure everything ran smoothly the day of the wedding and coordinated well with our other vendors so we didn't have to worry about the logistics and could just focus on ourselves and our guests. (Photography credit to Hearts and Color Co.)
Kaitlin G
5.0
1/25/2026
We used Rhinegeist as our Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Party for the night before. We utilized the Lounge Room for our Rehearsal and it was the perfect choice for our guest count of ...
58. Kay, our contact, was beyond professional and made this part of our wedding weekend so seamless and took off so much stress. Up above, in the tap room, they reserved a table for our welcome party and it was the perfect space to see our guests and kick off the weekend. I strongly recommend Rhinegeist as part of your festivities, whether it's the smaller events or the wedding itself.
Annette M
5.0
12/31/2025
Rhinegeist's team was helpful, easy to work with, and had all the details squared away so we could relax and have a great night. Huge thank you to Jess and her team for a fabulous ...
wedding we won't soon forget.
Eilish A
5.0
12/14/2025
We loved having our wedding at Rhinegeist! The Clubhouse space was lovely. The event staff were very professional, and made sure that the event was going smoothly. They were also v...
ery easy to work with and responded our needs in a timely fashion. Would recommend if you would like a brewery wedding!
Rachel V
5.0
10/14/2025
The team at Rhinegeist made our day perfect! Everyone was so easy to work with and took care of everything. I spent the whole night on the dance floor because I wasn't worried abou...
t a single thing!
Shelby N
5.0
8/15/2025
I couldn’t have asked for a better place to have my wedding. Abby and Mady were absolute gems to work with and made our day so special. From the initial inquiry about Rhinegeist le...
ading up to the wedding, they both were there to answer all my questions and make the day run as smooth as possible. They truly want you to have a seamless wedding and help take any of the wedding planning stress off your shoulders. The venue is spacious, clean, and stunning. We had about 100 people attend the wedding and there was plenty of space between the annex as well as the clubhouse. The staff that served the guest were also great. 10/10 recommend if you’re looking for a beautiful ceremony and reception space, amazing staff, and a place to make your wedding extra special!
Allison R
5.0
6/09/2025
My husband and I got married at Rhinegeist this May, and it was amazing. From the very beginning, their whole team was welcoming and so prompt and responsive. Katie was an absolu...
te pleasure to work with; her calm demeanor was so reassuring. Rhinegeist is a pro at weddings; they had worked with all our vendors before and had everything handled. They are a machine, but somehow still made us feel so special and like our day mattered to them, too. It was an amazing wedding, and we have received so many compliments. The space is beautiful, the bar service was awesome, and the coordination went so smoothly. I loved every second of it (including the planning!) and I’m so glad we had our wedding here.
Kelli H
5.0
5/13/2025
We booked the Lounge and Signature room for our wedding this past weekend. It was simply amazing. Everyone who works there is fantastic. The night went so smoothly. There were so m...
any things I was so nervous about getting done and they just did them. Special shout out to Kay Polley. She did an absolute fantastic job. While I don’t plan on getting married again. We will keep this place in mind for other special celebrations. 1000/100 recommend this place.
Abby H
5.0
2/06/2025
We had our wedding in the Clubhouse at Rhinegeist and I truly cannot imagine a better place to have celebrated our marriage! Everything was so reasonably priced for the quality of ...
service we received. From vendors to planning, as well as bar options and personalization, the team at Rhinegeist had us covered every step of the way. We ordered the custom beer sign that they offer with our names and wedding date, and it was the perfect addition to our decor. It now has pride of place on our living room mantle! The coordinators and bar staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and we're still hearing great stories and comments from our guests months later. They even have another space perfect for smaller weddings. My only regret is deciding not to add an extra hour to our rental - we did not want the night to end. We highly recommend Rhinegeist for weddings and celebrations!
Maggie L
5.0
11/18/2024
We had our welcome party at Rhinegeist and it could not have been a more perfect space! The staff were awesome and super accommodating. Couldn’t recommend it more!
Courtney K
5.0
10/27/2024
We absolutely loved Rhinegeist as our reception venue. The Signature Room was the perfect fit for our vision. Abby was our event coordinator and she couldn't have been better, She ...
answered every email and silly question I had. Even let me add two guests to the seating chart last minute with no hesitation. She also helped us envision our reception perfectly and I love how she talked with other vendors for day of coordination so my husband and I didn't have to worry about it. I didn't even need to hire a wedding planner cause the crew at Rhinegeist was just amazing.
Jenna H
5.0
8/12/2024
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Rhinegeist! We had such a great experience that both the engagement party and wedding were held here. Cass was our initial contact for t...
he engagement party and then beginning steps of the wedding and then Jess took over for the wedding as she was going to be onsite that day. Jess was so easy to work with and made the process so easy. We had a details meeting a bit before the wedding and she sat down and went through every detail and made us feel at ease. On the wedding day she was so wonderful and made sure that everything ran smoothly! We couldn’t recommend Rhinegeist enough!!
