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Orlandos is proud to be on the Preferred Caterers List for many of the major venues in and around the St. Louis area. Orlandos specializes in providing many unique location options not commonly known within the Special Events Industry in the St Louis area. Here is a list of some of these unique venues, with links to their respective websites where available!

The City Museum
701 N. 15th Street 
St. Louis, MO  63103
 

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Visiting the City Museum is an experience!   It is a magical world forged of recycled, recovered and reshaped treasures. In addition to housing some of the most captivating interactive art, City Museum is one of the most unique places to have a party, corporate function, or reception.  The City Museum offers it's lower floor and mezzanine, Architectural Hall or Vault Room for your next event!

Mad Art Gallery
2727 South 12th Street
St. Louis, MO  63118

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Mad Art Gallery is housed in a wonderful 1930s Art-Deco Police Station, beautifully restored and converted into a  unique venue for any event. Mad Art boasts 19,000 square feet of terrazzo floors and marble hallways. Everything that made it a working police station is still here for you to experience along with monthly exhibitions of contemporary art from emerging regional artists. The main gallery space was formerly the squad car garage. The sergeant’s desk often serves as the bar for our events. And the jail cells are not only conversation pieces but conversation places.  Mad Art will accommodate groups of 150-180 for seated dinners and over 300 for cocktail parties. 

The Foundry Art Centre
520 North Main Center
St. Charles, MO  63301

Located alongside the Missouri River and Katy Trail in downtown St. Charles, the Foundry Art Centre is a place where artists can work, sell and exhibit their work.  The beautifully redesigned interior of the old Foundry, where railroad cars were once produced, is a new cultural center for the St. Charles/St. Louis area featuring national, international and regional art.  Add flowers, music and our delicious food and the Foundry becomes a picturesque backdrop for your special event.  Punctuate with art for a special evening everyone will remember.    

World's Fair Pavilion
5595 Grand Drive
St. Louis, MO  63112

Sitting high atop Government Hill, the World's Fair Pavilion commands a dramatic view of Forest Park.  This magnificent open air shelter has been one of the park's most popular and impressive attractions since it was built in 1909 with proceeds left over from the 1904 World's Fair.  In 1998, Forest Park Forever renovated the Pavilion.  The Pavilion provides a picturesque setting for company picnics,  private receptions, benefits, special events or parties.  The covered floor area of the open air pavilion can easily seat approximately 500 people. 

The Jewel Box in Forest Park

This St. Louis Landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places.  This charming Art Deco designed green house is available for special events.  It's majestic 50 feet high ceiling makes for an elegant setting for any event.  Permanent floral installations are enhanced on a seasonal  basis with flowing plants from the City's green houses.  The Jewel Box can seat up to 160 for a seated dinner or 250 for a cocktail reception. 

The Thaxton
1009 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO  63101

The Thaxton is an exquisitely restored Art Deco building combining the excitement of the main floor depicting Tamara De Lempicka cubistic paintings and Vargas prints with a speakeasy Art Deco bar in the lower level.  You will have the opportunity to hold your event on the first floor, mezzanine, and lower level for a very unique gathering. This area is a sparkling jewel that is sure to please everyone.  This venue can accommodate parties of 125 to 385 on up to three floors.  

The Mahler Ballroom
4915 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO  63108

Designed by Theodore Link and built in 1907 as a ballroom and a residence for the Jacob Mahler Family.  This elegant Victorian style building has many of the original features preserved, including a 24' height ceiling with an ornate balcony surrounding all sides.  The rock maple floor is wonderful for dancing and 17 Austrian crystal chandeliers illuminate the room.  The 4000 square foot facility seats up to 300 guests for a seated event (including balcony seating).

Soulard Preservation Hall
Attn: 
Nancy Novack
1921 South Ninth Street
St. Louis MO
63104

Since the 1890’s, the building that currently houses Preservation Hall, has served as a meeting hall, a school, and theater. The renovation of Soulard Preservation Hall, reconnects this important building to its’ historic surroundings in the Soulard neighborhood. With its beautiful hard wood floors and exposed brick Soulard Preservation Hall can accommodate small meetings of 10 to large seated dinners for 200 and theatre seating for up to 350.



The Carousel House in Faust Park
Faust Park
15185 Olive Street Road
Chesterfield, MO  63017

The St. Louis Carousel, with its more than 60 hand carved horses and deer, was built in 1920 by the Dentzel Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Originally located at the Forest Park Highlands on Oakland Avenue, St. Louis County and the Faust Cultural Heritage Foundation restored the Carousel in 1987, and placed it in a climate controlled facility to insure its preservation.  Its current home includes space for special events.  How much fun is it to include a fully functioning Carousel at your special event!  

The Roberts Orpheum Theater
416 North 9th Street
St. Louis, MO 63101

The Roberts Orpheum Theater (formerly The Historic American Theater) is a first class venue for concerts and performing arts, as well as for private events of all kinds.  The Theater provides a dramatic flair that sets your event apart from all others. This first class facility has been entirely renovated and completely outfitted with quality furnishings and top of the line equipment. The new lobby, restrooms, bar areas, and auditorium offer elegant style to complement any event.

