We had our son's Rehearsal Dinner and Meet and Greet at The Glass Box. Though our son and his bride…read morelive in Raleigh, this was a long distance event for us. Planning couldn't have been easier- our coordinator was very easy to reach and always quick with an answer with any questions we had. The venue is charming and the roof top view is stunning. We chose to have a "Before They Say I Do BBQ" and the deck provided a nice space to set up stations for our caterer.The list of vendors provided by Empire Eats made providing linens and any items needed easy to set up. The only suggestions we would offer is know in advance that this is the top floor of The Stockroom. If there are 2 events scheduled, you'll be sharing the only elevator with the other venue. Loading and unloading prior and after the event can be a bit tricky. There is no designated area loading zone. Be sure to ask in advance for a cart and it will be provided.Also, if you're having a summer event, know that it can be very hot. When the door to the deck is open, it compromises the A/C and it can be a tad bit warm.

From the owner: The Glass Box is a touch of modern luxury located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh. The bright and…read morechic suite is bathed in natural light from floor to ceiling windows, offering amazing views and a private outdoor balcony. The hardwood floors reflect the warmth of the space and the butler's pantry provides the ability to celebrate in style without having to leave the suite.

Lilly was great and very attentive... the rooftop bar, music and hookah was everything. Will…read moredefinitely come back

Thanks to Ron W., I was able to attend a sneak peak preview of Raleigh's newest VIP space, The…read moreVoodoo Room. The extra secret, private room is located upstairs in The Big Easy, down a back hallway through an ominous door labeled "staff only". This isn't a space that you can just walk into (now that you know where it's located), rather it's a private venue space, charging $300/6 hours on Fridays and Saturdays with a $500 minimum bar tab and $100/6 hours Sunday-Thursday with a $300 minimum bar tab. The small space includes a New Orleans voodoo theme complete with voodoo dolls and bare breasted fortune tellers (in photos). Your party is invited to enjoy the velvet couches and hairs artfully placed around the room and has access to a private bar (and bartender). I love the back wall, with photo windows viewing Salisbury Street and a huge wooden bench seat. Rebecca and her husband Steve, the owners of The Big Easy, created this space to throw a rocking New Years Eve party, and they're inviting locals to use it during the year. Rebecca hired a fortune teller for our VIP night, but options are practically unlimited for what you want to bring in (bachelorette party strippers?!) The room is pricy to rent, but the intention is to get in a "classier" group of people that will keep the space up (however, there's definitely room for a dance party in the room, think old Bee Hive tightness). The best part: that VIP feeling as you are personally led up to the room by a manager, it was VERY speakeasy and secretive!

The Nest Raleigh is an event space. Nest can be rented out…read morefor various events individuals are hosting. A friend of mine's boyfriend was the DJ for a Trap and paint event that I attended here. The space seems nice and I reviewed the rates online and it seems affordable. I would recommend this space if a friend or family member is looking for a space to use. No complaints about this particular event I attended. It's right on Fayetteville St where the parking is easier.

The Nest is one of my favorite places in Raleigh! I work remotely but want to be out of the house…read morewhen I'm at work, so I have been renting a dedicated desk here for over a year now and it has been well worth every penny. It's conveniently located in the heart of downtown. It's a 5 minute walk to a dozen restaurants. The space is beautiful and always immaculately maintained. It's well lit and has a great productive vibe. Wifi is reliable and fast. Coffee, espresso, soft drinks, beer and snacks are provided as well, for free. The place includes several large conference rooms, several smaller conference rooms and a few private call rooms. No matter what your need there is always a spot to get things done. The conference rooms all have dedicated TVs with teleconferencing features built in. There are ample outlets and power supplies for plugging in everywhere. Finally, the owner Michael is super accessible and has a great team. He and the team are always around helping members and folks renting the conference rooms and taking care of any issues that arise quickly. The space is also available as a rental for events in the evenings and they go above and beyond to re-arrange all the co-working furniture to make space for the events and then restore everything to where it was before the next morning. I'm so glad that I found this place when I went looking for co-working spots downtown and I feel lucky to be a member here. Highly recommended.

