It's a great space, with incredibly talented artists and craftspeople. It's a combination art…read moregallery, studio space, and event venue, all in an architecturally superb heritage building that demonstrates some of the best industrial-mixed-with-art-deco design you're likely to ever see in the area. Thoughtfully modernized inside, too.

Open to the public once a month, the Cotton Factory is now spaces to different businesses. For…read moreexample, you can buy hand-made soaps and purses as well as old ads from magazines. Or if you want to immortalize your pet rat, there is a business that does taxidermy. For the art lovers, there are lots of cool paintings to appreciate. I personally think it's a cool use of space in a building that is no longer a cotton factory. However I think there should be more businesses opened for the public to enjoy. Make it more bustling... just saying.

occasion: My bf and I were interested in taking some…read morebartending classes so we thought we'd try this one out. We went on a Friday night, event started around 7pm and lasted ~2 hrs (but that was more so due to socializing) drinks: we made 3 drinks and ended the night with champagne. The drinks were classics with simple ingredients so you can recreate at home, but the real value was in the techniques. Jacob (our instructor) showed us how to properly muddle, strain, shake, the ingredients in the cocktails. They were very generous with servings, I think I made my drinks too strong at the beginning and started dialling it down but you could do 2 oz a drink all the way through. To end the night, Jacob showed us how open a champagne bottle with a samurai sword. He was actually very informative about the sword technique.. made it look pretty easy but not sure if ill be trying that at home lol atmosphere: Its in an office complex/apartment building on king west. The area is meant to be a sharable work space which is used for the events. The place felt very homey, high ceilings and wide open well lit area with couches, ping pong tables and a large wooden bar/kitchen area for making drinks. It was enough space to comfortable host a party of 20 (apparently they've done groups of up to 40) people: The instructor was awesome, felt more like a conversation than a class. He's been bartending for a long time, competed in competitions as well and was very detailed with his teaching. We wanted the experience to be more like a party and less like school and we definitely got that. price: we did a new years event and it was $75 per person (not sure if its different price for regular sessions), but we got 3 very sizeable strong drinks and a glass of champagne. Definitely think its worth it considering how much other places in the area charge for cocktails.

Just had a mini bachelorette on Saturday night and we had the best time! Everyone is so nice and as…read morethe evening goes on everyone gets even more friendly ;). Jacob and Val (I cant remember his name sorry!) were great hosts and made it such a fun environment and helped when you were looking a bit sloppy. The cocktail recipes were plays on some classics but simple enough that you could make it at home. The space is slightly hard to find... when you see the Neon Heart it's the small glass door on the left of it with the #71-73 on it. We pressed some random buttons, but I think someone will come down to get you. Warning there are 4 flight of stairs so stretch your legs before entering. I don't write reviews often but this place totally deserves the 5 stars... go for a birthday or party or even a date you are gonna have a great time (just don't drive!).

Went to see a dance showcase here and it was my first time in this theater. I sat on the main…read morelevel, towards the back under the overhang. It is a small theater so sitting at the back did not interfere much with the visibility. The accoustic is a little echo-y back here however, that would be the only down side. For commuters, there aren't dedicated parking spots but east of the theater there are condos' paid parking. For non-drivers, the entrance of the theater is very close to TTC Museum station.

I've never been to an event at this theatre but my dance group has rented it out twice in the past…read moreseveral years for our annual show. The lobby layout is fine and the service we received was friendly if not very enthusiastic. The change rooms are tiny and located far away from the stage up several flights of stairs making it difficult to run back and forth if you need to do a lot of costume changes (which we do) on tired legs. The backstage is also something of a maze and isn't marked very clearly. The green room has some basic amenities, such as a microwave, sink and openable window but it is even farther from the stage than the change rooms, up 2 floors. At least this year the ventilation was working, the last time we rented the venue there was no circulation whatsoever (and the change rooms have no windows) and the mirror in one change room was fogged up like 5 people had taken a hot shower in there. We weren't offered any sort of compensation for the problem. The parking is a huge issue, as in there isn't any. For a theatre with a capacity of 500 this is not good. There is street parking on Charles St. for $3/hour until 9pm - if you can snag one. There are some hidden parking places belonging to the various university residences and buildings in the area but with all the one-way streets and traffic downtown it is frustrating for drivers to find a spot. Overall it is not a good venue for a medium to large scale dance show where the attendees will be driving in.

This motel is conveniently located and priced, but I would definitely reconsider staying there…read moreagain. Our room was outwardly spacious and clean, but there was a funny smell, carpet was damp and sticky, and the a/c and bath vents were dusty and moldy. Terrible for allergies. The breakfast room looks nice, but warning: there are 8 incense burners going, and they gave me a headache. Breakfast was very average. Yogurt and bananas were a safe bet, and there was coffee and tea, apple juice. But we did not know how long the cereal and rolls were standing there (days?) Some improvement would be welcome.

Clean motel very cozy and friendly staff:) Might look creepy…read morefrom the outside but very nice from the inside:)

The wedding reception appetizers and main course was pretty decent. The cabbage rolls had a burnt…read moretaste to them. Not much selection as advertised on their website. The staff at the bar seemed a bit amateur and didn't appear to know what a screwdriver cocktail was and it took them a long time to prepare it. Had to tell them it was vodka with orange juice. The other staff came to clear the plates quickly though so that was good. The ambiance of the small room was decent. Intimate but inviting and was simple. There was lots of space around the room and the table setting was very nice.

It's a nice waterfront park for an afternoon/morning walk. This 14-acre waterfront parkland is the…read morehome to "Paletta Mansion", a great location for weddings, corporate events and gatherings. The backyard of the mansion is a perfect location for wedding and seasonal photography. There's limited parking spots available if you're lucky and there's not events being held at the time you're visiting.

I attended a wedding here at the back of the mansion. It was so nice to be in the shade while…read moregazing out at the beautiful scenery. I've been to a couple of weddings where the sun was blazing in my eyes and diminished the nuptials just a tad. The main floor of the mansion was open after the wedding ceremony for guests to mingle and wander from room to room. Dinner was held on the second floor with the buffet set up on the landing. The tables were spaced out well so that there was room to move between them.

I went here for an Italian cooking class. The class plus eating what we made took about two hours…read moreand a bit. It's a very well setup space for cooking and eating. They also do private events, team building, etc. The chef was very clear in her explanations, and was happy to answer questions. The food all turned out great, and I will definitely return for more classes! It is on the 5th floor, but there is a small elevator.

Stelco Bar Mill pensioners recently held our final reunion at the Venetian Club in Hamilton. It was…read morean organized event but the staff at the Club arranged everything, including the Bar, a superb Buffet, set up and clean-up. Our committee did not have to do anything - everything was provided for. The manager, Elaine - was the consumate professional - she personally attended to our needs and concerns - however minor. Everything worked out better than expected - the food was great there was plenty of staff and it turned out to be a very successful and memorable evening - thanks to the wonderful staff and manager Elaine. I would highly recommend this venue for a dinner, wedding or gathering any time. Stephen Lechniak.