This is a pretty neat event space, that is basically a blank slate for you to decorate however you…read moreplease. It's very open and airy - with almost an industrial feel in the wooden beams and concrete floors. I attended/was a bridesmaid at a wedding here, and everything went off without a hitch. The dance floor is large, there's lot of space to walk around and mingle even if you're not dancing, and the bathrooms were nice and clean (which isn't the case at most big events). I could see this being a good option for a wedding, reunion, corporate event, or anything you might need a large event space/rental for.

Great lofty space for hosting something like a company event or a wedding. I would estimate it…read moreseats about 150-200, and there is a bar, stage, and lighting provided. For the wedding I attended the space was used very well. A Photo booth tucked in one corner, lots of space between the tables, and a good amount of room for dancing and stuff on the stage as well. The other side of the room had a buffet and a bar which was not cramped at all. Check out their Facebook page- this is likely an underrated event space that's not on everyone's radar due to location since it is off the beaten path but the lofted open ceilings and brick walls are so beautiful.

Took our wedding pics here. Too bad the venue is closed and being made into more offices or…read moresomething.

This event space is so unique! My boyfriend and I were hosts for an event, Sole Summit. This place…read morewas easy to find and had super good parking (even when the downtown area is busy)! I'd like to check them out for other events too, to see how they use the space - but it was perfect the event we had with 40+ vendors!

Amazing food for a buffet. Atmosphere was great. Highly recommended venue, perfect for…read moreweddings/receptions, and other events.

*The venue itself is beautiful. It is spacious and well designed. No complaints there…read more *Parking is semi inconvenient but it's okay. There's typically available parking around the area, but crossing the busy streets is a bit dangerous. *The main reason I could not give this venue a 5 star rating was due to our experience with a staff/coordinator named Summer. -This weekend, we had a tight schedule. Pictures, videography, cake, florists, the entire wedding party, and our immediate family had to wait outside of the locked venue long past the time the doors were supposed to be unlocked. It was very difficult to get in contact with Summer, she arrived late, and she arrived with an attitude. She opened the doors and immediately started yelling at the wedding party and other guests. We managed to get past these issues and get to the wedding ceremony on time. We had high hopes that things would simmer down by the time we got back to the venue for the reception. Wrong. -When we came back for the cocktail hour, we had a hiccup with our party bus and the entire wedding party ended up walking two blocks back to the venue carrying drinks, coolers, etc. -not her fault. We arrived to the venue on foot and were welcomed by Summer immediately yelling at each of the guests trying to walk in with their hands full, feet hurting, needing to use the restroom, and overheating. Instead of being a good host -gracious and helpful with the situation- it felt like we were in boot camp. I understand the outside drink policy, but when a party bus breaks down and we all are walking on foot with unopened or empty drinks, and nowhere else to go, you'd expect there to be a bit more grace in the situation and we were instead met with immense hostility. -As the evening progressed, Summer was still visibly on edge (ALL of the guests noticed). The bride & groom ended up pulling her aside and addressing this, in hopes that we could proceed with a peaceful end to the night. Unfortunately, she was not able to lighten up. -During dinner, she had the assignment of dismissing tables to get their food. She watched every guest like a hawk. I can respect being locked in, but this was different. For example: two guests accidentally went to the wrong line to grab food. She watched them from afar, waited until they started filling their plates, pointed & yelled at them in front of everyone, stormed up behind them, patted them both on the shoulders while they're dishing food, pointed across the room to the other line, and stormed off. -The bride & groom also had put in one specific, small, personal catering request (prior to the day of) and she totally blew it. When approached about this she immediately projected her frustrations at the drink situation from earlier (due to the party bus situation) instead of holding herself accountable. -As the evening wrapped up and guests were helping tear down & gather their things, she then kept turning the lights on and off repeatedly, as if that was going to help us speed up the process. I have enough respect for the venue itself and the other staff members to not give this place a 0 star rating, and we did not let any of this ruin our whole night, but I would strongly encourage that they reconsider or reinforce their customer service policies because this treatment was totally undeserved and unacceptable. I hope the bride and groom get a partial refund for the amount of stress and inconvenience from this one coordinator that we were all counting on who ended up being the #1 lowlight of the entire event.

Go here often but when there is a dog myself or my 82 year old mother have to leave. She is very…read moreallergic I am somewhat.

Terrible bar! Absolutely the worst bar I've been in! The owner within 2 minutes of me entering went…read morefrom sitting at the bar to throwing chairs across the room, kicking tables because some girl lost her keno ticket then the drunk old guys there were cornering her there not letting her leave. Talk about not being a safe place for women! Then on top of it the bartender called her boyfriend down there to start a fight for absolutely no reason. They were all in there about to brawl so bad that I had to just drop cash and leave even though I know I'll get charged on my card anyways! Hands down the worst establishment I've ever been into. You're better off drinking at home than with these aggressive and belligerent owners and staff members. And not to mention this was on a Wednesday I could not imagine how this place is ran on a weekend with a crowd of people in.