So, friends of mine got married here, otherwise as out-of-towners we would never have known about…read morethis place. I just don't get the appeal - but my taste in decor is very different than most I would say, so I bet I'm alone in thinking The Stockroom looks like, well, a place you should put...extra stock. The folks working the joint were so very lovely though, and for that I give a star. My friends are lovely too, so a star for each of them.

Great venue for events! I came here for the Paint it Pink gala. There is a nice entrance hallway…read morethat leads to an elevator. On the 2nd floor where you get off, there are bathrooms nearby and a small area to set up check-in tables. Then a small hallway opens up to the main room. There's a small elevated area that is great for things such as bars and food, and then a few stairs descending to a large open space. I love the lights that were hung on the ceiling!

Cute little wine bar downtown that closes on the early side (10pm Tues/Wed/Thurs, 11pm Fri/Sat, 7pm…read moreSun) but nice for an early evening sip. It's got modern, slightly rustic vibes, lit brightly for the art gallery in the back room. There's a good amount of seating and it's not completely filled with the undergrad crowd like other bars in the area. I see they host a book club and if I lived in Raleigh, I'd be all over that-- this is the perfect atmosphere! They have a nice bubbles by the glass selection (4 options, including a Lambrusco), which is really impressive since so many wine bars give you one, two at most. Vegan options on the menu include hummus, olives and pickles. I was planning to eat there, but time got away from me and they do a strict closing time, so maybe next time.

One of my favorite after-work haunts. Very little beats sitting on a swing with a good friend, a…read morebowl of cheese crackers, and a generous pour of wine. I particularly love the work of independent artists hung around the interior! We're having our holiday party here this year and I'm super excited for it - didn't even know this was also an event space.

Montfort Hall, originally owned by William Montfort Boylan and changing hands several times since…read morehas been fully restored into one gorgeous boutique hotel and event space. The centerpiece of the house's interior is a rotunda supported by four Corinthian columns and lit by a stained glass window located on the roof. Walking into the foyer you cant help but embrace the timeless grace, where every corner whispers of history and a bygone era. There is a quiet serenity to the space, as if time slows just a little bit inside. The modern touch added to the old renovated mansion does come with a bit of a sharp, sterile elegance of a modern mansion. The Parlor is a great place to enjoy a delicious craft cocktail and even better, ADULTS ONLY! There are also many other lovely seating arrangements throughout the property, including outdoors, and a few even come with fire pits. Regardless of your intentions for visiting the Heights House, I am quite confident there will be no disappointments, unless they have a private event. Cheers!

The first thing to say about this is that you will be massively impressed at every turn with the…read morejob they have done in restoration, renovation, and design. Everything is lovely and though it is all modern and sleek, it still feels fitting for the original era of the house. The cocktail area takes up most of the main floor, with a stand-up bar just off the entryway with a few tables and then a larger lounging area with sofas and chairs just beyond. The drinks are exceptionally good, and the spirits menu is creative. They also offer a few small plates. There is plenty of paved parking immediately next to the hotel for guests only, so that is not a hassle as it can be at some B&B/inn-type establishments. At check-in, you are offered a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to set the tone. The rooms are comfortable, but I will say that the entry-level ones are quite small (which is apparent on the website), but for the rates charged there isn't even a place to sit and read a book other than the bed. There's one small, delicate wicker chair that would be for tying shoes or whatever, but not lounging. The bed is luxuriously dressed, and there is drawer space and a minifridge, but no closet -- hanging items can go on hooks by the door out in the open. The bathroom is spacious enough, with a broad sink and elegant tilework. The lighting fixtures throughout are nifty. I found the breakfast sort of average for this type of place. I came later on, so perhaps there is more earlier, but there were a few pastries, some hard-boiled eggs, and fruit when I arrived. There's also a fancy coffee-drink contraption, but those aren't my thing so I left that alone. It's a very easy walk across the Boylan Bridge and down a couple of blocks to the area of the Dillon with several restaurants, and the performing arts center is not far beyond that. Location-wise, there's plenty that's walkable but also more an easy drive away.

