There are a few negatives, but I wanted to start with the positives because the positive far…read moreoutweighs the negatives. We had our wedding and reception at park crest recently for 150 people. We also hired Park Crest's florist Bradley and he was an absolute angel! The highlight of Park Crest, seriously. He was attentive, responsive and so kind and full of personality. He worked within our budget and became the face of park crest for most of the engagement when the prior planner left the company. When we had to move the ceremony indoors for weather, he reworked the florals we had already ordered and paid for (in the shape of a swag on the outdoor cross and entrance florals) into the most gorgeous garland for the fireplace and some entrance decor. The upcharge was fair and minimal in my opinion. He is a gifted florist and a great rep of Park Crest. The facility is absolutely gorgeous in every way. The pics in the garden are incredible. The upstairs of the carriage house was so lovely for the wedding, the downstairs was a really cool reception space. They did the sparkler exit from the downstairs space up to the getaway car. All was absolutely perfect! We also were the first ones to book their brand new "speakeasy" event space for the after party. My daughter and her husband took the getaway car up the hill to the speakeasy and their guests just walked across the parking lot. It was such a great idea and cool way to wind down the night with a much smaller group playing pool, watching the games and we had a friend who could play the piano so there were some doing their own karaoke. I highly recommend the speakeasy after hours. Bar manager Angela was a great person and she worked really hard to make this a reality. The food was really good at the reception. I expected pretty typical buffet food. The salad was more than the cherry tomatoes and shredded carrots you typically see; nice toppings and several dressing options. we had the chicken piccata, chicken tenders, mixed veggies and mac and cheese. It all was actually really tasty. Staff did a great job keeping the food trays filled and were responsive to my few requests. Now to my complaints. Biggest is communication. Like others have said, several departments are slow to respond (except when they want a payment). When Melise, the original planner we signed with left, we were in the dark on what was going on. There were quite a few months after the initial contract signing where we didn't need anything anyways so it was no big deal. When Bradley started at park crest, he reached out to us and after we met with him, we decided to hire him for the florals instead of the outside company we were originally going to use. Thank goodness we did because most every other person at Park Crest was slow to respond and seemed very disorganized (I am excluding Bar Manager Angela and the new planner from the disorganized complaint because we did not meet with them until the very end). Bradley was getting questions that we had with other "departments" answered for us. Kaleb the catering manager and whoever was in charge of getting pricing for some things like the speak easy were just not responding. We paid in full at the start but after adding the florals and a few other upgrades, there was additional amounts due and there were some errors on the amounts due. It took all the way until 3 days before the wedding to finally get that corrected (because they wanted payment lol). In the end, I say this headache was worth it because of the beauty of the facility and Bradley's skill in florals. However, brace yourself for frustration with communication. Hopefully the new planner they just hired will be a huge improvement. They really need a person who is the point person for communications and knows to be responsive. Second, I feel like whoever is in charge of pricing and deciding what to bill is extremely nitpicky and overcharging at times. When we are paying tens of thousands and had to move indoors last minute, being charged well over $1,000 for the tall drapes that are already hanging in the upstairs carriage house every time we have visited was very annoying. I would have fought that but we didn't have the time and no one besides Bradley would have responded anyways. Be careful in the original contract negotiations to include every possible item you might need because you will not be happy with the pricing for these last minute add-ons. I would still recommend Park Crest to anyone who asks. Their day of crew seems like a well oiled machine had all set up and serving done well. I suggest a planner who has worked with Park Crest to help with the communication issues.

From the start, communication has been incredibly poor--emails are ignored or go unanswered for far…read moretoo long, which is unacceptable when you're trying to plan something as time-sensitive as a wedding. The hours seem limited despite their posted hours, making it unnecessarily difficult to get in touch or schedule anything if you have a normal job. It often feels like they have no real interest in working with their clients. The experience of trying to work with this place felt incredibly frustrating. There are plenty of venues out there that actually value their clients.

Attended a birthday party here. The place is really nice on the inside. It was decorated by the…read moreones having the party. The dance floor is really nice. The lighten is just right for an event. It was a little chilly inside. I think that was due to a side door being open on a cold night. This place does have a bar, which is nice. Drinks were medium priced. Not cheap but not pricey. Not sure of the price to use it for a night. Really ample parking lot

Very nice venue. Roomy for an event and would recommend it for birthdays weddings etcread more

I attended a rehearsal dinner at Clubhouse on Highland. I had never been and it did not disappoint!…read morePerched high on a hill there are many steps to get into the venue. However, if you need, you're able to drive to the back and have handicap access. The inside is comprised of spacious rooms with plenty of charm intended for hosting events, parties or receptions. Each room brings so much charm and detail. This place isn't to be missed!

This was the second occasion in which I had an opportunity to visit this beautiful building. Both…read morein regards to celebrating art and creatives. This is the perfect place to have an intimate showing or and afternoon or evening celebration. The space is big enough for seating and also moving around or dancing. I could envision an intimate wedding or reception. There seem to be plenty of street parking. This is definitely a neighborhood vibe with a couple of bars and restaurants across the street. The Art Hun Gallery did a wonderful job of showcasing some local artist. I would go back.

