Eight to the Bar
Wedding venue in Richmond, Indiana
About Eight to the Bar
Eight to the Bar is a restored historic event venue in downtown Richmond, in the former Starr Piano Company and Gennett Records building. Weddings can use the dedicated Harmony Room ceremony space and the Original Starr Piano Grand Ballroom for receptions. The ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests; the Harmony Room accommodates up to 220. The smaller Parlor Room accommodates up to 75 for intimate gatherings. The venue provides tables and chairs, private bridal and groom suites, customizable bar service with venue bartenders, a catering kitchen, lounge furnishings, and nearby free public parking. Couples may choose their own caterer and other vendors. The venue also has ramps and accessible restrooms. Two-day wedding packages allow a rehearsal run-through and dinner during the allotted rental times.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 300 guests
- Pricing note
- Wedding rental rates are not stated in the supplied passages. One-day rentals require a $1,000 deposit and two-day rentals a $1,500 deposit; the save-the-date fee is nonrefundable. A $200 cleaning fee is added to each event. Final balance is due 90 days before the event.
- Setting
- Indoor
- 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 Eight to the Bar
- Website: eighttothebarvenue.com
- Address: 931 East Main Street
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