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November 2024 by Jason Nicholas
Very nice place! Amazing sound system. What a fantastic venue!
Staff was very kind and helpful as well.
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November 2024 by John & Stephanie Stone
Very cool place for events
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November 2024 by Christina C
Went to many events to the hippodrome theater & it’s simply amazing . I am shocked to read these false statements towards the owner . Ron is a AMAZING Person , kind & will go above & beyond to meet your expectations, to ensure you are satisfied & happy . This is the right venue for any event from weddings to birthday , retirements parties etc .
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November 2024 by Jo Booker
Venue is beautiful and spacious
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October 2024 by Paula P
Cute place, good location. Only complaint is it needs a little cleaning. I should not see cobwebs in corners, on the ceiling and stains on doors etc.
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September 2024 by Christina Marie
We had our wedding reception at the speakeasy and Ron was amazing to work with. He made the whole process so easy and listened to our vision and brought it life! Everyone had an amazing time and loved the historical venue, not to mention the food !!! If we could do it all over we would choose the speakeasy / hippodrome EVERY TIME!!
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September 2024 by Ben Ward
Absolutely amazing facilities and staff was absolutely outstanding. Was there for our 25th High school reunion. A great location with close by parking in historic Jackson Ward. Check it out.
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August 2024 by Tovah Garnett
I hosted a company event here this past week and will absolutely be hosting future events here! Ron, Liz, and the rest of the staff here were incredible! Ron was very accommodating and made sure all of the details were considered. The venue itself is amazing and we fit 130 people with ease! There was plenty of parking as well. The AV manager spent time with us to ensure everything flowed seamlessly. But let’s not forget the food!! It was delicious and there was plenty!!! Definitely do not pass up an opportunity to host an event here. So much charm and history that everyone will be sure to enjoy. Thank you!!
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August 2024 by Ryan Gonzalez
Great venue and amazing show
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April 2024 by Lena Jackson
Its a beautiful building in downtown Richmond. This is a historical building so be prepared to squeeze through narrow doorways. You will probably also need two doors opened to enter.
●In my opinion the ramp leading down to the floor in front of the stage is not ADA accessible. So use at your own risk.
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April 2024 by Janique Christian
Wonderful atmosphere and the service and food was amazing
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March 2024 by Keisha W
I was there for a private event. The theater is very nice. Parking is not so good, but that's the area.
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March 2024 by Jalen Randolph
Our wedding at the Hippodrome was truly unforgettable, thanks to the professional staff, stunning venue lighting, and seamless execution that exceeded our expectations. The beauty and joy of our special day were significantly enhanced by such a splendid backdrop, leaving us and our guests deeply impressed.However, we encountered challenges during the planning process, particularly with the bar service. The biggest notable concern was the miscommunication regarding the bar service options. Initially dissuaded from opting for an open bar, which we were led to believe would cost between $5,000 to $6,000, we chose a consumption bar based on the owner's advice where based on the duration of our event and the number of people, the subtotal shouldn’t be more than $3500 based off his experience. The owner did mention there was a caveat that it could be more with heavy drinkers but also heavy drinkers could make up for lesser drinkers, so we planned for it to potentially be somewhat higher. Maybe $1 or 2k over. However, the final amount seemed to be an extremely far cry from the estimate where, after speaking with guests, didn't seem to line up with how much was drank in reality to us. Unfortunately, the consumption bar led to an unexpected expense that more than tripled the estimated amount, and more than doubled the cost of an open bar amount due to some oversight and mistakes by the bartenders.Though the owner was quick to address and correct these mistakes, offering a partial refund, which demonstrated responsiveness and a willingness to correct mistakes, this highlighted a need for clearer communication and transparency in service offerings. Had we known that the estimate could potentially be so far off from the final total (even the corrected final total and considering tax and gratuity), we would have opted for the open bar option without a thought. I personally can't imagine our group drank that much more than the average wedding based off the original estimate we were given especially after conversations with some of our guests, in particular the ones I know will drink heavily at a wedding. Also factoring in the kids, the non drinkers, the guests who left early, etc., if I'm being totally honest, it all still doesn't sit super right with me. But we are grateful the owner was kind enough to correct the mistakes on the original bill.We recognize we are not free from blame. We blindly trusted and didn’t thoroughly read the final contract and notice that the selected bar option was marked as “unlimited” and that it did not have the limit we spoke about. Put that down to the stress and magnitude of the wedding, but we should have caught that. In a perfect world, the owner would've remembered our conversation and put the limit on the proposal without us having to follow up, but that just didn’t happen and we paid for it both literally and emotionally. It is what it is.Another point of frustration was the planning of the hors d'oeuvres menu, which was difficult to navigate and gauge quantities for. Despite this, the owner managed our budget and preferences well, ensuring guest satisfaction with the culinary offerings.Reflecting on our experience, we highly recommend future clients to closely review contractual details and advocate for clear, direct communication, preferably through calls to avoid misunderstandings, especially regarding costs. While we faced challenges, notably with the final cost of bar service, these did not overshadow the magnificence of our wedding celebration.We encourage future couples to engage closely with the venue's team, utilize transparent planning tools, and ensure (cannot stress enough) mutual understanding of all service details. Despite the hurdles, the charm and professionalism of the staff and the unique allure of the Hippodrome make it a venue we still recommend. Stay proactive in communication and budget discussions, and if you're content with the final contract details, you'll have the perfect wedding.
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March 2024 by Lynn McGhee
Excellent wedding venue.
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February 2024 by Remington Wright
Awsome venue
