We recently hosted our son's rehearsal dinner for 40 guests at The Social Hall and could not have…read morebeen happier with the experience. Since we were planning the event from out of town, having a team we could trust was incredibly important -- and Bailey and the entire staff handled everything flawlessly. Even the decorations were set up beautifully and exactly as we had hoped. The food was excellent, the staff was friendly and attentive, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. A special thank you to Bailey, the Event Coordinator, who was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She was organized, responsive, and made everything feel easy and stress-free leading up to the event and the night of the dinner. The highlight was definitely the Rafter Room -- it was even more impressive in person than in the pictures. The space had a great atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner and made the evening feel really special for our family and guests. Highly recommend The Social Hall for anyone looking to host a private event in Tempe.

One of the worst DoorDash experiences I've ever had. Social Hall accepted my order, which consisted…read moreof only two items, then made me wait over two hours. If your kitchen can't handle a simple order in a reasonable amount of time, don't accept DoorDash orders in the first place. What's even more frustrating is the complete lack of respect for customers' time. There was no urgency, no accountability, and no reason a two-item order should take longer than two hours. Accepting orders you clearly can't fulfill is misleading and incredibly unprofessional. I won't be ordering from Social Hall again, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else waste their time either. Do better.

We celebrated a beautiful wedding this past weekend (5/30/26) @ The Teapot. Our experience at this…read morevenue was PERFECT, everything looked beautiful, and ran so smoothly. It was the PERFECT place for our family and friends to celebrate the marriage of our daughter. Jonathan @ The Teapot and his team did an exemplary job hosting our guests and it's such a COOL venue with a fun/joyous vibe. The Teapot is highly recommended and they delivered exactly what was expected with no surprises. We had a wonderful time and will cherish the memories for a lifetime. Thank you Teapot for making this process fun, easy to work with, and providing such a beautiful venue. Much gratitude and appreciation going your way! Brett

We decided to have our wedding at the Teapot. Jonathan took so much stress off of us and we were…read morereally able to just enjoy the wedding. This was the perfect intimate venue and the night was absolutely amazing. Jonathan was extremely helpful suggesting a timeline for us and making sure the event ran smoothly. The Teapot also has optional decoration packages and staff that help with the event. I could not recommend this space enough - it was everything we dreamed.

Stayed at the Moxy in Tempe near ASU on the July 4th weekend. It was relatively cheaper compared to…read moreother hotels around the area. (I'm assuming everyone's not at school). I got the two queen's beds. It doesn't come with a box spring but the bed is comfortable enough. The Front Desk Agent was very helpful and kind to us upon check in. Parking was $15.00 per night. The room was clean and spacious. A/C was blasting ice cold. The only downside about the Moxy here in Tempe is that it is an old, outdated property. The hallways do have that old motel smell to it, and they were fixing certain things in the hallways. It doesn't have a minibar or refrigerator and if you need ice, you'd have to get that at the bar. For the price I paid, it was worth it. If it is during peak season, then probably would not be worth it.

I've stayed at this hotel before and it used to be a great place, which makes this visit even more…read moredisappointing. The condition of the property has really gone downhill. The fourth floor looks terrible -- there are empty, broken-down rooms and the hallways feel neglected. The carpet on both the fourth floor and first floor is in very bad shape and looks like it hasn't been maintained in a long time. Inside the rooms, the flooring is actually popping up in areas, which makes the whole place feel worn out and poorly maintained. Overall, the hotel just looks very old and neglected now. The elevators are another concern. They make loud noises and honestly sound like they could break at any moment. There is also an unpleasant smell in parts of the building. When you get off the elevator and walk toward the lobby, you can see construction going on, which only adds to the messy and rundown feeling of the property. This place used to be a great stay when we first came here, but now it's honestly pretty shameful to see how much it has deteriorated. The location and concept are great, but the hotel clearly needs serious maintenance and attention.

Mini Social is an amazing space for all kinds of events. I couldn't imagine a better team to make a…read morevision a reality than Luke, Jessica, and Jakki. It's hard to list out all the reasons I love Mini Social: the event space itself, the customization that's possible, the location in Old Town Scottsdale, the kitchen, the storage space in the back, the lighting, 2 bathrooms inside, and all the options with the furniture (tables, chairs, couch, coffee table, etc) are all 10/10. Beyond this though, the team behind Mini Social is what stands out at the top of my list - they are truly so unmatched. You won't meet people more committed to making your event magical. While many people use Mini Social for private parties, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, corporate events, etc, my experience has been with hosting craft socials for women's community events. I felt so supported by the team and got so much help from them in customizing the setup for my needs, plenty of time for setup and cleanup, and epic communication. They are absolute pros! Jessica is super talented when it comes to design elements, florals, balloons, etc. I feel like planning and hosting events can be so stressful and there are so many moving elements. It can be hard to let go of control or certain aspects in planning - but Luke & Jessica make it so easy and operate like your teammates. Cannnnnot wait to host another event here!

Our organization has held multiple venues at the Mini Social. The space is always clean, well and…read moreI never have to do anything with chairs because Luke takes care of that. The bathrooms are very clean. Both of them in the kitchen area is always recommend the Mini Social Arizona Mad Mom Twila Lake.