The Orchestra level of the auditorium has three tiered sections that can accommodate: 
. up to 300 people for a seated dinner;
. up to 500 people seated theater style
. up to 1,000 people standing.
Additionally, the stage (40 feet wide by 30 feet deep) can be used for seating guests, buffet or bar areas, a bandstand, dancing, etc., offering extra space to utilize.

Casa Loma Ballroom
3354 Iowa Street
St. Louis, MO  63118

Built in the 1920's this unique ballroom brings back the days of the Big Bands.  It has one of the largest true wood dance floors still available in St. Louis, along with a dramatic 2nd story balcony.  This nostalgic facility seats events of up to 1000 guests. 

Third Degree Glass Factory
5200 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO  63108

Located in the heart of St. Louis is a community access glassblowing studio.  The Third Degree offers its facility for special events in which guests can witness glass blowing and even participate in creating works of art themselves.  Seating up to 300 guests for events.  

The Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108

The Sheldon was designed by the noted 1904 World's Fair Architect Louis Spiering. Experience the elegance of a bygone era. Enjoy historic grandeur combined with contemporary event planning and personalized execution. The Sheldon has reigned among the city's finest special event facilities since 1912. Overlooking the city's Central West End, The Sheldon Ballroom features golden hardwood flooring, a full stage and dramatic beamed ceilings with large skylights. This intimate setting accommodates 250 for dinner or more than 300 for cocktail receptions.

Mount Pleasant Winery
5634 High Street
Augusta, MO 63332

Mount Pleasant Winery is located in the heart of the Augusta Appellation wine district and is the oldest operating winery in Augusta...the first in the United States.   Mount Pleasant Winery offers several private areas and rooms to host an event your guests will always remember.  Mount Pleasant Winery offers their guests a wonderful wine country experience with a beautiful view and excellent selection of wine.  Perfect for private parties, weddings and receptions, it is also an inspiring location for business meetings, retreats and seminars.  Their various event areas can acommodate parties of 40 to 300 guests. 

The New Town at St. Charles
3331-5 Rue Royale
St. Charles, MO  63301

The New Town at St. Charles offers a number of venues that people fall in love with for their special event.   Whether you’re interested in the classic town hall (with a seating capacity of up to 120 for a seated dinner, 300 for a cocktail reception utilizing the veranda overlooking the fountains) or an elegant chapel with 20’ ceilings, New Town provides the perfect setting. With simply stated elegance and graceful appeal, the venues at New Town provide a unique option for that special day. And the true town setting will take guests back in time, allowing for a charming atmosphere with restaurants, shops, endless canals, lakes, fountains and more.

The Cosmopolitan
1112 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO  63102

The Cosmopolitan is a unique location for an intimate party in
downtown St. Louis.   Step into the atmosphere of a medieval
European castle, featuring African heads adorning the faux finished
walls, a neon lit etched glass top Bar, and a Fireplace with a
comfortable couch and chair surround.

With a  conference area on the mezzanine and a lower level with
antique pool and billiards tables, and a large conference table. 
The Cosmopolitan offers a unique blend of style and space. 

Lucas Meeting & Events Center
1264 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63104

Consider Lucas Meeting and Events for an incredible all-in-one unique and up-scale venue! Their event complex plays host to a great number of high-profile dinner engagements, receptions, corporate meetings, stage productions and events in addition to being one of Saint Louis’ most popular places to enjoy live music and entertainment in a warm, comfortable and friendly atmosphere.  

Four primary areas are available for private rental, The Club Room (capactity: 20 seated to 60 guests for cocktail party), The Courtyard, The School House Lounge  (capacity: 116 seated to 200 guests for cocktail party), and The School House Music Hall (capacity:  100 seated to 240 guests for cocktail party). You may rent these areas individually, combine any number of rooms or rent the entire complex for you event.

The Moto Museum
3441 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO  63103

Host your next event amidst 100 rare and vintage motorcycles collected obtained from over 20 countries around the globe and covering almost 100 years!   The museum consists of 6 galleries, each representing a different region of the world.  Their ballroom can seat up to 300 guests and is something to behold...it is sure to be a location your guests will talk about for a long time.   

555 Washington
555 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63102

555 Washington  personifies the revitalized Downtown attitude, combining grand historic detail with modern and loft finishes. The architecture is inspirational with soaring ceilings and contemporary styling.  A glorious 6-story atrium sparkles at the center of the building, while walls of windows frame a characteristic St. Louis view of historic buildings and the bustling city.  This creative main-level space is customizable for almost any event, including wedding receptions, birthday parties, family reunions, luncheons/dinners, fashion shows, art exhibits, performance arts, and conferences.  Perfect for up to 300 dinner guests and even more for a cocktail reception. 

The Pageant
6161 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112

The Pageant Nightclub was built from the ground up specifically as a live music venue and opened for the first time on October 19, 2000. The name is the only remnant from the long-gone Pageant movie theater which was located about 3 blocks further east on Delmar from our location.  The Pageant and The Halo Bar are both available for party rentals.

