THE GRAND BANQUET HALL IN COVINGTON, KENTUCKY

The Grand at Fifth & Madison is the areas newest facility! It is located in the historic Odd Fellows Building in Covington, Kentucky.

Renovations on the Odd Fellows Building began in 2002, but came to a halt when a fire destroyed the buildings interior. Luckily the building's facade with its beautiful two story windows were spared. After many years of planning and renovations, the facility opened in December of 2007.

As one of the two select caterers chosen to work with The Grand, McHales Catering is proud to offer our exclusive line of menus to make your next event one to remember.

Other features of The Grand include:

• Stunning Rooms
• Grand Ballroom capable of accommodating 300 guests
• Balcony Level capable of accommodating 160 guests
• Plenty of Free Parking
• 2 Minutes from Downtown Cincinnati
• Close to overnight accommodations
  

The Grand was called the "Odd Fellows Hall" for most of it's history in Covington, Kentucky, and is located at the north east corner of Fifth Street and Madison Avenue. It was constructed in 1856 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge.

It was the center of Covington's civic and political life for most of the Victorian era.

When the American Civil War ended, victorious Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant was honored with a reception there.

In 1900, the body of William Goebel, the only U.S. governor to be assassinated in office, laid in state there, as an estimated 10,000 people filed past.

In the 1950s, a roller skating rink filled the second-floor ballroom, famous for its 25-foot-high ceiling suspended by a truss system.

In May, 2002 a major fire almost destroyed the entire building. It was reduced to its front facade, back wall, and a three-story column of smoke and charred debris.

After a 5 year renovation, The Grand returns to take its rightful place among the most historic and stunning reception halls in Covington, Kentucky.