Worst venue I have ever been to. I was assisting with a wedding here when the fire alarm went off…read more Turns out, the staff didn't have access to the room to turn it off, so everyone waited either outside, or just sat there in noise for 45 minutes. The catering/serving staff (who work for the venue) we're incredibly rude and lazy. If you're planning to have an event here, be warned: they will leave all the used dishes/food on the tables until the end of the night when everyone leaves. Where is the button for 0 stars?

The Woodward is a nice contemporary venue in downtown South Bend. The best part about the place is…read moreLee, the person who runs all of the events. She's very accommodating and will help you make everything happen. The bathrooms are super nice, the bar is clean, the dance floor is a good size. The only thing I'm not a fan of are the drop ceilings. Other than that the place is awesome.

I am BEGGING yall to paint solid parking lines for the downstairs entrance…read more Lovely space and super helpful staff Nate, the bartender, was an absolute gem

The venue itself is very beautiful, unfortunately the manager is terrible. She is awful with…read morecommunication. We ran out of food. The staff were not dressed appropriately for event. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!

Over the last decade, my family has conducted something of a tour of small Midwestern towns, and we…read moreprefer B&B's over hotels. Even in small town America, the hotel market has consolidated to just a few large chains where every hotel is like every other one. But B&B's still reliably offer the kind of personal touches that allow one to feel at home while away. Of the dozens of B&B's we've tried, Innisfree is the one to which we always return. We've stayed multiple times each year since 2007 or so. I've stayed in three different rooms, and each has its own unique charms. My most recent stay was this April, 2011. I always leave wishing I could stay just one more night. The photography on the Innisfree website hints at the majestic edifice. We see details of the fine woodwork, the wall paper, the furniture--and we tend to expect these things at a B&B. But one thing the photos can't convey is how natural these details feel when you're inside the house. It feels like a house that's evolved over the last 100 years, not something that was slapped together as part of a business plan. One criticism I have of many B&B's is an irksome tendency to overplay their themes and the decorative flourishes they suggest. Too often, they all but drown themselves in a profusion of ruffles and lace. Innisfree escapes this with genuine period-appropriate furnishings and treatments that look and feel like objects real people thoughtfully used and respected. And while there is a definite Irish/Celtic theme at play here, it's understated and tasteful. This is a home, not an Irish theme park. The beds are comfy, the common areas of the house inviting and restful. And with hundreds of novels, picture books, magazines, CDs, and videos, as well as televisions in each room and house-wide Wi-Fi, the house is a library with something to satisfy anyone's taste in entertainment. (If you care to extend the Irish theme, after cheering the Fighting Irish, make sure to stop in at Fiddler's Hearth, a terrific pub just a ten-minute walk from Innisfree, with great pub fare, good brews, live entertainment and a convivial college crowd.) Innisfree's proprietor, Cindy, demonstrates a keen eye for the little details that make Innisfree especially comfortable. A refrigerator stocks bottled water and other beverages. Any forgotten toiletries are readily available (without having the ask), as well as some rather lovely bath products, soaps, and lotions for those who enjoy such things. One can even find a sewing kit for an unexpected repair. My most recent stay included a plate of homemade cookies in my room. Pre-breakfast coffee is always waiting downstairs for those who like to read the paper or sip a cup while performing their ablutions. Any seasoned B&B guest understand that some revisions are required for any old house like this to become a functional inn. For instance, it's often difficult to arrange for a private bathroom in every guest room without compromising the architectural integrity of the house. The modifications here are sensitive to the architecture, while displaying honest craftsmanship. As a result, some of the rooms do share a bathroom. In my experience, B&B patrons tend to be respectful, tidy folks, so sharing a bathroom is just fine with me. And the shared bathrooms are large, and beautifully appointed. Breakfast is satisfying, and if you stay more than one night, you'll sample the variety of Cindy's capable cooking, with quiches, pastries, french toast, fresh fruit--the kind of dressed up yet unpretentious fare you expect from a B&B. If you communicate your food preferences in advance, Cindy will ensure that you won't find things on the table that you don't enjoy. Up to this point, I've said little about the proprietor herself, Cindy, but I can't conclude this review without acknowledging what a wonderful host she is. Others have commented that they appreciated how she wasn't overly chatty. On the other hand, my family and I have delighted in many long conversations with Cindy about myriad topics: the inn and its history, our respective families, South Bend and it's various attractions. I think this speaks to Cindy's perceptiveness and sensitivity. Quiet people who prefer solitude will scarcely be aware of her presence in the house. Social, talkative types will enjoy a more personal connection. My family has grown so familiar with Cindy over the years that we greet each other with hugs. Walking into Innisfree is like walking into our home away from home. I look forward to many more stays!

