In 2016, we made a big move across Main Street, expanding Richter & Phillips Jewelers almost fourfold. Upstairs, our spacious new showroom opened up opportunities to host fundraisers for cherished organizations like Dragonfly and Cincinnati Children's Hospital and to bring the community together at events such as our highly anticipated holiday event, Whiskey & Watches.
But there's more to our new location at the corner of 6th & Main than just space. A hidden gem is tucked away at the bottom of a stunning white marble stairwell: a 1920s bank vault complete with its original iron door—a little-known treasure that adds a touch of historical intrigue to our modern home.
reimagined & repurposed
Historic Bank Vault
Shimmering with deco detailing, cloaked in jewel tones and rich velvet, The Vault is a unique, free space to mingle underneath the city. The Vault itself is stocked with a miniature beverage fridge tucked underneath a marble top bar. Sparkling glassware shimmers against a wood grained, blue and gold wallpaper opposite a grid of historic Richter & Phillips catalog memorabilia from the midst of the 1920s.
The Vault is a versatile space that can be used for a variety of events, such as non-profit planning sessions, presentations, book clubs, and cocktail hours. The space is open to your creativity, and we can accommodate up to 8 people for seated events inside the vault, or up to 25 people for casual gatherings. Your guests' comfort is our priority, and we are happy to show you the space so you can decide if it suits your needs.
The Vault books up to 3 months in advance, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our space is a great fit for non-profits, community organizations, book clubs, wine clubs, & more.
To inquire about availability, please fill out our form below.
The Vault is a great place for smaller groups, comfortably accommodating up to 20 people for mingling or 8 people for seating. We offer this unique space for free to organizations looking to hold meetings pr small gatherings. Additionally, we're always excited to collaborate on special events such as fundraisers or celebrations! Whether you're part of a book club, wine club, or just searching for a unique venue, The Vault is an ideal gathering spot. We welcome creative ideas, so please let us know how you'd like to transform this space into something special for your event!
We have a couple of great options for you to utilize during your private event. We have 3 bistro tables along a banquette, a standard 6-foot folding table (no cloth), and presentation-style seating chairs.
Outside of the above-listed items, guests are invited to bring in any additional accommodations they may need. Food and drink are welcome.
When using the space, we ask that you please clean up after your group and reset the space as you found it for the next organization to enjoy.
You are more than welcome to bring your own beverages to serve at your event. Please note that the glassware and bar accessories on display are for decorative purposes only and are not available for use during your event. We encourage you to bring any necessary serving items you may need. Thank you for respecting this part of our decor, and we appreciate your understanding.
While we’re delighted to offer this space to the community, you are responsible for everything before, during, and after your event. Our staff will be focused on assisting customers upstairs, so we kindly ask that you plan accordingly without relying on them for support.
No, we do not offer food or beverage service of any kind. Anything that you would like to serve your guests needs to be provided by the organizer. There are no food or beverage sales permitted.
The Vault is booked on a first-come, first-serve basis and books up to three months in advance.
The Vault is available for booking during the following business hours only:
Monday - Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 8 PM
The Vault is not available to book Friday – Sunday.
We are happy to reserve the space up to 3 months in advance. Please note that Thursday evenings are our late nights, with availability until 8 pm. Monday - Wednesday we are open until 5 pm.
No, The Vault is not available Friday - Sunday.
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