The Union Club is a historic part of Cleveland because it has been around for years. It is a…read moreprivate club that offers exclusivity and access to the city's best and brightest people. The mayor of Cleveland often hosts breakfast and lunch meetings or gatherings at the Union Club. Private events and weddings are held here and there is even a hotel inside for visitors to stay. I've been attending events at the Union Club for over a year now and a half now (since Sept. 2024). I attend these events through the CCWA speaker events. Many great speakers have come to the Union Club to speak on global topics. The dinner served at the private speaker events that I've attended is always delicious. Normally there is a starting dish such as a salad, then a main course such as salmon, beef, or steak along with a side, and the meal ends with a dessert. The building is old but it has been well kept over the years. It does get cold inside sometimes so perhaps the old nature of the building is an issue with heating but I am not 100% sure. The chandeliers in some of the rooms are beautiful with intricate details. The great reading room is quiet and serene with plenty of comfortable seating. Their membership cost is high and is thus only for those who know they will utilize everything that the Union Club has to offer such as member events, the gym, etc. I am not a member but I enjoy attending CCWA events here and I can't wait to return again soon. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 47/250 total reviews in 2026 - 888 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 24 April 2026

Came here for for a board meeting in 2013 for the Cleveland Orchestra as well as for a wine tasting…read morewith the Emerging Leaders Club and Column and Stripe, the Young Professionals group at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The staff are always very welcoming and the architecture and atmosphere is beautiful. At the Wine Tasting Event, we had a private room all to ourselves and was great. Will be back for an Art Tour on 10/27/22.

This used to be the Irish Heritage Center but was bought by Ahern's and renovated. The top…read morepriorities for me when choosing a wedding reception site were: 1) convenient location for my guests, 2) classy, comfortable space, 3) really good food (it's really a glorified DINNER party, isn't it?!?), and 4) competent staff. Ahern's is all of these things and they made our reception this past February truly fantastic. Lucy is the no-nonesense, very capable manager. She essentially served as our personal party planner before and during the event and took care of everything, communicating with the other vendors (DJ, photographer, florist, etc.) and making sure the party continued to progress so we could just sit back and enjoy our guests. Aherns is their own caterer and can do either a sit-down meal or buffet (or cocktail reception) with almost endless entree options. We went with the buffet and an open bar so guests could enjoy as much or little as they wanted and it worked perfectly. I think we were pretty low key but did have a few special requests and they were professionally executed by the staff. There are two banquet halls of different sizes but they have separate entrances and bathrooms and a service hallway runs between them so you wouldn't even notice if another event was happening during yours. The halls are already very elegant so we didn't spend any money on decorating other than flower centerpieces but the space could certainly accommodate any over-the-top additions you might want.

Lucy is the best! She is on top of things at all times. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful. It's…read moreset back, quiet and peaceful. The reception hall was perfect. Kept it cool the entire night, plenty of space for guests, friendly staff, and the food was SO good. It's hard to find good catered wedding food. From the veggie and potato to the chicken beef, there was not a single complaint. Lucy supervised and helped out all night. She's amazing and I'm so appreciative of her help to make my wedding amazing!

Overpriced and underwhelming. We attended a wedding here and it did not live up to the hype. The…read moreupstairs is cavernous and uninspiring. Our elderly guests had difficulty parking and entering the facility. Upstairs there are two small unisex bathrooms that were always occupied. There is no parking onsite. Parking is down the street and requires a valet or a shuttle. That said, the speakeasy downstairs was really nice and cozy. Overall this was an awkward venue.

The Elliot was the perfect setting for our small ceremony. We were able to make use of the entire…read morebuilding for some really beautiful pictures. Katie made sure we had everything we needed and made herself available to us the entire day!

Our favorite wedding vendor!! My husband and I got married at Venue 81 Eleven (formerly New Orleans…read moreParty Center), which was recently taken over by Verba's. The change in caterer was sudden and unexpected, so naturally we were nervous about changing such a huge part of our wedding so relatively close to the wedding day, especially since we had already signed a contract with the previous caterer. From the start, Verba's set our minds at ease and assured we would be taken care of. They honored the prices and inclusions from our contract with the previous caterer to the best of their ability, which shows how flexible and honest they are. They truly went above and beyond to make sure our reception was everything we envisioned; from food, to reception set up and take down, to service, and making sure us and our guests were fully accommodated. The food was absolutely delicious (compliments to chef Joe and his entire kitchen staff) and our guests raved to us about it. Nathan was AMAZING at communicating with us throughout the entire process and truly made sure everything was exactly what we wanted, and left no question or request unanswered. We would highly recommend using Verba's to cater your wedding reception, whether at one of their venues or your own.

