Delicious meal under the grape arbor was a lovely way to celebrate our 31st second time here, very…read morespecial venue. Matt & Michelle rock!

I came to this place a few times while I lived in Abilene and had not been back for a while. We…read morecame Thursday for steak night. The meal was great. I ordered 2 sangrias. We were running late for our reservation and the cashier was not friendly or accommodating. I asked about a few menu items and she was short with me. Another person was kind enough to check if they were still making food. They should invest in something to help keep the flies away from your food. It's summer so the it's hard to manage but it is necessary because my husband had to swallow his food to avoid them and I was swatting flies the entire meal. The ambiance is nice and relaxing otherwise.

Called to make an appointment for a tour, left a message and no return call. Drove to the house on…read morea Friday around 11 am and no one there and it was locked up.

My friend and I decided to explore Abilene and Swenson House was on our list of things to do. On…read moreYelp, it is described under Venues and Events which it is used for occasionally. However, it is also a museum of sorts. For starters, it is one of the only historic homes I've visited where majority of the framework, fisxtures, furnishings and finishing are the originals from when the home was constructed. It costs $10/person to view and you have free reign to walk about the entire house to see and learn about the different aspects of it. The house was deeded to a preservation society and there are volunteers in each room waiting to enlighten the visitors on the house's history. It was fully decorated for the Christmas season with lavish trees and ornaments everywhere. It was a lot, but very tasteful. If you're into history, decor, old homes or antiques, you should definitely stop here if you're in Abilene. Oh... they also have cookies!

Warehouse Depot, I'm sorry I just don't get this place. Only went to the North 1st location a few…read moretimes, did not get it then. Maybe I'm not the target market they shooting at. A buddy said its like a club in "The City' no its not.. I lived in The City, NYC. I don't get the feel. Not that a Texan would want the NYC feel, if they do they can just reach for the pace picante sauce. Other reviews seem positive so check it out and let me know.

A touch of the city comes to Abilene. I went here last night with some new friends and felt for a…read morelittle while like I could pretend that I had migrated to Dallas, or Chicago, or -gasp- NYC. They have an extensive martini and drink menu and a good assortment of bottle drinks. I did feel that their prices were inflated to big city prices, which just don't really need to be here in Abilene. The bartenders were running their asses off and the DJ was spinning some good mixes. The decor is fun too with a variety of seating and standing options. Other things to consider: 1. no cover! yea! 2. They are only open Thursdays and Fridays. My hope is that this changes with the new location. 3. No food So if you want to feel trendy for the evening head on out.

We had the opportunity to visit this event center in Abilene while visiting ACU. This place is so…read moregorgeous. It was decorated so beautifully with white lights all around on the inside but the vintage and antique feel is what made it a hidden gem. The bathrooms are so clean and designed well. This place is spacious and was able to accommodate a meet in greet, full buffet and then had another room for dining and a presentation. The staff who help serve us food were amazing. I give this place a 10/10. I'm not sure what else this space is used for but it would be amazing to host a wedding reception here as well or company event.

I was very impressed by this venue. It's got that bare bones, warehouse loft, rustic charm for…read moreparties and good times. Everyone I talked to was just gushing over the decor and everyone is hoping their office Christmas party is going to be held here in December. Very spacious inside and there was good parking nearby. Cool place and conveniently in downtown

Looking for a wedding venue? There truly are not enough…read morewords to thank Thomas for everything he did for us during our wedding. From the moment we started working with him, we felt supported, cared for, and completely at ease. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, but Thomas had a way of making everything feel manageable and calm. On our wedding day, he was everywhere we needed him to be without us ever having to ask. He handled every detail with so much professionalism, kindness, and genuine care. Because of him, John and I were able to be fully present and soak in every moment instead of worrying about logistics. That is such a priceless gift on a day you can never get back. What stood out most was how much heart he put into his work. We never felt like "just another event." He truly cared about us, our families, and making sure our day was everything we hoped it would be. By the end of it all, Thomas didn't just feel like our venue coordinator -- he felt like part of the day itself and honestly became a friend. He danced with me and our guests, celebrated alongside us, and brought such a fun, positive energy to the entire evening. Looking back, I can honestly say I had the BEST team ever, and Thomas was such a huge part of that. We are beyond grateful for the role he played in one of the most important days of our lives. Thank you, Thomas, for helping create memories we will cherish forever.

