Attended a wedding here on Valentines day and it was such a cute vibe! The staff was welcoming and…read moreefficient. The space was divided into three sections: The cocktail area is outdoors where we arrived and waited to enter the main space. This area is nice and spacious, the only complain is the floor is not level so it was not too high heel friendly. The second area is the dining hall which was so nicely decorated. The third and best is the dance floor! It has a bar integrated within and was super close to the bathrooms. Overall, it was such a nice evening, loved being able to celebrate love in such a nice place!

Volunteered for the Casino Night fundraiser at the beautiful Loft on Bayshore. It has two rooms…read more The room on the left had the bar, dinner tables, auction items, DJ booth and the bourbon tasting table. The second room had the casino tables and a charcuterie board table. Bathrooms are nice and clean. Valet parking was easy and fast. I would highly recommend this space for any event.

This house is beautiful!!!! It's perfect for pictures, wedding, and other big events. I went here…read morefor the Halloween event that was going on. It was ok, something to do. Don't know if I'll come back next year. My favorite room was the "casino" the actors were very interactive and funny.

I got married at the Curtiss Mansion on 11/4/23 and all throughout the night I couldn't stop…read moreturning to my friends and family to say, "Everyone should get married here!" To begin, the team there is phenomenal. Javi, Ale, Alex, Kayla, Sherry, and the rest of the staff made sure that my husband and I had the most magical night of our lives. They treated me like I was family from the beginning of the planning process to the end, going above and beyond the call of duty to make sure we could relax and enjoy the evening. I felt like I was working with a highly trained Secret Service of sorts: -They used walkie talkies and ear pieces to communicate with each other throughout the night. -They anticipated our needs before we had them (making sure we ate first, bringing us drinks, holding my dress, escorting me, etc.). -They changed light bulbs, mopped up spills as they happened, ran to get cups when my caterer ran out, etc. This team made sure the event ran smoothly and resolved problems that weren't even their fault quickly! At the end of the night, Javi personally delivered some leftovers from the venue to our APARTMENT which was not expected but much appreciated. The venue itself is also gorgeous. It stands out from its peers through its Mission Revival architecture, and it boasts many different rooms, cool furniture, and breathtaking ceremony sites throughout the property. There isn't a lot you have to do in terms of decor/rentals/florals because it's just that beautiful. But you have to see it for yourself to appreciate the beauty. The photos I'm attaching (some professional, some from phone cameras) don't even begin to do it justice. Finally, this is one of the only outdoor venues (if not THE only venue) in Miami that allows you to keep the party going until 1am. My husband and I really wanted to have a long wedding and dance the night away, and this venue had no issue with that. They allow you to pay for extra hours and move you into a spacious indoor room at 11pm to get around the noise ordinance. It was exactly what we wanted. I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married. I have only positive things to say about the Curtiss Mansion and its amazing staff who make people happy for a living.

Attended a wedding here and it was over the top amazing! But I'm not sure if the food and service…read moreis reflective of the club, or the caterers who organized such an amazing event. So this review is really that of the wedding I suppose. The setting is beautiful on the water with a multitude of boats, yachts and sailboats. The simple two level facility is simple, understated and elegant.

What an impressive venue for an event. This yacht club dates from 1887 and is one of the oldest…read moreprivate clubs in Miami. It backs up right on Biscayne Bay, with a stunning building, and a lawn out back that slopes to the water. Looking around you're thinking "bet the original Vizcaya owner hung out with his buddies here." They were pretty cagey when I asked what the membership fees were: I think the silent non-answer meant "if ya gotta ask ya can't afford it, buddy" LOL It's easy to miss the entrance turn, there are stone pillars and a small roundabout then a gate with a security code. For an event they either give the code or have it open with a valet. There's self parking but on a fairly dark lawn away from the front door. The event was quite a classy affair in a classy venue. A creative black tie and/or costume was encouraged for a fundraiser called the Beaux Arts Ball (benefits the Lowe Museum at University of Miami).

This little spot in wynwood gives you a Gentlemen's club kind of feel on the inside and a hidden…read moregarden feel on the outside with some dim lighting. Clean place! This is more of a chill "I don't want to run into anyone" kind of spot with a pool table and lots of space to lounge and talk. It's actually a great place for an event. Bday, graduation celebration or office party. Drink prices were ok and there is a food bar in case you need a snack. Hip hop playing low in the background. Honestly not one of my favorite spots but it's worth a try!

Pros: This was my second time at this bar and it was completely different last time I went (4-5…read moreyears ago). The indoor area was closed for renovations, but the patio looked amazing! The boxing rink for Celebrity Death March fit surprisingly well in the space. Thank you 1306 for hosting such a fun event! Cons: More bathroom stalls are needed, this will probably resolve itself when they open the indoor area again. I did like that the bathrooms were gender neutral!