Lounges CLE (also known as Lounges Content Studio) is an iconic addition to the city's artistic…read morelandscape. They are an artist hub for curated exhibitions, photoshoots, and art shows. When I visited (for the first time!) for 6th Street Vintage Fashion Show, I clearly felt community vibes. The space was filled with a lot of well known local artists and creatives. It was cool to witness! Everyone was friendly and the vibes were great! The space has two large rooms with grungy floors and a lot of various art on the walls - paintings and photography. There's a bar and also a separate room to the side. There are also a lot of comfy couches and other seating options. It seems perfect for hosting mixers giving attendees opportunities to mingle in various areas. The space seems to comfortably fit a lot of guests. According to the Lounges website, they offer tours and allow inquiries about space rental. I can absolutely see someone leveraging this space for networking mixers, entrepreneurial panels, or a group photoshoots. It's definitely a blank canvas with a lot of potential. It's also one of the few artistic places in the city that have a building of their own offering more privacy. Their events are posted on their IG lounges_cle This space is located in the heart of Cleveland. Surprisingly, there are a lot of parking options - meters (with QR code payment) and adjacent parking lot. It's great to have so many parking options. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at the Lounges. I hope to find more fun events hosted there via Eventbrite and IG. You should too!

My friend and I quickly stopped into Lounges on a Saturday afternoon. They had a day party going on…read morewhich was fun. They have an indoor and outdoor space. The staff were great and the vibes were vibing! I'll definitely stop back in here in the future!

The CoLab is BOTH a co-working space and a private event space located in Lakewood which is just 10…read moreminutes west of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. This space is a cute little location to get some work done on your laptop. Your first visit is complimentary (free) so that you can experience how it would be to work here. I first visited on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 for a private volunteer activity with the Beauty Boost group. I was given a tour by the owner Maureen who shared with me her vision of expanding the space in the near future. She is excited to have some future offerings here at the CoLab. I visited again a month later on Thursday, September 16th for another private event, a Women Wonderland panel discussion. SPACE -- The interior has one large room with tables and chairs and about 2 private smaller rooms for taking phone calls. Wifi (internet) is included. There are different membership packages too because you need to pay to use this space. If you work from home or need a day out of your office, then I recommend the Co-Lab. Complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks are available for you in the kitchen as you work. I can't wait to come here again but instead of attending an event, actually sit and work. **** - 52/100 total reviews in 2021 - 472 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 30 September 2021

My husband and I had our 50-guest micro-wedding at the CoLab, and it was perfection! 10/10, would…read morerecommend it to anyone looking to have an intimate ceremony and reception. Maureen and Rachel worked very hard to make sure that everything was organized and tailored to meet our needs, from the first meeting through the reception. Our wedding was truly customized to be exactly what we dreamed of. The CoLab and Lounge spaces are both visually stunning, making for many Instagram-worthy photos. (And we didn't have to spend a ton on additional decorations!) I loved the soft look and feel of the CoLab for our ceremony and dessert table, contrasted with the speak-easy style of the Lounge where we had the bar and dancing. And we were able to have it all without asking our guests to relocate between the ceremony and reception! I'm so glad that Lakewood has this beautiful space for special occasions, and we will definitely be coming back the next time we have an event. Thank you so much!!

We chose Vicky's Event Center aka Vic's Event Center actually out of desperation because we needed…read morea space for my father in laws repast....IMMEDIATELY. Ms Vicky was very accommodating and very sweet. Her prices are quite reasonable and the facility is fantastic! The bathrooms were clean, the kitchen area was big enough for food prep and storage. The deck is a wonderful touch on a nice day. I recommend this facility for any occasion! Thank you Ms Vicky

Great venue, amazing people, and fabulous information…read more.. It was wonderful to share the stage and the space with likeminded people.

This building is on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. It is an event space, holds some…read morecampus departments, and it also has a small food court in the main lobby (1st floor). I may have been inside this beautiful building before, last year (2018) when a church held a service here. I did visit again yesterday (5 March 2019) for a free Immigration Law lecture. I had to cancel a free Yelp Ice-Cream event to come to this Immigration discussion (yes, my career means a-lot to me)...haha. ENVIRONMENT -- This is an environmentally friendly building. It has been awarded with a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status from the U.S. Green Building Council. STUDYING -- This building is actually opened 24 hours so students can stay up all night studying in here. You do need a Case student ID to enter between the hours of 11pm - 7am. There are tables and chairs on the main floor which is also where the food court is. This may not be a good area to get work done because it tends to get noisy but I'm sure after 9pm, it quiets down since the food court will be closed by then. There is free wifi as well so just connect to the network. I believe the network name is "Case" or something to that effect. Overall, the architecture of this building (both outside and inside) is awesome. Stop by and visit if you are in the area. Parking will be tough because the street parking will most likely be full but there is a parking lot nearby. *** - 43 total reviews in 2019 - 253 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 6 March 2019