bright, clean, professional Has flexible options, nice open…read morearea, good kitchen area, plenty of parking, walkable to town center

Fridays nights here are an incredible way to spend a summer night. You do pay $10 to park and it…read moregets busy so get there early, but you truly can't beat live music on the water. The food truck options never disappoint either!

Friday nights at Owengo are amazing! Live music, food trucks, and lots of people…read more The water view is beautiful! Sun or moon shining above makes it more beautiful. I love the outdoor patio. The fire pits with a table wrapped around add more flair to this establishment. Owengo is one of the best places for weddings and parties. This is my second time here, and definitely NOT my last.. Owengo, you NEVER disappoint!

There is something to be said about country charm! Heritage Homestead is the perfect venue for all…read moretypes of events. The property is gorgeous and the sunsets are amazing. From a casual party I've attended there, to a breathtaking sunset wedding, they never disappoint. They offer the flexibility to crate your own beautiful event!

Heritage Homestead has amazing sunset views! Theres something magical about the space. Host to…read morethe most spectacular wedding I've ever attended.

Sat in the cozy upstairs space on a banquet. Had lovely, personal service. Ordered the bread -…read moreWOW!!! Don't miss it. Wish they sold it at a bakery counter. Their flatbread crackers that came with cheese plate too. We just had small plates because read that's their thing. They do have entrees. Everything was very good but the breads and dessert were outstanding! Worth the visit alone.

Opening night can have its challenges, but overall, the State House venue is very promising…read more More could have been done with the space aesthetically. And there are pockets of the space with super bright lights. And bathrooms by the entrance is weird. (Plus, there's a bigger bathroom in the basement.) That being said, the wood floors are good for dancing, and the sound system is pretty good for the size of the space. It has a subtle warehouse club feel, which is great for the New Haven scene. The event itself had some issues, like pure silence before the opening act. Felt a bit amateur; at least try to transition! Also, there was a big gap between the openers and the headliner. The guy doing tickets basically shrugged. The crowd on this given night was pretty diverse and excited to hear DJ Lag, whose unique genre of electronic music kept most of us intrigued and entertained. No liquor license yet, which was a drag. Looking forward to seeing who else comes to this venue.

Attended a wedding for our friends Edwin and Stephanie here last Friday. The ceremony took place…read moreoutdoors and was promptly followed up with the reception and happy hour which was within short walking distance at the same location. There is a bar area next to the reception area. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The balcony was a perfect spot for pictures, overlooking the grounds. The location was spacious enough for accommodating the dance floor and guests comfortably (guest list was approximately 50-60). Dinner service was prompt and overall, everyone had a fantastic night celebrating the newlyweds.

*Full disclosure-I visited (twice) for a potential wedding venue only*…read more We met PJ at the Hartford Bridal Expo and he was awesome! He gave us so much info and wasn't rushing us away to talk to the other hundreds of people that were there. We told him we were looking for the Thursday before Good Friday, so most guests would already have a long weekend AND we could take advantage of the great Thursday off-peak pricing we've been seeing. PJ was so excited to hear this and started explaining all of the details of the fabulous Thursday packages they were offering at Birchwoods! This package included a cake, a photo booth, a DJ, AND A PHOTOGRAPHER, all for a reasonable price per person!!! After hearing this, we looked at pictures and immediately made an appointment to go visit the venue the following weekend. I was so impressed with the venue! The decorations are gorgeous, from the second you open the front door to the hallway to the bridal suite to the room you'd have your reception in, which happened to be set up for a wedding that was happening that evening. We also met Trish during our first visit, and she was also friendly and explaining any and everything we had questions or comments about. She was pointing out all of the decorations that are theirs, which are available for you to use for your big day to save money! PJ had told us at the expo that you can use whatever they have, from centerpieces, to table numbers to card boxes to the Mr. and Mrs. signs for the sweetheart table, all things available to you that you have to provide at many venues. Now, while we ultimately didn't choose this venue because we found another place where we could have our ceremony outside, rain or shine, Birchwoods ABSOLUTELY had my favorite bridal suite! This was the only one I saw with big gorgeous windows, which would've been great for pics while getting ready, as well as for natural light to come in while getting hair and makeup done! There was also a grooms suite in the basement, which most places don't have! So, they definitely had some great features that not many places had, and it's a place you should check out if you're looking for a venue with a lot of great features, and a reasonable price! Omg, I forgot to mention something else I loved! The ladies room! Bizarre, right? But this is the only place I saw that didn't have those tiny little stalls where you practically have to straddle the toilet for the door to swing in so you can close and lock it. I swear, between the ladies room and bridal suite I was a huge fan! Those were two things they had that beat the others, hands down!

Enjoyed bowling here! Had an awesome time here. Would definitely come back again! Pricing is fair…read moreand staff are friendly and knowledgeable!

First time here, bought a couple Groupon's for a great deal. We took our 5 year old daughter on a…read moreSunday for her first time bowling and she had a blast. The older lady at the counter was smiles and very pleasant, simple old school style establishment which i absolutely love. These kinds of places are true gems and need to be treasured.

Hello good people. I had a great experience renting this space at the Devonshire Hall. The owner…read moreallowed us access to the venue in the morning to set up. There was plenty of room for the tables and chairs they provided. The hall is already wired for your DJ of choice to use the house sound system from a balcony area that overlooks the space. The bar was a good size with a large screen TV. Three very clean bathrooms in the foyer area. We made use of the ice machine and refrigerator for your sodas and waters. The price was very reasonable for this large rental space. My only warning would be to make note of the late night sound restrictions if you're going to use a DJ and play music throughout your event. Enjoy yourself!!!

"Had a great time! · "Wow this place is absolutely amazing! · "It was very open spacious clean and…read morethe staff was so amazing and attentive. The full bar and amenities were outstanding. The staff allows you to be creative and create the atmosphere for celebration with this amazing blank canvas location and sheer amount of space available inside we created an amazing environment for our guests who attended the comedy show. The sheer amount of space available and ease of access and parking makes this location an absolute must put it on your list for hosting events in CT. Devonshire Hall was amazing and would highly recommend booking an event at this venue.

Beautiful place to hold any of your special occasions! Chanel is the best and knows exactly what…read moreshe's talking about!! Definitely recommend talking to her if you are interested in having any type of party..her and the staff will make it one you won't forget!!