ARLINGTON ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

Nestled in a shopping center in the northwest Columbus, Ohio suburb of Upper Arlington and designated with the city’s “Best New Business of 2008” award is probably one of Central Ohio’s best kept secrets for dining, dancing and entertainment. New and architecturally unique, the Arlington Entertainment Complex, locally owned and operated, is available to host just about anything from a simple, casual, after work get together of friends to a special night of live music and dancing to that more formalized memorable family event or corporate dinner function. Conveniently, it is a family of operations comprising over 25,000 square feet all under one roof yet each with its own distinct ambience easily accessible in a safe environment with lots of free parking.

The Arlington Entertainment Complex consists of five different venues: Arlington Banquets and Catering, the Arlington Café, Cazzie’s, Onyx and the Patio. Each is functionally designed to accommodate whatever the audience and occasion dictates. Anchoring the complex is Arlington Banquets, a large, ballroom type facility available for rent for those important structured events, including formalized corporate meetings and seminars, business luncheons, recognition/awards banquets, wedding rehearsal dinners and receptions, class reunions, charity auctions, engagement, graduation or holiday parties and bar mitzvahs. More intimate than a hotel facility, the possibilities are endless for groups up to 300-350 people. It is beautifully decorated with chandelier lighting, a separate entrance and pre-function area and is equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art audiovisual technology.

At the other side of the spectrum are the more informal and casual Cazzie’s and the Arlington Café. For after-work socializing and happy hours, Cazzie’s is ideal for smaller gatherings and/or groups up to 100. On Friday and Saturday nights, it features live bands and during the day the well-lit, open environment can be enhanced through the operation of a retractable roof. The Arlington Café is best described as a little more upbeat than Cazzie’s and more activity oriented. It also features Friday and Saturday night specialized entertainment with a DJ and separate space for dancing. There is a sports bar feel with a number of large video screens as well as billiard tables, foosball and air hockey all served with the widest variety of cold beverages.