Attended an "Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy" event held here and I was impressed. I always drive by this…read morebuilding but have never been inside. Old firehouse station turned into a event space. Looks like there is about 3 buildings merged together. The building the event was held at was grand! Two old double doors opens up to a huge open floor plan. It was decorated beautifully and had a great time. Bathrooms were located in the back, but unfortunately there were only 2 stalls in the ladies restroom and for an event and amount of people that were there, it was not enough to have the line flow smoothly. Overall, great venue and im glad I got to visit this building.

There are plenty of medium - large ish event venues in Charlotte. Some are new, some are old and…read moresome are just pretty cool. The Palmer Building falls into the old & cool categories. This 1930s fireman's hall is restored but still hosts plenty of character with its gorgeous brick facade, dark wood floors and open banquet space. There's also a nice stage space which is perfect for a small production, speech or screen drop. I've been here for a few different events and have enjoyed the space thoroughly. Parking can be a bit tight out front, but there's usually a fair amount of room near the back. If you're looking for a cool event or reception space, The Palmer Building should be on your short list!

This spot has a nice vibe. My lady and I came here for a 40th birthday party and it was the perfect…read morevenue. I would highly recommend for any small casual or formal get together. Parking was convenient right across the street. Uptown Charlotte.

From the owner: The Revel Room is the perfect boutique venue in the heart of Uptown. We are a full service venue…read moreand completely customizable 2,200 sqft open, fully adaptable floor plan, know that whatever you desire can be achieved here. Here at the Revel Room we seek to understand and exceed the goals for every event. Come see the fully accessible, locally owned Revel Room Today!

HUGE thank you to Legion…read more Our company, Opkalla, held its big team Midyear dinner at Legion last night (which I'm responsible for planning), and I was absolutely blown away by the entire experience planning with Gabby, through the event itself for about 50 people. Before I even get into the event itself though, none of it would've been possible without Gabby being such an absolute joy to work with throughout all of the planning leading up to it. During the planning phase she made my life about 100 times easier instead of harder, which is saying something because that's definitely not always the case with venues and I've experienced the other side of that coin elsewhere! From the second we arrived, we were treated with genuine attention and enthusiasm (not to mention, HUSTLE!) I was running around so much all day that I can't believe I'm blanking on a couple of the girls' names now...I remember Kayla's name specifically for some reason...but EVERY single server, bartender, etc working our event was absolutely AMAZING. (As an aside, I worked in hospitality for years, so I know firsthand how much goes into pulling off a private event like ours. Legion's team last night made the entire evening seem effortless.) Drinks were flowing and refilled so quickly, everyone was constantly checking in with me to see if we needed anything, the food was fantastic, and while I didn't catch his name in the middle of all the celebrating, the steak carver you assigned to our event was such a great guy too and SO wonderful with our team. I genuinely can't find the right -- or enough -- words to explain how impressed I was with the entire experience, from the planning process all the way through the end of the night. This was probably the first large team event I've been responsible for, whether at Opkalla or any previous company, where I actually got to relax at times during the event and almost felt like a guest instead of just the planner!! You have no idea how refreshing that was. (Not that I would've minded running around putting out fires if I had to; that occasionally just comes with the territory and was definitely the case earlier that day prior to Legion!) Legion handled everything so seamlessly that I barely had to do any "work" during the event beyond enjoying the evening and checking in with our team. It was obvious everyone had everything they needed, and even more obvious that everyone was having an absolute blast. Thank you again for making this such an incredible experience. It was truly one of the smoothest, most enjoyable events I've ever been a part of, and that's a huge credit to Legion's events team and serving/bartending staff. I can't wait to work with them again for future events, and to recommend them to others I know who are often in need of event venues! THANK YOU AGAIN, GABBY AND LEGION!

There is so much seating both inside and outside we didn't have to wait at all for a table on a…read moreFriday evening. Lots of families with kids dining around us, seemed like a very kid friendly place. We started with the pretzel rolls, which came warm in a small cast iron skillet with sides of beer cheese, pimento cheese, and mustard. They were good but I thought seemed a little overpriced at $8 for only 4 small rolls. The Juicy Jay chicken salad was phenomenal. The server said it was his favorite thing on the menu and I can definitely see why! Can't speak to the drinks as we were having a sober evening but they had beer, wine, and cocktails on the menu.

I came here for my friends birthday and the venue was gorgeous. Great space for special events! Had…read moreeverything set up so nicely. Areas for the bar a dj and Photo Booth with about 45 guest! The only hiccup that we had was that the caterer was late with our food and didn't even bring everything. To my knowledge I don't think they were associated with the venue but the owner allowed us to bring in our own food as we went to bojangles and poppa John's and bought food to supply the party. They were so accommodating with the issue we had. All in all definitely recommend this venue space!

