My review will be limited as we came during their holiday schedule. We had reservations (an…read moreabsolute must) on Monday during the holiday season (normally closed on Monday). Their service was limited to drinks and a featured appetizer. The ambiance was stunning! Hats off to the designer of the Christmas decorations. The decor set the expectation of my experience and they did not disappoint!. There were 8 in our party and we ordered from the holiday drink menu, designed like a Christmas Card which is a genius idea. We tried 8 of their drinks and passed them around to taste. ALL were well balanced so hats off to the bartenders as the place was packed and it would have been easy to let your standards slip when you are as busy as they were. Although the place was packed our service was great. I can't wait to return and try their food menu. If it is anything like their attention to detail, I am so excited to return and I fully expect to post a great review. What a great evening with friends and a great kick off of the holidays. Just a quick note on pricing: This is not a chain restaurant so don't expect chain restaurant prices. My opinion is it is deserved price point when you consider the standards they set. It's a perfect place for date night, entertaining a client or a girls evening out.

We had a pre dinner drink at Wheat Penny last night, and the experience was overall enjoyable. We…read morewould definitely come back. We walked in around 4:15pm, and found an open private booth which was cool. The entire space is classy and I'd like to sit in the leather chairs in the back room next time. The drinks were good- a Carajillo and special "love potion". The booth had the ability to control our music volume which we enjoyed. The only hiccup is the menu said to "hit the button in your booth to order", we couldn't find the button. After waiting quite a while our waitress hadn't come back, so I went to find her and put our drinks in. She explained the booths no longer have buttons. No big deal, but we should have been approached sooner for our drink order versus having to go find her. All in all we still enjoyed our experience and will return.

The setting was very nice and had a lovely courtyard along with the dance floor inside…read more The staff was professional and the location was great. The hall was big on the inside and was great for our cousin's large wedding. Ambiance: The Lightning was intimate and perfect for dancing the night away. The food is catered by an outside vendor. Overall, as a guest it was a nice location. We had a lovely night but a little chaotic getting in as two receptions starting at the same time. Good as a guest but found the sound system placement made the sound a little muffled. Bathrooms were a bit limited for a 300 person wedding, and the bar location was tight for getting drinks. Food line also took a bit of time to get through. Fiancé loved the converted church vibe!

Renee is amazing to work with! After starting Spruce Street Studios, she sure has done an amazing…read morejob converting the old church. The chandeliers are absolutely beautiful and go with any event. My new husband and I had a short planning window (proposal November 5th, 2020, wedding May 4th, 2021). We already had a Star Wars theme planned, and Renee had some amazing options to go with it, like the sequined table runners, and all of the colored linen tablecloths we wanted, in our colors of blue, purple, and black. She had everything set up for us on short notice of a change to have our ceremony at Spruce St as well, since rain started and our first venue was outside. Definitely go for the uplighting! The bridal suite and groom's room were great to have as a place for changing and keeping belongings safe. Renee has great ideas if you have any questions on how to run your big day!

An older, dated Holiday Inn but very clean and excellent customer service…read more The front desk employee was very friendly and enthusiastic when I checked in at 9 pm. My room was nice and very clean. I ordered room service as soon as I got to my room and it was delivered quickly. The salad was excellent and the hummus and pita bread appetizer was very good as well. I appreciated that this hotel was quiet. One issue I have had with hotels in Effingham is that it is hard to sleep due to the noise from the trucks in the interstate. Nearly all the Effingham hotels are located near the crossroads of two major interstates: I-70 and I-57. Both interstates have very heavy truck traffic 24 hours a day, and most of the hotels I have stayed in here are not quiet, you can hear trucks rumbling by all night long. This Holiday Inn is quiet, maybe because it is older and better built? I don't know but it was much easier to get a good night's sleep here. I appreciated that all the hand sanitizers were operational and full of sanitizer. Many hotels I visit have neglected to refill their sanitizers.

This was a visit worth the extra effort to get this distance, after driving some 700+ miles. I left…read moresunny Florida, near Destin,FL and drove into the night. Of course I had to do this during the time change, so sunset happened earlier than normal. The Holiday Inn chain has a standard and this location filled that standard. I was greeted by Ryan at the front desk and he was a perfect fit for the job. I made the reservation on my cellphone, and didn't know what I was in for, it turned out to be a treat. I had met Kenny, the locations manager, and he helped me in the same manner. Needless to say I was exhausted after the long drive and I had dinner within the lobby. I wasn't sure if I could make the longer drive and everyone here made me feel like family. Thank you all for the great visit at Effingham's better hotel location, I will be back again.

This is a beautiful venue. Recently had a baby shower in the barn. Mom-2-be loved it! Guests raved…read moreabout it! Sangria was amazing! Tammy took care of EVERYTHING! What more could I ask for??? The shower was a success. I will tell everyone.

From the owner: Wines, Mixed Drinks, Beers, Handmade Specialty Drinks, Handcrafted Sangria's, Event Venue, Barn…read moreWedding Venue, Live Bands.

We had our wedding reception at West End Reception and Events, and everything turned out absolutely…read moreperfect. The owners and staff were a joy to work with from start to finish and were incredibly accommodating in helping us bring our vision to life. The day went seamlessly, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. It was truly the best day!

From the owner: Can Accommodate Over 300 Guests, No Event Is Too Big or Too Small…read more Services: Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Concerts, Corporate Meetings, DJ Services, Fundraising, games and truck entertainment for events, Graduation Parties, Limousine Services, Receptions, Weddings Location Facts: Located South of Route 33. On the West edge of Newton IL.