Harambe is a great event space, great customer service & they provide everything you need. We had a…read moreprivate musical night & the video wall added the perfect touch. The stage lighting makes all the difference & plenty of space to dance, eat & make memories. Call Elias - he goes above & beyond for your special event.

From the owner: With 35 years of experience serving the Birmingham community, The Harambe Room, located in…read moreBirmingham’s fine arts district behind the Lyric Theater on historic 4th Avenue, is a versatile event venue offering over 3,000 square feet of contemporary, exposed brick loft-style space, accommodating approximately 250 guests. The venue provides various setup configurations, including tables, chairs, a stage, and a sound system upon request. Additional services encompass event planning, catering, custom cakes, sweets, a full cash bar with bartending services, and DJ entertainment. The Harambe Room is suitable for a wide range of events, such as weddings, receptions, baby showers, private dining, parties, luncheons, business meetings, and general events.

From start to finish Margie and James were the absolute best!They were so helpful and supportive…read morewith everything we needed and so incredibly gracious to this stressed out MOB! Their venue is gorgeous and their hospitality is top rated! Call them! You will thank me!

We had a wonderful time at Bella Vista Farms! The wine was amazing and the hospitality was…read moreexceptional! So many great choices and such a friendly atmosphere!

I recently attended a private event at GM 705. The event space was nice and intimate, but it looked…read morelike they had the ability for a lot of different settings. The table arrangements of tables, booth seating, and cocktail tables were great so you could have a cocktail hour, as well as a seated dinner. The food was from the Gianmarco's menu and it was absolutely delicious. We had three appetizers in the cocktail hour. One was a mushroom bruschetta, one was a fried oyster bruschetta, and a small Caprese appetizer. The fried oyster and Caprese appetizer were the only two I tried and they were so fresh and delicious. I really liked that the fried oyster crostini and the mushroom bruschetta were served on small slate square plates. It was a really unique way to serve the hors d'oeuvres and the presentation was beautiful. Everybody's main meals looked so delicious and I was very pleased with my lamb. It was cooked absolutely perfectly and so flavorful and tender. I will say that the chicken Parmesan looked phenomenal and we had one friend order the veal Parmesan and it was an insane amount of food. He had never tried veal before and he really enjoyed it! The servers and team there were so hospitable and friendly. I would definitely keep this place in mind in the future for private events.

GM 705 catered a dinner event at Smith Lake Concert Series on July 12th. Dinner and appetizers…read morewere divine! Guests are still raving about the food and impeccable service. The staff were professional and friendly. They brought appetizers, dinner and desert and served the crowd of 70 plus concert guests seamlessly. We will definitely be using them again!

From the start, communication has been incredibly poor--emails are ignored or go unanswered for far…read moretoo long, which is unacceptable when you're trying to plan something as time-sensitive as a wedding. The hours seem limited despite their posted hours, making it unnecessarily difficult to get in touch or schedule anything if you have a normal job. It often feels like they have no real interest in working with their clients. The experience of trying to work with this place felt incredibly frustrating. There are plenty of venues out there that actually value their clients.

