Bourbon Ballroom
Wedding venue in Columbia, Illinois
About Bourbon Ballroom
Bourbon Ballroom is a private event venue on Old Monroe Distilling Co.’s 125-acre property in the rolling hills of Monroe County. It hosts weddings and other celebrations, with indoor and outdoor ceremony sites and a ballroom that accommodates up to 350 guests. The venue also offers a private patio, a lower-level speakeasy for cocktail hour, and access to the distillery and private grounds for photographs. Rental includes 14 hours of venue access, tables and chairs, an event manager, an on-site catering kitchen, and a one-hour rehearsal. Wedding suite areas are available from 10 a.m.; extra suite time is available for an additional cost. Bar packages are available, and catering must be selected from the venue’s preferred caterers. Guests may bring desserts from a licensed bakery. The venue has an elevator for access to the suites and speakeasy, wheelchair-accessible parking, and on-site parking. Nearby accommodation options include hotels and Airbnb rentals in Columbia and nearby Waterloo.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 350 guests
- Pricing note
- The site does not state a venue-rental amount. A 20% deposit is required to secure a date, with 40% due four months before the event and the remaining balance due three weeks before; the estimated total includes venue rental, projected bar service, taxes, and fees.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Bourbon Ballroom
- Website: drinkoldmonroe.com
- Phone: 618-281-7733 ext. 5
- Address: 8787 Rickhouse Rd.
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