The Annex at 801

Definitely give this place a chance! We are so glad we did. It’s roomy, affordable, plenty of parking. There is plenty of room for cocktail hour, a nice bar and a huge reception area. It’s truly a blank canvas. You can turn it in to whatever you want. We ended up renting our center pieces from the owner, we saved money and didn’t have store them anywhere. The only thing we were responsible for was trash at the end of the night. We could have any vendor we want. Tables and chairs were included. These chairs are typically an up charge if you try to rent them separately. The owner and her whole family bent over backwords for us. I couldn’t have asked for a better reception. Thank you!!

We recently had our wedding at The Annex and we couldn't be happier. Not only was the manager, Drew, so easy and fun to work with, but the overall staff was so sweet and helpful and was unconditionally supportive and courteous. The pricing was extremely reasonable for the area and the quality of service was amazing. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get married in Columbus and couldn't be happier with our wedding day.

The main space was pretty inside and converted from ceremony to reception quite nice. It was a beautiful ceremony. The huge downfall for me was the temperature! I do not think the AC works properly in this building. The whole entire space was very, very, hot! The bathrooms were old and dirty and toilets and urinals (according to hubby) did not flush properly. The outside of the building could use some work too.

I was a guest at a wedding here in July. While the space was nice in theory - there were a few issues future brides should consider. On a 90 degree day outside- the temperature inside, never reached below 83 degrees! The AC was set at 70 in a locked box- no way to lower it and once more guests started arriving it was miserable. People were using hand fans, sweating profusely, and the older guests cleared out an hour after the vows- it was just too hot & the dancing had not even started yet! Also the location is not downtown - it’s near the Hilltop in a run down former bowling alley with an old Asian supermarket at one end of the building & a daycare at the other. The parking lot is in major need of pothole repair & there are weeds and tall grass everywhere! It is not what I would consider “industrial decor” yes the main room has exposed ceilings but the “cocktail area/ entrance” still has the old bowling alley feel. The toilets in the bathrooms do not flush unless you hold down the handles and the bathrooms are in need of a major update! Bridesmaids that took their shoes off to dance had dark black dirt on their feet! I understand this venue is inexpensive but you get exactly what you pay for! After being a guest here, I would not consider this venue.