Spoils Field isn't the best venue for a softball game, but I hold 'the dump' (as its been…read moreendearingly called by its patrons for years) near and dear to me for a variety of reasons: 1) It's one of those places where everyone just kind of knows everyone 2) It's a great place to hang out with friends and catch a weeknight ballgame 3) There's beer on tap as well as burgers and dogs on the grill and a full-service snack bar There is only one field and it's actually rather refreshing because, compared to the other softball multiplexes around the city, there is only one game going on at a time.

The View at Mt Adams is a beautiful venue to host your parties/ events. Best view in the city and…read moreeasy to access. Valet parking or adjacent parking lots. The place itself is clean and modern. The staff was very professional and friendly. Highly recommend this venue.

Beautiful venue with a great view. Friendly staff. Delicious food!…read moreDifficult to find my way there with GPS

The dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence from the entire team at The…read moreMonastery made our wedding day truly extraordinary. Our profound thankfulness and admiration held for the team's efforts are beyond words. From the inception of the wedding planning journey, The Monastery demonstrated exceptional thoroughness and clear communication with us as a couple and with all third-party vendors. They created a seamless and stress-free planning process, allowing us to savor the anticipation of our special day. Special thanks to Ali and Trevor for always being available to promptly address any inquiries. The culinary experience at The Monastery was an absolute standout, with countless guests praising the exquisite hors d'oeuvres, the tempting grazing table at the cocktail hour, the well-stocked and quick-moving bars, and, especially the dinner itself, which exceeded restaurant quality. I still dream of the aged cheddar mashed potatoes! The chef's ability to provide a one-of-a-kind food experience is truly unmatched, making The Monastery an unparalleled choice for hosting weddings. The service staff was exceptional, working tirelessly and offering warm smiles that made us, as the guests of honor, feel truly special. The natural beauty of the building itself is enchanting and enough of a reason to book with The Monastery, but it's the dedication and top-notch service from every member of the staff, both administrative and service, that elevates The Monastery to a league of its own in terms of wedding venues. From my perspective as the bride, everything unfolded flawlessly- but I am fully aware that there was a tremendous effort behind the scenes to ensure this smooth and seamless experience. Doug Betz, the owner, made a strong vow to my parents during our initial tour years ago - a commitment to treat our wedding with the same attention as he would his own children's weddings. It instilled trust and admiration for The Monastery from the inside out. I can genuinely affirm that Doug and the entire team not only upheld this promise but surpassed it. My husband and I are confident that any couple who chooses The Monastery is in for a once-in-a-lifetime, smooth, delicious, and thoughtful experience.

Wow is all I can say. The venue is beautiful and the food is amazing! The staff was so…read moreprofessional and efficient. Everyone (bartenders, servers,etc) was friendly and professional. The wedding coordinator kept both the ceremony and the reception going and was so pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend!

The first thing we knew we wanted out of a venue was a small size - we didn't want more than 60…read morepeople in attendance. We picked this location initially with the guest count being are only criteria, but we were almost immediately surprised by so much more. The view, the gorgeous interiors, and the rich history were all things that finally led us to choose this as our venue for our wedding. But, above all else, was the venue owner - Roger Swonger. He went above and beyond to make our day as special as it possibly could be, and with his help, our wedding day went absolutely perfect. With just one planning session, and a couple of tours, Roger was able to guide us through the perfect day. He communicated well with all of the vendors, was able to provide an amazing wait staff, and bartender, and even thought of the small details - placing some flowers on our small wedding cake, putting a pen by the guest book, etc. Most importantly to us, as a now husband and husband duo, was finding a venue that was accepting. This was Roger to a tee - not only did he treat us with kindness, he guided us towards other LGBTQ+ friendly vendors as well. With his support and guidance, we had a wedding that completely surpassed our exceptions of what a wedding could ever look like in an area like Kentucky. I don't think there is any universe where we could have had a better wedding, and this is all thanks to Roger, and all thanks to having our wedding ceremony at Wiedemann Hill Mansion.

I cannot speak highly enough of this gorgeous old home. I was built by The Wiedemann family which…read moreis known for the beer empire. The mansion was decked out in full Christmas and there was ample parking. You get out of your car and the view just stops you it is so beautiful. The whole staff was so sweet during the whole wedding and I was impressed how pretty much everything came with the venue. The food from Vanderman's (SP?) was so incredibly tasty. Also loved that they had porch heaters and blankets so you could still enjoy the view and be warm. The place is perfect for a 60 person wedding and really not crowded at all.