If I could give zero stars, I would…read more My dear friend chose Spaces by Premier to celebrate her milestone 30th birthday, but what should have been a once-in-a-lifetime celebration turned into an unforgettable disappointment because of the owner's lack of communication, accountability, and concern. The problems started the week before the event when my friend repeatedly tried to contact the owner about her final payment and event details but received no response. She ultimately had to schedule a venue tour under someone else's name just to get him to communicate. During that meeting, she even pointed out how hot the venue was, and the owner simply said the air conditioning was off. On the day of the event, her husband arrived around 5:30 p.m. to decorate and found the building extremely hot with no working air conditioning. Only then did the owner claim he had discovered the AC issue around 4:00 p.m. However, there had already been an event at the venue earlier that day, making it difficult to understand how the problem wasn't identified and communicated sooner. What happened next was the most disappointing part. On one of the hottest days of the year in Charlotte, the only solution offered by Spaces by Premier was four or five small table fans mounted near the ceiling and one fan in the entryway. There was no attempt to bring in portable air conditioning units, no contingency plan, no meaningful accommodations, and no urgency to resolve the issue. The owner and his staff were rude, nonchalant, and completely unaccommodating. They finished setting up the venue and left as if everything was fine. As a result, elderly guests, young children, and many other attendees were forced to endure unbearable heat, and several left the party early because it was simply too hot to stay. To make matters worse, the décor and floral arrangements that had been promised did not match what was discussed, and the event itself didn't truly get underway until after 9:00 p.m. Even after the event, my friend had to continue reaching out for answers. There was no meaningful apology, no accountability, and no genuine effort to make the situation right. Unexpected problems happen. What matters is how a business responds. Spaces by Premier failed to communicate, failed to take ownership, and failed to prioritize the comfort and experience of its customers. A 30th birthday is a milestone that can never be recreated. My friend deserved better, and so did every guest who attended. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Spaces by Premier, and I sincerely hope no one else has to go through what we did.

Had my daughter's birthday party here. So fun! She said it the best birthday yet! Definitely it out!read more

They just had my detailed, FACTUAL original review (and one owners unprofessional, snooty…read moreresponses) removed for being too truthful I guess. Here's a shorter version... cute photo opps, but do NOT waste your money on their birthday packages. It's average at best, contrary to one of the owners being an "event planner". Go take your pics and celebrate your event elsewhere as it is not worth the money they charge for what you get. Is that better?

The Love and Laugh Event Venue is, on the surface, a nice space. It worked well for my family…read morereunion, and the interior itself is good for the price. While the website does outline the parking situation, it still proved to be a real inconvenience on the day of the event. However, the bigger issues were with the management and cleanliness. The owner kept my $250 non-refundable deposit for some spots on the floor, which I had pointed out to him upon my arrival. It was clear the venue hadn't been properly cleaned before our event--I found utensils, bread, and hair from a previous event. I cleaned the kitchen sink because there was dirt in it, even though we really didn't use that area. But just to point out the venue was not as clean as the owner was trying to make it seem, it was. When I brought up these concerns, the owner tried to justify his actions by invoking his status as a Black-owned small business, even though he was charging a Black family an excessive amount for cleaning that wasn't our responsibility. Additionally, there were no trash cans, which was a huge inconvenience. I strongly advise anyone considering this venue to conduct a very thorough walkthrough and document everything with your own photos. It's a shame that a decent venue is managed with such a lack of professionalism and care.

Okay first things first....beautiful space! Our guest had issues with parking but outside of that…read moreit was a great place for the price....BUT....the day before our rental we reviewed a "legal pad" of how the place should be left after we exited....take out "All" the garbage and place in dumpster behind the building, sweep, cut off a/c, sound system etc....then they wanted us to make sure to cut off every light BUT to cut on "three" specific lights...okay will do...So why the one you ask?....I received the attached email with a video showing "3" lights were left on "OVER Night" and $150 will be deducted from our deposit...I called David and he told me that they felt it was "fair" because of the discounts they gave for us to rent the space.....So three lights (over night) cost our nonprofit $150... *Buyer Beware* and remember to cut those lights off

A photography gallery in Uptown, right next to the 7th Street LYNX Station. When I arrived, the…read moreplace was quite desolate. The security guard had me wait in the lobby while he went in to the gallery to turn the lights on. I got the impression that there wasn't a whole lot going on here. It's a good thing that it's free, because 30 minutes of looking at pictures wouldn't have been worth much. And even at 30 minutes, I was still moving pretty slow. When I visited, the exhibit was "Streetwise", a collection of pictures of America's troubled 60's. Capturing images of not just our troubled times, including Boston's "Combat Zone" and close-ups of the Black Panthers, there were also shots of just regular people and places. All in black and white, which gave it a feel of being very like a documentary. Pictures of the pictures are not permitted, but I took that as meaning not taking a picture of the individual pictures. Instead, my wide shot of the gallery doesn't give away the detail but helps you see what you're going to see there. I might come back for the next exhibit, but I think this is a "See it once" kind of thing.

I had never been to The Light Factory and saw there was a very interesting reception called A…read moreShared Elegy. I was so happy I made it out to see what it was all about since I live so close by. Great intimate space, the artist were so insightful and the crowd genuinely appreciated the artist panel and the photography. It was very well curated. Great space, seasoned artists. Well done.

We had our annual meeting here again today. The customer service is impeccable. The food is always…read moregood. They take good care of the cars with their valet service. The audio/visual technology works great. Good sound in the room. The only delta is there are not a lot of restrooms when/if you have a large crowd. There are only two private restrooms downstairs and with a large group, there is always a line. But aside from that, the staff, accommodations and food is great.

A lovely place with really lovely gardens. So many beautiful flowers in stunning colors. Lovely…read moreseating areas and spacious inside for events. I saw a majestic eagle outside or it may have been a wild turkey.