I've been here many times but only ever for the Record Show which takes place a couple times per…read moreyear. It is a perfect venue for that though I can't vouch personally for any other events. The Firefighters Union Hall is a large open space - great for walking up and down the aisles to paw through each vendor's goods. There is a bar area though the Record Show typically only sells water and hot dogs in case you're in need of a bite while perusing the collectible vinyl and more copies of "The Best of Bread" than you can shake a stick at. The bathrooms have seen better days but they're clean and they work. This location is easy access off of I-80 & 60th Street and provides ample parking.

Very friendly staff and a great venue that is open and has access to some other amenities include a…read morekitchen, a very large open room for the main venue and several smaller rooms if need be. Hall is always very clean, staff helpful and friendly. The place is easily seen from the street and a great location just right off the interstate in midtown.

I recently hosted a party there and the venue was awesome and affordable. Jody who manages the…read morespace is super helpful, nice and great to work with. And it is also conveniently located right off I-680 at the 30th street exit. My party was a retirement party, so it was adult only and I opted for Cash bar instead of providing alcohol. This was the best decision I made, beers were only $2 and top shelf Hennessy was about $5, we just had to pay for the bartender during the hours of the event only, which was a very reasonable price. All I had to do , was get in decorate and set up food. At the end of the night, I was only responsible for getting all of my stuff out and taking out the trash, no wiping down tables or sweeping floors. I cannot wait to find another reason to host a party there.

We had our wedding and reception in the main hall. The space was perfect. there's no stove but…read morethere's plenty of kitchen space. The staff is some of the nicest down to earth people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Having food prepared by the family was an important aspect. So was supplying our own drinks. Venue was very accommodating to our needs. I will be using the space again for future events. if you've thought about using this venue, do it. Laura and Tracy are awesome and ready to help if you let them.

On any given NYE you can usually find my husband and I on the couch in a nest of blankets and…read morecovered by a mountain of cats. Normally we're asleep with an alarm set to wake us up for New Years, and that's just how we roll guys. Let's do something different this year- I said, let's go to Omaha and ring in the New Year like all those crazy kids- I said. And my, oh my, how we missed our couch when NYE in Omaha graced us with a balmy -18 degrees F this year. Thankfully though, the check in process at the design center was inside and they kept us warm as we danced away 2017 and ate and drank our way into a belligerent 2018, just like those crazy kids. The entry to the design center is well thought out with an entire wall of doors permitting guests to quickly enter from the frozen wasteland we call 'Braska and get checked in. The space accommodated 3 bars, multiple lounge areas, a large bathroom, and a spacious ballroom. The ballroom accommodated several private booths on the sides, standing cocktail tables, several large fold up tables and chairs, a nice sized buffet, as well as plenty of room for the stage and dancing. Acoustics were good, sound and lighting all worked nicely, and the facility was clean and modern. When it was time to find your shoes, make sure you've got the right husband and make your way out to transportation, it was much appreciated that the busses were located only a short distance from the doors. The proximity of the design center to downtown Omaha and a multitude of dinner and hotel choices made this an ideal location for any type of bash, but most definitely for a NYE bash. We were thrilled our hotel was so close and our bus ride was only a short jaunt from the location, especially considering we got reminded on the bus ride what crazy inebriated kids do that make us want to hole up in our house and avoid it all. The bus ride couldn't end soon enough for this crazy cat couple. Overall, this event location really has it all. It's chic and modern, spacious with good technical accommodations, and an excellent location. It nearly made me forget that outside the stinging cold of good ol 'Braska was waiting to greet our start to 2018.

I attended a school event and they did a wonderful job making sure the event space was clean and…read morewell set up! The bar did a great job staying on top of drinks prior to dinner and awards. They have always been spot on with their food options as well. I've heard they have their own food catering and I will say: get the parm potatoes. You won't regret it!

We had such a great experience at Garden Room! Megan the event manager for our party, was seriously…read moreamazing! She was super friendly, fun, and made sure everything stayed organized and on time. She was also so personable and interacted with our family and friends throughout the night, which we really appreciated! The bartenders were awesome too! They were quick, kept the drinks coming, and were on top of everything! super friendly people to interact with! Overall, we had such a good experience and would definitely recommend Garden Room! We'll for sure be telling our friends and family to check them out for future events!