Bowling Hall of Fame
111 Stadium Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63102

If you're looking for a "striking" place to host your next company meeting/party, reception, birthday party or a Cardinal pre-game party, then look no further than the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. Individuals or groups can rent the three-level facility for a surprisingly affordable price. The Bowling Museum also has a special meeting room, which provides an excellent setting for training sessions, business meeting and luncheon for up to 35 people.

The Old Courthouse
11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102

The Old Courthouse was built in the early 1800s and served as both judicial and civil offices until 1930. The majestic rotunda, located at the center of the Old Courthouse, was restored from 1981 through 1986 and is a beautiful place for a private event. The rotunda and second-level balcony are suitable for 100 guests for a sit-down dinner and 200 guests for a stand-up reception.

Rialto Ballroom
3547 Olive (near Grand Avenue)
St. Louis MO 63103

In the heart of the historic Grand Center Entertainment district the Centene Center for the Arts building is the home of the glamorous Rialto Ballroom. This enchanted ballroom makes for a unique venue for special events, with its glass atrium and roof top deck that over looks downtown St. Louis. This nostalgic building was originally constructed in the 1880’s as a Ballet Academy for young girls. With it’s new millennium touches this magnificent ballroom will accommodate seated dinners for up to 300 guests and standup cocktail receptions for as many as 500.

Grandel Theatre
634 North Grand
St. Louis, MO 63103


Built as a limestone Congregational Church in the Romanesque revival style in 1884, the Theatre was renovated in 1992. It is located in the Grand Center arts, entertainment and education district of St. Louis. Its main spaces include a 470 seat (320 on the orchestra level; 150 in the balcony) theatre auditorium, the Grand Hall and large lobby area. The 26-foot vaulted ceiling and 12-foot arched leaded glass window make the Grand Hall beautiful day or evening. It can accommodate approximately 150 for a seated meal or 225 for a reception. The lobby will hold up to 180 people for a reception and 80-100 for a sit down event.

The Magic House
516 S. Kirkwood Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63122

The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, is a fun and innovative place that is sure to make your wedding reception a magical one. They can accommodate parties with their 25,000 square foot facility. The Special Events room will accommodate up to 180 people for a sit-down dinner, and around 600 guests can enjoy the Special Events room, exhibit areas and beautiful Victorian Garden. The Magic House offers a creative, unique environment for family reunions, casual parties, elegant sit-down dinners, school family nights, bar/bat mitzvahs and corporate functions.


Gateway Arch
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
St. Louis Riverfront

707 North First Street

Located on the historic St. Louis Riverfront stands the Gateway Arch, an engineering marvel that towers 630 feet in the sky over downtown St. Louis and the Mighty Mississippi River. As a symbol of the Gateway to Westward Expansion the gateway Arch is part of our National Parks System. The Arch may be rented as an event venue with a special use permit. The area under the Arch has a museum, gift shop and a fountain in the middle. This unique venue holds approximately 850 people for a stand-up reception and 300 for a sit-down reception with a band, a dance floor and a bar. Tram rides to the top of the Arch are available at an additional charge.

St. Louis City Hall Rotunda
1200 Market Street 
St. Louis, MO  63103

This architectural masterpiece features a white marble rotunda, about 100 feet square, with a colored glass skylight above and a marble grand staircase opposite the main entrance.  Built in 1896 this government center offers the magnificent rotunda to St. Louis citizens for special events during its off hours.

The Lodge at Grant's Trail
4398 Hoffmeister (Hwy. 55 at Union East Outer Road)
St. Louis, MO 63125

Situated on Grant's Trail, a biking and walking recreational trail is the magnificent Lodge at Grant's Trail. Completed in 2000, the Lodge offers a rustic mountain lodge atmosphere while providing elegance in dining which is simply outstanding. The lodge also boasts 8 themed bedrooms all with private baths and fireplaces. Simply one of the most unique new event venues to come to St. Louis. The lodge accommodates approximately 75 people sit-down style (or 110 utilizing the new "Garden" room) and 150 for a cocktail reception with larger groups possible using the beautiful patio and back yard area.

RiverChase of Fenton
990 Horan
Fenton, MO 63026

The City of Fenton, located between Highway 270 and Six Flags over Mid-America on Interstate 44, boasts one of the finest recreational facilities in the St. Louis area. Riverchase of Fenton has an Olympic size competition swimming pool, an outdoor water park, an indoor water park with lap pool, indoor running track, weight training facility, indoor basketball and volleyball courts and approximately 4000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. The gymnasium can also be used for large events and can seat 700 to 1000 people.

The Heights
8001 Dale Ave.
Richmond Heights, MO 63117

Saint Margaret Mary
4900 Ringer Road
St. Louis, MO  63129
Phone: 314.487.2522 ext. 211
Fax: 314.487.4475
 
Saint Margaret Mary is an established member of the Archdioceses whose parish is beautifully situated off of Ringer Road in South County. In its development they have added a wonderful ballroom that has an entity of its own. With a fresh décor, beautiful window treatments, a great built in bar and dance floor it is a perfect setting for any celebration. The facility has the capacity to seat up to 400 guests.

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