Update: Info received from a former couple. They have nothing but glowing words. It's ok a message…read morewas missed. Awesome staff and place according to my friends!!!

I'm giving this venue 2 stars off the strength of the decor and it being nice inside. Outside of…read morethat, this place is whack AF! The food was horrible! The chicken was dry as a desert. The rice had some of us thinking we were eating stuffing, the food was barely warm when served and overall the food did not taste good. I promise you - when the waiters came to clean the tables, a lot of food was tossed in the trash can! Most of us, at my table of 10, left the event and went to McDonalds because we were hungry. My next gripe... have sufficient seating or chairs in the common area of your establishment for people to sit down while waiting on the venue's ceremony room to transition into a reception room. You should not expect your guests, who may be physically challenged, senior citizens, or guests who may be standing in high heels to stand around after the ceremony for 30 minutes or more. My Mom (in her 80s) needed to sit down and the staff would not allow her to go into the reception area, just to find a corner to sit on a chair and out of the way. Lastly, cleaning attendants/engineers should be cleaning the bathrooms frequently. Ensuring paper towels are stocked and ample toilet paper is sufficient. Cleaning the floors from time to time due to water spillage around the sink floor. Especially since you have to walk across the bathroom to dry your hands at a hand dryer. To be honest, this review should be a damn "1". No matter how nice it looks inside, I will never recommend this place for a wedding ceremony/reception. Obviously this review is coming from a guest. I'm happy the couple is married and that I came to witness their beautiful ceremony. That part will always be an amazing memory. Last words to Crystal View Weddings & Events... step your game up and do better!

I went for a wedding. The service was beautiful, however, there wasn't enough seating for the…read more200+ guests. It was warm outside and I'm not sure if there was air conditioning because it was cooler outside then in. There was no elevator and as a person with mobility issues it was difficult, often painful, to reach the second floor where the service took place. The staff were pleasant mostly except when they asked us to go back downstairs for the cocktail hour, I refused because I knew that I would not be able to climb the stairs again. Cocktail hour was a joke since there were 2 bartenders to handle 200+ guests. I never got a cocktail or cool beverage - NOTHING WAS ON ICE! Not even the champagne. This venue was obviously not meant for this number of people - there were 2 unisex bathrooms with a total of 4 stalls - always a line, the caterer (required to use by the venue) was horrendous with all the food cold, drinks not cold and not enough. I'm sure that the bride and groom never noticed a problem, but when you leave such an event you shouldn't be figuring out where you want to go to eat. MY RECOMMENDATION - do not use this venue for more than 20 people.

My friends had their wedding here this weekend and it was absolutely amazing!…read more There's room for everyone to go downstairs or on the balcony to enjoy a glass of wine, the staff is really nice, and there are really gorgeous views that overlook the park. You use your own cater for an event, so won't comment on the food here. The coolest part about using this event for a wedding is that the building is several levels and they utilize the space really well. For example, they flipped the ceremony room into the reception room and had the guests go downstairs for cocktails & hors d'oeuvres. Meanwhile, the wedding party went and took pictures in other areas. The only poor thing I have to say about the place was during the ceremony, the one window was directly in the sunlight so it made one side of the aisle really bright and difficult to see. But everything else was so great the place deserves five stars.

Dock5 is an amazing event space. It gives you an industrial feel with the brick walls and open…read morespace, and it's extremely intimate. I attended a company holiday party here a few years ago and more recently the Washingtonian Whiskey, Wine and Fine Spirits Festival. It's located in Union Market and there's ample street parking available, and a free lot across the street. Definitely consider them for their private events.

The pop up show was nice. A lot of vendors and panelist gave great information. Can't wait to see…read morewhat else they have to offer.

Love this facility! Attended a wedding and funeral at this facility. Hospitality was niceread more

I've had the pleasure and privilege of attending an event here several times - an annual fund…read moreraiser for breast cancer research. Cherry Hill Park is an RV park of sorts - but it has this banquet facility that is available for rent. Ballroom area, kitchen, bathrooms, side rooms for whatever - great facility! The one down side is that the building's cooling system is taxed when you get a whole lot of people inside carrying on - I had to step outside several times to cool off a bit.

