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Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at the Priory, a one-of-kind venue located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With its towering vaulted ceilings and priceless stained glass windows, the Grand Hall at the Priory offers a jaw-dropping backdrop for your special day.
The dinner our in-house chefs prepare is a foodie's delight. With over 60 years combined experience in the culinary arts, our executive chefs Michael Henney and Pete Phillipy produce cuisine for large events as if they are preparing a meal for each guest personally. And choices we offer in our event menus - from appetizers to dessert - are unique, stylish and plentiful.
The Grand Hall at the Priory is a full service special event venue, offering full food, beverage and bar service. We even provide complimentary valet parking. We take care of your every need from the planning of the reception to seeing your guests off when the evening winds down.
To that end, our adjacent Priory Hotel offers 42 elegant guest rooms in a historic setting. Newly renovated, the hotel is a converted monastery combining old world charm with modern luxuries including a hotel bar and gym. The verdant hotel courtyard offers a stunning outdoor space for hosting pre-reception cocktails and photo opportunities. Your guests will not need to leave the property!
And photo opportunities? No other Pittsburgh wedding venue offers a wider collection of unique backdrops for photos on site:
- the 1854 interior architecture including 40 ft. ceilings, an overlook balcony, massive pipe organ, and priceless stained glass
- the verdant Priory Courtyard
- the lush landscaped Blumengarten and pergola
All of it is here waiting for you and your guests to create lifetime photographic memories.
Schedule a tour today, and we're sure that you'll say "Wow!" too!
The Grand Hall at the Priory can host up to 300 guests for a seated event, and even more for a cocktail-style or stationed occasion.
Centrally located across the Allegheny River from downtown Pittsburgh, with Interstate 279 and State Route 28 just blocks away, the Grand Hall is easily accessible from all points of the compass. Pittsburgh’s suburbs are just minutes away, and even drives from other counties are short and easy.
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The Grand Hall at The Priory in Pittsburgh is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and special events. The venue is described as one-of-a-kind, with charming details such as stained glass windows and an overlook choir loft. The modern touches, such as valet parking and full-service packages, are highly appreciated. The staff, including coordinators Courtney and Jennifer, are praised for their organization and attentiveness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Guests also commend the delicious food and excellent service provided at the venue. Overall, Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at The Priory is highly recommended for a memorable wedding experience.
The Priory was the perfect venue for our special day!
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It's been standing in Pittsburgh for so many years. Now, along with the Priory, it is a destination that is so unique for Pittsburgh. The staff is amazing to work with with. Heather is a doll and so knowledgeable. Take a look...it could be the perfect fit.
Grand and wonderful place for a wedding. We have enjoyed many times the pleasure of servicing brides at the Grand Hall.
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