Finally a place in Andover that stays open later, reminds us a little bit of a NYC lounge, and was…read morea perfect date night away from the kids (also no kids were in the lounge). Only missing the impromptu dance floor up front as the DJ came on. The service was amazing, and maybe it also made a difference that it's hard to find good service anywhere around here. Decent cocktails and food too...I highly recommend the smokehouse if you like bourbon!

What a delight! Intimate feel, interesting decor, wonderful service. Background music was present…read morebut did not insert itself as competitor to conversation. And we interacted with neighboring tables on both sides to recommend (when asked) the oysters, and when one received a drink with a big smoke bubble that created a magical flow of smoke when it burst. French inspired drinks and food were fantastic and interesting. The French 75 menu was so interesting-- choose your flavor and your bubbles. I tried two, the classic with rosé was so pretty, and the honey lavender with base level champagne was delicious. The raw oysters were to die for! Perfect little pop of acidity with other flavors delicately added and perfectly balanced. The oysters Rockefeller were also perfectly delicious. The foie gras is not something I would normally eat, but my boyfriend loves that stuff so we went with it. I enjoyed it more than he did. It was not a classic foie gras, it was smoother with a creamier texture and more buttery flavor. Eating it with the fig jam and "light as clouds" toast made it absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every minute and mouthful--would definitely seek this place out again even though I live an hour away! We enjoyed ourselves too much to take pictures!

This weekend, I attended a beautiful wedding (okay, okay, it was my sister's) at the Log Cabin. The…read morecabin itself is...rustic. It is in the middle of a 125-acre bird sanctuary on the campus of Phillips Academy. It is surrounded by a lovely open field and tall, old trees. The wedding was outside, and there was a distinct area for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The cabin had a bathroom of each type, a small kitchen, and a cute fireplace with an upright piano beside it. But I must admit that the draw here is to the surroundings, and not to the facilities within the cabin, since the bathrooms were unusable half the night due to low water pressure, and the sink was also clogged at one point. But this is definitely a spot where caterers can set up. The air smelled wonderful and fresh, and needless to say, I had a blast. This tucked-away, simple venue was the perfect spot for a low-key wedding.

They don't have an official bridal room, but they offer their office lounge…read more And for alcohol, if it is a cash bar, then it can only be beer & wine. But ladies please, if people are coming to your wedding, offer open bar...that will get everyone on the dance floor.

From the owner: The Andover Town House is a unique venue for a wide variety of events from weddings to anniversary…read moreparties, concerts to fundraisers. With a seating capacity of 150 people for a sit down dinner, or 200+ for cocktail and theatre style functions, the possibilities are endless.

Always the best perfect service and attention…read more Tried the Lobster Risotto and exceeded all expections! Of course, the Clam Chowder was the best NE chowder. The Steak Frites looked so good but will have to wait for next time.

We were invited to a party by dear friends and we were impressed…read more The buffet food was better than most restaurants with an incredible variety. The most important praise goes to the servers who made sure that there was no mess anywhere. They quietly took care of the little things, a dropped fork replacement, clearing used dishes, topping off water, etc. Those seem base line but happened swiftly without ever interrupting a conversation. Seems like well trained staff.

Absolutely Exceptional - A Dream Come True!…read more Glam Decor Events exceeded every expectation I had and brought my vision to life perfectly. From the very beginning, her dedication and passion for her craft were undeniable. She is incredibly talented, detail-oriented, and truly listens to what you want--then delivers it down to the very last touch. Every element of the event was beautifully curated and flawlessly executed. You can tell she puts her heart into everything she does, and it shows in the quality of her work. She's not just efficient--she's a true artist and professional. If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your dream event a reality, look no further. I highly recommend Glam Decor Events to anyone who wants their special occasion to be unforgettable. Thank you again for making everything so magical!

Ana Veronica with glam decor events exceeded all expectations for my baby shower yesterday. They…read morewere professional, easy to work with and extremely communicative throughout the planning process. Everyone raved about the decor and were impressed with the attention to detail put into our special day. We can't thank them enough and look forward to working in the future.

