Overall good vibe,…read more We signed up for guest list the morning of, so our cover was only $5 since we went before 11:30 PM (P.S you don't get a confirmation for the guest list, just sign up before the 9:30 PM deadline and you're pretty much on) The security at the front do a super thorough body check so at least your know the place is kept safe. Music was good, bathrooms were clean, but god damn, the reason for my 2/5 rating is because of the DJ. Let's just call him...10 second switch! Because that's right, 10 seconds after they start planning a song and you realize what the song is...BAM! Change of song! And while you might think that fast switches make for a solid variety of music, it ends up just giving you a headache. You can never really dance or sing to any of the songs because they kept switching so fast. Although the music was decent, this factor was kinda annoying and caused us head out early and just call it a night. I might return one day since everything else about the club was great, here's just hoping they have a new DJ by then...

I came here twice. The first time was okay since it was NYE so the music was better but the second…read moretime was terrible. My sister, her friend and I all agreed that it was the right choice to leave the club after 30 minutes. The club was upscale with the 2 weird gold statues and palm trees. The lightings and sound system were okay. NYE: The crowd was young and wild (it's nice to put it that way). Honestly, it was filled with people who just finally reached their legal age of drinking and alcoholics. It also had few butt-grabbing lovers and pervs. A guy held me up despite the fact that I tried hard to push him away and my sister's friends had to ruthlessly asking him to put me down. I was pissed because the bouncers didn't do anything about it. TWICE! THAT GUY CAME BACK TWICE AND THE BOUNCERS IGNORE IT!!!! The club was filled with drunk people as well. They were drunk, they didn't know what they were doing and again the bouncers just ignored them. They fell on the floor multiple times, stepped on my shoes, stole my NY hat and my glow sticks. The floor was wet and sticky. Broken glasses everywhere because someone decided to just throw their shot glasses there. The DJ was good tho! Second time I came back here: No, the music was just....slow and boring. I think it was for grinding lovers. Grinders were everywhere: at the booths, close to the pole, next to the statues.. everywhere! I ordered Jägerbomb and the bartender gave me Jack bomb which was really nasty (not a fan of Jack Daniel's) A convenient place if you decide to have some fun after a movie or Dave & Buster's but for sure you will have better experience with club scene downtown. Free parking tho:) But I'd rather go downtown, pay for a parking spot, and pay same price (or even cheaper) for cover, music, and drinks.

Rented it last year. best place by far I've ever had. came with a speaker system as well.read more

From the owner: Our event space has two floors and 1700 square feet. It can accommodate a party of over 100 people…read morecomfortably or can be used for photo/videoshoots, workshops, seminars, events etc. The possibilities are endless. Make this space work for you exactly the way you intend.

Aloft isn't my favorite hotel brand (more trendy and less practical), but with enough time you get…read moreused to it. This Toronto-area location is relatively new with a nice fitness center and spacious lobby - one of the better Aloft's out there. Less hanger space is a common issue with Aloft. Shower and bathroom decor are nicely modern. Rooms are decently sized with a nice TV and just enough desk/counter space with fridge.

First trip to Canada in a while and needed to stay in the area for work. Not a ton of hotel options…read morebut chose the aloft for price, convenience, and hopefully a hip factor. Located about 25 min from Toronto Airport next to a huge shopping mall, the hotel is easily accessible with plenty of free parking. Decent size lobby, with a nice snack and drink selection if you're in dire need of sustenance (though be prepared to pay hotel prices). Check-in process was quick and efficient, and front desk staff were very friendly. Rooms themselves were typical aloft fare. Not the largest of rooms, small closet /bathroom, but at least outlets were in the right places and TV was working well. Internet had no issue. Gym was decent size and got the job done. Small size pool but seemed ok, never went in. Overall a comfortable stay but nothing exciting.

We used this venue as a Celebration of Life for both my parents who passed away 2020. It was…read morenothing less than PERFEC. Beautiful space with modern decor. On one floor so easily accessible by elderly. Washrooms as well. Food was spectacular and plentiful. The staff were above average in skill, efficiency and smiles. I will DEFINITELY use this venue again. They will NEVER disappoint. Money well spent with a guarantee of quality and class!!! 5/5 Rating without a doubt.

You're in golden hands!…read more Marla and her team are not just professional, they are magic workers. They make EVERYTHING happen. When doing research about various venues, it seemed as if everything lays on the couple's shoulders- setup, cleanup, all the details- there are too many restrictions! With Marla, in this fabulous hall- probably all we wanted (AND BEYOND) was made possible. To all my concerns Marla responded with 'don't worry doll, you have me!". And its true! We felt Marla's and her team's support through everything...from booking the hall, to finding out details (ten thousand times)...she does it all. She advises, she holds your hand, she whips her magic wand and its all done- in a classy, timely, gorgeous and calm manner! We love Marla, we loved the hall that was GORGEOUS, all our guests were ecstatic with the hall, quality, presentation and taste of the food and professionalism of the staff- we just couldn't be happier!

