
With two floors of ballrooms, The Refinery is able to host your entire event in one place – from intimate events to grand celebrations up to 250 guests per floor.
We specialize in weekend weddings, and with our Grande Weekend package our 5 on-site boutique hotel suites will be your own private residence for the weekend. They are perfect for event preparation, overnight guests, and getting more precious time with family and loved ones.
Once you ascend to our event space, whether by the grand staircase or the elevator, you’ll be wowed by its unique style and authentic details which provide an elegant aesthetic that requires little to no additional decoration. Along with our collection of Oklahoma wedding packages with included furnishings and help from our trusted vendors, you’ll be able to style your event your way.
Whether you’re looking to host a holiday party, celebrate a special occasion, or plan the wedding of your dreams, just contact our event coordinators who are here to help make your planning process simple, seamless and successful!





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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!
Absolutely LOVED having our wedding and reception here! Crystal is awesome!
Just had our wedding here on November 2nd! Such wonderful experience! Both with the staff and the venue itself! The venue is a dream and... read more is so beautiful! We loved adding the Jewel Box Apartments on to our package! This made our weekend go so much smoother! 100% recommend working with these lovely people!
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!
What an amazing venue and great host! Crystal was at the front door when I came in with boxes full of flowers and got me... read more a chart right away! The rest of the evening was just as hospitable and beautiful! I was there as a Planner and Florist; I can’t wait for my next opportunity to be at this venue! It offers absolutely everything you could possibly want! 5 Stars! Go check it out! Melissa Owner, Elizabeth + Laine Florals & Events
I am a wedding planner and I LOVE coordinating here! Noah (I hope I spelled her name right) is a JOY to work with. The... read more owners are so sweet and the building is more stunning than any picture can get! Classic charm, unique touches PLUS you can stay onsite with them so you don’t have to worry about how to get to your honeymoon suite, it’s onsite! So helpful! Can’t wait for the next one!!
The Johnstone-Sare Building was the most gorgeous, charming historical venue for our wedding. We were able to rent both floors of the venue, along with... read more the Jewel Box Suites. Our family members stayed in the suites with us for the wedding weekend and we had the most wonderful time together all in one building, setting up for the wedding of our dreams. I can’t say enough about the staff members - they were available to us 24/7 and were so accommodating of our needs. They gave us the space to set up and do our thing, but let us know we were supported along the way. If you want a charming, warm wedding to remember forever, this is the place for you! Photos by Riann Hassell photography. Florals by Roots + Blooms.
The best venue out there hands down!!!! We immediately fell in love with the venue and all the amenities it comes with. Staff is super knowledgable... read more about everything and willing to go above and beyond to help out. Security was great. Venue was OUTSTANDING. Inclusive to everyone. Judge-free zone. We would not recommend another place that was as great as this one. Also a plus, there is a hotel within walking distance across the street that is super affordable.
Beautiful location inside and out! Great people to work with and very accommodating to anything you need!!
The Refinery is a beautiful place for any event. The atmosphere is elegant.

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Each month The Refinery is the venue for a variety of events. We’ll show how each host brings their own ideas and creativity to make their event personal, unique and absolutely their own. Also – Bartlesville is a small city with a lot going on, y’all. And it’s all steps away from The Refinery, you can literally find everything you need within blocks, no cars needed. A vibrant nightlife and culinary scene, hotels, brew pubs and more. We’d love to share with you and your guests our best Bartlesville visitor tips from locals.

Welcome to The Refinery at the Johnstone-Sare Building, one of Oklahoma’s premier wedding and event venues.
The Refinery combines timeless charm with modern amenities, creating the perfect setting for your special occasion.
And The Refinery is truly historic – Oklahoma’s oil boom started in this very building! Wildcatters, land owners and boomtown speculators came together to strike deals and negotiate oil leases. Vast fortunes were created here.
And since 2013, couples and event hosts choose this unique, utterly stylish historic site as their venue for unforgettable weddings, receptions, gatherings and celebrations.