Located in the heart of the Historic District in Gastonia, NC just minutes from I-85 and Charlotte, NC “The Standard” offers nearly 3,500 sqft. of intimate and elegant historical space. With original 1922 hardwoods, a wine cellar, and private courtyard the original beauty of the Standard Hardware building still remains in tact. This venue can host a variety of events to include weddings, baby/bridal showers, birthday parties and corporate events/parties. This space features an elevated platform perfect for a DJ, host/MC, first dance, bride + groom seating, etc. Adjacent from the platform you’ll find a large open space perfect for dinner seating, indoor wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, or dance floor. Beyond the first open space our large, elegant sliding doors make way to our 2nd open area perfect for more seating or continued dance floor space. Around the corner from our 2-story wine tower, you’ll find our full-service prep kitchen complete with double ovens, commercial sinks, food plating area, and dueling refrigerator with separate wine fridge perfect for any caterer to prepare food for your event. In the rear of the kitchen is our Groom’s Suite with cigar bar and outdoor lounge, though this space can also be used for many different things. Follow the picture perfect hardwood stairs all the way to our Bridal Suite complete with dressing room, lounge, bridal prep area, and full bathroom with shower. Outside, find yourself taking in our gated and covered courtyard perfect for outdoor garden style ceremony, cocktail hour, outdoor meal service, or evening recreation with corn hole, fire-pits, and more available. To top it all off, couples and guests have the option to spend the night in our loft-suite as this space doubles as one of the most unique Air s in the state! Whether you are looking to host an elegant wedding with all the amenities you could hope for in a venue, throw a baby or bridal shower with all the luxury you desire, hold your next holiday party or corporate gathering, have your next birthday party in the venue you deserve, or if you’re looking for an event space for any other type of event you’re hosting… Choose The Standard.