Happy Guest is such a creative, and unique idea! If you…read morewant something different and fun for your party or event this is it!!! Katie and her Husband generously volunteered their time, and services for a fundraiser I held in April. Happy Guest was a huge hit and they were absolutely amazing! Everyone loved them and their product! I would definitely recommend them to anyone! I will personally be using them for sure in the future!! I'm a client for life now! Thank you guys so much!!!

AMAZING magnets, amazing business owners and they deliver exactly what they tell you!…read more They made my save the dates and I couldn't be happier !!! I am excited to discuss my wedding planning with them :) :)

My daughter and son in law had their baby shower a few weeks ago at Smolak farms. The venue was…read morefantastic. We loved the setting with a large tent, animals to view and feed, raspberries to pick and a lovely farm store. Elaine, the event coordinator, and her staff was very accommodating, helping with the decor and making sure everthing was just right. The food was great especially the ice cream bar with apple cider donuts. They were very flexible and accommodating.

$35 to fill a bag of apples. Legit couldn't find any apples, majority of the trees were bare.. and…read morethe ones we could find were mini size and mostly damaged with marks. The animals were cute.

Check in was efficient and staff at the front desk were helpful. We were staying for a wedding and…read morethey were able to arrange for an early checkin so we could get changed. Complimentary breakfast is standard but fine for what it is. Hotel seems well kept and clean. One tip, if it rains avoid parking in the rear parking lot. A creek runs behind the hotel and when it crested overnight some cars were stuck in deep water... the hotel offered to help retrieve cars so folks wouldn't need to walk through water approaching knee level. They should have warned folks at check in

Thank you to Chester!!! and all of the incredible and kind staff. They made me feel comfortable,…read morecheck in and out is easy, and the bed/pillows are amazing. Thank you again for having me and hope to see you soon! :)

This review is for La Riveira Events Function Hall. This place is horrible. I'll start off by…read moresaying that we had an RSVP of 100 and were quoted that 120 people would fit in this space. Absolutely not correct, this space is so small, I'd say maybe 50-60 people comfortably. Trying to locate the hall was an issue due to poor signing on the street, the hall is in the back. For a place that quoted 120 people, their parking lot sucks. We had to double/triple park cars to make the space work since there were no lines for parking. Our guests did not have any space to dance and we booked the event for a baby shower. We went in the morning of at 10am to set up, none of the tables and chairs were out yet. They didn't have anything ready for us although saying that it would be ready the night before. The covers for the chairs and tables weren't even ironed. The bathroom smelt of toilet water, no refreshers. We had to ask several times for them to refill the toilet paper and put paper towels in the bathroom. No paper towels were ever put in the bathroom the entire night! Just poor service. Absolutely expensive and outrageous pricing for a function hall that came with close to nothing. She said we would have food tables, not true we had to bring our own. They didn't have a liquor license and did not serve any soft drinks even for the kids, we had to bring everything ourselves which added to our financial burden. Not to mention, we were unexpectedly charged an extra $250 for "security" who did nothing but open and close the door. Horrible experience, I would not book again nor refer to anyone. Expensive as hell with nothing to show for it. Only good thing was that we were able to provide our guests with our own food.

The best part of our stay was meeting the front desk receptionist Grizzi*. She was super nice and…read morefriendly and definitely made of feel comfortable. BUTTT... the fridges in our rooms were not cold, there were loose hairs all over the "clean" towels and bathroom floors. Wouldn't bring up the hair but seeing black strands of hair when nobody has black hair in the room was very disturbing. Not only was there hair that didn't belong to us the water was brown and murky. We were told that the city was contacted, but there was nothing changed. the hot water however was okay and clean but basics you do with cold water (brushing teeth, washing face) was done in hot water or with water bottles. i would not recommend this specific location; literally would only go to see Grizzi* (hope I spelled her name right).

This is a delightful hotel! In spite of being nestled into an industrial park on the north side of…read moreAndover, the setting is incredibly bucolic. It's a little hard to find at night but when I did find it I was quite pleasantly surprised. It's consistent like every other SpringHill- which are my preferred work hotels. This location doesn't have the full kitchens like most SpringHill Suites do, but it's fine with me- they have a fridge and microwave. Staff are very polite and efficient. Workout room is clean and well-equipped. I'm in Andover 3 or 4 times per year for work, and this will be my hotel to stay at going forward. The quiet setting makes you feel like you're in the middle of New England. Highly recommended.