Teri Leese What can…read moreI say about my recent experience at The Factory Lounge? [TLDR] - Candidly, I would not spend your hard earned money here unless you want to partake in a venue run by egregious management and staff who are seemingly hardwired to distrust their customers and patrons. For the sake of garnering some perspective, I logged into Google Reviews to see what everyone else have got to say about the establishment. I was very surprised to read the comments and many of which were very consistent to my previous experience at The Factory Lounge - uncommunicative staff, subpar customer service, and patrons faced with hostility at the liquor bar. Prior to arriving at the venue, I visited the company website. In the 'What are we all about' section it states "At The Factory Lounge it's all about the party and we know how to throw the best party in town! We pride ourselves in paying attention to every last detail and we will create a memorable and distinctive event you will never forget." Bona fide clients who choose to use this venue based on the mission statement will surely be let down because: A)The Factory Lounge really doesn't know how to throw a party - the bar staff was underperforming their duties and crutching on excuses to deter paying customers B)There was no attention to detail because the head manager/owner was too busy arguing with people C)They claim to be the best party in town yet there is no substance. Customer satisfaction is far and few between. Albeit, I do agree with one part of their mission statement about creating an unforgettable event. Only I would put it a bit differently, the most unforgettable thing about the event was the constant tarnishing and arguing done by the lousy team working that night. When I asked to speak directly with the operating manager to rectify some issues surrounding the liquor agreement, I was dumbfounded because I was looking right at her: Teri Leese (Owner, Operator, Coordinator). She has been running this business for over 7 years. I am astonished by her uncooperative demeanor for someone with such tenure. Teri had reigned over the bar staff to disadvantage their customers, she was mostly unapproachable, she was disrespectful towards our party members - just to give you some perspective. Having read this review, I urge you to reconsider choosing The Factory Lounge as your primary venue for any event. You could be faced with regret, disgruntled guests, and an unforgettably bad experience.

Crappy venue Asshole managers, complete sham for a 'party…read moreplace' Impersonal, cold, bar tenders serve low end booze, kitchen in name only. Wait staff disorganized. book here for crappy events.

If you're looking for something fun to do with friends, this is a very good option. There's a bunch…read moreof different dates you can pick from with different things to paint. There's an instructor at the front who guides you through the process - mixing colours, dividing your canvas, etc. There's is also food + drinks to purchase if you feel inclined to do so. Definitely a great way to de-stress after a long week.

This franchise location has been at this plaza for a few years now. It's just south of Highway 7 in…read morethe same plaza as the Burger King and Vivo Pizza and Pasta. My husband asked about it as we were passing by one evening and I explained the concept, i.e., an art class where you hang out, paint, and if you want, drink along the way. I decided that this would be a great activity for the 3 of us on Family Day. I was delighted to find that it was indeed open that day and so I booked. The class started at 7 but we were encouraged to come 20 to 30 minutes prior to settle in, get our aprons on, get comfortable with any snacks and beverages we wanted, and be ready to begin promptly at 7. When we came in, we were greeted by one of the staff who walked us through what to expect. There are cubbies to put your things away. The seating is somewhat snug so that's the way to go. Kids 13 and up are allowed to join in the painting. You can bring your own food, but not beverages. They sell a fair array of wines, beers, and mixed drinks, including their own signature drink, Dirty Paint Water. We had to try that! It's made with coconut rum, blue curacao, and pineapple juice. I'm not a huge fan of pineapple juice, but it was tasty. At $16 a pop though, we kept it at one drink apiece. They do offer a number of non alcoholic hot and cold beverages. The snacks are limited to a very few prepackaged items such as chips and beef jerky. I read on their website that they have a partnership with Domino's Pizza which gets delivered if you want to place an order. In any case, you don't have enough room or time to eat during the class, so it isn't a big part of the experience. The class itself lasts 90 minutes. The instructor stands on a platform with a sample painting to follow, and paints along with you as they go through the steps to create your own version of the finished product. They have a microphone but your classmates need to refrain from chatting or using the hairdryers provided (to help dry your canvas between steps) to ensure they can be heard by everyone. Our instructor was quite good at pacing the class between steps. They gave a short summary of their qualifications, and explained that the bar staff are also actually fully qualified instructors, so if you need any help or have questions, you can flag them down as well for assistance. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow. At a couple of points during the class, we were given formal 10 minute breaks to allow our canvases to dry in between stages. It allows the perfect opportunity to use the washrooms (which were clean and roomy), stretch, and take a mental break, not to mention, grab another beverage! Our theme that night was Van Gogh's Starry Night. We learned how to divide our canvas, mix some colours, and use the 2 brushes provided to create the desired effects. She gave some hints on cleaning the brushes and thinning the paints to get the desired results. She also gave hints on holding the brushes and applying pressure to create additional effects. The cool thing about our theme and paints was that they are neon acrylics that show under black light. I wish they had that light somewhere in the studio so that we could see it! The few cons I experienced were that I noticed on their website after booking my spots, that I was entitled to a $10 discount for having a group of 3, but had to add the code given in the website description when I had booked. Idk why they wouldn't just automatically apply it when I'm literally booking 3 people in my group. When I'm paying $16 for one beverage once I'm there, I would have appreciated it that much more. Also, the quality of the paints made it difficult to get even coverage on the canvas, to which almost everyone had a hard time having the paint adhere/get absorbed. It is a great experience and I might go back if the fam is inclined to return. It's really cool to have your artwork be your souvenir of a good time. They sell frames you can put your painting in if you wish. They offer a newsletter and perks if you want to sign up and/or come more often. Prices vary according to the day of the week, as well as the size of your group. Be sure to look up the codes you have to add manually yourself at checkout if you want to get the group discount you're entitled to. The choices of subject matter are wide and have something to appeal to just about anyone. It would also make for a great team building experience for work groups. Something I'm definitely glad we did at least once!