Elaine P
5.0
8/12/2024
The Signature room was the perfect size to host both a ceremony and reception. So many of our guests commented on their appreciation of the additional Lounge as a space to not only...
enjoy the cocktail hour, but also being a great space if they wanted a quieter space to talk during the reception. Katie Okada was great to work with from start to finish.
Riley A
5.0
8/05/2024
We hosted a welcome party ahead of our wedding in Rhinegeist’s Annex and it was the perfect place to welcome our guests to Cincy! Abby, our coordinator, made the planning process v...
ery easy and was always happy to answer our questions and provide suggestions. Everyone loved the drinks and the space, which had plenty of room for 100+ guests to sit or mingle, and it was easy to shift the party from the Annex to the taproom and rooftop once we wrapped up. Would highly recommend!
Megan S
5.0
7/27/2024
Rhinegeist was a beautiful place to have our wedding reception. It was perfect for our ~125 guest list. The drinks were amazing - we LOVED the specialty cocktails. Abby was so kind...
and so helpful! She answered all of our questions in a timely manner and on the day of our wedding she made sure everything was perfect!
Sydney P
5.0
7/05/2024
Our wedding at Rhinegeist was everything we could've dreamed of. Katie was a life saver and helped us through every step. The venue itself is beyond gorgeous. We fit about 160 peop...
le, but could've fit at least a few more tables if needed, with a large dance floor still available. We can't recommend Rhinegeist enough (specifically Katie Okada as the event coordinator)!
Ellie G
5.0
4/18/2024
Our reception at Rhinegeist was an absolute dream. The space itself was beautiful and plenty spacious for our 220 guests and a band. The staff was incredible to work with. They wer...
e so flexible and accommodating both leading up to the event and on the wedding day itself. Our guests can't stop raving about our reception and we feel the same way! We highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a fun and unique space.
Jessica P
5.0
3/19/2024
We booked our wedding at Rhinegeist after falling in love with the space. From helping with vendor recommendations to providing feedback about timeline and layout, the team was ama...
zing to work with and so responsive. Jess made our day go so smoothly and if I was booking our wedding all over again I would immediately go with Rhinegeist.
Jennifer R
5.0
1/15/2024
We had such a great experience with Rhinegeist! Katie and team were on top of it, very responsive and weekend of they did a great job getting vendors loaded in and keeping us on sc...
hedule. We used a couple of their preferred vendors and loved them, lots of helpful info from Rhinegeist to get us rolling when it comes to wedding planning. We were in the clubhouse and annex, it was so easy having our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one spot and great hanging out with guests in the taproom after the reception. Can’t wait to come back for a beer on anniversaries for years to come!
Annie J
5.0
11/28/2023
We had the most incredible experience with Rhinegeist. They were so helpful from start to finish and I'd get married there again without question! So friendly, so flexible, so on t...
op of it. Clearly they do weddings all the time and I couldn't recommend them enough. I turned into the most type A person ever and they were still always one step ahead and cool as a cucumber. It was the most fun venue. We used both the clubhouse and the annex for our 150 person wedding and everything went seamlessly. We also used a few of their recommended vendors as well! Seriously, you can't go wrong here!
Sarah F
5.0
10/18/2023
There was no question in our minds that we would have our wedding at Rhinegeist. Katie, Megan, and the whole Rhinegeist team were flawless in their organization and execution of al...
l of the moving parts of our wedding. I never had to worry that things would not happen exactly how I envisioned them. They were fun, kind, and flexible with my chaos. The bartenders were pros at getting drinks to the guests quickly, provided friendly and attentive service, and the specialty cocktails were absolutely delicious. I 100% recommend Rhinegeist to anyone who is looking for a fun, cool, unique, easy to work with venue.
Allyson H
5.0
4/24/2023
We had our full ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at Rhinegeist in their main Clubhouse and Annex space and it was absolutely magical from start to finish. The space was beauti...
ful and clean, and the bistro lightening creates such an intimate environment. We utilized a lot of their preferred vendors and they have a huge list of wonderful vendors who helped to make our big day everything we’d dreamt of. As a whole, the employees were professional, timely, accommodating and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this venue and this brewery for any part of your special day.
Kenzie C
5.0
1/28/2023
Our wedding was PERFECT. Jess and team did everything with excellence and made me the happiest, calmest bride. Plus, the venue is beautiful!
Hannah W
5.0
11/09/2022
Rhinegeist was the perfect venue for us! From our first walk through tour to the post event follow up, everything went so smoothly. Cass and her team are amazing to work with; the...
y put up with all my last minute questions and helped make everything run so nicely the day of the event. The space is so unique and felt perfectly intimate for our crowd of 140-150. I could not have imagined our wedding anywhere else!
