Patch Picks: Five Ankeny Holiday Party Venues

Whether you're planning to throw a huge holiday bash for your employees or host an intimate party with your friends, there are plenty of venues in Ankeny from which you can choose.

The following businesses offer space, food and other amenities to ensure your holiday party is a success.

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The Pinnacle Club, located at Ankeny's Otter Creek Golf Course, offers several banquet and meeting rooms designed to accommodate anywhere from five to 265 people. Food and beverage options are easy to add to any event. The staff is equipped to handle anything from a small lunch to a plated dinner party. The banquet suites offer views of the golf course, as well as a vast variety of menu selections. For more information, contact Katie at 515-965-6466.

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Hosting a large holiday party? The Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny offers a ballroom space capable of seating close to 400 people. On-site catering is available and the ballroom holds a complete sound system in case you want music at your holiday party.

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In case you're looking to throw a holiday get-together with a few co-workers or close friends, Old Chicago in Ankeny offers a fun, casual atmosphere to do just that. Old Chicago is able to accommodate large parties, offering a selection of menu items including pizza, calzones and appetizers. Perhaps one of the best parts is Old Chicago has more than 110 kinds of beer from which you can choose.

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Ranallo's on 3rd offers a banquet room in one of Ankeny's most upscale restaurants. Owner and chef Pete Ranallo has created a menu filled with entrees, pastas and other specialties. Whether your holding a small holiday party with co-workers or a get-together with your girls, Ranallo's will give you the intimate atmosphere for which you are searching.

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The Ankeny Golf and Country Club offers year-round dining and banquet services. The club's banquet facility can seat up to 200 people, and members can reserve the facility at a nominal cost in addition to their regular dining and bar privileges. Non-members are also able to reserve the banquet facility for a reasonable fee. No matter who rents it, guests can enjoy dining, dancing, drinks and a patio area. For more information, call the club manager at 515-964-3721.

Patch Picks is a special feature on Ankeny Patch designed to better acquaint residents of Ankeny with the businesses and services offered right here in their community. Agree with our list? Visit the links above and leave a review for your favorite, telling others why it deserved to be a Patch Pick. Make sure to review your other favorite businesses and we may just choose it as our next Patch Pick!