Black Iris · Richmond, Virginia

Good company.
Great gatherings.

Corporate events and holiday parties with a little more character. Bring your team together in an art-filled social club in the heart of Richmond’s Arts District.

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Your people. Your occasion. A plan shaped around your budget.

Black Iris art gallery arranged with seated rows and a presentation area
321 West Broad Street5,000+ square feet of characterGallery · Lounge · Full-service bar

Make getting together feel special

Out of the office.
Into Black Iris.

From a casual team happy hour to a festive end-of-year celebration, make room for real conversation, good food, and a setting your guests will remember.

Holiday parties

Celebrate your team’s year with drinks, shareable food, and a gathering that feels personal. Tell us whether you’re imagining a relaxed evening or a bigger celebration.

Corporate gatherings

Host client appreciation events, networking receptions, team celebrations, and company milestones in a distinctive downtown setting.

Meet, then mingle

Start with a presentation or team conversation, then shift into a social gathering. We’ll help you explore the room arrangement that suits your plans.

Black Iris full-service bar with exposed brick and warm hanging lights

A setting with personality

Art on the walls.
Space to connect.

Gallery space, inviting lounge areas, and a full-service bar give your gathering its own rhythm. Share your guest count and event style, and we’ll recommend an approach that fits.

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Catering, your way

Make it a spread.

Keep it simple with crowd-pleasing bites or make food a centerpiece with a generous grazing display. Choose from Black Iris catering options and build a menu around your guests and budget.

A catered Black Iris grazing spread with cheeses, fruit, crackers, and flowers

Mac & cheese bites

A new addition to the menu, ready to join your cocktail-hour spread.

Steak & cheese egg rolls

Another new option for a savory, shareable party menu.

Grazing boards & tables

Classic boards, elevated displays, and full grazing tables with cured meats, cheeses, fruit, and accompaniments.

BBQ sliders

Choose BBQ chicken or pulled pork for a casual team gathering or holiday reception.

Flatbread favorites

From classic cheese and pepperoni to butter chicken, pickle, and pastrami.

A sweet finish

Cookie trays, plus coffee and hot chocolate bar options to round out your celebration.

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Selections are examples from our catering menu. Availability, dietary accommodations, and final pricing are confirmed during planning.

Start with what matters to you

A thoughtful event.
A budget that makes sense.

You don’t need every detail figured out. Give us your wish list and a comfortable budget range, and we’ll help you explore the right mix of space, food, and drinks.

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Pick a date

Send your preferred date and an alternate. Include your approximate start time and guest count.

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Tell us your priorities

A lively party, a relaxed reception, or a team gathering? Share your budget and what would make the event a success.

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Build your plan

We’ll follow up about availability and options, then work with you on the details.

Let’s get your people together

What date are you thinking?

Tell us a little about your event. We’ll follow up with availability and next steps.

This is an inquiry, not a reservation. Your date is confirmed only after booking arrangements are completed.