Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party planning, preparing for a family reunion, or hunting for your ideal wedding venue, check out this list of rentable venues in Lakeland.
Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.
Intimate gatherings
Planning a shower, reunion, or other small party? Here are a few of our favorite venues for intimate gatherings (read: Fewer than 100 guests) in Swan City.
1833 Venue, 1833 S. Florida Ave.
- Rate: $500+
- Accommodates 65 seated, 100 standing
- 1,000 sqft
- Key features: Historic building, arched windows, ample natural light, chandeliers, fireplace
Pressed, 213 E. Bay St.
- Rate: $200+
- Accommodates 35 seated, 50 standing
- 2,000 sqft
- Key features: Tables, chairs, and couches
The Uliana, 1216 S. Florida Ave.
- Rate: $500+
- Accommodates 30 seated, 75 standing
- 1,200 sqft
- Key features: Refrigerator, freezer, island, and bar, plus plates, glasses, and more available for an additional fee
Multiple options
The venues in this section truly have it all. From smaller spaces for tight-knit groups to expansive areas fit for a wedding venue, here are a few spots with more to love around every corner.
Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd.
- Rate: $150-$7,500+
- Accommodates 25-450 guests
- Rentable Spaces: Welcome Center Conference Room, Boathouse, and Event Center
The Joinery, 640 E. Main St.
- Rate: $150-$500+
- Accommodates 8-70 guests
- Rentable spaces: The Tanks, The Square, The North Side, and The South Side
Cob & Pen, 1221 S. Florida Ave.
- Rate: $75-$1000
- Accommodates 8-40+ guests
- Rentable spaces: The Lounge, The Vintage Dining Room, the Outdoor Patio, and The Lawn
Coleman Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
- Rate: $173-$818+
- Accommodates 50-350 guests
- Rentable spaces: Small classrooms, a small multi-purpose room, and a large multi-purpose room
Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, 525 Lake Crago Dr.
- Rate: $308-$3,087+
- Accommodates 48-105 guests
- Rentable spaces: Classroom, Activity Room, and Banquet Room
Ax-Caliber, 204 E. Orange St., Ste. 102
- Rate: Inquire for pricing
- Accommodates 10-200+ guests
- Rentable spaces: Gaming area, main axe arena, cafe patio, and more
Rec Room, 202 N. Massachusetts Ave.
- Rate: $250-3,500
- Accommodates 15-200 guests
- Rentable spaces: Outdoor Party Deck, Private Party Room, or a full arcade + bar buyout
Larger venues
If you’re planning your wedding or a similar large-scale gathering, this is the list for you. With options for hundreds of guests, these are a few Lakeland spots ideal for wedding venues, class reunions, fundraising events, and more.
Haus 820, 820 N. Massachusetts Ave.
- Rate: $2,250+
- 15,000 sqft
- Accommodates 350+
- Key features: Historic building, commercial kitchen, 16-ft bar, market lights, 7,800-sqft courtyard, outdoor murals, non-exclusive venue
Union Hall, 1023 S. Florida Ave.
- Rate: $2,500+
- Accommodates 167 seated, 249 standing
- 3,500 sqft
- Key features: Brick walls, art deco accents, kitchen prep area, and a full-sized bar
The Yard on Mass, 802 N. Massachusetts Ave.
- Rate: $600+
- 2,500 sqft
- Accommodates ~160 guests between indoor and outdoor spaces
- Key features: Dog and kid-friendly spaces, large yard games, indoor and outdoor zones — individual zones can also be reserved.
Lake Mirror Auditorium, 121 S. Lake Ave.
- Rate: $1,078+
- 6,500 sqft
- Accommodates 320-500 guests
- Key features: Chairs, tables, commercial kitchen
Magnolia Building, 702 E. Orange St.
- Rate: $1,078+
- 4,536 sqft
- Accommodates 230-300 guests
- Key features: Chairs, tables, stage, fireplace, exposed beams
Peggy Brown Building, 215 S. Lake Ave.
- Rate: $713+
- 3,750 sqft
- Accommodates 130-200 guests
- Key features: Chairs, tables, commercial kitchen, balcony space
