When I first heard of the HESS Club I was like oh wow, going to the club of the HESS Corporation,…read morethis is going to be a swanky event! However, I don't think there is any affiliation between the two. Yet, the HESS Club is a venue hall that has served well to accommodate our company Christmas party each year. I like how parking is self park, but like other yelpers have mentioned, a bit odd, especially driving up that steep ramp to enter the parking area, so you may actually prefer to find street parking. However, when you enter you are greeted to a well maintained venue, and since we come in the winter, they even have a real fire going in the fireplace! I believe they have quite a few banquet rooms, but we always use the one on the left when you enter to sit down and eat and the long banquet room across the way to get our food and beverages. When it comes to the food, the chicken was a bit dry which wasn't a surprise, but I did enjoy the mac and cheese and buttery mashed potatoes as well as the fried catfish and the broccoli/squash medley. The coffee was also tasty, and complimented the large assortment of desserts. Also, I love how attentive the staff were, thanks for always making sure those chafing dishes were full or that I always had hot water when needed and for clearing out our dishes so quickly!

This place is AKA the HESS Club…read more I came here recently for a wedding reception. I didn't know what to expect, it was off westheimer near the galleria, but near basically office buildings. Parking and walking up to it was strange. Just didn't feel like I was about to attend a wedding reception. But once you enter, it's your typical banquet hall. Overall, the place is ideal for smaller weddings, and decorations are all up to you and your designer, but this event looked nice, there are multiple rooms, and a bar.

Really nice venue; came for a local production of a play and was impressed with the theater. Comfy…read moreseats, not a bad option in the house. Seems like a pillar in the community where lots of local artists and events happen, which is nice to see. Parking: large lot behind theater with sidewalk bringing you to the front of the theater.

Beautiful and experimental performances put on by Diverseworks! The artists bring unique and brand…read morenew perspectives to art that will bring out your own curiosity and creativity.

This is a beautiful venue perfect for small outdoor weddings! I attended a wedding here last night…read moreand it was a beautiful event! However as a guest, there are a couple things I want to point out... First, the ceremony setup. The bride and groom were positioned a couple steps DOWN from the majority of the rows of chairs, meaning if you were in row 4 or beyond, you couldn't see anything. I was in the second to last row and could hardly see anything. My friends in the row behind me (the last row) couldn't see anything. It was just an awkward setup for the guests. The biggest downfall of this place was their lack of restrooms. They have TWO for the entire venue... while I, myself, don't drink alcohol anymore, I'm fully aware of how it creates a constant need for use of the restroom. Many of the guests were enjoying their beers and glasses of wine, so this created long lines at the restrooms. Lastly, the gravel in the front half of the venue was a nightmare for all of us ladies in heels. My strapping stilettos were constantly getting small pebbles up under my toes and it was super uncomfortable. The dance floor and seated area for dinner, however, had turf, which was MUCH more pleasant to walk on. I wish they had this all over the venue grounds instead. Overall, the setup was nice as they had one area for the ceremony, another for cocktail hour, another for dinner/dancing and a small indoor area where the Photo Booth was set up. Additionally, the bridal suite (which I didn't actually see for myself) was upstairs, which gave the bride a birds eye view of the guests as they arrived. Pretty cool! I think a few small adjustments would make this place a five star experience for everyone involved!

I've been here for two occasions, once for a wedding and the second for a baby shower. It's really…read morenice to have a valet option as parking in the Heights area can be a nightmare. Be sure to be careful walking in as the floor is made of loose gravel. Although the venue is beautiful, the summer heat can be brutal. There is not much room for everyone to come into the air conditioned room. Overall, beautiful venue and would recommend it during the cooler months!

Beautiful space! Lovely owner! Truly can be used for any purpose! The grand opening was 10/10!…read moreHighly recommend attending an event here!

Gorgeous space with amazing lighting! I highly recommend for weddings & big events. Their wow…read morefactor is customer service and attention to detail!

The traveling Booknik (book-themed day party) was held here. It's spacious, open and has lots of…read morelot parking available; however, for mid-August the vencould not afford to have an under functioning HVAC system. It was HOT!!! So much so, that I didn't stay at the event as long as I may have.