This place is the Holy Grail of the Roebuck/East Lake area. Until now, I have never been and to be…read morequiet honest questioned such a place. I, my friends, shall question no more. The place is very classy and beautiful inside and out. The staff is friendly. I am attending a wedding there, so I am not sure on the pricing. Whatever they cost, you can be sure that you get what you pay for. I would definitely consider throwing some form of shindig there. The parking is a bit tricky, but they offer valet parking to make it hassle-free. If you're in the area, I would encourage people to go visit and just look around.

An absolutely stunning wedding venue. Professionally organized and the food was delicious! The…read morevenue was very easy to locate. It is off the highway, so there was a constant buzz of cars, but that didn't both us one bit. A perfect place for a perfect wedding!

I recently attended a private event at GM 705. The event space was nice and intimate, but it looked…read morelike they had the ability for a lot of different settings. The table arrangements of tables, booth seating, and cocktail tables were great so you could have a cocktail hour, as well as a seated dinner. The food was from the Gianmarco's menu and it was absolutely delicious. We had three appetizers in the cocktail hour. One was a mushroom bruschetta, one was a fried oyster bruschetta, and a small Caprese appetizer. The fried oyster and Caprese appetizer were the only two I tried and they were so fresh and delicious. I really liked that the fried oyster crostini and the mushroom bruschetta were served on small slate square plates. It was a really unique way to serve the hors d'oeuvres and the presentation was beautiful. Everybody's main meals looked so delicious and I was very pleased with my lamb. It was cooked absolutely perfectly and so flavorful and tender. I will say that the chicken Parmesan looked phenomenal and we had one friend order the veal Parmesan and it was an insane amount of food. He had never tried veal before and he really enjoyed it! The servers and team there were so hospitable and friendly. I would definitely keep this place in mind in the future for private events.

I have hosted two events at GM 705 - my firm's holiday party and my high school 40th reunion and I…read morecan't say enough good things about this venue. The space is beautiful and the staff is the best in the business. From the event coordinator who helped me plan all the details to the entire staff that took amazing care of us at both of my events- they were top notch. And the food is second to none (you can't go wrong with Gianmarcos cuisine!). If you are looking to book something simple or extravagant, I highly commend GM 705. You will not be disappointed!!

Choosing Avenue D Events was single handedly the best decision we made to ensure a seamless wedding…read moreexperience! My husband and I knew that we wanted to have a beautiful stress-free wedding planning process and the team at Avenue D delivered! The "Everything But The Dress" Package was truly a life-saver! As our in house wedding planners Laura and Samantha ensured that everything was taken care of from start to finish! This meant that we received vetted, top tier vendors from across the Birmingham Area without having to manage complicated contracts and timelines. Although we were not living in Birmingham, they worked with us to ensure that every detail was handled including in-person and virtual vendor meeting scheduling and day of timeline coordination. All we had to do throughout the process was show up! What we were most impressed by, however, was the kindness and attentiveness shown by Laura, Samantha, and Allie (our design and decor expert) in the weeks leading up to the wedding. You all were a heaven-sent dream team! I can truly say that on the day of our wedding, we were not stressed one bit. We were able to enjoy the entire day knowing that everything was taken care of. This is such a rare experience and all of the credit goes to the team at Avenue D. Thank you Laura, Samantha, Allie, and Chuck for curating the perfect wedding experience for us from start to finish!

Starting off the month right by writing a review. I didn't know this venue existed until I was…read moreinvited to a birthday party for my friend, which I attended on yesterday. Finding parking wasn't bad and the venue is very spacious. My friend knows how to throw a good party so of course it was decorated beautifully and had awesome entertainment. The food and drinks were phenomenal and the outdoor space was so nice. My husband and I had a great time and we will definitely keep this venue in mind for the future.

I can't say enough wonderful things about The Collective on 4th! We hosted our graduation…read morecelebration there, and everything was absolutely perfect. The space is beautiful, thoughtfully designed, and created such an elegant atmosphere for our event. The owners went above and beyond by meeting my vendors while I was at the graduation ceremony, which took so much stress off my shoulders. Their kindness and willingness to accommodate made the entire experience seamless. The restrooms were spotless and absolutely lovely a detail that definitely didn't go unnoticed. I also fell in love with their unique serpentine table setup. I had never seen that design before, and it added such a modern, upscale touch to the event. Even better, they had tablecloth colors that matched my color scheme perfectly! If you're looking for a beautiful venue with exceptional customer service, I highly recommend The Collective on 4th. I would give them five stars without hesitation!

We just came back by to get some whisky for a friend for a Xmas gift…read more The tour is awesome with an amazing tasting at the end! The food was incredible too! Very nice experience all in all!

My husband and I came here for dinner during the week. We started out with the catfish egg rolls…read more They came out piping hot. These were very crispy. Catfish was very good. The roll had a little too much greens for my taste. For dinner I got the steak quesadillas. There were four pieces. The quesadilla steak was good and there was a flavorful jalapeño sauce in there. The quesadillas had a little kick. I really enjoyed it. Service was good albeit a little slow especially considering we were the only ones in there. Food took a bit to come out but I knew it was fresh. Very cool place inside. You can tour the distillery. They make all their own alcohol right there. I enjoyed my cocktail which was the book club.