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    Keeping Polka music alive.
    Warren R.

    MUSIKFEST IS DA BEST! Free music, tons of alcohol, good foods of all types everywhere, all set in my lovely city of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. If you are somewhat outgoing like myself, you will meet some really cool people and bands and artiest of all types. The last day of the Fest there is a spectacular fire works display which is always a bitter sweet ending to me because although as spectacular as it is, the fire works show marks the end of Musikfest and kinda marks the end of the summer. :( Yelp please don't filter my review, can I at least get one review on the main page?

    Debauche! New Orleans cool for a 'Russian Mafia' style band!
    Katherine L.

    This 10-day marathon of musical talent is an impressive array of nonstop music scattered among the streets and in the park/ open spaces of Bethlehem. It is amazing that it is free, aside from the big headliners at one of the stages. They have several stages and hundreds of performers, so there is something interesting for everyone. The talent is overwhelming, and the crowd enthusiasm abounds to meet this musical display. You can park at satellite lots and take a $3 shuttle bus, or find parking somewhere downtown in a garage for $10 or on the street. Bring your MusikFest mug to refill with beer, as these mugs are staples among the attendees. Lines get longer for food and beverage as the day turns to night. The crowds get rowdier because the musical excitement just seems to amp up! Most venues are under tents with plastic seats and some tables. It's an incredibly user and family friendly set-up that is just impressive for a free event. Purchases for food and beverages require tickets- so be sure to get those before standing in line for anything. Plan your time, as there is no way to see everything you'd like with music happening at each venue all day and evening long- with the exception of set changes and sound checks as one performer wraps up and another rolls in. Beware of the food- it is not for the health conscious or dietary restricted folks. They have food like burgers, fish tacos, turkey legs, chicken fingers, Philly cheese steak, fried Oreos and sweets on a stick, fried green beans and pickles, fries, blooming onions, nachos, beef tacos, cheese quesadillas, chicken teriyaki noodles (there is a seemingly veg version but not vegan), southwestern corn on the cob (butter), cotton candy, kettle corn, ice cream, hot dogs, corn dogs and well... You get the picture! Seriously though- go for the music. You will not be disappointed in this slice of Americana on a 10-day musical plate.

    Frank S.

    Needs a better beer selection and more German food... Musikfest now has two parts. Be sure to get over to the north side to check out the old blast furnaces. it's historical and should be experienced. You can access a commentary on your phone and listen as you observe. This was moving to me. As for the festival, crowded, hot and humid. Thought it would have more and a better selection of German food. If you like Yuengling beer you're in luck, they sponsor the event so you'll be hard pressed to find anything different.

    Kona F.

    Musikfest is the heart and soul of Bethlehem city since the Bethlehem Steel went down. I grew up in Bethlehem, and attended the past 7 Musikfests, even volunteering at one. We had international travelers every year. Bethlehem is packed during Musikfest, so there is no place to park for free. Park outside of town and take the trolley or be prepared to pay for parking. So much musical variety, there are different sections of the festival, each with a theme. If you have children, Banana Island is the place to take them. Different areas to suite all musical tastes, and the food is to die for. There's even one stand now that sells deep-fried cheesecake on a stick! Don't eat more than one, believe me. :)

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    Shane O.

    Weary comfy shoes, have a plan (and a map), buy a mug, avoid Main St and Plaza Tropical after dark, check out Wooden Match, Steel Pub and Red Stag Pub if you are nearby and you'll have a great time. Also don't complain about food and beer prices, it's just annoying, you are getting free concerts with the purchase.

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    Seven Sirens Brewing Company - Storefront!

