This place is great to host a party. Plenty parking spots under "the bridge ",which is a plus…read moreespecially in south Philly. Clean entrance with coat check. The hall is bright an clean with nice size of dancing floor. The bar area is also big and clean. Food was served by staff. On the event that I attended, they served baked penne, meatballs, eggplant rollantini, chicken cutlet, green beans , roasted potatoes, sausage and peppers, shrimp and rice, salad with several topping option. Dessert station was nicely arranged with small size of various sweets. Everything was delicious.

Food was great. Nice place. This was my first time here as long as I've been in South Philly. This…read moreplace is tucked away,but it's a sure nuff gem.

Attended a wedding at this venue in May. Everything was top notch! The staff were pleasant and…read moreresponsive to every need or request. Leslie in particular assist me with my mobility scooter. The place was lovely inside and out. It was a lovely outdoor wedding, festooned with candles and flowers. The meal was excellent. Some of us had to leave early and would have missed desert, but the server caught up to us so we wouldn't miss it. Above and beyond. Great people there! I highly recommend it for any event you may be planning!

My sister got married here and it was a beautiful venue but the staff ruined it for me. First, you…read morecan hear everything that's being said in the kitchen by the bathrooms. We literally heard the chefs saying they were going to shit in the vegetarian dishes at the wedding. Then, Stephanie the wedding coordinator, seemed clueless. She was no help at all. Don't even get me started on the rude female bartender with the attitude who sassed multiple guests. For the amount of money they paid, we expected so much more.

I couldn't find recent info on their NYE events. Like within the past decade. Shocking. But it was…read moreawesome. Nye can be messy because every event business throws something. Here's what you want and what Crystal Tea Room had: multiple bartenders, never running out of alcohol, tables and chairs, lots of bathrooms, plentiful food, live music, room to spread out and a dance floor. Many places won't tell you that they don't have this. And that's why people say they learned to not go out on nye lol. Do your due diligence and party like an adult - not a child.

Crappy service and staff...it's like an insane asylum. Bunch of kids who don't care work…read morethere--caused a lot of ruckus at a recent wedding I attended especially during the hosts speeches...speaking loudly, laughing, and clanking glasses and silverware. They yes you and don't come back with what you requested.

5-stars all the way! 13th Street Cocktails was punctual, professional, and prepared. The bar was…read morebeautifully set up, and the team managed our large client party seamlessly. Excellent service and fantastic cocktails!

These guys are awesome. I reached out last minute for a bartender for a house party and Aaron made…read moreit happen! He was super responsive through the booking process. Our guests loved the bartender, Ben. He somehow managed to pour cocktails/wine, shuck oysters, tidy up, and entertain our guests. Usually whenever I host a party at our house, everyone congregates in the kitchen. It is very difficult to get people to mingle in the living room. Well, this time, with Ben and his bar in the living room, it was very difficult to get people to come to the kitchen! We were very happy that even though our party was on the smaller side, Aaron/Ben were able to hook us up with 5 speciality cocktails. The specialty cocktails were pre-prepared then finished while serving, which significantly sped things up and meant there was never a line at the bar. Many of our guests tried all 5 cocktails and commented they were all delicious. We did have a few leftover bottles of cocktails which we were able to keep in our freezer. I would definitely use 13th Street again!

Thanks Mark, and everyone at Lia's Catering for a fantastic wedding reception for Courtney and Joe…read morelast night. Mark and the staff were terrific all through the process, the evening went off without a hitch, and the guests all enjoyed the dinner and celebration! We've used Lia's catering services in the past for other family functions, but this was our first gathering in their ballroom. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!!

A great choice for a Christing Party at my house . While we…read morewere all at the mass and the baptism (2hr) They came and set up a complete buffet for 25. My dining room table looked amazing. I walked into my amazing smelling house ( like it smells when I cook all day) and did nothing but eat and talk to my guests. That is priceless. The veal parm was an excellent choice as was the penne with rosa sauce. I got many compliments on the food. Bread was delicious. I will do this again. Maybe my Thanksgiving dinner?? Ha no Don't think I can get away with that one.... but definitely my next eagles party!!.

Wonderful Wedding Event Everything was perfect…read more All in attendance really enjoyed themselves. The food was excellent and staff was very attentive. Location was perfect Thanks!!

I had my class reunion here and I couldnt have asked for a better venue. The owner, Al, was…read moreextremely professional and helped make the event planning easy and stress free. In addition, the food was great and the staff were very polite and attentive. Everyone had a blast! Would definitely reccomend!

