Your day.
Your way.
A modern venue with on-site bar, kitchen, and overnight accommodations — all in the heart of Chambersburg, PA.
Why the Barrel House
Not your typical venue
The Barrel House is a 1900s railroad building with 15-foot ceilings, industrial architecture, and a warmth you won’t find in a barn or banquet hall. Every wedding here is completely personalized — from the ceremony on our lower patio to the reception under custom/book lighting on the first floor. No two celebrations look the same, and that’s the point.
The Bridal Suite
Get ready upstairs
The bridal suite features a king bed and spa bathroom on the second floor. Your wedding party prepares steps from the celebration — no shuttles, no off-site hotels, no logistics. Hair, makeup, champagne, and a deep breath before the big moment.
The Ceremony
Say your vows
Ceremonies take place on our lower patio, framed by the building’s original architecture and open sky. The space flexes to your guest count and vision. Pets welcome outdoors, leashed and attended.
The Reception
Celebrate all night
The first floor opens up with 15-foot ceilings, custom lighting, and room for up to 120 guests. The bar serves craft beer, cocktails, and mocktails all evening. Our kitchen handles the food — or bring your own caterer.
The Morning After
Stay the night
After the last dance, head upstairs. Our lofts sleep up to 8 — perfect for the couple, the wedding party, or out-of-town VIPs. No rideshare, no late-night drive. Just the elevator and a great night’s sleep.
The Bar & Kitchen
No caterer required
Craft beer, cocktails, mocktails, and wood-fired food — and all on-site, all night. Most venues require you to hire a caterer and bar service separately. Here, it’s built in. Bring your own if you prefer. Skip the coordination if you don’t.
What’s Included
Full AV & Sound
HDTV with HDMI, BOSE surround, and custom lighting. Speeches, slideshows, playlists — handled.
Rain or Shine
Heated indoor patio, outdoor terrace, and first-floor reception hall. Your wedding has a home either way.
Central & Accessible
Handicap accessible. Street parking and a dedicated lot. Walkable to downtown shops and restaurants.
Testimonials
“The Barrel House was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding. Josh and Savannah answered all of our questions and were so helpful. The venue is beautiful and had everything we needed.”
Lisa & Tim U. | Wedding
Common Questions
How many people can the Barrel House accomodate overnight?
The Barrel House offers comfortable overnight accommodations available for 8 guests. This includes 3 individual queen rooms in our 3rd floor loft and an expansive master suite with a king bed, fireplace and en suite spa bathroom.
How many people can we have at our wedding and ceremony?
The Barrel House Venue is well-suited for small to medium size weddings. We can accommodate up to 120 people for sit-down meal or cocktail style event. The space is heated and perfect for inside/outside events.
What options are there for music and entertainment?
The Barrel House has extensive audio-visual capabilities. We offer four 70-inch smart HD televisions which may cast your videos or photo slide show to each TV. We also offer a commercial JBL sound system in which you may connect your own music via Bluetooth.
- DJs and live entertainment must use their own equipment and are not permitted to use the sound system.
What type of packages are available for weddings?
The Barrel House has many options for weddings and events. Our goal is to make sure that we can provide you with the best service and options to fit your needs. Contact us to create a custom package for you!
Where do we park for our event?
There is available on-street parking in front of The Barrel House which tends to be sufficient for most events. We also have a handicap accessible ramp and parking in the rear of the building. For larger events, we have partnered with many local businesses and have access to their parking lots to provide sufficient parking. Please request a PDF Parking Map for your event to share with guests.