    Seven Sirens Brewing Company

    3.9(57 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$$

    UPDATE: The owner mentioned below was professional and kind enough to reach out in an attempt to…read moremake things right. He asked us to give him a second chance, and we were willing to do so. We stopped by and had a great conversation - turns out it was largely a misunderstanding but he was still more than willing to self-reflect, apologize and let us know that we were always welcome here. He also let us know that one of their goals as a business is to be open and welcoming to EVERYBODY. They definitely proved that to be true this time around and we've definitely found our new place to walk to and bring our friends! While we had a FANTASTIC experience our first time here, when we came back around 5pm this past Monday (7/26/2021), it was the complete opposite. We sat at the bar, had some delicious beer, and the bartender was lovely. Then one of the owners came behind the bar and started chatting with a man two seats down from my fiancée and I. They started spouting off about a whole host of controversial topics quite loudly, but what really killed the vibe was when the owner said "those f***ing f***ots" loud enough for the whole bar to hear. My fiancée and I are a queer couple and felt very uncomfortable and unwelcome.

    If you're super-organized, Seven Sirens Bethlehem is a decent value, but don't expect the level of…read moreservice you see at The Blendery in Easton. Our 100 guests brought in huge bar revenue on a holiday weekend while keeping the space open to the public, yet we felt like an unwanted burden. Bait-and-Switch Pricing: I laid out a very basic party plan that was much more like a birthday than a wedding, and Rob gave me a quote. Hours after agreeing to the price and securing our date, he called back claiming his "partner" said they couldn't do a "wedding" for that price, raising it by several hundred dollars with no other explanation or change in my basic plan. Nickel-and-Diming: Rob initially pitched add-ons like a chocolate fountain and a coffee bar - I loved both ideas until it turned out they'd cost more than my caterer charged for our whole dinner service. In hindsight, I have no idea where he would have even put these in the space we were given. He also wanted to charge $150 to set out 10 centerpieces, $150 for servers, and extra fees for tables he wasn't even sure if he had. I declined and found help with these things elsewhere. Lost Payments (DO NOT PAY CASH): I dropped off my 50% deposit check on June 25 (cleared July 1). Rob confirmed by text that he had received it. On Aug 10, Rob texted (in the same text thread) asking if I had ever paid a deposit or sent the contract. I had to text him a photo of the cleared check because he also forgot the amount. Ignored Messages & Sarcasm: A week before the wedding, Rob read my FB message and texts across two days with zero response. I had to ask my DJ to nudge him (they're friends). When Rob finally called back, he was sarcastic and hid behind being "off." A simple "I'm off, I'll call Friday" would have sufficed. Music Caps: Rob wasn't sure he could accommodate my request to play some Greek music for my family between dinner and the DJ starting, claiming it "impeded normal operations." When he finally agreed, he capped it to 15 minutes. If you've ever been to Seven Sirens on a Saturday evening, you know there's never much going on before 8pm; not sure why this was even an issue when I was renting out the space and providing a normal DJ & karaoke for the remainder of everyone's entertainment. Dirty Venue: When I arrived to decorate a couple hours before the reception, the tables and seats were dirty. I had to wipe them down myself (in my wedding hair & makeup) and remove a messy extension cord left across the booths where my guests would be eating. They also failed to set up our 4 catering tables. The poor single bartender on duty was completely uninformed and had to haul heavy tables out by herself. Mid-Reception Interruptions: The first time I ever met Rob was while I was trying to enjoy dinner with my guests. He interrupted to say I could play my Greek music after all because--exactly as I'd predicted--there were no outside patrons there anyway. By then, dealing with music logistics wasn't something I wanted to manage mid-reception, and so I said 'forget it.' He also asked how I was going to pay the remaining balance, and I had to inform him that his bar manager already received my check the night before. The Bright Spots: Bar Staff: The bar manager, Sam, and the bartenders were fantastic and kept the many tabs for all our guests very well-managed. We're still trying to figure out how one couple ended up with a $400 tab for only two of them, but we think they stuck to their signage that you'll buy the bar a round if you don't close your tab before you leave (they returned to retrieve their forgotten credit card the next day). DJ Dave Waldron: Their preferred DJ was amazing and made our party a fantastic time. Bottom Line: Management misplaces financial records, leaves the space dirty, dumps setup on single bar staff, and nickel-and-dimes clients. I have screenshots and photos to back up my statements if management wants to try and dispute this review. Look elsewhere in the Lehigh Valley if you want a stress-free event that you don't have to micromanage.

