We were recently wed at Bridgeport Art Center's Skyline Loft, which VL manages. Our experience was…read morevery positive! Our sales consultant, Gretchen, albeit a bit abrasive, was super responsive. Once we entered into a contract, the majority of our interface was with Kate who was awesome. The bar service at our event was fabulous - the service was seriously on point! Only constructive feedback we'd provide is around their client management cycle - we wish it was clearer to us sooner that she was our main point of contact - their transition of communication from Gretchen to Jim to Kate was slightly confusing. It also felt like the forms we had to fill out and send back were cumbersome and a repetitive, especially as compared to some of our other vendors, like our production company and photographer, where everything was electronic and super smooth.

I've worked with the Venue Logic team many times over the past several years and are always…read morethrilled to work with them. Kate, Jim and the rest of the team are all pros with a capital P. They know the industry and their spaces inside and out and will bend over backwards to make sure events run as smoothly as possible. Their bar team, led by Marcello, knows how to keep it moving while still pouring the best drinks and not making guests feel rushed. They are among the best you will find at any venue in the city. Essentially, these are the pros you want responsible for the venue and bar service at your wedding/event. We always know we're in good hands when we work in one of their spaces and look forward to it every time.

permanently closed this was an awesome place. many weddings,…read morebaby showers, christenings, 1st birthdays. so many wonderful memories made there. the food was amazing. family owned and run. can never be replaced.

It time for the quince of one of my friends daughter today. You know, the time when a girl in the…read moreLatin culture becomes a young lady at 15. The place is not at all as bad as I thought. I always passes here and thought that it probably was really old fashioned. Well I was wrong, the place is bright yellow and the dance floor is a pretty big dance floor considering that the place is not showing its true size from the outside - impressive Polonia. I was impressed also with the fact that they decorated the heck out of this place and it was really tastefully done. The colors were bright and the place was magic for the party that was about to begin. I also must admit that the family style dinner that they serve is really good quality. Of course for being a hall, the food was really good. Since most of the time the foods served are bland. But I must admit that the pasta dish was in fact over salted. What can you do right? The rest of the dinner as well as the night was pretty nice. Parking is pretty ample, except I did notice that the girls who were serving the meal made sure as soon as you were done, the plate would be removed. Not cook, but hey they are trying to get home so I can totally appreciate the effort. Till they get a fork in their hand, than they understand.

Great food. Hidden gem. Vintage interior. Good drinks as well. Service is great too. It…read morehas a room that you can also rent for parties

Came here on a random Sunday afternoon and was looking for a restaurant that was family friendly…read morethat didn't need a reservation. Stumble across Red Barrel...the drinks were good and the appetizers sweet sticky chicken was decent the fries were tasty. But my pasta dish was FULL OF SALT. I couldn't finish it. My Freind and husband did the fajitas with steak, chicken and shrimp and they cleared their plates so even though this is supposed to be an Italian place stick with the Mexican cuisine. The kid meal was a good deal and my 10 year old enjoyed it but it wasn't big enough portions so we ordered too. Will I be back? No but it was an interesting experience

My experience here has always been good. I come from time to time, since like 2022. It's a great…read moreplace to work. Ambiance is good. Food is good. And service is typically good as well. Maybe it's because I'm not typically on my phone when I go to order so I've never heard of this "rule" before. But apparently, they don't serve people if you're "on the phone." In my case, I wasn't just otp, I was on a Zoom meeting. Can't just sign off. It was for work, just wanted a coffee and maybe something to eat before heading to my job. It wasn't a negative experience. Per se. It looked like the owner was pretty chill about it. And I get it---ppl can be rude, I'm sure. Having to take an order while someone is on the phone is annoying. But it's also strange to police people's behavior to that extent. So anyway, I got my coffee and decided against getting food. I'll still probably come back. My fave is their pistachio latte and it's a comfortable, chill spot to write at. They should probably put a sign up about that rule if they haven't already!

Unbelievable negative experience based on how our situation was handled, not because of an order…read moremiscommunication. Context: I ordered a specialty sandwich with a bread substitute and gave my name. The name was misheard and written down incorrectly (and order was not repeated for confirmation). So there was confusion when the order was called out. When I checked on it, I was told by the manager the sandwich can't have substitutes and to either order something else or take the already-made order (that was probably cold at this point). Instead of acknowledging there was a misunderstanding, it seemed the blame was shifted on us and that we were SUPPOSED to know they can't substitute when we initially ordered, even though we weren't informed of this by the barista. We felt the manager approached us with a more accusatory tone than necessary, so we requested a refund. Instead of refunding my card, he returned with a gift card for the value of the sandwich. We were confused because this had not been what we asked for. And then he went on to inform us that he had reviewed security camera footage and had confirmed via the footage that there was "no mention" of the bread substitution (even though he admitted there was no audio recording). He stated he needed to side with his employee even though we repeatedly told him we understand that miscommunications can happen. We didn't expect him to throw his employee under the bus or "choose sides" but we expected him to handle the situation more professionally. His handling felt unnecessary, dismissive, and confrontational. The focus should have been on resolution NOT investigation. He was especially dismissive to my girlfriend who voiced the concerns initially because she wasn't the one who paid for the order directly. We were both rightfully upset so it felt rude for him to shut her down. Mistakes happen in any restaurant. What shouldn't happen is making a customer feel as though they are being blamed or told their account of events isn't credible (which he consistently did). A straightforward acknowledgement, refund, and moving on would have resolved everything. Instead, the situation was escalated and handled in a way that felt defensive and unprofessional. Ultimately, we received a cash refund, but unfortunately, this left a far worse impression than the original mix-up, especially for a cafe that has "Community" in its name. ‍

