Raleigh Iron Works is a mixed use development just outside downtown Raleigh. There are restaurants,…read moreshops, offices, a yoga studio, gym and apartments. Parking is available in several lots and there is also a parking garage. I hadn't been to RIW since it first opened and the parking and offerings have expanded with plans to keep expanding on the 19 acres with one more phase. The Peden Steel Company once operated on the property. I liked how remnants of that steel were used throughout the development as the property was redeveloped. The Bow Truss Building produced munition during World War I. Barges were produced during World War II. The original steel was used for the buildings; art; benches; planters; and monuments. The courtyard of the Double Gable Building shows the exposed steel. This is a nice area to sit outside and has a fireplace for when the temperature cools. Native plants were used for the landscaping, and a full-time horticulturist was hired. The native shrubs and perennials provide food for pollinators, and native plants need less water. I could tell that a lot of thought went into the selections for landscaping. There are murals on the property too, one near the parking garage, another outside of the parking garage that you can't miss driving by and another above the pool. On the last Saturday morning of the month, a history and art tour of Raleigh Iron Works is offered, where you can learn more about RIW.

Recently had a great morning at @raleighironworks! Obviously we are from MPLS and we love our life…read morein NC but we do miss the vibe of urban life. Raleigh and the Iron works reminded us so much of MPLS. Highly recommend stopping here. We definitely will be back to explore more shops and restaurants.

Montfort Hall, originally owned by William Montfort Boylan and changing hands several times since…read morehas been fully restored into one gorgeous boutique hotel and event space. The centerpiece of the house's interior is a rotunda supported by four Corinthian columns and lit by a stained glass window located on the roof. Walking into the foyer you cant help but embrace the timeless grace, where every corner whispers of history and a bygone era. There is a quiet serenity to the space, as if time slows just a little bit inside. The modern touch added to the old renovated mansion does come with a bit of a sharp, sterile elegance of a modern mansion. The Parlor is a great place to enjoy a delicious craft cocktail and even better, ADULTS ONLY! There are also many other lovely seating arrangements throughout the property, including outdoors, and a few even come with fire pits. Regardless of your intentions for visiting the Heights House, I am quite confident there will be no disappointments, unless they have a private event. Cheers!

The first thing to say about this is that you will be massively impressed at every turn with the…read morejob they have done in restoration, renovation, and design. Everything is lovely and though it is all modern and sleek, it still feels fitting for the original era of the house. The cocktail area takes up most of the main floor, with a stand-up bar just off the entryway with a few tables and then a larger lounging area with sofas and chairs just beyond. The drinks are exceptionally good, and the spirits menu is creative. They also offer a few small plates. There is plenty of paved parking immediately next to the hotel for guests only, so that is not a hassle as it can be at some B&B/inn-type establishments. At check-in, you are offered a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to set the tone. The rooms are comfortable, but I will say that the entry-level ones are quite small (which is apparent on the website), but for the rates charged there isn't even a place to sit and read a book other than the bed. There's one small, delicate wicker chair that would be for tying shoes or whatever, but not lounging. The bed is luxuriously dressed, and there is drawer space and a minifridge, but no closet -- hanging items can go on hooks by the door out in the open. The bathroom is spacious enough, with a broad sink and elegant tilework. The lighting fixtures throughout are nifty. I found the breakfast sort of average for this type of place. I came later on, so perhaps there is more earlier, but there were a few pastries, some hard-boiled eggs, and fruit when I arrived. There's also a fancy coffee-drink contraption, but those aren't my thing so I left that alone. It's a very easy walk across the Boylan Bridge and down a couple of blocks to the area of the Dillon with several restaurants, and the performing arts center is not far beyond that. Location-wise, there's plenty that's walkable but also more an easy drive away.

I used this space for a 60 person retirement party for my mom. I can't recommend this spot enough…read moreif you're looking for a casual spot in the Triangle for a party. Compared to a restaurant where you typically have to have a food minimum, at Nest you only have to play a flat fee. The staff come out and help you with load in and set up, then they take care of clean up. From the moment I reached out with interest, Michael was amazing. He was very thorough in his explanation of all of the offerings, and when I actually needed to change my date he was flexible. Day of, Michael came out to also help us with set up. The space was absolutely beautiful and really doesn't need much additional help in terms of decoration. It was sufficient amount of space for the amount of people we had, plus there was space to put out the food, as well as a fridge for our drinks. They really had everything we needed. One thing I will make note is that this space is in the heart of downtown. When there are festivals in DTR, Fayetteville street is closed, which may confuse some of your older party guests. It ended up being fine because there was still plenty of parking and then our guests got to attend a street festival after the early morning party, but just something to be aware of. Overall, I will be recommending Nest to anyone who is looking for a meeting/party/event space rec.

The Nest Raleigh is an event space. Nest can be rented out…read morefor various events individuals are hosting. A friend of mine's boyfriend was the DJ for a Trap and paint event that I attended here. The space seems nice and I reviewed the rates online and it seems affordable. I would recommend this space if a friend or family member is looking for a space to use. No complaints about this particular event I attended. It's right on Fayetteville St where the parking is easier.

