The Apothecary Lofts & Ridnour Room

The Apothecary Building at 8th and P Streets holds three rentable event spaces under one management. The Ridnour Room is the largest at 7,000 square feet, handling up to 300 guests on the main level. Upstairs, the fifth floor splits into two lofts: the North Apothecary Loft, 3,300 square feet for up to 150 people, and the South Apothecary Loft, 2,700 square feet for up to 100. Exposed brick and original wood floors run through all three, the standard finish for this stretch of the Historic Haymarket.

The operating model favors planners who want control: renters choose their own caterer and can bring in their own alcohol, which meaningfully changes the per-head math compared with venues that mandate in-house food and bar. It is best for wedding receptions, showers, and milestone parties where the hosts want Haymarket character and the freedom to set their own food and drink budget.