Preston Event Centre

Name: Preston Event Centre
Address: 523 Saint Anthony Street, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6Z9, CA
Telephone: (613) 383-2224
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

Historic charm, modern event perfection.

4.4(5 reviews)

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About

Preston Event Centre is a renovated Ottawa venue offering banquet, wedding, and conference spaces. Located at 523 St Anthony St, it blends historic charm with modern amenities. Guests praise attentive staff, hands-on owners, exceptional food, and a superb sound system. The team is flexible and supports planning to execution, with pre-event access for final touches.

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523 St Anthony St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6Z9, Canada

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523 Saint Anthony Street

Ottawa, ON, K1R 6Z9

(613) 383-2224 prestoneventcentre.co/

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Services

Wedding Packages

Comprehensive wedding planning with customizable menus, decor, and coordination services.

Conference & Corporate Events

Professional event spaces with excellent sound systems, breakout rooms, and catering options.

Banquet & Catering Services

Artistically presented and delicious food with flexible menu customization for any occasion.

Event Planning & Coordination

Full-service event support from initial planning to day-of execution and vendor coordination.

Venue Rental

Access to beautifully renovated historic spaces suitable for parties, showers, and celebrations.

4.40 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Heather Wagamese

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· 9 months ago

We made the HUGE mistake of attending what we thought was a formal evening for new years eve. They had posted a dress code , there were people in jeans , very rough looking , even a cowboy bartender?. The food served was hardly touched , we heard a lot of negative reviews at our table . Myself , I found it was not good tasting and way to much spices on stuff , looked fancy but was seriously lacking in taste . Music was ok , nothing special . The goon squad at the entrance, im guessing were supposed to be some kind of Muscle 🤣🤣🤣 A broken handrail on the staircase in the entrance, we stopped several women in high heels from breaking their necks of the water covered stairs as well . Over all , pretty disappointed in this event . Will not do it again .

Climax Conference

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· 11 months ago

Last weekend, we hosted our first-ever wellness conference, CLIMAX Conference, at the Preston Event Centre. From the very beginning of our planning process, the PEC team was an absolute pleasure to work with. They responded quickly to our questions, were always available for in-person visits, and showed great flexibility in adjusting our contract as our needs evolved. On the day of the event, their staff demonstrated exceptional professionalism and went above and beyond to help us ensure everything ran smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team to partner with, and we would be thrilled to host our conference here again!

ROB Rapiti

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· 1 year ago

I've been to two conferences here, with no complaints. The food was quite good, the sound system was excellent, and very well laid out, with a breakout room. If you like this review, please give it a thumbs up.

Natalina Destro

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· 1 year ago

I attended my niece’s bridal shower at this venue on May 25th, 2025 and it was such a wonderful experience that I felt the need to write a review. I was so impressed with the beautiful renovations that were done to this iconic building that has been around for many years-it’s a must see. The staff were amazing-professional and so kind and helpful. The owners were also present at the event. They tended to our every need and were a major contributor to the success of the event! I was blown away with the artistic presentation of the food and it was just as tasty and delicious as it was presented 😋 The newly renovated spaces, the great quality of food and exceptional service is a hidden gem on Preston. I highly recommend this place-you will love it!

Matthew Cerquozzi

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· 2 years ago

We had our wedding here this month and I cannot say enough great things about the venue and the staff. They were extremely responsive, helped us every step of the way including accommodating our every request the night of. Abbas was extremely present throughout the evening, not only checking in on the bride and groom but every room in the venue ensuring guests were taken care of. They communicated with our vendors to make the day run smoother and allowed us access to the venue prior to the event to add our own finishing touches. The food was incredible, and Yousef was extremely accommodating by adding any items we wanted to the menu. The renovations they've done really make the whole space pop. I highly recommend contacting them for any event.

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