If you are a Tequila lover and connoisseur or just want to taste and learn how Tequila became so…read morepopular, then you should rush over and experience Tequila Town next to Factory Town. Get your tickets thru Bucket Listers for a 20% discount. They range from $78 on up depending on which experience you want, like the private dining room in a cave. This is a pop-pop event that travels all over the US. Tequila Town is an immersive experience that blends art, architecture, music, ritual, and storytelling by transporting guests back to the original story of tequila in Mexico mixed with the pulsating creative energy of Miami. As you enter, you will receive a welcome glass of tequila to begin your experience. You also receive a passport that needs to be stamped in each room. There are 10 rooms there. When you buy your tickets, you will choose how many rooms you want to experience! You will enter a train in the beginning and a conductor will take you on a 3 minute "ride" thru Jalisco, Mexico explaining where tequila was originally made. Note: it was very warm in the train. Then you go to another room where another storyteller will explain more and so on. In each room, you will get to taste tequila. Each room has a different experience. Towards the end, there is a gentleman who will play his guitar and sing songs. The decorations thruout will give you many photo ops! At the end of the tour, you will enter the Gift shop where there is air conditioning and lots of tequila to buy as well as gifts. Ask about the 20% off when you buy your ticket. It was fun, interesting, and lively! All the tour guys were knowledgeable and friendly! You will get your money's worth for sure. Lots of photo ops and fun with friends.

Recommend for: - Cocktail enthusiast…read more - Tequila or spirit nerds. - Fans of Larping, amateur acting, immersive experiences. - Wallflowers or introverts that prefer a little structure to ease into socializing. - Fans of culture and casual, accessible anthropology. Maybe pop anthropology? - Disney adults who miss Epcot!! Not recommended for: - People looking to get hammered (although that might happen). - People looking for a straight up party (the tour guides are professional actors & stay in character. You don't NEED to play along, but it makes it more fun. Interrupting the guides with party outbursts ruins the experience, the preparation, the memorization, & improvisation that is going on.) Caveat for tequila nerds. - This is an entertainment experience. And I think it's meant to highlight the diversity of tequila, especially for the non-initiated. This is not a tasting. Nor is it targeted to long time tequila connoisseurs. This is entry-level & fun. But it's also a marketing exercise for the Proximo Spirits brands. There is no discussion of detailed topics tequila connoisseurs focus on: -NOMs, -terroir, -additive free versus additive, -how commercial farming practices jeopardize sustainability, -the issues with celebrity brands, -farmer and worker rights, -independent distilleries, -how modern and / or industrial tequila production differs from traditional or artisanal production, -the difference from other agave spirits, -the regional differences, -the complicated history of tequila marketing in the United States. But, that's not bad. And honestly, if that were the focus of this experience, I'm sure it would detract from the experience & also from a wider appeal. The experience does a great job in showing the diversity in tequila as a spirit. And does a lot to elevate tequila and separate it from the non-sophisticated (but still existent) reputation as a party liquor. It's also an homage to Mexico's cultural traditions & intangible contributions. In a time where the public focus on Mexico isn't always favorable, this served as a welcome experience!

If you like history and architecture, you will enjoy your stay at The Biltmore Hotel. It was built…read morein 1926 and located in the heart of Coral Gables upscale neighborhood. Impossible to miss. This is the type of place where time slows down really calm and elegant. Loved the Mediterranean arquitecture with Italian influence. Voulted ceilings, dark wood and warm lighting. It has many ballrooms for events. I was there for a babyshower at the Danielsen Gallery perfect for smaller gatherings. The Courtyard and Fountain are beautiful. Everything feels historic and grand. The service was impeccable and extremely professional.

