12 Swanky Engagement Party Venues in St. Augustine and Surrounding Beaches

Here's where to celebrate your newly engaged status in and around St. Augustine.
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Christin Perry
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Updated Jan 15, 2025

Couples who are just engaged in St. Augustine, Florida, have lots of options when it comes time to start the engagement party planning process. First on the agenda: Nail down the perfect engagement party venue in St. Augustine for your event.

We're here to help with the early stages of your planning. In this article, we've rounded up 12 wonderful engagement party venues for you to browse. Here, you'll find chic, upscale restaurants, spacious event spaces that can serve as a blank canvas for your dream party and much more. For more great engagement party places and small wedding venues in St. Augustine for all your wedding-related events, check out St. Augustine engagement party venues on The Knot Vendor Marketplace.

PK's Roosevelt Room in Downtown St. Augustine

Your engagement party in St. Augustine will be steeped in elegance when you select PK's Roosevelt Room as your venue. With dining space for up to 70 guests, the softly lit room provides the perfect backdrop for your event. Bring your own engagement party decorations to suit your aesthetic or your engagement party theme, then work with staff and the on-site executive chef to craft the perfect menu for your engagement party dinner.

Maggiano's Little Italy in Jacksonville

With delectable engagement party food and a beautifully appointed dining room, Maggiano's Little Italy in Jacksonville, Florida, truly knows how to make any event extra special. You'll sit down with the restaurant's event planner to bring your party to life, starting with a carefully selected menu of fine food and drinks. Upscale table linens and decorations of your choice will adorn each table, making the perfect backdrop for your event when you choose Maggiano's as your engagement party venue near St. Augustine.

Refinery Jax Beach in Jacksonville Beach

Located just 45 minutes north of St. Augustine in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, is fine dining establishment Refinery Jax Beach. It's a popular St. Augustine engagement party location thanks to its beautiful, beachfront location with expansive windows that offer stunning views of the water and the sunset. This beautifully appointed dining space offers inside and open-air dining, with an expansive variety of drinks and cocktails and delectable food. This woman-owned event space can host even the largest engagement parties, with a capacity for more than 300 people.

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company in Gainesville

The drive from St. Augustine (about an hour and a half) is totally worth it when you choose Cypress and Grove as your engagement party venue in the St. Augustine greater metropolitan area. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this spacious brewing company offers a beautiful, rustic setting for up to 200 of your favorite people. The brewery is located inside an old renovated ice house and offers several different event space options depending on your needs and the size of your party. This woman-owned property includes a rustic barn perfect for photos and beautiful gardens as well.

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Tasting Tours of St. Augustine in St. Augustine

Celebrate in a slightly different—and super fun—way when you and up to 100 guests embark on a tasting tour through the Tasting Tours company in St. Augustine. Dine your way through five popular eating establishments, sampling the best cuisine this beachfront town has to offer. When searching for engagement party places in St. Augustine, what could be better than laughing and dining with friends on a foodie tour?

The White Room in St. Augustine

The White Room is arguably one of the most popular engagement party venues in St. Augustine, and it's a great choice for weddings and bridal showers as well. That's thanks to its prime location that offers sweeping seaside views, delicious food served hot and fast for groups of up to 250 for seated dining, and tons of extras like table linens and chiavari chairs. The perfect backdrop that's fully customizable to your every desire, The White Room makes a beautiful engagement venue in St. Augustine for discerning couples.

Posting House in Jacksonville

Host an intimate gathering with up to 50 of your closest friends and family when you select woman-owned bar Posting House as your engagement party venue. This modern wine bar is located in the heart of beautiful Jacksonville, Florida, and features a fully stocked wine bar and plenty of comfortable seating both indoors and out. Your swanky evening will go off without a hitch thanks to dedicated event staff who make it their mission to meet—and exceed—your every desire for your party.

Casa Reina Taqueria & Tequila in Downtown St. Augustine

For a laid-back, fun-filled engagement party location in St. Augustine, consider Casa Reina, a popular Mexican restaurant located in the historic Blenmore home in downtown St. Augustine, Florida. The expansive menu features a blend of Mexican, Latin American and coastal Floridian cuisine, and a full bar is at your service for cocktails, beer, wine or other spirits to have your guests partying all evening.

St. Augustine Distillery in St. Augustine

Widely considered the best whiskey tour in America, the St. Augustine Distillery prides itself on offering your event guests a fantastic time full of fun and education. The distillery is located in a historic building that used to house one of Florida's largest ice plants. Book a guided tour for you and your guests, then enjoy a tasting at the end with this unique engagement party place in St. Augustine.

Ancient City Brunch Bar in Downtown St. Augustine

One great way to save money on an engagement party is to have a brunch event. And there's no better place to do this than at Ancient City Brunch Bar on the plaza in St. Augustine. You and your guests will nosh on typical breakfast favorites like french toast, egg sandwiches and bacon, beautifully presented on live-edge wood boards with a special touch at the end: custom sayings scrawled onto the board with syrup. Reservations are encouraged for large groups.

Sainte George Restaurant in St. Augustine

A perfect gathering spot for a restaurant engagement party, whether you opt for brunch or a seated dinner, Sainte George is a popular spot for a reason. This beautiful restaurant offers a menu full of delicious food choices at reasonable prices, including a kids' menu. They accept reservations for group events right on their website, and you and your guests will enjoy creative food offerings and a full bar that includes popular cocktails.

Forgotten Tonic in St. Augustine

For a beautiful restaurant and cocktail bar setting, Forgotten Tonic is a popular engagement party venue in St. Augustine. Reserve your event space for up to 100 people on their website, then work with a coordinator to ensure your party goes off without a hitch. A full menu includes farm-to-table favorites like shrimp and grits etouffee, root vegetable flatbread and several tender, juicy burger options. But it's the cocktail menu that's a total standout, with cleverly named libations your guests won't forget any time soon!

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