What amazing time working as a photographer in this places this last Saturday!…read more The owner was very sweet and friendly, making sure everyone was ok. Que tiempo tan más agradable que pase en este lugar trabajando como fotógrafo para unos quince años este fin de semana. La dueña se portó muy amable y atenta a cada detalle. Nos atendió como si fuéramos parte de su familia. Enteramente agradecido. My phone number (mi número) 6304868906

I am a DJ and have been working many venues for over 15 years. The Manor is the absolute worst…read morevenue. Staff is extremely rude. They wouldn't let me load in until 1 hr before. They even prevented the family from entering the venue before the start time. To make matters worse they were 5 minutes late from the time they mentioned they would open the doors. Also they were very rude to the customer, they wanted to say a blessing before dinner. The manager went ahead and served dinner even though the mother of the quincenera told them not to.

My cousin Lanina hosted her birthday party and artist showcase at this venue on May 14th. I was…read moreimpressed with so many things. the owners were incredibly welcoming and friendly and eager to assist. the place is beautiful and clean. Very classy and worth every penny. My husband and I will definitely be booking future events here as well as referring everyone we know.

From the owner: Banquet hall rental for 200 people or less for all events & conference. We provide 17 round tables,…read moreeach table has 10 chairs, extra long tables and chairs, big dancing floor, stage, huge projector screen for slides show, kitchen (bring your own food), security guy, bar area, barman, two parking-lots, cleaning service and more.

My wife and I got married at Lacuna Lofts and had a stellar experience. The staff was super…read morefriendly and thorough, it's a gorgeous space, and the rooftop provided an amazing backdrop for our special day. Our guests LOVED the food provided by the on site catering team and they handled allergy restrictions super well (our entire wedding was gluten free beyond bread baskets provided on tables). Cocktails were hit or miss. Anything stirred turned out well but anything normally shaken (margarita, etc) our guests said they'd pass on next time. The team worked really well with our various vendors and the day went incredibly smoothly. Highly recommend this venue for a scenic Chicago wedding!

Went to see the venue with my fiancé, it is a really nice place, but the girl showing the venue was…read moreso rude, make me feel I don't want to get marry there no more, I don't want to leave my money here, because I'm not asking for anything for free, you guys have the responsibility to treat customers good and make them feel we're going to have the best experience here, but no, so disappointed how they treated us

Nice place, good size venue with a bar for birthday parties or baptisms. Not crazy about the…read morelocation. Parking lot is kind of small. No street parking.

This spot had great service, polite staff, hot and delicious food. Our event turned out perfect…read more Thank you all for doing a great job @ Los amantes.

Very generous and charitable organization!! They donated their venue free of charge for a…read morechildren's Christmas toy donation event.

The owners were so kind to let my sister host her family holiday party event here for her nomprofit…read moreorganization. It's a gorgeous venue with great acoustics. The private party we had was wonderful! They have a fully stocked bar, the bathrooms are well maintained, and many tables to set our guests up with some food. The owners let us set up switch for the kids while the dancefloor came alive with all the grown ups. I love supporting businesses run by good people, and the owners of this venue are very kind hearted! I will definitely come back if I were to host an event myself!!

This was our second time attending an art show opening at the Bridgeport Art Center. Other than…read moretwo popular event venues, namely the Skyline Loft on the 5th floor and the Sculpture Garden on the first floor, the huge building also provides art studios and office spaces, and two spacious art galleries on the 3rd and 4th floors. Both times we attended the art openings on the 4th floor by taking a manned-freight elevator from the 1st floor. The first time we went two years ago, there was a public ticketed event going on. So, there were long lines just getting into the building. This time we arrived at 8:00 pm for a 7:00 - 10:00 pm opening, they had the entrance on the side of the building, and there were no lines. We attended "The Landscape is Changing" art exhibition that runs from July 18 to September 5, 2025 on the 4th Floor Gallery. It featured multimedia artworks from 101 contributing artist. There were paintings, photos, 3-D art, and sculptures that depicted natural and man-made structures of our surroundings, inspired and influenced by the landscape. The galleries were spacious and well-lit, and the exhibitions well-planned and professionally done. Since refreshments and beverages were on the 3rd floor, we decided to go down one floor by taking the stairs instead of the freight elevator. However, be prepared to go through quiet hallways of storage spaces that felt like a maze and adventure. It was nice that all the spaces were clean and well-maintained. However, I hope Bridgeport Art Center would look into improving the air conditioning in the art gallery spaces. Two years ago, it was hot and miserable during a hot summer night. This year, we were lucky that we had an exceptionally cool summer evening, that the outside temperature was only in the 70s. But the inside of the galleries was not too hot, but still on the warm side. I saw a couple of ladies fanning themselves with paper or something in their hands, while complaining about being too warm. However, other parts of the building could be nice and cool, that included their office. When we were leaving, the freight elevator door opened on the 5th floor, where a wedding reception was going on, we could feel a nice blast of cold air getting into the elevator. I highly recommend "The Landscape is Changing" art exhibition with free admission and runs until September 5, 2025, but please check the weather forecast and pick a cool day so that your experience will be more enjoyable.

Was at the venue as a guest for a wedding in the Sculpture garden…read more Was an elegant well run event. Building is gorgeous and all was done efficiently and without issue. Plenty of parking was a nice bonus. Dinner service was done effortlessly. No complaints as a guest.