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    Biltwell Event Center

    4.2 (46 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Great view of our beautiful city!!
    Brenda B.

    Great venue! Lots of parking, great view of our beautiful city! Easy to get to. Beautiful building with two outdoor patios inside has plenty of room for dancing and partying. Great vibe. I can't wait for another event here.

    Pathway to Recovery Masquerade Party
    Erika G.

    Excellent venue for personal and corporate events. I had the pleasure of planning a 50th birthday party here. The guest of honor was extremely pleased with the outcome. I've also attended fundraising events here as well. My only con would be the poles in the upper area prevent a clear view in some seats during presentations. Hoaglin catering doesn't a terrific job with the menu. There are many options to choose from and various price points. Definitely consider this venue if you are planning an event.

    Beautiful main upstairs room
    Luke W.

    Polished and raw ornate feeling from the old school wood and modern minimalist interior decor, or lack of it, plenty of parking, easy to find off the beaten Indy path which felt right for the modern hipster event we attended. Huge main room above lower has plenty of lighting and offers huge windows that make for an enticing atmosphere as the sun sets. We enjoyed our time here for a fundraiser and definitely recommend to any seeking a city space with space and open air.

    Macaroons
    Wanda M.

    Today we visited the Biltwell Event Center for the Markets for Makers Event. Buying local with homemade gifts directly from the Maker is perfect timing on Small Business Saturday. Nice to visit with so many talented people right here in Central Indiana. The first floor had food trucks, coffee and tables for dining. All the vendors was on the second floor. There were 2 flights of stairs to climb or an elevator we could take. I chose the old freight elevator as did many. I purchased several items and found many gorgeous boutique items, handcrafted pieces of jewelry, woodworking, candles, homemade goodies and a wonderful landscape painter by the name of Randi Ford. Randi Ford is from Sturgis, Michigan but now lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her dancing Michigan landscapes are very fluid with curving lines and a peaceful movement. I really enjoyed speaking to her about her work. She does individual custom pieces, a piece that fits your space or paints a special place to you. She can be reached at randiford@gmail.com. I, along with many others, also enjoyed Dr. Ray's Toffee. He said his goal is to make great toffee that people love and makes them happy. Well he certainly did that. The sample was delicious as well as the container I purchased. It made me very happy. I'm glad I have his card so I can order more online. Frankie Jo's is known for her soft tee's but I happened to find jewelry that I had to have. And my last purchase is the soy candle from Simple Nature in Ft. Wayne. The name of the candle is Christmas Eve and it smells so delicious. The aroma is warm Christmas cookies with vanilla frosting, cinnamon sticks, toasted Graham crackers and juicy raisins. The house smells amazing. I know I'll be purchasing more of these. Now, of course, the Biltwell Event Center is gorgeous. Built in 1922 and remodeled in 2014, the Biltwell Event Center is a former door and cabinet manufacturer and now a historic Event Center. With original hardwood floors, exposed brick, amazing wooden beams, and saw tooth windows, the building holds its original, rustic character, and industrial atmosphere while maintaining a modern comfort and great amenities. The large windows provides a great deal of natural lighting and at night the 2nd floor view of downtown is really cool. Ten individual event spaces of varying sizes are available, with a building capacity of 1,000. With in-house catering, complimentary parking, and tables and chairs onsite, the Biltwell makes planning an event fun to think about. Perfect for weddings, receptions or any special event. This industrial area is currently going through significant changes and lots of construction is underway. The surrounding area may put you off but don't let that stop you from visiting the Biltwell.

    Noooo. That font makes me want to cry
    Brady R.

    This is such an awesome venue. It's close enough to downtown to be considered downtown, but you don't have to worry about all of the traffic and the paid parking that comes with downtown. The venue is beautiful. It's perfect for a variety of events. I've been here for a Yelp event, seen it have many weddings, a vegan festival, and also a wine festival. Each time, it accommodates the event fairly well. Although it isn't the most accessible, it does have a freight elevator that can do the job. The dim lighting is romantic and great for personal and private events. One thing I have noticed that I've heard from vendors at events: there is almost always an electrical issue at some point during the event. This also ties in that many of the interior space (space not located along the walls) don't have access to many outlets, so keep that in mind. The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is parking. When they're hosting an event with hundreds of people (like festivals), this place just doesn't cut it, especially when it's raining. The parking lot seems somewhat big, but once you have a normal sized event, combined with the other vendors in the building, it quickly fills up. They do have the option to park in the grass across the street, but again, if it's raining, you better have all-wheel drive. Another knit-picky thing that I have grown to loathe is that new blue signage facing the interstate. I just want to know who chose that font?! Lol It's like it's trying to best a western-style font. Other than that, I don't have many complaints from the times that I've been here for random events. Large space, beautiful exposed brick interior and exterior.

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    Taking is awesome we came for a wedding rehearsal that food was great so was the service

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    Great event center. Will definitely book again. Made all guest feel comfortable and welcomed. Taki was amazing.

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    Taki was awesome he has a great place. Service was awesome and he had a wonderful staff.