It was a nice afternoon in Abilene when my girlfriend and I explored the historic Grace building…read moreand visited the Grace Museum. We got in a little after noon to see new exhibits that had genuinely just opened for the season that day. The museum is very quiet and, thanks to road construction, a little confusing to get to, but it is worth the drive and adventure. As we arrived, we noticed that a wedding was being set up in their courtyard and event space, and we were in awe of how cute the space was for a wedding. On the first floor was the Gail Norfleet collection, where we were amazed by these multi-layered plexiglass paintings that added depth to her floral pieces and recreated rooms. It is such a unique style. Gail's use of color is quite impressive. On the second floor sat the other two new exhibits. The first was Focus on Photography: Selections from the Permanent Collection, which includes a diverse and vast collection of still images printed on numerous materials such as gelatin, inkjet, tintype, and metal, giving each image a unique display. As a photographer myself, this was my favorite exhibit. My girlfriend's favorite was the Cindi Holt collection showcasing colorful, prairie-inspired pieces. Other areas included the play zone that has the tower challenge and the history exhibits on the third floor focusing on downtown Abilene and the Texas railway. I'm excited to return to the Grace Museum next time I'm in Abilene when new exhibits are on display. What a cute and small museum! RIYL: The Tower Challenge or feeling so much cooler than everyone else because you're being enriched at a museum

So, my wife and parents stayed at this property while on the last leg of an 18 day trip. First, the…read moreproperty appears old. How old, couldn't say. Old enough that the gold door fixtures to the rooms were significantly scratched and tarnished. When you drive up under the carport the dead shrubbery set the tone. Not only that, cigarette butts, and a carport that hadn't be blown off and smelled a bit like an ashtray. The door to the room,115, looked pretty dirty. Lots of smudges and hand prints. Bathroom was pretty dirty in the corners, missing tile in the bathroom, posted pics on the booking.com website where we booked the property for the night. Dead cricket in the corner of entry to the room. Just saying, the owners of the property might want to give the facility some love and spruce it up. Throughout our 18 day trip we end up staying at multiple Holiday Inn Express properties. By far, this one really needs some owner and property management love to come up to the standard of the other Holiday Inn Express properties we stayed at.

It smells dirty upon entering, floors are sticky, rooms don't smell clean, carpet smells. I'm on…read more3rd floor, which is top floor, just for reference. I had a small spider and ants in my bathroom on day 1, told front desk and they didn't offer to move me just offered to spray. Came back to clean smelling room but ants still found in bathroom. Then at night, found a giant cricket in bathroom. Call front desk and was told no other rooms available, all sold out and nothing they can do.

July bride here! As an OCD individual wedding planning…read morehere...was A DREAM! Kalli is absolutely amazing and will answer any question you have every step of the way. She provides an excel spreadsheet that covers the majority of your basic planning questions tailored specific for the venue. DECOR IS INCLUDED (and gorgeous). There is a whole barn full of western/vintage decor that you are free to use. This saves so much time and money! For those of you reading the other reviews about it being hot in the summer because of no AC, THERE IS NOW AC! The reception hall and all the back rooms are fully air conditioned! If you want an easy wedding planning experience and a beautiful backdrop to marry the love of your life (that costs fractions of what it would at other venues), Sparrow Creek is the place to go! I can't recommend it enough! Check out the website, she is very straightforward about all the information and prices (another pro).

We just had our daughters wedding at SCR. I cannot say enough amazing things about this place…read more First, Kalli was so helpful the entire time. She was quick to answer questions and sent tons of helpful information and checklists which helped me every step of the way. The venue is absolutely stunning! We used The Grove for our ceremony, however there are different areas you can use and they're all beautiful. The reception barn is rustic and so gorgeous in itself you don't have to use a lot of decor. Need decor!? No problem, this place has a plethora of decor you have access to. Kalli has a list of vendors she recommends and they too, did not disappoint!! SCR is not only affordable, you get the entire weekend. We decorated the day before and it was so nice and took stress away to be able to get that completed and not rush the day of. We were able to spend the day of wedding just getting ready and I, just enjoyed spending the day with my daughter. If this venue isn't close to you they have you covered there as well. Less than 1/2 a mile is Wildcatter Ranch and we had a wonderful stay there. Another plus to this venue is there are 2 bridal suites. We were able to get ready and hang out in one and the other was a beautiful location for bridal pictures. We did not have to rush around and clean to take pictures. If you choose this venue for your wedding....you will not be disappointed!!!