Located in the heart of HTown's Arts District, Garage HTX stands out as one of the city's most…read morecompelling industrial venue spaces I've seen in a minute. While the company has been around for several years, they've been in this location since 2023. Housed in a thoughtfully repurposed warehouse, the space is raw and full of potential for just about about any setting from weddings to art exhibitions to corporate gatherings. It reminds me of other spots I've seen in other areas of the city, but this location in The Heights makes it a prime location. There is close to 10,000 sq ft of usable space, complete with bathrooms, a waiting / welcome area, bar area, prep kitchen, high ceilings, and function rooms (changing / lounging) and is completely ADA accessible with ramps. While the Wi-Fi and ventilation are a bit on the weak side, I am pleased they're still options. As with many centrally based venues, parking may require coordination for larger attended events, though I suspect the neighboring brewery (#1) may end up taking many of the spots. The neighborhood setting definitely adds to the space's creative energy and being next to a popular BBQ place (#2) doesn't hurt either. Overall, I'm so impressed with the venue and hope to find myself coming back for other events. I have no doubt given the space's versatility, that it can really transform into just about anything. (#3) ___________ (#1) City Orchard: https://www.yelp.com/biz/city-orchard-houston (#2) Fainmous BBQ: https://www.yelp.com/biz/fainmous-bbq-houston (#3) Which costs anywhere from 2K-3K, +$300 for extra hours, at an 8 hour minimum that includes setup, event times, and breakdown.

great space and unbeatable price. I would recommend to anyone looking to have an event. the built…read morein bar came in handy as well

Definitely a hidden gem! I was so surprised at how spacious the venue was and the possibilities are…read moreendless with how you want to decorate the space. It's perfect for baby showers, weddings, corporate events, and much more. For us, we hosted our friends' baby shower and the space allowed us to set up two photo backdrops, baby shower games, tables of food, and still plenty of space for the guests to roam around. To top it all off, Janay was amazing. Very responsive and answered all the questions that I had when planning for the event.

I am currently in the process of planning my wedding at Life HTX. A lot of these details may be…read morerevised upon the completion of the event in the upcoming weeks. I began planning my wedding prior to the pandemic so this has been an ongoing/stressful process of multiple years at this point. When I had first reached out to Life HTX, they were previously coordinated by another individual who had helped me through the booking process and assured me about the flexibility and accommodations Life would provide. Over the course of the pandemic, they have had a lot of management changes in the venue and is now also affiliated with a fitness company. This means a lot of the original flare of the venue is now mitigated by a lot of the fitness accoutrement and yoga material. They reassure me that these will be removed prior to the wedding day. However some of these items now in the space are unable to be relocated, including multiple sad fig trees and tables which depending on what your theme is, may or may not coincide. They do not assist in turnover or flip. In order to book at Life, you reach out to the coordinator and they will provide you with rates and pricing per discussion with their owner. Valet is provided at a cost. As is security. There is not enough parking on site. The entry and entry roads are more cramped than is ideal for a gathering. I already know a tremendous amount of guest goers will get lost. There is a refundable kitchen deposit stipulation despite the "kitchen" being more of a break/storage room which is unable to be used for actual preparing of meals. Hopefully we will retain this by the end of our event. Tables and ghost chairs can be negotiated and included in the price. There are strict event parameters for the timeline. Make sure to be mindful of this or you'll be in for headache as I am. Will need to usher partygoers out en force at 10:30 on the dot. Event insurance is required. Life has a modern feel, which is what attracted us initially. It is one long connected rectangle. There is a named living room space and the proper life HTX. An upstairs area can be used as the bridal suite. The living room has couches and tables with golden accents. A bar is available. Multiple additional silver mobile bars are also in the life HTX space. Their interior is white with modern white hanging chandeliers that can be lit up to your color of choice. Their walls also contain multiple adjacent projectors which can project a stock image or your image of choice. Give these to their coordinator/AV tech 14 days before your event. The exterior and interior of the building are more dated then I had originally envisioned secondary to pictures online. I would recommend a walk-through to make sure the venue is as you imagined. Some areas of paint are discolored or missing inside. Overlying canopy at an entrance is discolored. The grassy landscape has succumbed to the snow and ice storms Houston has recently underwent. A lot of the reviews are dated multiple years ago and prior the pandemic. Just want to give a more recent experience regarding Life and it's offerings. To be honest, it has been the most challenging vendor I am working with for my wedding and throughout this pandemic situation. I would recommend Life perhaps for an event that is intrinsically more for casual fun and gathering. In regards to a wedding which is near and dear to your heart and definitely involves a lot more emotional sentiment, I find It challenging to recommend to another bride. It definitely can be done, but it just depends on how much stress and effort you're willing to undergo. Hindsight is 2020.

I have been to this venue a few times. The space was unveiled to the community as a venue for…read moreLululemon community class on Sundays and Define's community bounce and yoga classes. There are workshops and market stroll shopping events. I did attend a work event here in the evening and it was definitely a nice place for a presentation. The technology is new and did not have any audio/visual issues. Catering was good. The venue appears to allow outside food. Fajitas were grilled onsite outside in the parking lot. The parking lot is a small lot but there is street parking and of course valet. I always come early and have not had an issue finding a space in the lot or street parking to the left or right of the building.

This place is a hidden gem in north Houston. They are extremely professional and flexible. Ingrid…read morehelped us plan a last minute party for my parents that was executed perfectly! She went above and beyond to make the day special and did it within a 2 week span! We'll definitely use them for all of our church and family functions...and weddings if anyone decides to tie the knot. The facility is really pretty.