I grew up in Andover and had never stepped foot in here until the beginning of March. I enjoyed my…read morestay here. The night time desk clerk was nice to talk to after a stressful day. The rooms are nice and the place is clean. One thing to note is that they no longer serve food!

This is a review for Samuel's, a reopened restaurant in the Andover Inn. Since their renovation…read moreand reopening, they aren't taking reservations so went early before 7pm and got a table immediately. The menu is standard with daily specials. Had the Pork Belly starter and the Crab Cake entree, both of which were excellent! On our table we also order the burger and turkey sandwich, both excellent as well. I was very seduced to try the steak special, but we were making steaks at home the next day so will have to come back to try it here. The server was very knowledgeable about the bar selections for beers and wine and also about the menu and specials. We got here early, at 5:30, to beat the 7pm crowd and already the parking was filling up. It was the week with the below zero temps, so even the short walk was brisk. I've stayed at the Andover Inn a couple of years ago, and the contemporary charm of NE is still there, and Samuel's is a very very amazingly good!

Finally a place in Andover that stays open later, reminds us a little bit of a NYC lounge, and was…read morea perfect date night away from the kids (also no kids were in the lounge). Only missing the impromptu dance floor up front as the DJ came on. The service was amazing, and maybe it also made a difference that it's hard to find good service anywhere around here. Decent cocktails and food too...I highly recommend the smokehouse if you like bourbon!

What a delight! Intimate feel, interesting decor, wonderful service. Background music was present…read morebut did not insert itself as competitor to conversation. And we interacted with neighboring tables on both sides to recommend (when asked) the oysters, and when one received a drink with a big smoke bubble that created a magical flow of smoke when it burst. French inspired drinks and food were fantastic and interesting. The French 75 menu was so interesting-- choose your flavor and your bubbles. I tried two, the classic with rosé was so pretty, and the honey lavender with base level champagne was delicious. The raw oysters were to die for! Perfect little pop of acidity with other flavors delicately added and perfectly balanced. The oysters Rockefeller were also perfectly delicious. The foie gras is not something I would normally eat, but my boyfriend loves that stuff so we went with it. I enjoyed it more than he did. It was not a classic foie gras, it was smoother with a creamier texture and more buttery flavor. Eating it with the fig jam and "light as clouds" toast made it absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every minute and mouthful--would definitely seek this place out again even though I live an hour away! We enjoyed ourselves too much to take pictures!

This weekend, I attended a beautiful wedding (okay, okay, it was my sister's) at the Log Cabin. The…read morecabin itself is...rustic. It is in the middle of a 125-acre bird sanctuary on the campus of Phillips Academy. It is surrounded by a lovely open field and tall, old trees. The wedding was outside, and there was a distinct area for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The cabin had a bathroom of each type, a small kitchen, and a cute fireplace with an upright piano beside it. But I must admit that the draw here is to the surroundings, and not to the facilities within the cabin, since the bathrooms were unusable half the night due to low water pressure, and the sink was also clogged at one point. But this is definitely a spot where caterers can set up. The air smelled wonderful and fresh, and needless to say, I had a blast. This tucked-away, simple venue was the perfect spot for a low-key wedding.

Always the best perfect service and attention…read more Tried the Lobster Risotto and exceeded all expections! Of course, the Clam Chowder was the best NE chowder. The Steak Frites looked so good but will have to wait for next time.

Incredibly Beautiful old, classic facility, very nice service, solid food, great drinks.read more

Absolutely Exceptional - A Dream Come True!…read more Glam Decor Events exceeded every expectation I had and brought my vision to life perfectly. From the very beginning, her dedication and passion for her craft were undeniable. She is incredibly talented, detail-oriented, and truly listens to what you want--then delivers it down to the very last touch. Every element of the event was beautifully curated and flawlessly executed. You can tell she puts her heart into everything she does, and it shows in the quality of her work. She's not just efficient--she's a true artist and professional. If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your dream event a reality, look no further. I highly recommend Glam Decor Events to anyone who wants their special occasion to be unforgettable. Thank you again for making everything so magical!