I went the The Garden Room a couple weekends ago for a wedding reception and it is a really nice…read moreplace. It's a typical wedding reception venue but very modern. My favorite part was the 'speakeasy hallway', which is dimly lit in green with a lot of comfy couches to rest on after a long night of dancing. Parking wasn't too hard to find. They have a dedicated lot but I parked on the street for free. All in all, this was a really nice venue and I would recommend it.

Amazing food for a buffet. Atmosphere was great. Highly recommended venue, perfect for…read moreweddings/receptions, and other events.

First time visiting here was for the Edgar Ellen Poe speakeasy this weekend. Not very impressed…read more After seeing clips of it online in other cities, the event itself just looked much better elsewhere than the version that came to Omaha. Very basic simple stage with rows of chairs. It was a packed house so they are doing well at $60 a person. The cocktails were decent but the atmosphere was cold inside. Would like to seen a bigger stage, more production,sound effects and better lighting throughout. I wouldn't do this again.

My wife and I went to the Bancroft Street Market a couple weeks ago and the experience was…read morepleasant. We went to their Holiday show and there were a lot of vendors in that little room. The best was Scratch Bakery. They made amazing gourmet donuts. All in all, there was some pretty cool, handmade items that I really liked. I would definitely go back.

Very nice event space in South Omaha. It's a renovated old building at 10th and Bancroft Streets…read morethat is used for a variety of arts-focused events, from craft fairs to visual art exhibits and even the occasional concert. Inside, wood floors and high ceilings greet you in an otherwise raw, open space, leaving it versatile for pretty much any kind of event. There's even a weird dive bar across the street.

We went to a gorgeous wedding at the venue this weekend. The ceremony set up outside was perfect…read morewith the view and seating area. It's a wonderful outdoor wedding spot! Thankfully the weather cooperated for a Nebraska April wedding. The fountain in the front of the main door was a lovely addition. Parking was good, but somewhat limited. Indoor, it had vibes of a quaint Italian village. The decor was set up to look like a little Italian spot, a vineyard, something along those lines. The curved staircase from the top to lower floors made the entrances dramatic. There was a great space to set up food and an open bar. The bartenders were fabulous. The table arrangement worked so well with the dance floor, I was impressed!

I cannot recommend Bella Terre enough! From the early stages of planning to the day of the wedding…read morethe staff was easy to work with, knowledgeable and efficient. For my wedding day before I even got dressed they set up and decorated the entire reception hall. I had leftover flowers they arranged and set out that really completed the space. Throughout the night they kept the event on track, helped with the ceremony rehearsal, and packed up at the end. Guests raved about the views and rustic decor. There is not one critique I could find. Cannot recommend this place enough.

I've been to the Capitol District a few times now since it started becoming more full of…read morebusinesses, and I think it's a good area to check out a bunch of places at once, akin to The Old Market. It has a lot more newly opened establishments than the Old Market, so I'm not positive how long it will stay as hoppin' as it is now. I've been to a few bars and restaurants in The Capitol District, and most of them were great, and a few were pretty decent. My favorites are J. Gilberts (for a fancy dinner), Let It Fly (for a delicious burger), Moe and Curly's (for Karaoke), DJ's Dugout (to catch a game) and Roxxy (for a fun 80s/90s bar atmosphere). I've also been to Net Par for a golf Yelp event, Annie's Irish Pub on a pub crawl, and The Stuffed Olive for a drink and some stuffed olives. And I put those on my good-not-great list, for when I'm deciding where I'll go when I head back to the Capitol District. There are a few spots I haven't tried yet down in The Capitol District so I'll for sure be back to hit my favorites, and check out some new ones. I recommend heading down there and scoping it out for yourself and seeing which business you'd be interested in checking it out. Just like any mall or market, there will be hits and misses - but the gems you find will be worth it!

This is one of my favorite areas on Omaha. It's large outdoor area remind me of a diet power and…read morelight district, smaller, but with all the charm of a small town district. There is a vast majority of businesses like bar, restaurants, clubs, activites, and outdoor space to cater to a large audience. All year round there are events and programming, for the CD, or to add on to other downtown omaha activities. From Let it Fly, to Net Par, to the big screen during sporting events, there is so much to enjoy. Parking is also affordable and easy to get in the attached garage. All year round there is a reason to go to The Capitol District.