Amazing space managed by amazing people. I threw my 40th birthday party there. The space itself is…read moreabsolutely gorgeous. Very industrial. Beautiful brick walls. Super versatile with lots and lots of potential for personalization. Multiple different areas with a variety of character. Gracie and her team were extremely helpful from the moment i first looked at the space to the day after the event. They have seasonal decorations that add to the beauty of the space. They are extremely flexible and worked with us to get the tables/decor/food setup. I cannot think of a better space for private events from birthdays to weddings. Highly recommended.

HIP at the Flashlight Factory may claim their "clients are not just another number," but their…read moreactions certainly prove that their clients are nothing more than dollar signs to them. Long story short, HIP notified my BFF via email only one week before her wedding that, to comply with the fire marshal's mandate, their venue would no longer be able to accommodate her wedding. Fortunately, the bride and bridal party were able to miraculously find another amazingly accommodating venue that same day, but HIP's handling of the issue was nothing less than classless. What was already a stressful situation was exacerbated by HIP's incompetent and unsympathetic actions, including (but not limited to): - delayed communication of the venue's inability to host the wedding - being unresponsive to requests to finalize details of the venue transition (yet still having time to post videos to social media about the situation) - trying to charge ridiculous prices for minimal venue involvement ($2,500 just to use the venue as a hotel and to take pictures there), - and claiming the rented tables were damaged when they were returned (even though they were already damaged when provided in the first place) just to be able to keep the $500 deposit We're so thrilled that the wedding turned out well despite the frustration of having to deal with HIP, but their behavior and attitude were completely unprofessional and, quite frankly, rude. If you're looking to have your big day at their venue, I'd recommend thinking twice. Give your business to people that truly have your best interests -- and not just your money -- in mind.

Came here yesterday for my brother's wedding. It's a beautiful venue, and it's within walking…read moredistance of the Homewood Suites Hilton. It was a very nice and intimate spot perfect for a small indoor wedding. The reception room was a little bigger but still not massive. If you want a small scale wedding this is an ideal venue.

Very cool venue and event space. Parking is limited, but we all squeezed in and made it work…read more There's a definite retro vibe which I find rather charming. The Barn, which is the main building, was The barn was constructed in 1834 of hand-hewn virgin oak. The stage is great for musical performances.

I like this venue for free live music Wednesdays certain times of the year. The music events are…read morecalled Penn Hills Coffeehouse. During those events, there's some snacks and soft drinks for sale and they hold some raffles. Seating is at tables, just seat yourself. There was a note on emails for the events that currently it is for COVID vaccinated only. The music events are casual and just a nice way to spend some time at a local venue.

Catered event by recommended caterer. Horrible food, ran out before everyone ate. Bartender rude…read moreand dismissive to everyone. Started cleaning up before event was over. The room we were in was like an oversized garage and certainly not worth this.

Beautiful place for a wedding. My son and daughter-in-law had their wedding there this past…read moreweekend. The gazebo and view outside is perfect for pictures! Ralph, the owner was great and very helpful. He permitted us to get in the day before to set up and decorate and the day of, the girls were able to go in at 9:00 am to spend the day getting ready in the spacious bathroom/dressing area. We set up for a little over 150 people. The tables are round and can fit 10 at each. There was plenty of space for the guests and a cute sweetheart table, DJ (Chris Moore-he is the best) and the food was in a separate room from the guests. Ralph helped with finding the caterer (manor grill which was fantastic too) as well as the bartenders (also great). Ralph helped us all with the ceremony since none of us were sure what to do! He was there for every part of the evening. Everything went perfect. I highly recommend this venue.

Everything about our event exceeded expectations. The team from Common Plea Catering was organized,…read morefriendly, and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. The food was amazing -- fresh, creative, and beautifully served -- and the staff handled everything seamlessly. The venue looked incredible and ran like clockwork. I can't recommend them highly enough for anyone planning an event in Pittsburgh!

Our experience at The Circuit Center with Common Plea Catering was flawless from start to finish…read more The staff was professional, attentive, and made every detail effortless. The food was incredible -- beautifully presented and full of flavor -- and the service was seamless all night. The venue itself is stunning and so easy for guests to access. And free parking downtown! Highly recommend!