Ana Veronica with glam decor events exceeded all expectations for my baby shower yesterday. They…read morewere professional, easy to work with and extremely communicative throughout the planning process. Everyone raved about the decor and were impressed with the attention to detail put into our special day. We can't thank them enough and look forward to working in the future.

Happy Guest is such a creative, and unique idea! If you…read morewant something different and fun for your party or event this is it!!! Katie and her Husband generously volunteered their time, and services for a fundraiser I held in April. Happy Guest was a huge hit and they were absolutely amazing! Everyone loved them and their product! I would definitely recommend them to anyone! I will personally be using them for sure in the future!! I'm a client for life now! Thank you guys so much!!!

AMAZING magnets, amazing business owners and they deliver exactly what they tell you!…read more They made my save the dates and I couldn't be happier !!! I am excited to discuss my wedding planning with them :) :)

I love bringing my daughter here for an hour or two when the weather is nice. There are animals to…read moresee, and for a quarter you can also feed them as well! She also loves the playground as well. Theres a castle, pirate ship, train, a slide. And when we're finally done, we'll grab an ice cream as well. Theres plenty of seating to enjoy that and other foods as well in their shop. There are more events on the weekends including hayrides. Its a very family friendly spot. Highly recommend!!

Imagine waiting in line for twenty minutes in line for ice cream, you're four parties away from the…read morewindow then you're told the ice cream window is closing in ten to fifteen minutes when the time is 4:45, then you get up to the window finally and they shut the window on you That's what you can look forward to. The considerate thing to do would've been to cut off the line at some point and stop wasting everyone's time. Smolak farm sells Giffords ice cream You can find this ice cream at stores like roche brothers Poor service, overpriced grocery store ice cream. Why bother? I wouldn't bother again. The animals look sad

Check in was efficient and staff at the front desk were helpful. We were staying for a wedding and…read morethey were able to arrange for an early checkin so we could get changed. Complimentary breakfast is standard but fine for what it is. Hotel seems well kept and clean. One tip, if it rains avoid parking in the rear parking lot. A creek runs behind the hotel and when it crested overnight some cars were stuck in deep water... the hotel offered to help retrieve cars so folks wouldn't need to walk through water approaching knee level. They should have warned folks at check in

Thank you to Chester!!! and all of the incredible and kind staff. They made me feel comfortable,…read morecheck in and out is easy, and the bed/pillows are amazing. Thank you again for having me and hope to see you soon! :)

This review is for La Riveira Events Function Hall. This place is horrible. I'll start off by…read moresaying that we had an RSVP of 100 and were quoted that 120 people would fit in this space. Absolutely not correct, this space is so small, I'd say maybe 50-60 people comfortably. Trying to locate the hall was an issue due to poor signing on the street, the hall is in the back. For a place that quoted 120 people, their parking lot sucks. We had to double/triple park cars to make the space work since there were no lines for parking. Our guests did not have any space to dance and we booked the event for a baby shower. We went in the morning of at 10am to set up, none of the tables and chairs were out yet. They didn't have anything ready for us although saying that it would be ready the night before. The covers for the chairs and tables weren't even ironed. The bathroom smelt of toilet water, no refreshers. We had to ask several times for them to refill the toilet paper and put paper towels in the bathroom. No paper towels were ever put in the bathroom the entire night! Just poor service. Absolutely expensive and outrageous pricing for a function hall that came with close to nothing. She said we would have food tables, not true we had to bring our own. They didn't have a liquor license and did not serve any soft drinks even for the kids, we had to bring everything ourselves which added to our financial burden. Not to mention, we were unexpectedly charged an extra $250 for "security" who did nothing but open and close the door. Horrible experience, I would not book again nor refer to anyone. Expensive as hell with nothing to show for it. Only good thing was that we were able to provide our guests with our own food.