We hosted our daughter's wedding reception at Kayla's Korner at Lake Lyndsay on June 28, 2025. The…read morevenue itself is beautiful, and the lakeside setting made for some stunning photos. However, the experience leading up to and during the event was filled with stress, miscommunication, and disappointment--primarily due to our interactions with Lyndsay Rapier-Phipps. Our initial meetings with Teri and Sam were wonderful--they were kind, enthusiastic, and supportive of our ideas, including adding drapery, fireworks across the lake, access to the décor inventory, and decorating the night before. At $5,000, the venue felt like a great fit. But once communication shifted to Lyndsay, the tone changed. She never met with us in person, and responses became difficult and often frustrating. My daughter even forwarded me texts from Lyndsay saying, "I don't know what to do with this--can you contact them for me?" The draperies turned into a confusing and drawn-out process. I ultimately gave up on it to preserve my sanity. There were differences in what we were told during our visits versus what Lyndsay would email us. The biggest issue was about decorating the night before. We had confirmed with Sam in March and May that no event was scheduled, so we could decorate early. Yet two weeks before the wedding, we were told otherwise. We were offered early access at 7:00 a.m. the day of the event, which Lyndsay called "above and beyond." However, no staff were present at that time, as promised, and the cart and food tables we had spoke about during our planning meeting weren't there. They even did a tour for another party at our venue that morning as we were scrambling to get things done. I was flabbergasted. After calling and texting "Help!" a staff member finally arrived around 9am. We did change the count to include two additional tables just a week before our event (late RSVP's), but the layout had the walkways blocked. The event space says it can have up to 200 people, we had chairs/tables for 150. We had to rearrange every table ourselves that morning--including moving the bridal party tables--causing us to fall way behind schedule even with 20+ people helping. At the end of the night staff began clearing décor before the event had ended. The next day, we realized many of our gold chargers were missing. After contacting Becca, I was referred to Lyndsay, who refused to deliver them and said they'd be mailed in 3-4 weeks. However, after posting my reviews, she texted me to say they would no longer be mailed, and I would now have to schedule a pickup 24 hours in advance to retrieve them. We picked all 80 of them up a week later, and they were still filthy. If we had accidently taken their decor we would have returned it to them directly and they would absolutely be clean. When I messaged Lyndsay about this, she responded with personal insults against myself and said that I was "delusional". It's been 40 days since the wedding and they haven't given us our refunded $500 deposit back. We left the venue immaculate when we left. When I told Lyndsay we would be filing a small claims, she said "small claims could really cost you". I shielded my daughter from all this and she had a beautiful wedding day, and that's ultimately what matters most. I'm not trying to harm any business--this was simply our experience with Lake Lyndsay. Just be aware that while others have had a good experience, there may be a chance this could happen to you as well.

Went to a beautiful outdoor wedding for our friends in May,2023. Views of lake make for great…read morepictures! Reception was nice, and room for 75-100 guests easily. The servers were friendly and food was delicious! Great vibes! Would recommend.

Carolyn was fantastic at the trees for pavilion. She made it feel like a I was special. Thank you…read moreCaroline for creating a moment.

Featured on Netflix Series Say I Do Surprise Weddings 1st episode "I Do-Over", as an Ohio native, I…read morewas eager to stop and see this view in person on a very long drive back to Dallas, Texas. Despite some STEEP hills and slightly unclear signage, this view was beyond worth even a 10-15 min stop and stretch/stroll! It's obvious as you drive toward the pavilion why many people would consider this a special place! Its a beautiful, well-maintained, massive park with many trails and amenities which supplies a completely FREE, panoramic, jaw-dropping view of both KY and OH sides of the Ohio River. Despite there being a small wedding party taking pictures below the pavilion, there were several non-wedding park visitors respectfully enjoying the view, passing by, or taking photos. This will now be a treasured stop anytime driving through or visiting Cincinnati/Covington! Be sure you make a visit or small detour if in the area:)

We came for a reception on a Friday night. The cocktail hour was short and we had salad relatively…read moresoon after arrival. Bread was given to each table along with a small flower shaped piece of butter. Our meals were selected prior to the reception and came out looking fantastic. Staff were incredible during the event and always were around when needed. I highly recommend this venue!

Cooper Creek is absolutely a great hidden find in Blue Ash. Just absolutely beautiful great place…read morefor events or even weddings. I've been here twice one for a work event that was more professional and another for Cincinnati Magazine's Sweet Victory which was more fun and exciting. I must say it works for either event. They have two levels so if you're trying to have something that's more private like a reception before the big event you can do that upstairs and then have a party downstairs. Parking is great too. Their staff is awesome and very accommodating to what you might need. The view outside of the golf course is absolutely beautiful and ideal for weddings - my mom told me this is wear my wedding will be....here's to hoping! Overall a great location!

My wife and I came to this venue for one of the Candlelight Concerts by Fever. Now i will admit…read moreright off the bat, that my review is skewed by the concert content. I saw their take on Hans Zimmer and it was fantastic. I love how his compositions complement and deepen my immersion into a movie. Enough about that now onto the venue. I found the venue very inviting especially in comparison to other venues that were used for Candlelight Concerts. This venue has nice seating in an air conditioned main hall which made it very comfortable allowed me to enjoy the concert without fidgeting. The bathrooms were nice and easily accessible and on the same level. There is an upstairs for standing but i did not meander up there. All in all i found the venue cozy and acceptable for the concert.

Went to a "Candlelight" event here. Beautiful space in an old rehabbed church. All the gothic charm…read moreincluding a wrap around interior balcony. Great location across from Washington Park.