How many times can you say, "I rented a private yacht for the night?" Not very often when you're…read morein my income bracket. But thanks to my job and my role in planning meetings and events, I got to finally check renting a yacht off my list. Setting up the event was easy. A phone call, talking through options and placing a deposit secured the boat. It wasn't inexpensive, but it also wasn't bad since food and drinks are included for our 25 guests. For food, there are several options to choose from. You can do appetizer stations, have appetizers passed while people are enjoying cocktails, or you can skip apps and just do dinner. For dinner we opted for a sit down meal, but they also offer a buffet. For the plated meal, you get to choose two proteins, a starch and a vegetable. I chose a filet, mahi mahi, potatoes and carrots. The meal also comes with a spinach salad and bread. They kept the drinks flowing throughout, and for dessert we selected the chocolate cake. The boat is nice, the staff super, and cruising around is awesome! Sadly, the food is the low point. For appetizers we had a mix of things, including seared beef, spanakopita, samosas, chicken satay and bruschetta. The appetizers were pretty good but the bruschetta was served on stale crackers. I always thought the point of bruschetta was the bread. Also disappointing was the filet and mahi mahi. The filet was ordered medium to accommodate different tastes...middle of the road, I figured. Every filet was well done and the sauce tasted only of mustard. The fish was like shoe leather...so overdone. I ended up eating the salads and sides. I know it's difficult to cook on a boat, but what about cooking the filet whole and then carving it? Or just get someone who knows how to cook. If I were to do this again, I'd skip the food altogether, or maybe just do appetizers (I can buy the bread for them). People still had fun, even with the bad food. Just being on the water makes everything better.

3.5 Stars! My friend…read moreand I were running a little behind, but were able to get there in plenty of time and did not have to take a running jump to get on the boat. (woo hoo!) We were aiming for a Cherry Blossom tour, but the trees weren't on our side this time. The cruise itself was fine, as it took us around. I didn't really notice anything of note, except the Washington Monument in the distance. (This could just be my ignorance as well.) There was a deceptive display of coffee urns and mugs, but there was not coffee. That was disappointing. The bottom deck had several chairs in rows, and upstairs there are a few tables. You can also go outside on either end of the vessel. If you are on the bottom in the back, it's really loud, as that's where the motor is. Upstairs has cushioned seats and the engine isn't as noisy up there. In the front, there is some seating as well and it can also be loud if it's windy. We didn't buy anything from the snack station as we had just eaten, but I saw that they had a decent snack selection.

Our family recently had a large gathering here. Brian, the owner, was amazing to work with. The…read morevenue is comfortable, the food was very good and plentiful, and they packed up the leftovers for us to take home. Wonderful experience. We highly recommend.

I've been here a few times and it's always a fun experience outside of the normal bar and…read morerestaurant scene. It's in the Union Market area, and it's helpful that a parking garage is connected to the building. The race simulators are really fun, but a night out there can get pricy, especially with food. I'd go during happy hour (Mon-Fr, 3-6) and catch the food specials to get more bang for your buck.

I've wanted to try this place because I felt it would be something different and something fun to…read moredo. Well on a rainy day we decided to give this indoor activity a try. We signed up to race and we were told our start time would be 8 pm (we opted to walk in instead of making a reservation.) This gave us 45 minutes to relax at the bar. I tried a chocolate martini and it was very good, it definitely had some "kick" to it. There were no complaints from our group on any of the cocktails, and the espresso martini was also a favorite amongst the group. I noticed at the bar some of the staff were not super friendly and didn't have high energy. Though this seems like a high energy place. Nevertheless the bar was extremely large and the few staff members may have just been exhausted. As for the racing, I felt it could be more interactive. It was only slightly better than other racing games at any other typical arcade. Yes, the chairs inside the racing simulators shake and move, and there are nice sound effects but I don't think it's worth the price. We played a package of 3 games each, and each game lasted between 8-9 minutes. While it was fun, it wasn't something I'd likely do again, but I would return for cocktails or appetizers perhaps. Parking garage located directly below the facility. I found the facility was neat and clean.

We had such a wonderful experience at The Den Event Hall for my daughter's baby shower! The venue…read morewas absolutely beautiful, elegant, and perfect for such a special occasion. Everything came together beautifully, and our family and guests absolutely loved the space. I'm so grateful that we chose The Den Event Hall to celebrate this beautiful milestone. It truly helped make the day memorable, and we received so many compliments from our guests. Thank you for providing such a fabulous place to celebrate. We will definitely be back for future events!