We got a charcuterie board and pizza. We loved the environment! So cozy and chill. Pizza was…read moredelicious and staff was so friendly. Awesome art as well. Great wine as well.

Not only is the atmosphere unmatched in San Angelo, but the selection of wines and sprits are…read moreoutstanding. They get it. And don't get me started on the food. It's well thought out and pairs perfectly with wine and cocktails. Go in relax and enjoy. This will soon become your favorite place in town to unwind, or meet some friends, or even have a little party. Definitely San Angelo's BEST!

My family and I went on a road trip across Texas to hike in Big Bend and stopped halfway down and…read morethen again halfway back. We wanted to stay in unique places and I feel so incredibly lucky that I saw this place!! The entire experience started off so nicely when Kim (one of the owners) called us the day we were arriving to ask about our arrival time so her or her husband Mark could be there to welcome us, and she also offered to make us an early continental breakfast since we were leaving before 8am the next day. It was so kind, but we declined because we were good to grab food on the road so we could get home. But that level of customer service and genuine kindness was a perfect example of our stay! Mark met us and gave us a tour of the BEAUTIFUL house, told us about the history, showed us historical photos they got from the granddaughter of the man who first built it. He offered us wine and coffee and the best banana bread I've ever had (seriously I need to email them for the recipe), and he even let us meet his puppy which made my daughter so happy! The house itself is incredible. Mark and Kim did an impossible task renovating it from abandoned nightmare to a breathtaking home that feels luxurious and so special. It really would be perfect for a small family celebration or wedding! Our favorite parts were the atrium in the center of the house that still had the 100+ year old birds of paradise plants that the original owner brought there from Guatemala, and the fact that their beautiful Christmas decorations were still up. We were extra lucky to be the only people staying there, so we really had the run of the house and got to hang out in their gorgeous living room to enjoy the Christmas decor and watch a movie together on our tablet. Everything was clean, the beds were so comfy, the amenities were awesome, the owners are SO SWEET, and Mulberry Manor is one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed. We've been home a few days and my daughter is still talking about it! If you get the chance, I cannot recommend it enough!

Mulberry Manor was the most charming B&B we have ever stayed in! I am so glad we found this gem…read moreonline! I felt like I had stepped back in time! The décor was absolutely gorgeous! Kim and Mark have done a wonderful job bringing this magnificent house back to life again! Love it!

Friday 08/07/26 2pm : Toy Story 5. Party of 2. There was a lot of popcorn on the floor. An empty…read moreicee cup on a bench. The restroom was out of paper towels and had one stall OOO. I was kinda disappointed in the staff. It looked like what I assumed it should look like at 5 or 6 pm. I was wrong. Saturday 08/08/26 3:35 party of 2: Spider Man. The theater was packed. There was so much popcorn all over the place. The restroom had 5 stalls OOO. Friday: when the movie was over the carpet was swept. The cup was gone. And the towels were restocked. Saturday: when the movie was over: it was just messier. My takeaway? People are gross, filthy, inconsiderate animals.

I went to those theater this weekend afternoon to see of Master of the Universe, expecting a calm…read morelittle afternoon escape from the unrelenting rain. Instead, I walked into what felt like a mall on tax‑free weekend meaning it was lively, loud, and full of folks with the same idea. Thankfully, I'd already bought my tickets through Fandango, so I was able to breeze past the ticket line like a dream only to be snatched back into reality when it came to the concession line! Now, the concession line... that's where the plot twist happened. One single‑file line moving slower than traffic on a Monday morning. I took one look, decided my peace was worth more than popcorn, and headed straight to my seat. Like a bad Monday morning, I decided I'll just go in later for the popcorn. The auditorium itself was clean and comfortable, which I appreciated. But then I met the D‑BOX seats...the $20‑per‑person motion seats I'd splurged on for both me and my husband. Let's just say they looked a little "experienced". Worn enough to make me pause and have a quick internal conversation with the Lord praying that I didn't leave with anything that I didn't come with. Luckily though, I did go prepared in long sleeves and pants. But here's the surprise: while those seats looked like they had been around the block more than a few good ole times, they WORKED like they understood the assignment. Once the movie started, they shook, tilted, and rumbled. It felt like a mini amusement‑park ride, and honestly, it made the movie even better. Despite their "well‑loved" appearance, they delivered a fantastic experience to the point I considered having a cigarette afterward...except I don't smoke, so I left with a satisfied grin!