What a fun time! Captain Frank and Erin were such great hosts to our very first expedition on the…read morenew Stamford Pedal Cruise. The name of the boat is the Pier Pressure II. I have been on the Milford Pedal Cruise before and both are just a super fun way to get together with a group of 22 of your friends and have a great time on the water. Here are some things you'll need to know: The Pier Pressure II is Stamford's only pedal powered party boat operated on Stamford Harbor and goes out into the Long Island Sound. It's a 90 minute excursion that is perfect for corporate outings and team building, as well as office, bachelorette, family, friends and birthday celebrations. It fits 26 guests at 12 pedaling stations & benches, a bar table, coolers, has a bluetooth stereo and also a bathroom. Private Cruises begin at $749 and Public Cruises are sold by the ticket, starting at $55, and seat up to 22 passengers. Guests do tip the Captain & First Mate since they rely on it to pay their bills. Suggested tip for Private Cruises: $200-300 and $10-15 per person for Group Cruises. BYOB! Drinks - beer, wine, hard seltzers, ciders, canned cocktails and the like are suggested. Please avoid bringing glass on board. Only guests 21 years of age or older may bring or consume alcoholic beverages. Don't forget some water. Bring Ice - they do not provide ice :) Bing Snacks - keep in mind it can be breezy on the boat. Cups, utensils, plates, napkins, etc - we do not carry these onboard, so please bring what you need and consider bringing reusable items to help the environment and reduce trash. Depending on the time of year and weather, don't forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, rain poncho or jacket. It does get cooler on the water- so bring a hoodie :) Lastly- free parking can be found at the Harbor Point Garage at 855 Pacific Street, Stamford, CT 06902 located between Washington Blvd & Harbor Point Rd. Other parking options include street parking and the lot at 200 Washington Blvd. They highly encourage using Uber, Lyft & taxi services, as well as the Metro North Train, a 15 min walk to the meeting location. Their waiting area is located at 1 Harbor Point Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 down the steps and under the blue canopy. You'll see Pedal Cruise signs along the way. Staff will let you and your group down to the boat through a locked gate when the boat is ready for boarding. Please do not enter through the gate without a Pedal Cruise staff member since it is private property. Cheers and have the best time! We sure did!

From the owner: Sip, Cheer & Chill on the water on Stamford’s only pedal powered party boat operated on the…read moreglistening Stamford Harbor and out into the Long Island Sound for groups of up to 26 people! This relaxing 90 minute excursion is perfect for corporate outings and team building, as well as office, bachelorette, family, friends and birthday celebrations. Our custom crafted boat fits 26 guests at 12 pedaling stations & benches, a bar table, coolers, blue tooth stereo and even has a bathroom! Locations in both Milford and Stamford, CT!

We try to support vendors for our team events, but our experience with "Paint the Town" was chaotic…read morefrom start to finish. We booked a premium, full-service package for a team-building afternoon, but instead of relaxing, my team spent the entire time stressing, moving boxes, and cleaning up after the staff we hired. We aren't trying to be difficult clients; we simply wanted the service we paid for. Instead, we faced a massive burden: The setup was chaotic and late: For a group our size, the policy is a 40-80 minute setup window. The facilitator didn't show up until 1:33 PM for a 2:00 PM start. Her assistant didn't arrive until after the event started. We were left watching the clock, wondering if our event was even going to happen. We had to manage their logistics: The assistant arrived late and without ID. Since we are in a secure office building, she couldn't get in. Instead of the vendor handling this, my team had to stop what they were doing, leave the event space, and go down to the lobby to retrieve her and haul up the supplies she was carrying. Dismissive attitude: Mistakes happen, but the facilitator's attitude made it worse. She was dismissive about being late and shockingly unhelpful regarding her own assistant's supplies. At one point, when asked about the materials her assistant brought, she refused to help, telling us she "couldn't hang onto that." It felt like we were imposing on her, rather than the other way around. My team did the physical labor: Because they were so behind, the setup wasn't done until 2:30 PM--30 minutes into our paid time. To save the event, my colleagues and I had to step in and physically unpack boxes, set up stations, and distribute materials. We paid for a full-service event but ended up doing the heavy lifting ourselves. Contract issues: We paid extra for the "all new supplies" option so our team could keep their materials. Despite this, the facilitator packed up and took many of the paints and brushes back with her. They walked out on the mess: Despite the event starting late due to their tardiness, the facilitator refused to stay a minute past 4:00 PM. She started aggressively cleaning up while people were still painting, then bolted out the door right at 4:00, leaving us to finish the cleanup and break down the boxes. I cannot recommend this vendor. We paid for a fun, stress-free afternoon and instead received a chaotic experience where we had to work as the setup and cleanup crew.

An absolutely wonderful experience! My company did the…read morepaint and sip as a happy hour, and it was one of the best we've had. The instructor created a fun and open environment and everyone was so present. It was a great group activity for any experience level. Huge shout out to Dana for leading with kindness and encouragement.