Went to the Wishy and Beach Bunny concert last night and it was absolutely amazing. Omaha was the…read morevery last stop of their tour together. The bands were interactive and had great energy. The space was large enough to accommodate everyone there and not be too crowded. This was my first time ever at Slowdown but with this experience I am sure to come many more times in the future. There are some great artists set to perform there in the coming months.

Came to the showdown alone tonight. Paid $20 to get in, not a problem. Paid $10 for my drink,…read morenot a problem. Bartender said I couldn't sit at the bar. I was in a chair, that I moved myself from a table. So I wasn't taking a 4 top by myself. I said would move to the end of the bar, so I don't take up too much space. She said "are you not told "no" much?" Then said "move- it's our policy". So. I paid $30 thus far. To go out tonight. I get it. I'm alone. So I sat alone at the bar. To be berated by a middle manager . So now I'm taking up a whole 4 top by myself. Feet up. Not allowing any other guests a chair. Sorry. No. BC it's their "policy". Then she explained, that i can stand there but i can't sit there. Even if I was drinking, and buying drinks all night. And she was so proud of herself. I remember bartending- for 14 years. At places like the Ranch Bowl, Choo Choos, I never remember telling a customer to move bc they sat down, alone. I think what's more important is how excited she was to be a dick. If I was causing a fight, or completely non compliant (Again - alone and said I would move to the end of the empty bar)- then i wouldn't be posting this. Instead. This grumpy bitch ruined my night. A night that I bought tickets for two weeks ago. I almost never go out to bars. I'm 47, so older, and alone. My friends were so happy for me to do this. Maybe- that "policy" works when it's elbow to elbow. But if it's so dead...maybe people sitting at the end of the bar is a good thing. I mean, I don't know for sure, just 14 years bartending, 3 degrees on business and marketing, own multiple business that have been operating for over 20 years, fluent in 2 languages, with documented credentials, Means I might have a perspective that says- don't be a dick needlessly. There is a time and a place to stand on rules. There's also a way to treat ask people politely. Especially in Omaha, Ne. Most of the time, people in the Midwest will not respond negatively, unless you're a completely asshole when you approach them. Slowdown- I don't know her name. She is wearing A black top and has her blonde hair pulled up. Seems likes she hates her job. This bartender was so excited to be a dick. It was so weird. Happy to discuss this more with anyone willing to listen.

Great space for any event... it has an updated feel. The staff was very friendly to work with. We…read morecame here for a 50th surprise birthday party and they made it a wonderful time out with out the kids.

This venue is VERY difficult to work with and I feel their business practices are unethical. I…read morewould not recommend this venue.

I've been to the German American Society several times over the years for different types of events…read morefrom high school award banquets to a wedding reception to even a wrestling event. And honestly, that variety kind of says a lot about the place. The space itself feels like a classic beer hall, and yes, it's a bit dated...but in a way that adds to the charm rather than takes away from it. It's very distinctly German with all the nods to heritage, families, and places in Germany throughout the decor, but there's also this subtle American nostalgia layered in. It almost feels a little 70s/80s in spots, which somehow works. It's not sleek or modern, but it's also very clearly not trying to be. Food-wise, I'd call it solid but not standout. The sausages are juicy and flavorful, and I did notice the sauerkraut is much milder than what you typically get at the grocery store (not a bad thing, just different than expected). But the real reason to go isn't the food, it's the vibe. There's something about the place that feels genuine and rooted in tradition. I noticed the cornerstone says "by Germans, for Germans," and that stuck with me. As someone with strong German heritage on both sides of my family, it kind of hits in a way I didn't expect. It feels like a space that celebrates where people come from. Not a trendy spot, not a polished venue--but that's exactly the point. It's got character, history, and a sense of identity that you don't find everywhere.

Stopped here for Stein Night, and boy was I in for a treat. Brauts, sauerkraut, beer, schnitzel,…read moreand a live German band! If you weren't having fun, you were wrong. This is a large gathering hall with two main rooms, a stage, and 2 bars (from what I could tell). It's a basic gathering hall, decorated in traditional German decor. Kind of a good timey, nothing fancy, feel to it. To be transparent, the food took over an hour from ordering it, but that was just more time for beer, music, and great company. I wasn't mad. They have a variety of events throughout the year, and I definitely recommend trying it out...no matter if you're German or not!

We had a our daughters graduation party here last weekend. The owner is great and easy to work…read morewith, plenty of parking and clean bathrooms. We would definitely book again!