This place is so cool and beautiful for a small wedding…read more There is a step up to the altar thar is easy to miss when tables are set there and van easily be a tripping hazard. The bride and groom got to ring the bell after the ceremony which is a cool thing. We actually couldn't hear it from the main area but it does seem cool. The bathrooms were also better for a small wedding as it was just one room or you could walk to the basement bathroom which had stalls separated with cloth.

This is another beautiful club on the University of Pittsburgh campus that can be rented for…read morevarious functions. In this case I attended the CMU MSE department graduation diploma ceremony. With over ~100 graduating students, their families, and faculty and staff, there was ample room to have he ceremony in a terraced auditorium with a catered reception afterwards. The building is both spacious and well apportioned with high ceilings, chandeliers, tasteful furnishings and comfortable sitting rooms. The catering staff was top notch and I heard from many families that this spot helped make their special day even more so. The University of Pittsburgh is blessed with many such spaces with old world charm. I would not rate this as highly as the PAA, but a treasure nonetheless.

We absolutely loved having our wedding reception at the Twentieth Century Club. The space is…read moreoverflowing with charm and class and had our guests ooing and awing the whole evening. We had many compliments on the food and the staff as well as how smoothly things ran throughout the day. There are several areas to get ready in and all offer a clean, calm and peaceful vibe. Our favorite part of this venue is how we could have our dinner and dancing separated in to two large lovely spaces, which that broke up the day and made things unique & special. The staff makes you feel at home and let us know we had use of any space or items that we needed. They set everything up beautifully and honored all of our requests. Thank you, David, for being me (the brides) go to person on the day of, and making sure we were all happy and comfortable. We would definitely recommend this elegant venue to anyone that is considering booking. We will always and forever love and cherish our wedding day spent at the TCC!

Music with Rob Roush is always our highlight of our visits and we loved the service food and…read morebeverages!

1 Star - Deeply Disappointed in Our Experience at Core Event Center (Irwin, PA)…read more Our organization, the Hempfield Spartan Youth Football and Cheer program, hosted our annual banquet at Core Event Center in Irwin (100 Colony Dr.), and unfortunately, the experience was incredibly disappointing from start to finish. The evening before our event, we were informed by the event coordinator, Joe, that our setup time would be delayed from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. While inconvenient, we adjusted and rearranged our delivery and setup plans accordingly. However, when we arrived at 9:00 AM the next morning, all doors were locked. After multiple calls, we learned that the chef -- who was responsible for letting us in -- had overslept. We weren't able to access the building until 9:30 AM, which significantly cut into our already limited setup time. Upon entering, we discovered the banquet hall was still filled with leftover decorations and items from the previous event, and the seating layout did not match the floor plan we had been provided. Instead of immediately setting up for our event, our volunteers had to spend valuable time cleaning and rearranging the room ourselves. Once the event began, things continued to go downhill. We had clearly communicated that our event would include both adult buffets and a kids' buffet (chicken tenders, mac & cheese, corn dog nuggets, and penne pasta), since this was primarily a children's event for ages 5-11. When it was time to eat, there was no kids' buffet provided. Only two adult buffets were set out, and when the children didn't eat the food offered, much of it was wasted. By the time many parents reached the buffet line, the food had already run out -- just 30 minutes into service -- leaving several tables of guests without meals at all. In addition, soda and nonalcoholic drink stations were not maintained, leaving the kids with limited options unless they stood in line at the bar. This created unnecessary confusion and frustration for both families and staff. To make matters worse, when concerns were brought up to management, rather than offering a sincere apology or meaningful resolution, we were met with excuses about miscommunication, staffing, and scheduling. The owner did not take accountability and instead offered to "take money off" by removing items (like chair covers) that were already supposed to be included in our package. As a nonprofit organization that works tirelessly to create special experiences for our athletes and families, this entire situation was extremely disappointing. What should have been a joyful celebration turned stressful and disorganized due to poor management and planning. We truly hope Core Event Center takes this feedback seriously and improves its communication, reliability, and professionalism moving forward. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend this venue for large group events or banquets.