The Boiler Room has its own YELP page?! Well, it's definitely getting all my LOVE. I stop by The…read moreBoiler Room {i.e. the atrium of Full Frame Theater} whenever I'm visiting American Tobacco Campus, and believe me, one look inside, and you'd understand why. If your type is big, strong and handsome [BUILDINGS!], Full Frame Theater's Boiler Room has YOUR name all over it (him? her?). This incredible space welcomes guests entering Full Frame Theater, as well as sometimes its neighbor, The Power Plant Gallery. It's a VERY unique event venue flanked by mammoth coal-fired boilers that were used in the original building. You can admire the elevator shaft to the right of the front door, or envision the unseen inside (but very visible outside) base of the Lucky Strike smokestack which The Boiler Room "horeshoes" around. Enormous windows, concrete floors and brick walls give this space the perfect impression for any event [can I plan my next birthday party here?!] No space has ever scream contemporary meets historic so clearly! Plus, doors are open 9am-midnight, SEVEN days a week, so there truly is no reason to miss this drool-worthy space. Secret tip: it's air-conditioned and they've got tall-topped tables and chairs inside along the massive windows. This would be the perfect get-away from the office or {indoor} picnic lunch spot.

The Boiler Room is a great space for events! My organization had an evening reception for 200…read morethere. The team provided excellent customer service prior to the event, answering all our questions and working with us and our caterers to make sure the event went well. During the event, staff were on site to troubleshoot and further assist. I would highly recommend checking this space out for your next event!

I love spending time at WeWork to reset and have a change of scenery from the everyday office…read moreworkflow. If you like open floor plans, and large windows that let in all the sunlight then you'll enjoy the shared co-working space. If you're working with a team and need more or a private area there's Conference style rooms where you have access to tech if you need to share information via zoom or PowerPoint on a television screen. The conference rooms also have white boards for team planning! I've had the pleasure of spending time at the WeWork in Washington, DC and it's my only other frame of reference. The Durham, NC location is downtown and here there are a variety of eateries, coffee shops, bars, etc if you are planning on extending your time into the evening. There's several parking decks in the area and my preference is on Chapel Hill road (across from the Durham Hotel)!

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine:…read more Parking: 5 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 5 Customer Service: 5 This place is going to change the game so we were working today downtown. The Sellitti is a Atlee located in the center of the girls wear everything around it is something you want to be here. The wood is super clean and a peach or state of the art tutor Lyde and really cool modern furniture. I will forward to coming back to this place to do some work on my own. The staff are really nice and everyone was helpful in trying to help us get what we need it out of our visit. I'm looking forward to coming back and doing some work on my own. Parking can be A challenge but we are not there is parking along the side of the street and there's a couple of parking decks that are around the way.

We had been here for an event years ago and recently attended a fundraiser for a local charity…read more There is not a lot of parking nearby but you can find space if you drive around. There seems to be two interior dining ares (one with an upstairs balcony) plus a patio and then an open grassy area. It looks like they host many wedding receptions and other special events. I won't comment on the food or service since ours was cooked by a guest chef and served by volunteers, but I can say from what I saw, the owners/staff would do a great job with any event.

I had been dying to check out the Cookery and finally an opportunity fell into my lap in the form…read moreof a charity dinner sponsored by Pizzeria Toro! The cookery looks great from the outside: color mural on its side-wall, fancy metal, grillwork up front along with a cool sign are the only hints of what lies inside. For this charity dinner they had a bunch of long tables set up family-style for a communal dinner. In back the bar was busy and buzzing with action. And the overall space is not huge but comfortable and lit really well. Accent lights on the rough brick walls created a lot of visual texture for the eye. The space is open but still very personal. A landing area at top was unused and a storage area up front near the ceiling housed what looks like brewing equipment for Ponysaurus (?) Overall the Cookery seems like a great space for a corporate or personal event if you don't have a huge headcount. While there isn't much else right around here, the Cookery is worth the drive out if you've got an excuse for a visit...

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine:…read more Parking: 3 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 5 Service: 5 This place is really neat. If your looking for a nice clean event space in Durham downtown, check them out. I attended an event through yelp here and had a blast. It was clean, tidy and super stocked with amazing wines. The event was great. It's always a pleasure to meet up with old yelp friends and meet new yelp friends! During this event I noticed they had so many amazing drinks to pull from. The bartender and staff working were super cool. There was live music as well as vendors from around the triangle. Shout out to the guitarist who was jamming to all of the latest tunes. Parking was a struggle so we ended up at a meter which wasn't that far of a walk. There is a parking garage directly across the street so you may want to check that out if you experience parking struggles. The ambiance and decor was great for the facility. The shelves were stocked and super neat. 5stars!

This is a great event space! Yelp has their Autumn party here and it was a great event. So many…read moreTriangle Yelpers in one area! I loved seeing the local business. My favorite was City BBQ! From the moment we walked up we were treated by security and friendly community managers. A chalk portrait dedicated to the autumn season was being constructed and once you walked inside the venue, you were greeted by a huge selection of wine and cool ambiance. The local music was great! I loved the cool, acoustic guitar playing in the lounge space. We received tons of yelp goodies! These goodies were perfect for the upcoming storm we have. This was a great event highlighting local restaurants and catering businesses and flight breweries. I hope to see one like this in the Raleigh area.

My job officially closed their RTP office last summer, and while I love working from home full…read moretime, I do love having the option to meet up with coworkers in person as well! The coworking space at The Frontier is so perfect. You need a membership, but it is free to sign up online. There are so many seating options and small conference rooms to utilize there. The best part is the space is dog-friendly so I love to bring my dog to work with me! It is a short walk over to Boxyard for lots of delicious, local food options as well. They also offer lots of different events and happy hours you can find online or their social media. Highly recommend!

Free coworking? Yes, please! Frontier RTP is the only free coworking space in the Triangle! This is…read morea great place to stop in and get some work done. And when you get hungry, you can always walk over to Boxyard and grab some delicious food! They also have free conference rooms, which is a huge plus. They have free beer and wine on Thursdays, it's an event they do called Out of Office and it gets a great crowd! They have other free events, too, like fitness and lunch and learns. It's a great place to spend the day.