I hosted my husband's 50th Surprise Birthday party at Magnolia this past weekend. Paul and staff…read morewere amazing, accommodating and provide phenomenal service. The food was beyond amazing and my guests couldn't stop telling me want a great place it was to host a night club themed 50th! Thank you again to Paul and team!!!!! You can't go wrong to book your event here.

Everything about the hall and service was exceptional!! The best parts were the customer service,…read morefresh unbelievably tasty food and cleanliness. Paul made everything easy for us and accommodated our cultural requests. We are eternally grateful to all the staff for making our wedding a dream come true. We had over 170 guest and everyone mentioned how awesome, spectacular, flavourful and amazing the food was. Thank you for a magnificently magical evening.

I attended a wedding at this venue, and we had the hall where it fit probably close to 250-300…read morepeople. The lobby area to host a cocktail hour can be small and tight if you have a big crowd attending your event. I like that there's an area for the bar that's outside in the lobby area for guests to get drinks. Once the reception started, they moved the bar inside the hall. The hall is massive and very spacious. Seats and tables were very comfortable. Staff were very nice. I also saw one manager running around with a walkie talkie to ensure the night was running smoothly with the kitchen and servers. The washrooms were clean and tidy. Lots of stalls in the women's washroom. There's an upstairs as well with a balcony, which I'm assuming is where the bridal suite is. Food wise, the quality was OK. I was hoping the food was better actually. The bread rolls were very hard. Salad and lasagna were good. And the chicken and beef were decent as well. I think dessert was a chocolate brownie cake, which was too sweet. The staff were efficient and kept refilling our water. There's lots of parking outside the venue. And there's a small hut outside for people to hang out as well. The only downside at banquet halls is how thin the walls are. When we were listening to the speeches, you can hear the party next door blasting their music. I like that there's also security at the doors, and the doormen were very nice, always opening the doors for us. Overall, it's a very nice venue, and I would recommend it.

It was a venue with sufficient staffers individuals. Attended for an evening wedding reception…read more The food presentation was good but I did find because of the large number of people the proteins came out dry. I also found staff had a tendency to replace wine bottles and open another one -resulting to elevated per bottle charge for tables -for the host particularly. Other than that, staff was very attentive. The lighting. Hmm I had a nice selfie by the bar before the lights dimmed down. The moulding across the wall made for a very simple background. The lobby and the main room with lights dim does make it a challenge to take a selfie without flash. So get a good professional photographer to capture moments.

The event space was easy to find. Plenty of parking. The venue is big, clean and safe with security…read morearound. The food was great.

This is a beautiful location for a wedding…read more The ceremony was held upstairs where they set up a stage that was draped in white cloth, beautiful! There was a spot for the cocktail reception with a full bar, a smaller bar and a small hot-table area where the bride and groom had hot appetizers. There was also lots of friendly staff with hors d'oeurves. I found the bar and serving staff to be very professional and polite in general. The set up of the dining room was fantastic, with a great dance floor as well as neat lights and a stage. They also had two video screens (one at each end of the room) which could show videos by the bride and groom, or a feed from the security cam, so you could get a good look at what was happening on stage or on the dance floor. Very cool. Great dance floor and clean bathrooms, where I saw staff cleaning up throughout the night. I thought this was a great touch, as hundreds of people can really mess up a bathroom. Lots of parking. The only downside was that they didn't have a nice outdoor area if you wanted to smoke/just be outside to sit for a bit.

our experience with Dj emporium was extremely disappointing. The music selection was subpar, with…read morerepetitive tracks that failed to create an enjoyable atmosphere for our wedding. To make matters worse, dj emporium gave us assurences that we would have a Portuguese Mc when we originally booked with them a year prior , just days before our wedding we were informed that one would not be available. Additionally, their attempt to control customer feedback by prohibiting reviews in their contract with us is deeply concerning. It's essential for businesses to be transparent, reliable, and respectful of their clients' needs and expectations. Unfortunately, dj emporium fell short on all fronts, leading to a regrettable experience for us.

Their price is DEFINITELY NOT worth their service…read more They did have a very clever way to get people on the dancefloor and keep them there..however, they were extremely arrogant towards our other vendors (photographer, videographer). We supplied our own MC who was one of our friends and groomsmen and their own MC basically announced that we had our own MC ..as if it was a bad decision to do that. They basically made our MC sound like they "sucked". Also many people complained that when they asked for a specific song, they wouldn't play any of them. However, every song I wanted to hear, they did play (as I was the Bride). Honestly, you're better off looking for other DJ services who are very affordable!