Non-Traditional Meeting Venues

Unique Meeting Venues in Buffalo

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind space, you’ll find it in Buffalo. From venues with unconventional quirks to spaces with undeniable charm, the Buffalo Niagara region has the perfect meeting facility for you. If you’re searching for a setting that will wow, you don’t want to miss what we have in store. Buffalo is waiting for you!

Unconventional spaces

Nestled in Buffalo’s theater district, Babeville prides itself on being “not just one venue, but many.” This 19^th century Gothic Revival-style church has been converted into an expansive open-floor hall with balcony seating and an intimate basement bar. Both spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art sound systems, opening the door for a wide range of events.

Buffalo Riverworks is a venue with a little bit of everything. This eclectic art, entertainment and concert site features both indoor and outdoor event spaces. Its 60,000 square foot main building includes four bars, a restaurant, a concessions area, an axe-throwing facility and the world’s first permanent flat track roller derby path. Outside, you’ll find an Urban Air ropes course, four ziplines, an amusement park and a brewery retrofitted into a grain silo.

Venues with charm

In Buffalo, you’ll also discover sites with breathtaking historical charm. Originally built in 1920, Shea’s Seneca Banquets and Events has been transformed into a multi-use space. This facility includes a stunning ballroom with thirty-five-foot gilded ceilings, an outdoor patio area, a contemporary seating room and a concession counter turned intimate bar space. Shea’s Seneca also offers complimentary audio and video technology, Wi-Fi and more.

If historical charm piques your interest, The Ellicott Square Building was once the largest office building in the world. This ornate Italian-Renaissance-style structure dates to 1896 and features a spacious central court lobby complete with a glass roof and rare marble tile floors. The Ellicott Square Building can accommodate sit-down dinners, cocktail parties and more in this fully customizable space.

Settings that wow

Looking for a venue that will wow? If so, Buffalo delivers. Seneca One is a 40-story multi-use space that offers top-floor meeting options with 360-degree views of the city. Beyond this unmatched sight, Seneca One also features a 250-seat theater and breakout rooms of various sizes.

Complete with floor to ceiling windows, outdoor patios and elaborate masonry, The Powerhouse is a premier event space. Originally established in 1917 as a color plant, The Powerhouse stays true to its industrial roots. This 22,000 square foot venue has been fully reimagined to serve as a sports, entertainment and commercial complex.

Lined with classic columns, elegant windows and stunning 40-foot ceilings, The Admiral Room once served as the headquarters for Marine Midland Trust Bank. This unique setting features various amenities, including remote-controlled zoned sound, changeable up lights, a rear projector screen and more.

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For help in choosing the right fit for your group, browse the options below and give us a call at (716) 852-0511 or email our Director of Convention Services, Karen Cox, at cox@visitbuffaloniagara.com.

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