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    This place is very elegant and spacious. The staff here are extremely amazing. I 100 percent recommend booking this place for any event.

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    Taki was awesome, very informative and very helpful. Great people, great food, great hospitality. Staff was very nice and courteous.

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    taki was great it's an amazing place food was good I had a great time staff was nice and very helpful

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    The Nest Event Center - Inside their new location

    The Nest Event Center

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    Wow!! What a transformation!! I haven't seen this building since it was Jonathan Byrd's restaurant…read more The exterior is now black and white which is very classic and understated. The Nest Event Center is located in Greenwood just off I-65 at Main Street. The parking lot is quite large and will accommodate a large event. The interior is amazing and you'd never know it was a former restaurant. The lobby area is very attractive, decorated in beiges and cream, and I could see using this for cocktails, a reception line plus so much more. It worked well tonight for purchasing tickets plus an area to sit and relax while enjoying the fireplace. The versatile ballroom is quite large and can handle everything from a wedding, conference to special events. One of those special events is the Holiday Craft Show tonight. The Event Center has a neutral color scheme and can accomadate most bridal or conference color schemes. This proved to be true with all the colors associated with the Holiday Craft Show. Tonight all different color schemes were used and all the crafts looked wonderful. With this neutral backdrop any decor theme would work nicely allowing brides or companies a great deal of flexibility and creativity. The Holiday Craft Show was a huge draw. Many different types of vendors filled the ballroom carrying Christmas decor, wreaths, jewelry, clothing, wool mittens, woodworking projects, signs, candles, crocheted items, lap blankets, floral arrangements and much more. There truly was something for most anyone's interest and many gift ideas. In the future I would like to take an official tour and checkout pricing for a yearly event I'm involved with. This is a beautiful venue with endless potential.

    This is an absolutely amazing event center. It is an absolutely stunning location and the staff are…read moresecond to none! They are so helpful and nice and go above and beyond in making your event absolutely perfect! The location is absolutely perfect for any event you might have, weddings, birthdays, anniversary's, literally anything. There is only one issue that I have with the nest. I had never believed in the supernatural before... but this place is indisputably haunted. There is absolutely no question about it! But don't let that deter you! The haunting spirits just add to the charm and fun of this event center. I hope you have an amazing event!

    Union Station - Window

    Union Station

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    Mile Square

    I love nothing more than a unique venue with endless possibilities (bonus brownie points if it has…read morehistorical charm), so it's no surprise I fell head over heels in love with Grand Hall at Union Station when I attended a Creative Mornings talk. In the good ol' days, this is where travelers waited for their trains. It opened in 1888, and looking around you can sense the history and visualize a black and white photo of Union Station in its glory days. When train travel went by the wayside, Grand Hall was left abandoned and dilapidated until it was transformed into a shopping mall + food court in the 1980s. When Circle Center Mall opened up and stole the thunder, Grand Hall was remodeled to become the gorgeous event space it is today. This is a great example of a historical building that in many ways has remained the same but has changed its purpose to meet the needs of the time. A lovely venue for a large seminar, annual meeting, or wedding. I highly recommend you check out Union Station and also take a peek at the train car hotel rooms at the adjacent Crowne Plaza. Take a step back in time and reimagine Indy as the crossroads of the country - by train, that is!

    Spent a day here for a friend's wedding. The architecture reminds me of the Great Gatsby. And on…read moreone of the flights of stairs, you can see the wear on the stone of where people have climbed the stairs over the years, which is cool. It seems like a place that has a lot of history.

    Parlor Public House - Seasonal drink

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    Cole Noble

    Love this place! My sisters have been telling me to come here forever so i finally came and i see…read morewhy there's hype! For starters, I love the concept of alcohol after 5 and no laptops after 7. I do wish there was a couple more food options but I can see the pros and cons of having a lot of food on the menu from efficiency to people staying too long. The chicken salad sandwich is so simple yet so good! Only downside is they run out of it so quick! My favorite is a cappuccino but i have tried a few different drinks from their unique menu and everything has been good! The ambiance is upbeat as everyone is busy working and there is house music playing along with current hits. People are doing everything from reading to interviewing people here. On thursdays they have jazz and i can't wait to attend soon! Go here quite often to meet friends and do homework. The parking lot is only a few spots so heads up on that. Will be back! 10/10

    Finally was able to enjoy Jazz night at Parlor Public House!! Walking in, the vibe was definitely…read moregiving grown and sexy. We came around 6:30 to get a table because the place fills up fast! Jazz music starts at 8pm on Thursdays and by 8 pretty much all tables were taken. On Thursdays they also have 1/2 off bottles so we decided to get a Prosecco to share. We ended up getting two ! They have a small evening menu ranging from charcuterie boards, olives, crab cakes and flatbread. I got the prosciutto, arugula and fig jam flat bread and omgggg it was DELICIOUS!!! The sweetness of the fig jam and the saltiness of the prosciutto is a match made in heaven! One thing I will say is the music is very loud for how small the place is and it was hard to hear but other than that, I will definitely be back. They are also a coffee shop in the morning and a cute spot to work remotely for a day and I'm going to plan to do that! I want to try their coffee !

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