I was here for a memorial service, the deceased was a very popular fellow so the turn out was close…read moreto chapel capacity. The site and immediate surroundings are very pleasant, the inside is appropriate for special occasions whether happy or sad. Nice, ample parking lot. Sound system in the chapel is good, I heard everything clearly sitting way in the back. Staff is good, unobtrusive.

I'm going to start by saying Jeff runs a great venue at a very fair price with the option to pretty…read moremuch let him handle everything besides decorations. We took advantage of them handling the food, appetizers, DJ, bartender, and ceremony all in house. The only thing we hired outside of loft and chapel was our photographer. There were 2 issues which left a bad taste in our mouth after our wedding night but could be easily avoided if we knew ahead of time. 1- We had asked and were told ahead of time it would be no issue to not serve shots at our wedding, and instead of taking time to make sure the bartender knew that we trusted that they would make it clear for us. We found out a little too late that they were serving shots all night to anyone who asked. I was told afterwards that it was written on the bartenders instruction sheet not to serve any shots. So if you're going to have any specific changes to your bar service take some time before people start drinking to talk to your bartender and set clear expectations. 2- we had "DJ Jay" as our supplied DJ from the venue. He contacted us just a few days before the wedding for our playlists and what kind of vibe we wanted for music. To say he didn't follow it would be an understatement. He was unable to read the room and continuously played music nobody was dancing to while not playing any of the songs we requested. On top of that he just gave off an overall unprofessional demeanor. I won't go into more details but given the opportunity I would have requested we either not have this DJ or I would have hired my own outside of the venue. Again if we knew ahead of time we could have avoided those 2 issues and the night would have been perfect. I would highly recommend booking a wedding here, the chapel is small but the service was very efficient. The venue itself is very nice, and it felt like we got more than our moneys worth for the overall aesthetic. Also I will again say Jeff is super easy to work with, he's very responsive, and he does a great job where he can.

I've been to the Ivy House at least a dozen times over the past few years for various events…read moreranging from Milwaukee Makers Markets to wedding receptions to private dinners, and my experience is always excellent! The staff is very helpful and friendly, and the venue is beautifully decorated and always very clean. I would recommend Ivy House as a great venue for any special event.

I've worked multiple weddings at The Ivy House, and it's incredible! As the owner of Beauty…read moreUnveiled by Tia, a premier on-location hair and makeup company, I love this stunning venue with its lush greenery, cascading ivy, cream city brick, abundant natural light, and chic industrial vibe that makes every bridal look pop. The ivy-covered patio is a dream for outdoor moments! Highly recommend!

Best restaurant in Milwaukee by far. Nothing comes close for this type of meal. Sit at the chefs…read morecounter and you won't be disappointed. We have tried just about everything here and it is always outstanding. The pasta is perfectly cooked, chicken under a brick is fire and the appetizers are great. We always get whatever beef dish is on the appetizer list as it is always great. We got 8 dishes between the 2 of us and were completely full by the end. This is our go to fine dining spot in Milwaukee.

One of the top five meals I have experienced in my many years of dining out. The service was top…read morenotch and eating through the kaleidoscope of offerings they brought to the table were fantastic. It just got better and better with each bite!! I've heard they have a great smash burger and can't wait to go back and try it. Enjoy and get there soon

Beautiful space, great communication and so easy to work with Matty, one of the owners!read more

July 6, 2024 The…read moreValerie was everything we could have dreamed of for our wedding and more. When we booked the Valerie it was still in the building phases and we only had the pictures of the visions Matty had. We are so glad we believed in Matty's vision because the venue is breathtaking. The venue just insanely beautiful from the suites, to the ceremony space, to the reception space, to the bars, and even the bathrooms. The communication the Valerie provides is top notch! They are always quick to respond which is amazing when you are planning the wedding. Matty is always willing to help whether it's with giving recommendations or helping answer questions. He also makes contact with the vendors you chose to talk to them about everything you need to know about the venue! The day of the wedding was amazing, Matty and the point of contact helped so much to keep the day running smoothly. The bartenders were also amazing. My husband and I have said many times over how we wish we could come up with another event to throw just so we can book this venue again!

UPDATE: I went to Cuvee a couple of weeks ago with some co-workers, one of which who claimed to…read morelove champagne as much as I. It was a Thursday about 10pm. Doors Locked. Should I be sad?! Angry?! I was both. I finally called to ask if the hours had changed. It's not that the hours have changed, per say, but the business has changed. The New business model is event space only and no longer open to the public. Whilst this makes me incredibly sad as that was my hidden spot and the only champagne bar in Milwaukee it's bittersweet because of course a great success for the business in that they have enough event reservations to sustain it alone. Will someone else please open a champagne bar? (with bigger glasses -- now I know I'm asking too much!) Cuvee was one of my places... my hidden places to take people for the first time because I always knew 9 times out of 10 no one knew about it. The access to the building from the street was a complete mystery and an adventure on it's own as people would ask: "Where are you taking me". Silence I would remain... for I didn't want to take away from the journey. Oh and also, I quite simply love, love, love champagne. My only issue with champagne is the tiny, skinny little glass that it comes in. Makes me sad just thinking about the littleness of a champagne glass... *tears up*

I got engaged recently and emailed back and forth with the event coordinator finally settling on a…read moreday and time for a showing. When I arrived, 10 min early, the elevator was locked to reach that floor. I called twice and went to voicemail and also emailed to let them know I was waiting. After waiting 15-20 min after our scheduled time we asked another vendor in the building if they had any access to that floor or another phone number for us and we were informed that when a floor is locked that means no one is present in the space. It's been hours and I still haven't heard back... Extremely frustrated with the lack of service and shocked that I was willing to spend so much money on a place with such poor regard for their guests.

We went to a candlelight Christmas event here and it was soooo beautiful- magical. The venue is…read moregorgeous and with all of the candles it was breathtaking

Can't say enough good things about the St James! Beautiful venue for any kind of event, especially…read morea wedding! The chairs are comfortable, the lighting is romantic, and the vibes are immaculate!

Went to a wedding at the River Club and the food and drinks were amazing. I especially loved the…read morebartenders. All were friendly and fun! It's such a gorgeous venue as well! A+

Where do I start? Oh maybe my wedding on new years at the River Club. The venue was incredible. The…read morestaff was spectacular. The wedding coordinator was out of this world. The bartenders were on their game. They did an OUTSTANDING job and we couldnt thank them more. Fast forward to mid summer and I have probably golfed their over 75 times. We became members right before our wedding and have absolutely loved it ever since. The staff is very nice and friendly and the members are also very chill. Its very easy to become friends with other members. Its the perfect club to join if youre not into the snobby rich people, these people are just rich and nice. You can't beat it. Young and old all are welcome.

This is a decent building you can rent for a reasonable price. Wauwatosa residents get a discount…read moreon rental. It has two levels. This is used as the senior center, voting location and for curling league and ice skating. I have been here for voting, Bier Bock Festival, Gem and Crystal show and a private wine tasting event. Great location in Hart Park. Plenty of free parking in a huge parking lot.