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Rice University Faculty Club at Cohen House

University facilities in Houston

50–300 guests
·6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005, USA

The Rice University Faculty Club occupies the Cohen House, built in 1927 on Rice's main campus, and is one of only two campus locations authorized to host weddings. The club's first floor includes five private dining rooms, a main dining room seating up to 167, a living room, an indoor terrace and an outdoor patio anchored by the Esther M. Cohen Memorial Garden. A full building rental accommodates 50 to 300 guests and includes round and rectangular tables, Chiavari chairs, linens, votive candles and a built in audio visual setup with a screen, projector, wireless microphone and surround sound. The club hosts wedding receptions, birthday parties, retirement receptions and bar and bat mitzvahs, booking only one event per day. An events team handles inquiries through a submission form, and guest parking is arranged through the club for a per car fee.

Packages & Pricing

What this venue offers

On-site parking
Heating & A/C
Sound system
Microphones
Projector / screen
Outdoor access
Tables
Chairs
Linens & tablecloths

Lisamarie

· 1 year ago

This place is such a beautiful venue for a wedding

Miriam - Houston Photographer

· 1 year ago

As a wedding photographer, I'm always on the lookout for venues that offer beautiful backdrops and a seamless experience. Cohen House at Rice University exceeded my expectations! T...

H C

· 2 years ago

I absolutely adored Cohen House at Rice University as our wedding venue. The beauty of the space, with its stunning views overlooking the campus, perfectly captured the garden aest...

Delia Duffey

· 2 years ago

Beautiful wedding venue. Very professional staff and food was outstanding.

Address Information

6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005, USA

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House rules & policies

Full refund 60+ days; 50% at 30–59; 25% at 14–29; no refund under 14 days

Full refund (minus processing fees) if cancelled 60 or more days before. 50% refund at 30–59 days. 25% refund at 14–29 days. No refund if cancelled less than 14 days before.