Kyla K
5.0
10/15/2022
We could be more pleased to have chosen Rhinegeist to have our wedding! Kay was amazing to work with throughout the entire planning process and made the day of go smoothly! Could n...
ot recommend this place enough!
Grace R
5.0
10/11/2022
We had the BEST wedding this September at Rhinegeist!! We could not have asked for a better day. Cass our coordinator was extremely helpful, patient, experienced and kind!!
Ashley M
5.0
9/14/2022
We hosted our welcome celebration in the Rhinegeist signature room and it could not have worked out better! Kay and Megan were the leads on our event and were both just so pleasant...
to work with. The communication was timely and organized. We used the OTR chili space as well which gave us a full second bar to use with the event. The personalized pint glasses were a great touch at the end of the night!
Lindsay H
5.0
9/07/2022
Cass was wonderful and helped us every step of the way in planning a beautiful wedding. She was always available when questions arose or when we needed a second opinion. She also c...
oordinated with all of our vendors so we could focus on getting ready. All of the staff was professional, fun, and extremely helpful. They made it so that we could actually enjoy our day and not stress at all!
anonymous u
5.0
9/03/2022
Rhinegeist is an absolutely amazing venue! If you are looking for a beautiful, fun, and unique venue, Rhinegeist is the place. We used The Clubhouse and it is stunning! All of the ...
coordinators and staff are absolutely amazing (professional, organized, and experienced) and truly care to make sure that your day is as perfect as it can be. Highly Recommend!!
Summer S
5.0
8/22/2022
Rhinegeist did such a fabulous job with our reception. Megan was top notch and attentive to everything. The room was beautiful and people raved about it. Bar staff was great and va...
let was also a very nice touch. 10/10 would recommend to anyone I know!
Erica R
5.0
6/19/2022
We knew from the moment we got engaged that we wanted a unique Cincinnati location that would be fun for all of our guests! Rhinegeist was just that! We used the annex for our cock...
tail our and the club house for our reception and it went perfectly. The space looked absolutely stunning and all of the workers were amazing! We worked with Cass from Rhinegeist who did a fantastic job and was there every step of the way to answer questions and even helped my husband and I make a discrete exit at the end of the night! We highly recommend working with Cass, we loved her!
Only thing to keep in mind is Rhinegeist does not have someone to help set up the decor for the reception space but they do tear town and box everything up which was awesome! We hired someone for a few hours before the reception to go decorate the space and which worked out perfectly.
We loved our reception and would recommend using Rhinegeist to anyone!
Ryan E
5.0
4/12/2022
We just had our wedding and reception at Rhinegeist and everything was perfect. The stuff was so helpful and accommodating, and quick to respond to our questions and inquiries. We ...
received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was. I honestly can’t think of anything negative to say about the venue!
Mike and Kelly G
5.0
4/04/2022
We could not have asked for a better experience for our wedding day with Rhinegeist! First of all, they were quick to respond to any inquiry we had with them which was a great impr...
ession from the start, that held for the entirety of our wedding planning and execution. Megan led the charge for our wedding and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is extremely detailed in her work, has an answer to every question and has the ideas and creativity that helped us along the planning and decision making processes. She was a key to the success of our wedding planning. As for the day itself, Rhinegeist as a venue was incredibly gorgeous and made all of our wedding day dreams come true. The staff is extremely friendly and organized and they have running a larger wedding down to a science and they operate as a well oiled machine, that to us, seem to execute flawlessly to us. We had the perfect wedding day with! We always heard something has to go wrong on your wedding day, and to us, nothing did, or at least they were extremely good and hiding and working around it because all of our guests and us could not have been happier with any other venue. I HIGHLY recommend Rhinegeist. Their pricing is reasonable and they're one of the most highly regarded venues in the area for a reason.
Brooke R
5.0
3/23/2022
We worked with the Rhinegeist Event team for our post-elopement celebration in The Signature Room. The entire team was lovely to work with, prompt, and helpful throughout the entir...
e planning process. The Rhinegeist team's support leading up to the evening, day of, during, and after, made for a wonderful night shared with our close family and friends. Our vendors loved the venue and complimented the Rhinegeist staff during and after the event. Our friends and family did the same.
Emily G
5.0
1/26/2022
We LOVED Rhinegeist. It was our dream venue and lived up to every expectation. It was beautiful, the beer was great, and Sunara was AMAZING. Omicron took over the week before our w...
edding which caused us a lot of chaos. Our numbers dropped, we had to implement safety measures, and we were constantly trying to pretend like we felt calm. Sunara handled everything, with no complaints or issues. She was a godsend throughout that entire process. A week before, Sunara said that the only thing that would bother her is if we thought that she didn't care. We absolutely knew that she cared and could not be more grateful for her help and patience.