Spent the night in the Schocklehorne Suite. Very spacious had the whole third floor to ourselves…read more Nice shower and jet tub for relaxing. Good for a couples getaway or families seeing there are extra beds. Breakfast the next day was aero mar with plenty of fruit a sun dried tomato quiche, and a Nutella pastry among other things. Stephanie definitely made our stay comfortable and easy

A great place to hold memorable events! Recently, I had to plan an event for my family (50 guests)…read more I am not used to planning events such as this and had to do a lot of research myself. This all had to occur within one month. I found this venue online and it seems to be the best place considering the location and options. They were very accomodating and helpful. The communication was seamless. The event itself was very easy. The staff was very attentive and customer service oriented. Only complaint was that the bartender would need to be called back to the bar a few times, but then again the group was not drinking too much on this Sunday afternoon. They did an excellent job of setting up and creating the environment we had hoped for. The food was amazing, especially the mini-beef wellingtons! The prices are as what you would expect at any venue but the coordinator is very accommodating to your needs. The location is right off of the highway and the parking is very easy so its great for out of town guests (plus plenty of hotel rooms).

Our daughter's wedding reception venue cancelled on us just 8 days before the wedding. We quickly…read moremoved to the Gillespie Center at the Hilton and were so pleased with how smoothly everything went. The staff was so friendly and helpful. We ended up having the most beautiful wedding and couldn't be happier with the whole experience. The food was delicious, and Noor, the event coordinator, was phenomenal with the details and everyone went above and beyond to be sure we had everything we needed all weekend long. I highly recommend the Gillespie Center for anyone having a wedding in South Bend - but especially if you are having a wedding at the ND Basilica. The convenience was awesome!

Hands down your dyngus day place for thee grub always very good food and friendly service.read more

Food was marginally ok for the Friday fish fry. They do it buffet style with a long line if…read moresalads...some of which are homemade like poppyseed slaw, and other options like fruit cocktail right from a 1970s gradeschool cafeteria. Then theres fried perch, fillet of fish (like the golden arches kind)and smelt. The smelt was terrible. The perch was a little over fried. Its tough to proclaim value...ot was underwhelming even by social club fish fry standards.

We came here for there 4th of July fireworks and a round of golf. The course is great but…read moredifficult. The fireworks are hands down the best I have ever seen. Make friends with someone that is a member so you can member.

I recently attended my nephew's wedding and reception at Morris Park CC.The facility was…read moreoutstanding as was the service. I had the best wedding dinner I have ever had, which was prepared by the CC. As a 77 year old, I have attended multiple dinners. The whole affair was outstanding!

Chef Jeff is totally amazing. From his food to his personality we enjoyed our dinner experience. He…read moreis an asset to the country club.

I joined South Bend County Club immediately after retirement, and I have to say, it was one of the…read morebest decision I ever made. The course is absolutely gorgeous with challenging holes testing every golf skill. The staff is first class, eager to accommodate every membe'r's requests. The fellow members are welcoming, and many have become best friends. South Bend County Club is a five star experience.

Great Italian food and excellent service. I loved the ambiance. A great find in the South Bend area!read more

We honestly didn't care for the place and the entire dinner felt extremely weird. When we came in…read moreand placed our drink order, our waiter came by and took my water for some reason, he then proceeded to drop off a plate of sliced butter. We ordered pasta dishes with no bread, so the plate of ice cold butter slices was so confusing. The pasta was honestly really plain, and the shrimp in the pasta still came with its hard shells in the tail. There was barely any sauce to where the noodles almost looked bare. Water would have helped, however the waiter decided I wasn't worthy of the water. The inside of the place is absolutely gorgeous however, beautiful lighting