I want to start by acknowledging that this venue is spectacular. The Carriage House and garden…read moreareas are beautiful in every way. We chose a buffet with chicken piccata, beef tenderloin, mashed potato bar, salad, and bread. Everyone complemented how wonderful the food was all evening. The food was wonderful. When we booked the venue approximately a year ago, our contact person was amazing. She left shortly after for another job. We had a second person after her who also left after a couple of months. In our last few months, Kaleb was the one who worked with me to plan the details of my daughter's wedding. He was amazing. He made sure that we got everything ordered and on our contract that we wanted. He always replied when I reached out and he was so helpful all along the way. He was truly a gem in every way leading up to the wedding. The reason for a lower rating is the stress, confusion, and lack of work that happened on our rehearsal day and the day of the wedding. The venue does state that you are not guaranteed to practice in the exact location of your event. However, we were told the last couple of months and up until the day before our rehearsal that we would indeed be able to use the garden area for our practice. We had also been told about two weeks out that there was nothing else scheduled at this venue on our rehearsal day and that it would be opened just for us. Upon arriving the afternoon of the rehearsal, there were many cars there other than ours. I went into the building to find a large group preparing for an event that we did not know about. They were confused at why I was there, and I was confused as to why they were there. I talked with the woman who was planning the other event (this was not a worker for Park Crest). I let her know that our practice had been planned for a long time and did not realize they would be there. She also was not told that we would be there. It was at this time I reached out to the venue and stated that we needed to be able to practice. All of our people were there, out of their cars standing around (including elderly grandparents) and ready to practice. I reached out to the venue and was told that we may have to just all get in our cars and move to another building to practice. I understand that this was in the contract, but we had been told up until a few hours before that we would indeed be able to practice at our location. You should never wait until the moment of an event to ask someone to relocate to another location. This was very unprofessional. The other group having the venue was a group who had strict religious dress practices and it was disrespectful for us to have even entered the building. This should have also been disclosed as well. However, the lady with the other group was very nice to me and she and I worked a compromise together for us to have a very rushed practice in the garden area. Again, she did not work for Park Crest, so she and I worked this out together on our own. During all of this confusion, all of our family and friends who were waiting to practice, had to stand around not knowing what to do. After our practice concluded, I reached out to the venue again to ensure that our reception area and the garden area would be set up first thing in the morning for my arrival at 9:00 to begin setting up for our mid afternoon wedding. I was reassured that the "crew" would be there at 7:00 am and all tables and chairs would be in place and ready upon my arrival. Upon my arrival at 8:45 am, there was not a "crew" anywhere in the building working. I entered our reception area first to start my decorating. The tables and chairs had not been set up according to the schematic that I had submitted two weeks prior. We did not have time to wait around for workers to show up as we were on a strict timeline. I had three friends with me, and we frantically began moving tables and chairs to where they should be placed. I reached out to the venue to ask why my set up was not complete. I was told that he was there and would come help. So not a crew, but one man shows up in the room. I had to ask him to bring two additional tables and several table cloths that also were not in place. He basically became my gofer because we had already put everything in place. He just had to bring me missing items such as another table and table cloths. It took us an additional 40 minutes of our personal time to prepare the tables and chairs before we could even begin to decorate. Next, we moved to the garden area to begin decorating as this is where the ceremony was to be held. The chairs in the garden area were still in the configuration from the last event that was there. Our gift table and sign in book table had not been set up. We had to frantically set up the chairs on our own. We found two tables for the entrance and had to drag them ourselves to set them up. It took approximately 40 minutes to set up the chairs and tables in the garden area to match the set up t

This riverside city location is right off the interstate and easy to find. A friend had a birthday…read moreparty here. The event site was spacious for both seating and dancing. It's also located next to water and had a beautiful view where we all took pictures. I am not sure if the price but I was told it was very affordable. You do have to leave your alcohol beverages with the bartender.

From the owner: Lakeview Event Center is the premier event venue in Riverside, AL, offering a stunning lakeside…read moresetting perfect for all your special occasions. Whether you're planning a wedding, birthday celebration, corporate event, or family gathering, our venue provides the ideal backdrop for unforgettable moments. With breathtaking views of the lake, spacious indoor and outdoor areas, and exceptional service, we are dedicated to making your event truly special. Located just off Highway 78 in Riverside, we offer flexible event packages, expert planning assistance, and a beautiful space that can be tailored to meet your unique needs. At Lakeview Event Center, we make memories that last a lifetime.

Yelp, other than over the bridge and under the wall, this one of the nicest conference centers I…read morehave ever been to. We were not the only attendees and there was plenty of meeting and dining space. The food is good here too. Breakfast was the hit of the day! I love it! Nestled right on Lay Lake, it gives you a feeling of serenity and relaxation. Imma definitely spread the word. Also, the kitchen staff and front desk staff were not only professional but pleasant. Thank you. Y'all already know, I wanna come back!

Solid center found on the outskirts of Columbiana. I've been 5 times in the last two years for…read morevarious retreats and it's always a restful experience. They have a beautiful campus complete with a swimming pool that you can walk around and the conference room areas are modern and spacious. The rooms are what you'd expect from a conference center- some are dorm style, some hotel style but they're all quaint and country-like. Think outdated decor & dim lights BUT I've never had an issue with it being clean or having hot running water & amenities like a working iron, TV, or hairdryer. The food is solid- not fancy restaurant quality but definitely satisfying.

This is the perfect venue for a wedding! Multiple locations to choose from on the property for a…read moreceremony... The Grand Hall, under the pergola, on the pier overlooking the lake... they are all beautiful. Inside the Grand Hall there are lounges for the bridal party to hang out during the day with great accommodations. This is a great place not only for a wedding, but other events such as proms, birthdays, charity events, wedding and baby showers as well.

From the owner: Close Coordination With Preferred Vendors, Intricate Planning From Start to Finish, On-Site Lodging…read more Services: Baby Showers, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Catering List, Class Reunions, Concerts, Corporate Meetings, Corporate Parties, Dances, Event Planning, Event Scheduling, Event Venue, Family Reunions, Graduation Parties, Holiday Parties, Lodging, Lodging List, Planning List, Proms, Quinceaneras, Receptions, Tours, Wedding Showers, Wedding Venue, Weddings Locations Facts: Located 3 miles off I-59, take Steele exit 174 towards Rainbow City