Had never been to the Old Lyme Inn before but had heard good things about it. We arrived at 7:30 on…read morea Saturday night which we expected would be a prime time to go. We walked into the main bar only to be greeted by a host who rudely told us the bar was closed and we couldn't sit there. Then she said she could seat us in the small dining room but could not serve spirits from the bar. She was clearly trying to persuade us to leave and so we did. We won't be back. This isn't how to treat customers.

$78 each for a set Mother's Day Brunch menu with a service fee of 20% added to the bill with a…read morerecommendation to add more for the service provided. We had to ask for bread, ask for one of the starters for one table member, ask for a soup spoon after soup arrived with no spoon, ask for water, ask for refills on water and ask for coffee. Food was very good but will not go back for the lack of service and the mandatory fee attached to bill that was so shockingly lacking.

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!

We booked this catering establishment for our mother's funeral luncheon, having not been there but…read moreheard good reviews. Everything was fantastic. We booked buffet package #3 and added eggplant parm, beer, wine, and soda service. We also added mini Italian pastries. Coffee and tea were included in the buffet package. Everyone commented how good the food was and our Italian mom would have been impressed with their sauce. Sarita was the manager who booked our event, and was present during the entire time. We couldn't have been happier.

I've driven by this facility hundreds of times and just thought it was some basic conference hall…read more We went to an event here last week and I was amazed at how beautiful it was inside. Tons of room, Great Dance Floor and great spots to take photos. The staff was also top notch. Highly recommended if you are looking to have an event here.

We recently hosted our Jack & Jill in the Bella Vista room at Hawks Landing Country Club, and we…read moretruly could not have asked for a better experience. The staff we worked with were absolutely wonderful, especially Paul, Peyton, and Parker. Peyton worked tirelessly throughout the event to help orchestrate everything and make sure every detail came together perfectly. No matter what we needed, they never told us "no" - they were incredibly accommodating and genuinely cared about making our vision happen. The food was fantastic, everything ran smoothly, and the room looked beautiful. Overall, the event came out even better than we could have imagined, and we are so grateful to the entire team for helping make it such a special and successful day. We would absolutely recommend Hawks Landing for an event!

"And fearless are the idiots Among the hawks and doves…read moreWe're on the outside looking in A couple of freaks in love" (Elton John) (A non-golfer's perspective) I'm not a golfer but have attended industry related golf outings for two organizations ever since I moved to Connecticut close to 40 years ago. Today was the first time one of those events was held at Hawk's Landing Country Club in Southington, and our 71 golfers and 21 additional dinner guests really had a positive experience. So here is my non-golf perspective of the day. The shotgun start took off at 10:00 am on the dot, and course rangers led a caravan of golf carts out onto the course. Within a few minutes, the smell of food cooking on the grills was all over the tented area, and as soon as the foursomes began to roll by, we enjoyed an early lunch of hot dogs, burgers, fries, and two kinds of pasta salad. The guy staffing the grill was super friendly and professional. A beer cart staffed by two young ladies from Hawk's Landing circulated the course all day selling beers and seltzers and beverages to the golfers. Our tournament ended in the early afternoon, so that tented area became a dinner site for our large group. Tables and chairs were set up to accommodate us, and a very good buffet dinner of chicken parm cutlets, vegetables, sausage and peppers, roast potatoes, Caesar salad, rolls, bread, and cupcakes was set up self-service style. A bar and staff bartender were inside the tent, and alcohol was ordered through drink tickets paid for by the hosting organization. Bottom line? The grounds are gorgeous, with flowers and flowering shrubs everywhere, the course staff was fantastic, and the food and dining experience was top notch. PRO TIP If you're running a tournament, outside alcohol is a no-no here. If your sponsors want to give out beer at their stations, they'll have to buy it from Hawk's Landing.

The lodging is cozy and comfortable. The food was good and the staff very helpful and kind. I will…read morebe back again for a retreat.

Terrible place to go to a retreat, staff is rude and incompetent. If you want to waste your time…read morefor an overpriced wad of crap come to the guest house. Amenities are terrible, furniture is old and damaged. Its a health hazard the minute you walk in the front door.

I've been to quite a few weddings here, and I have to say the service can use a lot of work. The…read morevenue is beautiful, but working with the staff is a challenge. The view that you get from the outside is gorgeous and the inside interior looks great. While working with a few of the families getting married, I noticed that the staff wasn't as present on the day of. They advertise that they are very involved but are not. Basically you will need to prep and take care of everything yourself. Overall a solid experience.

I just want to thank Aria for an outstanding job. My daughter got married Saturday night and Aria…read morecouldn't do enough for us. Their staff is right on target and caters to staff. Shout out to Gino for amazing service. He truly is a top professional. Beautiful venue thank you so much.

Fabulous views of the harbor and Morris Cove. Fried shrimp platter was delicious. Our server…read moreCristin was attentive and fun ...Highly recommended!

Really good drinks and an even better location! Such a great spot for stopping by for a quick drink…read moreor meal

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!