I imagine this house alongside Lake Winnebago to be popular for weddings, banquets, and other…read morespecial events. Must do - go out the back porch and check out the view! It's scenic to say the least, and you can see Appleton from there! The Waters doesn't have a kitchen. Our training group booked the venue for a dinner and catered in our meal, supposedly from the best restaurant in town. You may or may not care to know that it is equipped with a fully stocked bar though. The upstairs has a large room with chandeliers adorning the ceilings, and there's even a stage with a baby grand piano there too.

Oshkosh may not be the most glamorous place to have a wedding, but the Waters is definitely the…read moremost glamorous place to have a wedding in Oshkosh. Beautiful venue, nice views of the lake, and a really well stocked bar (sometimes when you get this far north is Wisconsin, your choices are limited to brandy and Miller Lite). If I were planning an event in Oshkosh, I'd definitely check this place out!

Attended a wedding and a wedding reception here. It was great! In addition to a ballroom and great…read morehall for such events, The Howard also has a coffee bar cafe, boutique bowling alley, and often feature live entertainment and specialty dining. The upper level great room was perfect for the wedding ceremony. The service was excellent. Elizabeth coordinated through activities tirelessly. Service at the reception was equally good. Friendly wait staff and bartenders. Highly recommend.

My 1000th Review.... And it for something special!…read more My son's wedding was held at The Gibson Social Club last weekend and everything went well! This venue is pretty cool. Back when I went to college in Oshkosh it was a car dealership. Now it's a wedding venue with a lot of old fashioned style. Great for wedding pictures! The planners and employees of the venue were very professional and helpful. Had no problems at all. If you are going to have your wedding or party here, here are some things to be prepared for. Parking. There is a paid parking lot attached to the venue. However parking is free for guests. The problem is that most don't know until after they paid! (There are parking passes located inside the door of the venue). Make sure to tell your guest if you can! Farmers Market. On Saturdays in summer there is a farmers market until 12:30pm, but in our case Main St did not re-open until about 1:30. So some out of town guest had a rough time finding the place. (Wedding was at 2pm). Noise. The venue is basically an open hall so it is a little noisy during the "happy hour" and other open conversation times, but the sound systems worked very well and everybody could hear well during speeches. Hotels. Closest hotel is about six blocks away. But fills up because it's attached to a convention center... so book early! Process. If you plan on getting married at this location be aware that you will have to leave for a while so they can get the venue reset for the meal and party. We all went to a fun bar across the street and then came back and couple of hours later. Fun day for my family and friends. Very happy with the venue.

Great wedding venue. Somewhat limited by size and acoustics. The staff does a great job of…read morequickly converting the spaces. Wedding, cocktails, dinner, and dancing all in the same space. It has a front parlor which is a bit quieter. Nice beer and spirits selection. Adjacent free parking. Beautiful building.

We attended an event here. I understood when they asked me to take my purse back to my car but when…read morethey would not let me bring in an empty water bottle it seemed a bit much. I went to another event at a different venue where I was not allowed to have my water either and later after that passed out due to dehydration and blood pressure issues. I do explain this that I'm a disabled veteran and sometimes need things that help. Buying a four dollar water makes me feel that I cannot drink it and I still can become dehydrated )not having water bring on anxiety after being deployed.) I was told I cannot bring it in and had to take it back to the cars as well. Then I walked through and the person in front of me gets to bring a backpack in because it's considered the diaper bag. I was told to put my water in a medical bag and they would mark it as such. I find it interesting in the military, i was allowed a m16 loaded with me at all times, including briefing daily out 3 star general, sectary of defense for the country, and the president, but i can't bring a water bottle to battle through the injuries i endured protecting the country.

3 stars for the herd game. 0 stars for the food. Absolutely the worst food we have ever had out…read more Now I expect game food but the brats were more like hot dogs and the burger was so over cooked it was not edible. We settled for a pretzel after the let down. Again, rock hard. If you enjoy a game, stick to the game and drinks. Save your money!

We booked a suite at the Holiday Inn in Oshkosh so my daughter could have a birthday sleepover with…read morea few friends and enjoy the pool. Shortly after the kids arrived, the manager approached me and said the hotel doesn't allow birthday parties. I explained that I work as an Uber and Lyft driver and regularly transport high school and college students to and from events at this hotel, but he said he didn't believe me. While I can't prove anything definitively, it seemed the issue arose when he saw a large group of Black guests arriving. The parents were simply dropping off their children, some of whom were later picked up, and yet the staff's demeanor shifted noticeably. At one point, their tone also changed when they noticed my "Veterans Against Trump" bumper sticker. While they made some accommodations, it felt more like fear than a genuine desire to help. As a combat veteran and small business owner, I expect respectful and fair treatment wherever I go. Unfortunately, this experience did not meet that standard. We will not be returning, and I cannot recommend this hotel. Service should not depend on race or political views, and the treatment we received was disappointing and unprofessional.

Clean. Spacious. Comfortable. Affordable. Relaxing. Friendly. Would recommend staying here.read more

In town for a conference and stopped in for the large variety on the menu. There are a LOT of…read moreoptions on this menu and it seems to be one of those places where because there is so much, it's hard to do everything well. I tried the mineshaft club and it was an average sandwich, the same could be said for the burger and salad order by coworkers. Nothing special. The fries and cheese curds were crispy, but the saving grace was the bottomless root beer float. There is overall just a lot going on in this establishment, the decor is on theme for a minute shaft but for the place being rather empty our server was rushed anything she was at our table. We also walked through the arcade and most games, when translating the credit to dollar cost, average about $2.50 a play. Because of that, we opted not to play as everything was very ticket or prize centered with nothing seeming like it was affordable and meant just to play for fun.

We went to the mineshaft on Dec 30. We were seated relatively quickly and we placed an order for…read moreappetizers. They took more than 30 minutes to come out and were all were cold (motz sticks, poutine and fried pickles) with some being completely inedible. The mains were then served about 30 minutes after that. Again, burgers and sandwiches were not hot and fresh, but had been sitting for a while. Buns and bread were all soggy. Won't be back.

YOU GUYS. My husband and I came here during the day - during…read morethe annual light festival - and it was by far, one of the coolest things ways to spend the day. The house itself is very cool to tour -- the history, the 3 levels of rooms, the decor, the vibes, the insanely cool architecture, all of it was worth the $12 price tag of a ticket. With the installations all over, it created a fun vibe and way to experience the Paine family estate! The gardens are gorgeous -- featuring all kinds of flowers, plants, a fountain, water features, super pretty views and romantic vibes. We spent a good hour wandering the property and would easily return on a future visit!

Great night light experience through the gardens, would love to come during the day sometime too…read more Added bonus were the hula hoop show and the poi show. Loved it! The art pieces were amazing!

Good food, good service! The home made pizza was excellent and the shrimp basket was delicious.read more

From the owner: Water City Pub is the newest hotspot in downtown Oshkosh! We have daily specials, happy hour, live…read moremusic, and a remodeled bar. Join us for a great time, delicious food, fun cocktails, and catchy tunes!