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    Barn House Village

    Barn House Village

    3.9(9 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    I attended a bridal shower here in the summer. I live in Philadelphia so I had never heard of this…read morevenue before. It was a nice place. Very clean and organized. They catered the lunch food/menu but the bridal party brought in desserts and set it all up how they preferred to. Everything was on one floor (street level) so no steps and also no steps into the bathrooms (just a long carpeted ramp). The shower was beautiful and the food was good!

    Barnhouse Village was the best choice we made for our wedding. From start to finish, Alyssa was…read moresimple incredible. Very friendly and very knowledgable on not just her venue, but also able to help us with all of the small details to make our day the most memorable. She truly understands how stressful wedding planning can be and she made every effort to ease that stress for us. Weeks before the wedding, we felt so prepared and calm due to her professionalism and organization. You would think we were the only event happening for months with how attentive she was. The staff executed seamlessly and there was not one hiccup from ceremony to our last song. We cannot express our gratitude enough for how great we were treated and how incredible our experience was. Lastly, the food!! Absolutely amazing. Especially the mac and cheese. Our guests had the biggest compliments for the wedding cake as well! Whoever is reading this review, look no further. Barnhouse Village is the place for your event.

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    Hyatt Place Bethlehem - Hot food selection

    Hyatt Place Bethlehem

    3.8(86 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    We stayed here one night for my husband's work trip. Be aware that the parking garage is across the…read morestreet. Thankfully you can pull up to the hotel and temporarily park there but that can probably accommodate only about half a dozen cars so if it's a busy day, you might end having to lug all your stuff across the street from the garage. The hotel does validate parking which is nice. Breakfast is included which is nice. It does end at 9 AM on weekdays. I thought they had a nice selection of hot foods. There were eggs, bacon bits, sausage, pancakes. My husband went back for more pancakes. There was also hot oatmeal and toppings, not just those cheap instant oatmeal packets. My husband also enjoyed the coffee. Apart from the usual half and half for creamer, they also have oat milk. There was a nice selection of teas for tea drinkers like me. We had a room with a king bed which was fairly spacious. It had a mini fridge, a desk and chair and a sitting area. The drawback about the shower was at the shower "door" didn't actually extend the full length also water squashes everywhere after a shower. My husband also saw an enormous smushed cockroach near the lobby elevator. We arrived relatively late at night due to travel. I called to head to the hotel to let them know that we were going to be delayed and they said to call back if we were even more delayed to avoid being marked as no shows. I was a little taken aback as we had already paid for that night's day and I'd never heard of being marked by a hotel for being a no-show simply for arriving late in the evening. Overall we had a decent stay and would consider staying again. I'm just glad I wasn't the one who saw the smushed cockroach or when it was alive.

    My girlfriend and I love the Hyatt, but this property fell a little short…read more Tucked away from the noise yet right next to the heart of Bethlehem and the city's Main Street, the location couldn't be better. Right across the street is a garage where hotel guests park for free with validation. The lobby is wonderful with seating, front desk, breakfast dining area, and an on-site eatery and bar. (The breakfast looked amazing but we can't get up that early.) Pamela and Krishna were exceptional front desk staff that made our stay enjoyable. Our room was large and clean with a great heating and cooling system. There was a problem with the bathroom: The inside door handle was broken. The shower was too small with a strange half-door that even if angled properly, still sent water to the floor. The water remained warm and never got hot. The fitness center isn't much and we passed on the pool and it's milky water. It really looked sickly. Sleeping was great but the major problems occurred on the morning of our departure. Check-out is at noon yet, even with our "do not disturb" sign out, a housekeeper knocked on the door at 10:30 AM while we were sleeping. I think she wanted to make sure we were up to check out on time because she didn't knock on anyone else's door. At checkout, there was no way for me to pick up my girlfriend because six vehicles blocked the small entrance/exit to the property. Even though there's a parking sign for 15 minutes, one SUV remained there for over a half-hour. We will give this property another shot because Hyatt's are usually a step above.

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