Jacqueline M
5.0
1/19/2022
Writing this review gives me ALL the feels! I don't think I can put into words how amazing Melissa and the Rhinegeist Private Events Team are. Everyone at Rhinegeist was wonderful,...
accommodating, and so helpful with the entire wedding planning process - Melissa was so easy to get in touch with and helped answer all our questions along the way. Everything was extremely organized throughout the entire process and the Clubhouse itself is absolutely gorgeous. Our ceremony and reception turned out even better than we ever could've imagined and we received so many compliments from our guests on how great the space looked and how well everything went! The whole day went so smoothly because of how well Melissa and our other vendors worked together. We strongly recommend getting married at Rhinegeist to any couple looking for a venue!
Veronica L
5.0
12/20/2021
It was an absolute joy to work with Rhinegeist for our wedding. No detail was too small to consider, and Melissa was awesome - very communicative, knowledgeable, and accommodating ...
of our requests. She acted as a second wedding coordinator for us and made sure we had everything we needed. Everyone that we spoke with loved working with Rhinegeist. The space (Clubhouse) is beautiful, the drinks delicious - no complaints at all.
Lucy L
5.0
11/11/2021
Rhinegeist was the best vendor we worked with for our wedding. They were so organized and professional. We worked with Kay and she communicated every step of the way, she went abov...
e and beyond so that I didn't have to stress about anything on the day of. The venue itself is gorgeous but the staff seriously made the event perfect I cannot recommend them enough!!
Jennifer D
5.0
11/08/2021
We had our daughter’s wedding at Rhinegeist on 11/5/21. Kay is phenomenal. Everything went perfectly. The venue is beautiful. I could not say anything negative about the experience...
from start to finish. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a reception or even a big party.
Amelia F
5.0
10/25/2021
My wedding at Rhinegeist couldn’t have been more perfect. Cass was my event coordinator and did everything to make sure we everything ran smoothly. She and Erin were fabulous day o...
f - the Polaroid camera we brought for guests needed batteries and Cass even went to find some for us. I work in events and I was astounded by the way these ladies put on an event. Organization was great. Cass even took us around the brewery to take pictures that guests normally wouldn’t have access to so that we could have a unique experience. I came to work the next week and my coworkers haven’t stopped talking about how awesome the venue was.
Harlj S
5.0
10/24/2021
Kay is absolutely amazing! She made sure everything went accordingly & I had no worries my whole day because she was so incredible…
Madisson V
5.0
10/17/2021
This venue was perfect! We used The Signature Room and I was blown away by how beautiful it was. The event coordinators were wonderful and so easy to work with. All the beer and dr...
inks we had were delicious and all our guests were so happy. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a fun, affordable place!
David D
5.0
10/12/2021
Cass and her team at Rhinegeist are amazing! We had to move our wedding twice due to the pandemic, and they worked with us during the process and was super helpful! The space is go...
rgeous and needed very little decoration to make the space your own. We got so much guidance and support from Rhinegeist that we felt very little stress during the planning process.
We highly recommend Rhinegeist!
Virginia V
5.0
9/15/2021
The moment I first walked into Rhinegeist I knew it was where I would get married. My husband and I had to reschedule our big day because of covid, and opted to stay at Rhinegeist ...
for a vow renewal on our 1 year anniversary. It was like a dream to finally be able to share this day with all of our loved ones. Sarah & Megan were so helpful, supportive & wonderful. There were also so many options within their packages that we were able to afford the most beautiful day we could have dreamed of without it putting us in debt. So happy with everything!!!
Michael G
5.0
8/05/2021
We had our rehearsal dinner at Rhinegeist in The Annex and had a great experience. The team at Rhinegeist was very helpful leading up to our event and had great suggestions about ...
table layouts and logistics for the evening. The night of our dinner, the entire staff was working hard to make sure all guests had a fun time and were served with professionalism and care. (As a side note, my wife and I have also attended a wedding at Rhinegeist in their reception space and had a wonderful time there as well.) We highly recommend Rhinegeist for your event. You will be happy you went with them!
Jan E
5.0
7/22/2021
They were a dream to work with from start to finish. The venue itself is beautiful!! All of the staff is friendly and will do anything for you. Melissa and Kay are top notch and ma...
ke the day of the event stress free. I would recommend this venue to anyone!
Gerry C
5.0
7/01/2021
We just had an engagement party here for my daughter and her fiancé. It was amazing. Kay and her staff were wonderful. I worked with Kay planning the party long distance, she made ...
everything so easy and on the day of the party she was so organized and helped everything run smoothly! Would highly recommend having a party here!
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