Valentine's Tea ~ Upon arriving we were offered a flute of Prosecco with a single raspberry…read more Absolutely delightful. We sat on the covered patio and were joined by 2 others. Served each coarse with a pot of hot earl grey tea never running out. Food was scrumptious and well as visually charming. There was only the one choice of tea flavor as far as I could guess, but fine with me as I love earl grey. I wasn't expecting to sit with others, but that good for me to go out of my comfort zone a little and my Mom loves to chit chat with anyone and everyone. The servers were nonstop accommodating, moving and engaging. We will return for another tea. Also the gift shop was some wonderful trinkets. Will remember for holiday shopping. Even being in downtown Tempe off Mill Ave., parking was super easy and convenient.

The Hackett House is a historic building in downtown Tempe. The house is located in one of the…read morefirst red brick structures built in Tempe in 1888. Inside the sweet volunteers greeted and welcomed me. There were many rooms full of lovely gifts. There was a special sale clearly marked. Nice gifts. Street and lot parking.

I had a pleasant! I felt greeted from the time I got in. Clean atmosphere, multiple dining venues…read moreon site and in walking distance to local markets and restaurants. I will say ASU was on spring break and the area was pretty quiet for this hotel nestled at the end of campus. Highly recommend.

When you have a hotel with terrible leadership and a nasty, loud and obnoxious woman who runs the…read morefront desk -- you can count on having a terrible stay. The staff is unpolished, rude and disrespectful. I'd rather sleep in my car than stay at this "Holiday Inn Express" disguised as an Omni branded hotel. Frankly, it is time for the Omni franchise agreement to be revoked, as this place is just an awful ghetto mess!

Had a day off from work and decided to visit this hidden gem. It's a small, intimate botanical…read moregarden that is absolutely beautiful. My only negative is that I wish there were more areas to sit down and take in the scenery.. I was happy to discover a shaded area with a table and some chairs near a chicken coop where I was able to enjoy Mother Nature. There also are stations to get food to feed the animals like the chicken, duck and fish. Also, when you enter the botanical garden, they give you a wristband that allows you to leave and re-enter for the day which is great especially because there are a couple of fun places with activities and restaurants right in the same area as the garden!!

Beautiful, relaxing, and peaceful. After the garden, we went to eat at the BBQ restaurant and it…read morewas DELICIOUS! Loved it!

Hello, I was just married here 1/22/2026. It was a wonderful experience and I would recommended it…read moreto all prospective brides. The venue allows you to bring in all your own vendors and make the space your own. The manager is extremely helpful and a wonderful person.

We got married here on March 1, 2025. From start to finish, our experience with The Valley Garden…read moreCenter was great. Ann Marie was very helpful and always responsive to our questions. The grounds are beautiful. As the bride, I loved the bridal suite, although if you have more than 5 bridesmaids it may be a bit small for you. It was really great to be able to bring our own vendors. Highly recommended!

This event space is fascinating and beautiful. I went to college downtown for years and never knew…read morethe space existed. My what a joy it was to be able to attend an Arizona tech week event here and get to see this magnificent space and all its glory. This is a large venue, perfect for weddings gatherings, and large events. Will come back here again and again just now that it is outside so I can't get a little bit warm in those spring and summer months. Parking downtown is always a little bit difficult, but there were several public parking places you could pay to park at close by.

Monroe Abbey is absolutely stunning -- a beautifully restored historic church turned one-of-a-kind…read morevenue in downtown Phoenix. The architecture, atmosphere, and attention to detail are incredible, and the team running it couldn't be kinder or more professional. You can tell a lot of heart and vision went into bringing this space back to life. My only critique is the limited vendor flexibility. The in-house vendor is excellent but extremely costly compared to others in the area, and it would be great if the venue allowed more options like many others do. Still, it's a remarkable place -- just be prepared for premium pricing when it comes to f&b.

Standing room concert venue (honestly my preferred venue style). This venue is on the smaller side…read moreto what I've personally been to in comparison to venues in Milwaukee and Chicago. It has similar feel to the Rave and Aragon but definitely a much more updated/new venue. Check-in security process was smooth, drinks were good we ordered the margaritas in the refillable cups but never got refills because I'm not the person that leaves there spot at the concert and it's also a fairly large drink! We were right up at the stage and during the opening act and main they actually had a beverage/bar cart come through at the security fence which I thought was pretty smart. Great sound, wonderful view from where we managed to stand, and good crowd.

I attended the Devo concert on 4/13/26 at The Van Buren, and unfortunately, the experience was very…read moredisappointing. The venue felt significantly oversold, to the point where it was nearly impossible to move comfortably. From where I was standing, I couldn't see the stage at all, which made it hard to enjoy the performance I came to see. Beyond just being crowded, it felt unsafe. The number of people packed into the space seemed excessive, and I genuinely question whether it exceeded fire code limits. People were standing all the way back into the bar area. Navigating through the crowd was difficult, and there didn't appear to be enough room for people to exit easily if needed. I've been to this venue since its 2017 opening and had much better experiences, but this event felt poorly managed. I hope they take crowd capacity and guest safety more seriously in the future.