Winchester Opera House

"After dreaming of marriage and a wedding my whole life, my husband and I finally got to experience all of that. The Winchester Opera House staff made our wedding and planning a dream! They have several options to meet your desires - from the beautiful ballroom, amazing food and drinks, bridal party prep areas (even a special area for the guys, or everyone!), a chapel, beautiful outdoor wedding space, and more right in the heart of downtown Winchester. We had an afternoon wedding with a brunch-themed reception. People are still complementing the food and entire experience, even 7+ months later! Many shared some of the food was the best they've ever had. My husband is a foodie, so that part was important to him. The team discussed our desires, brainstormed with us, and created a reception beyond our expectations! We chose to hire the WOH coordinator as our wedding planner (an additional cost that was totally worth it and a deal compared to the cost of other wedding planners). The coordinator and assistant were present at the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. Remaining their friendly selves, they also kept our large family on schedule and got everyone where they needed to be on time. We even gave them the challenge of getting 9 kids ages 20 months to 8 years old down the aisle and in their places, and the coordinators didn't hesitate to make it happen and work out kinks along the way. At the reception, they remained available, and one stayed close to us to make sure we were getting what we needed (and wanted)! My husband said the only thing he would change is to make it all last longer. We both loved our entire wedding rehearsal and dinner (we rented the WOH gallery for the rehearsal dinner), wedding, and reception. I highly recommend celebrating such a special event through the Winchester Opera House. They will work hard to accommodate your dreams! (Some pictures were taken in front of the Moundale Mansion, which is where they do outdoor weddings.)"

"Had lunch here several times, good food and lovely customer service. Not busy the few times we were there."

"I'm a local wedding photographer in the Central Ky area for the last 15 years and this is easily one of my favorite venues around, not only because the spaces are beautiful and lend well to photography, but also because you can't find better people to work with. I relish any chance to work there, as I'm confident going in that I'll have ample opportunities to create beautiful, timeless images, and I'll be working alongside some of the best folks in the business. I could not say enough great things about them!"

"Beautiful building, delightful staff, delicious food at Loma's restaurant, and a beautiful wedding venue!"

"The manager was very impolite, as though speaking with me was beneath her. Her attitude and demeanor was very off-putting considering she didn't know that I was there inquiring about employment. I would NOT book the venue for a reception or private event based on the level of hospitality and customer service demonstrated. There are many opportunities for an Establishment to lose a guest/client during their visit and it starts the moment they arrive and continues till they walk out the door. Their experience can be phenomenal and they can tell a friend or two giving you now 2 more potential guest, they can have bad experience and you can bet they will tell everyone they know, giving that same place the potential of losing several future guest! That's why it's imperative that "we" do everything we can to ensure that every guest is treated with respect and their dining experience and service is exceptional!"