Miami Biltmore Hotel is a historic place . A little history…read more: The hotel was designed by Schultze and Weaver and built in 1926 by John McEntee Bowman and George Merrick as part of the Biltmore hotel chain. The hotel's tower is inspired by the Giralda, the medieval tower of the cathedral of Seville Spain. When completed in 1926, the Biltmore became the tallest building in Florida at 315 feet holding the record as Florida's tallest building until 1928 when the Dade County Courthouse was built. At one time, the pool was the largest pool in the world and employed swimming instructor (and later Tarzan actor) Johnny Weissmuller. It served as a hospital during World War II and as a Veterans Administration Hospital and campus of the University of Miami medical school until 1968. The hotel was then abandoned for many years before again restoring operations as a hotel in 1987. In 1986, Miami Biltmore Hotel was designated a National Historic Landmark. In 1925, land developer George E. Merrick joined forces with Bowman-Biltmore Hotels president John McEntee Bowman at the height of the Florida land boom to build "a great hotel...which would not only serve as a hostelry to the crowds which were thronging to Coral Gables but also would serve as a center of sports and fashion." In January 1926, after ten months of construction at a cost of $10 million, the hotel opened and visitors included the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Al Capone, and assorted Roosevelts and Vanderbilts as frequent guests. Franklin D. Roosevelt had a temporary White House office set up at the Hotel when he vacationed in Miami. Several months after the hotel opened, on September 18, the 1926 Miami Hurricane struck. While the hotel was undamaged, providing shelter for over 2000 survivors, the disaster signaled the end of the Florida land boom. Merrick's Coral Gables company declared bankruptcy on April 13, 1929, and Merrick's stake in the hotel was bought out by his partner, John McEntee Bowman in November 1929 for $2.1 million.Bowman resold the hotel in September 1931 to millionaire Henry Latham Doherty. A large part of the hotel's revenue in the 1930s came from aquatic galas. As many as 3,000 people would come out to watch the synchronized swimmers, bathing beauties, and alligator wrestling. Johnny Weissmuller, before he was known for his role in Tarzan, broke a world record at the pool. With the onset of World War II, the War Department took over the hotel, converting it to a 1200-bed hospital in November 1942. The building was transferred to the Army in 1946 and renamed Pratt General Hospital.Many of the windows were sealed with concrete, and the marble floors covered with government-issue linoleum. The hospital was transferred from the Army to the Veterans Administration ,in July 1947. Also the early site of The University of Miami's School of Medicine, Pratt General Hospital remained a VA hospital, with 450 beds, until a newer facility opened nearby in May 1968 and the building was vacated. In 1973, through the Historic Monuments Act and Legacy of Parks program, the City of Coral Gables was granted ownership control. The building remained unoccupied for almost 10 years. Then in 1983, the City oversaw its full restoration to be opened as a grand hotel. It was reopened on December 31, 1987 as a luxury hotel and resort. In June 1992, a multinational consortium led by Seaway Hotels Corporation became the new operators of the hotel under a long term management lease with the City of Coral Gables, and again made extensive refurbishments to the property. New lighting and telephone systems, repairs to the pool, furnishings, a complete guestroom renovation program and spa were completed. In February 2009, the hotel opened the Biltmore Culinary Academy, a recreational hands-on cooking school with classes for adults and children taught by the hotel's chefs. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of "Florida Architecture, 100 Years, 100 Places. The hotel has been used as a setting in various movies and television programs, including Bad Boys, The Specialist, Shock Waves, CSI: Miami, Popi, and Miami Vice. If your into golf The hotel has an 18-hole, par 71, championship course designed by Donald Ross.Reopened in November 2007, following a $5 million investment, the course was restored and updated by Brian Silva.The original 1925 routing was retained, but all greens, tees, and bunkers were reconstructed and grassed to contemporary standards. The property again contracted Silva to provide additional improvements to the golf course in the summer of 2018. The course annually hosts the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship. Come stay at the Biltmore , the rooms are spacious and unique in style . The Biltmore is a great place for dinner or brunch having a wonderful assortment. Very nice stores to shop too. The hotel has a 12,000-square-foot spa to relax .

This is a great event venue that offers 2 different unique venue spaces. They have the flamingo…read moreroom and the coral room. We recently went to an event held in the Coral Room and its absolutely gorgeous. The room has high ceilings and the coral walls give it a really nice Spanish romantic feel. It can be used for various functions. The bathrooms are located outside the event hall in the middle between the 2 event halls. The surrounding area around the building is also really nice. The surrounding Coral Gables area has large trees and has a nice romantic aesthetic. There is free parking all along the building and it was easy to find parking.

I went to a Poe event, which was so much fun. The space is large and can accomodate a lot of…read moredifferent functions.

I attended a wedding at Cinco Farms and have to say this is such a beautiful venue to host a…read morewedding or special event. It's located in Homestead, surrounded in nature. There is so much space and beautiful spots for photos. We had a wonderful time. The vendors hired to host the wedding were all very friendly and provided excellent service!

I attended a wedding hosted at Cinco Farms. It's a beautiful venue which is quite spacious. There…read moreare a lot of photo friendly areas for memorable shots. Staff was friendly and the covered outside area was well decorated. It's got ample outdoor spaces, so ideally host an event in cooler and calmer (non rain) weather. We got lucky! Parking was ample in a dirt lot area. They managed this well for the space. Lots of outdoor grass and sandy areas to note if you're sensitive with your shoes!