Christmas at Renaissance
From late November Renaissance transforms itself into a holiday wonderland and is the perfect setting for you to hold your festive gathering whether it is for 150 or 4. Visit this link for details: Christmas at Renaissance, 2025
New Years Eve at Renaissance
This is always a popular and sold out event. 2025’s theme is Celtic Kitchen Party featuring East coast maritime food and entertainment. Enjoy a wonderful meal, lively music and dancing. A ceilidh you won’t want to miss out on. See details: New Years Eve at Renaissance, 2025.
PRIVATE RESERVED EVENTS
Renaissance (including Renaissance Supper Club, University Tavern and The Backyard Patio) are all available for private reserved events. Contact us with details and we can provide a detailed scenario and cost estimate for your proposed event. Review opportunities on this web site or e-mail us at Paul.Fortier@foodandheritage.com for details .
WEDDINGS AT RENAISSANCE
Renaissance is a popular destination for wedding events. The romantic historic interior offers a unique setting for ceremonies, receptions and dances. The University Tavern can also serve as a popular venue for smaller wedding events. Seasonally the Backyard Patio has also served well for ceremonies and outdoor wedding receptions. Visit our wedding page for more details
Renaissance Weddings.
WHERE & HOW TO FIND US:
285 Queen Street, Kingston, Ontario K7K 1B7
613-530-2550
We are located minutes from the downtown HUB (Division & Princess Streets). Look for the stone church between Division and Barrie Streets on the north side of Queen Street.
PARKING:
Free on-site parking is available beside the building off of Queen Street daily after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Street parking is available on Queen and Colborne Streets. Late fall, winter and early spring we have a large parking lot attached to the building off of Colborne Street. Those with mobility impairments need to use this lot please. There is a paid municipal parking lot at the corner of Barrie and Princess Streets.
THIS UNIQUE HERITAGE BUILDING
This historic church, built in 1837 is Kingston’s oldest surviving church structure. Located in the former church sanctuary the building presents an elegant space for cocktails, banquets, and other reserved events. Special architectural features include a 20 foot ceiling, marble floors, 8 stained glass windows, a gas fireplace focal point, 5 antique chandeliers and a decorative balcony overlooking the dance floor and bar. The dining room spills out onto a beautiful patio and courtyard which can accommodate another 80 guests. Renaissance is located in Kingston’s downtown core close to the ‘Hub’ entertainment district and within walking distance of several major hotels. On-site parking is available with lots of adjacent street-side parking and several city parking lots nearby.
Visit our photo gallery for images of past events.
INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS: 613-530.2550
send an e-mail inquiry or make a reservation to: Paul.Fortier@foodandheritage.com
Jessup Food & Heritage, Ltd., 285 Queen Street, Kingston, Ontario K7K 1B7 613-530-2550
