I came here for a Halloween party in Oct '17 thrown by Matte/The Danger List. I'll be reviewing…read morejust the space and not the event, although the event was awesome!!! Alder Manor is also referred to as the W.B. Thompson Mansion. Built in 1912, it's an officially protected historical site. First built by a mining magnate, then turned into a high school, then a junior college, then abandoned. At this point in its history it doesn't come off as a perfectly preserved landmark, which gives it much of its character. It is filled with rooms upon rooms, some of which are still waiting for restoration. Behind it is a newer building, looking very much like a small HS. The property is nice and large. Although not in prestige condition, it gives off a strong sense of elegance. I'm not sure what the price would be to rent the space. But whether it be an elaborate party or a massive wedding, this would be a fantastic space for most events.

We got married at Alder Manor this past fall. Overall it was an amazing place to get married and we…read morehighly recommend it. The garden is romantic and wild, and there are a variety of outdoor spaces that can be used for cocktails. The hall is huge and beautiful with many rooms that you are free to use - perfect for designing your event in whatever way you like. There are great dining spaces, dancing spaces, and lounge spaces with vaulted ceilings, marble, and hard wood with many lighting options. They are just getting going as a major event space and some things can be improved. Here are some specifics of our experience that might be helpful both to them and to you if you are planning an event there: On the Caterer - Sergio, owner of Chefs at Work is the exclusive caterer for the event space. He is an outstanding chef, will work long and hard with you to ensure that the food is exactly what you want, and it will be delicious and beautifully presented. That's the very good news. The less good news is that he is not a good manager. He went through several event managers while we were working with him and just when we would get to know one and actually get our phone calls returned, she would disappear and we would have to start over. Hopefully this was just growing pains and he will find someone permanent who will take over that side of the operation. Be a little careful there though if you are the kind of person who gets frustrated with not having phone calls returned. Make sure he has someone who is planning to be around for a while (or even better by the time you read this, has actually already been around for a while) and can take on the event-planning side of things. On the Florist - Susan, the house florist (not required) is not to be recommended. We started with her as a default because she knows the event space. Her quote came out a factor of two higher than another local florist for the same set of flowers so we were thinking of hiring the other florist. We talked it over with Susan and she said that she could bring the price down to something reasonable by using in-season flowers, etc. We agreed on a specific set of flowers that we love, wrote specifics into the contract, and signed on with her. Unfortunately, the flowers that showed up were not the flowers that we agreed on and the larger arrangements in particular were really not very nice. We were very disappointed. To make matters worse, part of the contract specified that she was to bring baby bush roses to be used to the cake. She didn't do this at all and we ended up having to scramble with some full-sized roses brought for something else. Find someone else.

Held a graduation party for my daughter there. The room was clean, Aliex was professional, timely…read moreand responsive. We decorated nicely and the guests had a great time. We were the only party in the building and we had plenty of parking. I recommend this place and I would do business there again. Diana

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Few thins to consider ... great music to accompany a beer or a tequila. We tried 1 meal from the…read moremenu: the steak: 10/10. I'm not the greatest reviewer yet I truly think about it before I give a positive review of a place I like and do t want to share info to avoid crowds But here I am ... Note: it's a bar vibe not a restaurant vibe.

A gem in downtown yonkers. Carefully tucked away, but dont miss it! I went for happy hour with a…read moregroup of girlfriends and we all had a great time. The happy hour menu is perfect, the only thing I would love for them to add is nachos. We got the mango, hibiscus and tamarindo margaritas, all delicious! We got the wings, came with fries which were so perfect and crispy, and chicken burrito was very flavorful. Great value, staff were respectful and friendly, place is nicely maintained. Will come back again!

Recently hosted a baby shower at this venue. Meagan was so easy to work with. The brunch was…read moredelicious and the staff was so attentive. A big plus for me was the convenient and ample parking. As a matter of fact many of the guests are planning on booking an event there.

I was there for a graduation dinner and all I have to say is that if you want old food stuck in…read morebetween your fork and dirty plates this is the place for you. The service was below average and I do not recommend this place for a good time

I got married here April 22, 2017 and it was so beautiful. Steve and the staff there so amazing and…read moreaccommodating with me especially since I was planning the wedding from Arizona. We rented the deck and the clubhouse and had them cater the wedding so there was not much I had to worry about. Everything fit into our budget and there were no surprise cost at the end of the night. We had about 100 people attend and held the wedding and the reception there. The food was AMAZING as well. Many of our friends who attended still tell us how amazing the venue was and how much fun they had.