Visited this year as a guest and was yet again impressed. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and…read moreefficient. This time we utilized multiple areas of the event hall. We started in two smaller areas. The first served as the check in area and coat closet. The second served as a cocktail area with a bar, food table, and several tables. Servers came around with delicious appetizers like chicken waffles (basically chicken and cheese in a mini waffle cone), risotto balls, etc. At the scheduled time, the sliding doors to the larger room opened. This area had a bar, ample tables and chairs, and several food stations. Each area was decorated beautifully for the holidays. Similar to last year, the food was provided and served by Market Hall caterers. It was all so delicious, particularly the pasta bar and oyster bar (no poutine bar this year). Servers regularly removed empty dishes from the tables. A coffee station was set up by the bar with coffee, decaf coffee, and hot water. I was excited to see the hot water since I don't like coffee. Unfortunately there was nothing to go with the hot water (no tea bags or hot chocolate packets). Desserts were then set up beside this station later in the night. Only other area that was missing items was the pasta bar. They did not have gluten-free pasta for a little while. Other than those small things, everything else was great. The door to the bathrooms is not labelled. A server pointed them out to me. The restrooms were nice and clean with ample stalls. Parking is available nearby on the street or in paid lots. Overall, beautiful venue and I look forward to attending future events here!

I attended a maker faire at this venue and it has so much character. This place sat empty for years…read moreand I am so glad they finally decided to use it. While I didn't love the event I attended, I was in love with the space. I would love to host a candlelight party here with a live band. I can only imagine how the acoustics of this place would sound.

We dined at The Bridge Club for a work conference dinner. It was extremely disappointing. The…read moreconcept was cool that it was several flights up. There was a bar and appetizer lounge on one floor, the kitchen on another, and the restaurant at the top. The concept great, until you had to go down several flights of stairs to get back to the restrooms. The restaurant was cold and drafty. We were freezing the entire time. The food was served family style (because of the conference I think). The meat was too salty. The rest of the food was unspectacular and lacking a pizzazz. We had a lemon tart for dessert, the shell was so hard all you could do was scoop out the tart lemon custard. Needless to say, my co-worker and I booked it out of there as fast as we could.

Was here with a group, set menu. Awesome Mac and cheese and main course tile fish and pulled pork…read more The fish was really tasty and fresh. Great venue for a large group and the staff was really friendly.

Located at the rooftop level about Botanical Lounge is the new Highgarden. Part lounge, part event…read morespace, you've got a lovely view of Glenwood South, cabana areas, greenery and plush outdoor furniture to lounge on. One large bar serves the patio and you've got a shared food menu with Botanical lounge, not starting until 10/6 Overall a cool and secluded spot. More to come...

Located above the botanical lounge, this rooftop offers a great view of Glenwood and a cozy well…read moredecorated spot to hang out, enjoy the weather and some company. There's a good amount of open seating ranging from couches to high tops, fire pits, and heaters so it's still quite enjoyable with a good weather allowance. The music adds some fun to the ambiance, and the service was all quite friendly and prompt. Would recommend.

Did not enjoy my experience here. You get charged $10 at the door. However, some people in my group…read moregot charged $5 and others got charged none. Seems weird. The girl who got charged none was told to write a Google review to get in for free. The inconsistency is a bit bothersome. The bartenders were nice, but also pushed Google reviews in exchange for a stronger drink. They did not follow through with their word ... my drink was nearly just sprite and grenadine, maybe a tiny splash of vodka. It was clear these bartenders did not have much bartending experience. Wish I would've saved the $25 I spent to get in for one disappointing drink.

Great vibes every visit music on point funky lounge area in the back and food vendors rotating so…read morenever the same.