Yelp Review 2025 #230:…read more I came here for a friend's outdoor wedding in October. It was sunny but cool. They have 3 venues. I'll start with the not-so-positives first. I took an Uber from Downtown Philly to Pen Ryn Estate which took about 30 minutes. Somebody is there to direct cars where to go. I specifically heard the lady say "take the first left and keep going straight to River's Edge Garden Pavillion." What my Uber driver did was go all the way to the end and turn left. So, I second-guessed myself. I got dropped off at the wrong venue and I had to walk a loooooong way to the correct venue and I was late for the wedding (I was actually on time but late for my standards). I ran into other wedding guests attending somebody else's wedding trying to find their venue as well. This place is massive! We're talking acres of land. I made it to a shed and I asked somebody if I was at the right place - I had to be because I already passed 2 incorrect venues out of 3. And the gentleman told me to hop on the golf cart that would take me to River's Edge where the wedding is at. The golf cart driver asked if I was taking an Uber after the wedding and he told me what address to put in so I can get picked up directly from the wedding venue - which I found very helpful when I was ready to go back to my hotel late at night! The venue was nice. Since it was outdoors, you had to deal with some elements: strong winds, bugs and it got chilly close to sunset. You get a view of the river. Right behind us is a covered area like a tent where the reception is at. But it looked elegant inside. I'm very impressed by the food. The variety and quality of the food were fantastic. Probably the some of the best food I've had at a wedding. I was getting full during cocktail hour. The couple has Latin and Italian roots and their heritage were celebrated through food and I loved that. When I RSVP'ed for the wedding, I sent in my meal selection and I had forgotten I chose chicken. And I was filled with fear because catered chicken tends to be dry - not the one at this wedding. I enjoyed it so much. The wedding cake was made by a contestant on Food Network. But the spread for dessert was also fabulous. Overall, an impressive place for a wedding.

This past weekend we had the privilege of watching our son marry the love of his life. It took…read moreplace at the Pen Ryn Mansion. One of several venues on the estate. The interesting fact is that two other weddings were taking place on the same day and none of us were aware of the other. Our concierge Danny is what carries the weight of the high star rating. Never in my over 25 years of attending formal events and weddings. Have I encountered a service person of his caliber. Danny was there for whatever whenever he was needed he made sure the bride and groom and their parents had the best service possible. Danny alone deserves 10 stars. It is because of him. Pen Ryn received a five star review from me had it not been for him my review would've been four stars. The mansion itself is lovely and offers several rooms to spread out activities and guests. The bartenders were friendly quick to serve and professional. The food came out hot full of flavor and rivaled most of what I've experienced in the past. The bridal suite was adequate, but definitely could have been bigger and more accommodating. There were only a few mirrors for a big bridal party to take turns with. This is definitely a bridal suite for a break from your crowd and pre-ceremony photos not actually sufficient for getting ready for your big day. The main dining area was definitely large enough to handle a huge crowd comfortably - the tables were dressed and set perfectly. The chairs comfortable enough for those who opted not to partake in dancing or activities. The large dance floor complete with a raised DJ platform made dancing the night away an ease. Both indoor and outdoor places to sit and relax when not at your table, as well as the grounds, gave the crowd room to mingle without being on top of one another. Pen Ryn is a pricier venue and do I think it is worth its price tag? I cannot say for sure. There are certainly other venues with equal amenities, similar service options and on food on par with Pen Ryn. But do they have a Danny?

When the food is this good, it can actually be a problem. I e-mailed Full Plate a week before my…read moreevent, providing a budget and requesting a menu and quote for a party of 50. Shannon responded within 24 hours with suggestions, was very flexible in making some adjustments, and nailed it down a day later. The food arrived exactly when promised, with a requested courtesy reminder call ten minutes before. Across the threshold came trays of meatloaf sliders with chipotle ketchup, chicken salad tartlets, beet and goat cheese tartlets, hummus, pita and feta, and tortellini skewers. Leaving them untouched before the party was one of the greater challenges of my life. OK, I had ONE chicken salad tartlet. And a slider. And a tortellini skewer. And it was STILL difficult to stop. The first pack of guests arrived, and the aforementioned problem began to evolve. They were shameless in their consumption. The compliments flowed in as the food disappeared. It lasted well enough though, with the last falafel eaten at 2:30 AM. By me. Absolutely delicious.

A Full Plate Catering is amazing. I have used them for smaller parties (20 guests) to larger ones…read more(60 guests.) They are always amenable to my ideas, but have plenty of their own, too. Their food is always fresh and prepared with seasonal fruits and vegetables. They have wonderful vegetarian selections, that aren't the same old boring fare found so often. The buffet is always gorgeous, alive with color. Their staff is really friendly and professional, I have really felt comfortable with having them at my home and at other venues. In a city like Philly, where you can get great food all over, they are really a standout. The baker they work with is exceptional, too. In my opinion, there prices are really reasonable, too. You cannot go wrong with Shannon and Liz. They are creative, classy and completely reliable. They have always helped me strike the right note with my gatherings.