I first learned about the Lake House when I attended a friend's wedding early last fall. I really…read moreloved the cozy, quaint atmosphere of the place and the beautiful location, so I decided to have my stepdaughter's Sweet 16 party here. I am glad I did! For a reasonable rate, you rent the location, catering of food, servers and decor if you need it. It was a huge success! Steve and his staff were super friendly and helpful. This is a great location for any venue, especially in the spring and summer when you can go outdoors by the lake. Alas, ours was a winter celebration but the view was still fantastic and the added snow just added a magical quality to the whole thing. This is a great option, especially here in the Bronx where choices are few!

Popped in here for a quick bite before we hit the Hudson River Museum. I'm new to New York and this…read moreplace had the initiate, small town vibes I'm used to growing up in the South. A few people came in and out while we dined and everyone seemed to be friends. It was really cute. The restaurant was clean, our server (mature woman with an Irish accent) was so so sweet and upbeat. My partner ordered coffee and at first she told us the machine wasn't working, but a little while later she sent one of the workers across the street to fetch some. I got the fish and chips and my partner got the 3 egg omelette, where you also get to pick 3 fillings. The food was prepared fresh and came out nice and hot. The prices were great too, I think we both ate for around $40. I wanted to take advantage of the $6 brunch mimosas, but they had a sign up saying that they only accept New York IDs. Odd, but ok!

Had a family "outing here". Great take Irish bar, including our waitress and staff, which had both…read morehad a great brogue. I wish I could give them five stars, but the food was ordinary, not awful, but certainly not outstanding. Definitely liked the atmosphere and for those who love an authentic Guinness definitely a good spot to go. Salads were good.

My review is completely on attending an event at the Castle--I do not know anything about planning…read moreevents with them etc. The service staff were very friendly and prompt for the Baby Shower I attended. The bartenders also were super efficient and friendly when making drinks. Even the coat check employee was friendly and very efficient. The food was catered from an outside Indian Restaurant and it was AMAZING. The venue was very nice and comfortable--they had decorated the stage for the Baby Shower and they also had a very fun photo booth. The large banquet room was nice and spacious (this was a VERY large Baby Shower-almost similar to a wedding). I have to admit--I did not feel like I was in Yonkers (it felt more like an upscale/safe area of Westchester.) I look forward to getting invited to another event in the future at this venue.

Absolutely lovely spot to have an event like the Edgar Allan Poes poetry with cocktails ;…read moreunfortunately no elevator and my bestie is on crutches it's an older building and parking was hard ... it is a nice venue

This wedding hall venue sits on the water... this is the selling point here…read more I came to celebrate a wedding of a close friend and loved the room we had the event in. It was small yet cozy. As for the food, it was buffet style... good, but not lavishly good. Could be what the groom & bride chose rather than a menu option. Nontheless, this was a fun night and great experience. FYI: On site valet service for parking.

So where can I start with this--- Had my dad's 6oth birthday…read moreparty here on Saturday May 10th 2025. We had visited this place in January and fell in love with it, and thought that it was perfect due to the view of the water, and the cocktail hour as well as ballroom plus the bar. Also due to large families on both sides, we were looking at catering halls to have my dad's party at. It was a perfect setup! This was also the first place we went to while party planning, and the one we decided on, ultimately due to price. Can't remember the name of the person who helped us, but very communicative and understood our needs. My only suggestion is to maybe provide the planning people to try their food. He listened to our needs, and was accommodating, which is important. Even threw in cocktail hour options for us. Party day was Saturday May 10th 2025. Loved the outdoor area as being outside was enjoyable. Cocktail hour was also enjoyable with foods like chicken dumpling, coconut shrimp, and more! They had plenty of cold stuff like pasta salads, salad, butternut squash, and some fruit. Only feedback is maybe more items like potato salad, maybe have some of the hot items so that people can just get up and get more. then came time to be inside the ballroom-- and it was beautiful and big! There was dancing, cocktails, and fun galore. Loved my shirley temple that i ordered-- with the waitress. Speaking about the waitresses, they were very pleasant- however, they did take items off the table that maybe someone wasn't done with that item. Trust me, i've been a server at a restaurant- silent serving is a thing, but never assume someone is done, or take their plates without asking. that's my only feedback-- oh and my mom asked that the favors be on the tables, and there was 2: a bottle opener, and something else plus a pen. My mom asked to evenly spread out throughout the tables, but some people got the same favors..... okay. Maybe whoever did that didn't know that there was 2 different items. anyways. Food was also very good: our option was menu options with pasta, which was penne ala vodka, salad, and an entree choice of figlet magion, salmon, and chicken sambolka. There are more options for the dinner, but we chose that. Food was very good, and lots of people like their food. I liked the salmon, for instance. others like their steak, although the lighting made it look well-done when they ordered medium! lol Sundae bar was the best, but there should have been more toppings like gummy bears, or worms, chocolate syrup, whipped cream! Athough kudos that they had both vanila and chocolate ice cream. Cake was also very good and moist too! Loved it here and highly recommend!