
With two floors of ballrooms, The Refinery is able to host your entire event in one place – ceremony on one floor and reception on the other.
Our event space is perfect for intimate affairs to grand celebrations — up to 250 guests per floor.
Love the charm of small wedding venues? Our event space is perfect for smaller gatherings, too: elopements and petit weddings are very popular.
All our couples love our incredible historic architecture, but we also have invested in upgrades to offer superb year-round indoor climate comfort, an elevator, ADA facilities and state-of-the-art modern amenities. Guests’ comfort is one of the reasons we’re one of the premier places to get married in the Tulsa area, and attract couples from Kansas, Texas, Colorado, Arkansas and beyond.
When you are ready to plan the wedding of your dreams, contact our event coordinators who are ready to help make your planning process simple, seamless and fun!





The JSB is truly a gem of a venue! Everything from the staff to the location and all in between is a fabulous 5 star... read more experience. I couldn't recommend enough!
Beautiful venue, went for a friend's wedding. Downtown Bartlesville is pretty.
The Refinery was the perfect venue for my mother’s 90th birthday. It was decorated beautifully (Christmas) and provided a quietly elegant space. During the planning... read more process, the staff was particularly helpful thru phone calls, texts and email since I live elsewhere. I highly recommend The Refinery!
This venue went above and beyond to make sure my day was perfect! Their prop room is incredible and their staff are awesome. My whimsical... read more winter wedding dreams came true and I loved every moment of it. Highly recommend
The Refinery is truly something special. The space speaks for itself. It’s stunning, warm, and photographs beautifully — but what really made the experience exceptional... read more was Jackie. From start to finish, she was accommodating, professional, and genuinely helpful. You can tell they care about the couples who walk through their doors. Our day would not have been the same without this venue. We are so grateful we chose The Refinery. So many of our friends and family mentioned how the venue was even more stunning in person — which says a lot. Thankfully, Erik captured it beautifully and truly brought the space to life in our photos. If you’re looking for an incredible photographer, you can find him at @ezekielephotography.
We had the best experience using the JSB as our wedding venue. We had access to the bridal suite to get ready in and it... read more was so nice to be able to have that option in the same space on top of some beautiful ‘getting ready’ photos out of it. The staff at the JSB were excellent and made sure the tables and chairs were set up exactly how we requested them and even placed chandeliers strategically for our arbor. You won’t be disappointed booking this venue for your big day!
Lovely facility with such great character and event space. I especially love that you can pick different items from the prop room to help... read more you decorate for your event.
This venue is truly exquisite and offers ample space. My wife and I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding there and were delighted with... read more the ease of working in such a setting. The abundance of natural light and the presence of charming areas for preparation make it an ideal location for special events. We highly recommend this venue to anyone seeking a beautiful and functional space for their special day.
The JSB team was incredible. They went above and beyond in many aspects. The venue alone was gorgeous. The team did a great job staying... read more in contact and ensuring we had all the info and things we needed for our event. From step up to tear down, this experience was amazing. Totally recommend.
The ideal venue in Oklahoma for all events – intimate to grand – including weddings, receptions, reunions, private parties, celebration dinners, meetings and retreats, galas, art shows, fundraisers, auctions, and more.
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Lovely facility with such great character and event space. I especially love that you can pick different items from the prop room to help you decorate for your event.
I have used The Refinery twice now for class reunions. Also, had a family member get married there years ago. The decor and ambiance is so inviting and beautiful! So much was provided and available... read more for us to assist. They helped me find vendors that were excellent! The Refinery is becoming a destination event space! Everything was seamless in getting set up and we had a wonderful evening!!!
The Refinery is truly something special. The space speaks for itself. It’s stunning, warm, and photographs beautifully — but what really made the experience exceptional was Jackie. From start to finish, she was accommodating, professional,... read more and genuinely helpful. You can tell they care about the couples who walk through their doors. Our day would not have been the same without this venue. We are so grateful we chose The Refinery. So many of our friends and family mentioned how the venue was even more stunning in person — which says a lot. Thankfully, Erik captured it beautifully and truly brought the space to life in our photos. If you’re looking for an incredible photographer, you can find him at @ezekielephotography.
Excellent venue for our theatrical production of "The Old Long Ago"!
This place was quite literally the venue of my dreams! Everything about it is beautiful with so much thought and care put into the space! The staff there are also phenomenal, helping out with everything... read more along the way and the entire wedding weekend! I would recommend this place over and over again for any event! I’m already finding another excuse to another event there!
The Refinery at the Johnstone-Sare Building is such a beautiful venue, but what truly made our wedding day unforgettable was Jackie, the venue coordinator. She was an absolute saving grace! Jackie stepped in after someone... read more else left, and you would have never known she handled everything seamlessly. From answering questions, to offering fun and helpful suggestions, to making sure the day ran smoothly, Jackie was there for us every step of the way. I’ll be honest, I had some doubts about the venue before Jackie joined, but she completely turned things around and made it the best wedding experience we could have asked for. Her professionalism, warmth, and dedication made all the difference. Don’t ever lose her she’s a gem! If you’re considering The Refinery, know that the building itself is stunning, but Jackie is what makes the experience truly exceptional.
As a wedding photographer, I loved this venue. It was so easy to photograph with so many backdrop options. The staff was very accommodating and we can't wait to shoot there again!
Crystal and Dana made our experience fantastic at The Refinery, we can’t wait to go back again!
Very easy to work with and they were very helpful through the entire process!!! Would highly recommend having your wedding or other special event here!