Just finished their new outdoor escape room. Had a ton of fun!…read moreWe had a team of 4 and about 10 minutes before our selected start time, I got an email to share with the three others. Spent about 90 minutes and only had to use the clues twice.

An escape room created by passionate escape room enthusiasts? YES, PLEASE! We had decided to check…read moreout Hour to Exit because they had decent reviews and we were trying to make the most of an "upstate" NY trip. We did the Elude the Illusionist room with no expectations and left thoroughly impressed. We booked an 8pm game on a Saturday, so the positive for parking is that it is ample and free. We freaked out a bit because the streets before the intersection were pretty crowded, but when we walked near the room, we realized that we had more options than we thought. Elude the Illusionist is created by Duane, one of the co-owners, who has done so many escape rooms. The room is appropriately challenging and the puzzles were enjoyed by even the most experienced escape room enthusiast in our group. I liked that the puzzles utilized a variety of skills and "lock" types (magnets and locks). The puzzles also matched with the magic theme, which is also more enjoyable. I have two minor critiques of the room. They have two puzzles that are based on lengths of things that are not the most obvious differences. Fortunately, there are other ways to solve those puzzles, but I think it could be a little more clear. Second, a previous reviewer mentioned that the room was not linear, but I think after the first major task, it does get linear. This is not the biggest issue because they allow private games, but that means a smaller group will work better! Honestly, the best thing about this room are the owners, Duane and Brittney. If you are an enthusiast, you NEED to do this room and speak with them! They are incredibly experienced and offered us a lot of other suggestions of rooms to do. We plan to come back and do their new room Robbin Tiffany's, but we hope that they are able to create another room similar to Elude the Illusionist in the future as well.

I've been to several parties hosted by GNC, and each has been a more exciting competition than the…read morelast! They're SO MUCH FUN! GNC's games have a great way of challenging each player while still keeping everyone included throughout each 4-5 hour event. Each round required clever wit and tenacity, and capitalized on creative thinking and boldness. They were able to cater to my group of friends perfectly, mixing inside jokes with just the right level of friendly competition. The best way I can describe it would be Legends of the Hidden Temple meets Jeopardy. The one word I'd choose to describe it is legendary. Can't wait for the next one!

This remains the best party I've ever been to. I couldn't believe all the time and effort the…read moreorganizer (Charlie) had put into the experience - it was tons of fun and super customized for my friend whose birthday we were celebrating. Charlie was a joy to have around, but also took his job as MC seriously. He did a great job of making everything fun and being really personable, but still taking care to make sure he was delivering an excellent product for the host. 11/10 would recommend.

Rented the truck for my nephew's 8th birthday on Valentine's Day. We had a really great experience…read more Juan was very patient and great with the kids. The truck is huge, need to block off at least three spots for it to fit comfortably. Really worth the price, super professional and fun.

Horrible experience with them. They declined my child to get on that "idiotic truck", because I, a…read moremom, and an immigrant whose English is not perfect, wanted to understand what was written on the entrance. Like permission to take pictures of a child. I have the video. I spoke with the PTA of my school. Inadmissible to do that to a CHILD!!! What the bleep???

Abyssinia and her team did an amazing job for our special family event (75th birthday party). She…read morewas great to work with in preparation for our event and had lots of great ideas about what would be best for our group. She was a total pleasure -- as was everyone on her team -- to have at our intimate occasion. Her food was beyond delicious and everyone, including all of the kids ages 4-15, loved it. We would absolutely hire Abyssinia again in the future.

Chef Abyssinia cooked a 60th anniversary dinner for us and 3 other couples and I must say it was…read moreextraordinary in every positive way. She is a delightful person and came equipped with everything needed to prepare the food in our kitchen. It was as good as the very best restaurant food we have ever eaten. She cooks, serves and beautifully plates the food professionally using the custom menu we designed with her guidance. In short, she gave us one of the best culinary experiences ever. Of course we will hire her again!

I invited Erika for a birthday cocktails workshop and were beyond impressed!…read more I never hosted an event like this, and she helped me plan the themed cocktails (disco night), explained about each and every spirit, built a detailed ingredients list, and made it a really good experience end to end. During the event itself she was super prepared, and guided us through the making of 3 cocktails in a funny, patient, and creative way. I really couldn't ask for a better Mixologist!

If you are thinking about using ERB Mixology, DO IT! Erika…read morehelped me determine what cocktails suited my event, and my guests were blown away by her creativity. Every drink was something to write home about - people are still talking about them! Knowing she was in charge, I didn't have a care in the world, and my party flowed flawlessly. Highly recommend!

This was a fun experience!…read more It's a very different format than a classic escape room. You're on a team and essentially solving different riddles and puzzles. I had a lot of fun and the staff is extremely friendly!

Devon and Lisa were awesome! Our marketing team got together for a Christmas celebration, and…read morethis event was EXACTLY what we needed. Great questions, great teamwork, and amazing fun. Thanks guys and have a Merry Christmas.