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    The Refinery

    3.7 (23 reviews)
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    Rachel D.

    oh what a night - gotta brag here and say we were VIP for Chase Rice. Honestly didn't know which one Chase was but when he walked by in his UGG boots I had a feeling deep down it was him. Security ran a tight ship so yeah I felt safe all night. Tried to walk out of VIP with my old friend, Red Solo Cup, but security said "Not today honey." Gotta appreciate a person who does their job with integrity and enthusiasm. ok getting to the good part - the sound traveled incredibly well, so much so that when the crowd sang "Amazing Grace" I cried a little. It was a spiritual experience. Didn't think I would have that tonight but ALAS I left feeling a little closer to God Almighty. Chase was a real crowd pleaser. He sang about trucks and women and Jack Daniels. He even gave some to the crowd to drink!! It was a nice touch if you ask me. At the end of the night I got to go up to the second level and take in the show in all its glory. My friend and I debated if this was a 4 or 5 star experience and I arrived to 4 stars. Ok good night sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite.

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    Alex B.

    The Refinery is an excellent venue for live music and grab drinks with family and friends. Went to the David Nail country concert and had a fantastic time! A big stage with lots of space to hangout and listen to music, and enjoy food trucks. They have a restaurant and an upper deck to enjoy the view.

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    Jeffery B.

    Beautiful outdoor facility, attended an event called Bourbon, Blues, and Bonfires. The event was well executed, with a good number of bourbon vendors giving out samples and conversing about their products. Selwyn Birchwood was the blues entertainment, and his band was an awesome selection, given his recent accolades in the blues community. And finally they had several fire pits spread out across the facility which kept us comfortable as the temps dropped in the evening. Food trucks kept our bellies filled. Just an overall perfect event

    Great stage and sound. Very professional. Parking is limited but on street parking was not an issue. This venue is definitely an up and comer.

    Taylor R.

    The Refinery is a fantastic outdoor venue that hosts a variety of musicians. We went for an evening Stephen Marley concert and enjoyed the open lawn. Bars are available during the concert and they host food trucks as well. The entrance line moved quickly and staff were friendly and helpful. The drinks were well made, fast and a great price. I recommend bringing a blanket and maybe a small back pillow to comfortably lounge with.

    Mark L.

    This is a new and innovative model for Charleston events and local businesses. With a growth in live music and an expansion further North, this is a perfect addition to the evolving landscape of Charleston, SC. Excellent venue.

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    Carly W.

    really cool venue. super laidback atmosphere, outdoor courtyard style with tons of great restaurants (quick cafeteria style serve yourself *bonus points in my book* or locally made/owned brews/bars. service and employees were attentive & responsible.

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    Nicole M.

    I went for a fundraiser event. The set up here is great! A big stage, with lots of space to hang out, stand, sit, dance. Pet and kid friendly makes it an awesome spot for the whole family! I especially recommend going during events when there are food trucks and vendors set up

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    Good venue ! Great views. The VIP section is unnecessary as the regular tix/ views are far superior .. will be back.

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    Really cool place for a concert with different bar areas and a restaurant, great ambiance for a night out with friends

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    A big stage with lots of space to hangout and listen to music, and enjoy food trucks.

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    5.0(2 reviews)
    3.4 miWest Ashley

    At a first glance The Schoolhouse appears to be an unassuming business space with rented out…read moreoffices. Once within you see it's not just local vendors but a healing space featuring wellness studios, esthetician services, and meeting places where folks gather for events from yoga to presentations. There's a water refill station inside and a great restroom with sinks available indoor and out of the actual restroom. I noticed some meeting places as well with transparent walls good for community gatherings. Some notable places I've seen are The Sanctuary, DandiLion wax studio, and the Charleston Wellness Studio. Upon reading another Yelp review I loved they offer a venue space as well which would be great for showers or weddings perhaps! Something to look into. Another wonderful addition to the Schoolhouse is the picturesque garden next door. Enjoyed the flowers and greenery before embarking on my next task. Very peaceful space.

    The Schoolhouse is a fairly new event center, I believe it has been about a year? More or less,…read morecould be wrong. At any rate, we were looking for a spot to hold our mom's 70th birthday surprise party. We were struggling with finding availability on a Saturday afternoon - church reception halls were booked, other venues were booked, and then other venues just wanted to charge too much for a birthday party (charging us Charleston wedding prices!!). The Schoolhouse actually did not come up in our search, but was recommended to my sister. My sister immediately contacted the Schoolhouse to check availability. They have a couple different rooms that are rentable, depending on size. We didn't need anything too big, so we were able to rent out the Music Room. Small room good for 30-40 people. They supply the chairs/tables with the rental. On the day of, Heather was there to meet us, and gave me her number in case we had any questions. I will say, the only issue was that there was another group that had a function going on in the next room and they had come in and taken one of our tables. So we had to take it back! Not a big issue, since Heather took charge, but it just seems like people don't understand that multiple events can go on. That is the biggest issue that I see with this space, is that people don't understand that multiple events can go on. Obviously, if you are the one renting it, then you know it, but your guests do not. So as we were setting up, we had the doors open so that we could bring stuff in from the cars. Well there were some random people that just walked into and through our room. Do you not see us setting up? Then eventually two people came in and were on the floor giving massages (what in the world??) - not sure if they were tenants or from the other party. Again, do you not see us setting up? We told them we had this space reserved, and they were willing to leave. Then I guess the party next door did not bring enough supplies, coming in and asking us for cups. No, we bought these for our party. I wouldn't say this is a fault to the event center, but a fault to guests/other people renting, to give other people common courtesy. We did end up closing all doors once we got everything inside from all of the cars, and had no other issues. My only suggestion would be to maybe have signs in place by the rental facility showing that "this room is privately reserved today, please do not enter". During the actual party with the room filled, it did get very warm. It was at least a cool night so that we opened the door to the outside to let cool air in. I'm not sure if we knew how to adjust the temperature or if we could adjust it, but that was our means of just letting the building be and letting cool air in. Also, there is ample parking in front and in back of the building. So your guests do not have to worry about having to park and walk or to pay for parking. Overall, I would definitely recommend this space for a party - reasonably priced, with a great setup on how much space you actually need.

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    The Loutrel

    The Loutrel

    4.6(51 reviews)
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    You're only as strong as your weakest link…read more I've stayed in many hotels for both work and personal travel. The nice amenities, decent gym and friendly staff are what creates the environment for a pleasant experience. Two of these were met and the friendly staff, was mostly there. . .but one sour apple truly changed the course of our stay. Even my wife, who worked once upon a time in hospitality at Kiawah Resort, was started by the interactions from The Loutrel Hotel staff member. Long story short. The daily complimentary breakfast was served. I accidentally went to place the granola lid on the yogurt, my wife told me that was the wrong lid and I went to correct. From across the room the breakfast attendant yelled, "sir that doesn't go there." Startled, I immediately removed it and placed it accordingly. I laughed it off. Moments later I went to sit my breakfast down where my drink was located. Same attendant, "you're not even sitting at the right table with your wife." Again, my error, but don't call me out twice in one morning. It's a small lobby, so many staff members overheard the interaction. Nothing was done by other management. The next morning, I walked down to look at breakfast. I saw the same attendant and said, good morning. She looked at me but wasn't pleasant in her response. Unlike the rest of her colleagues at the restaurant who are polite and kind, the same customer service I expect and provide to my customers. Breakfast offered salmon with some type of eggs or shellfish. I can't eat shellfish, allergic. So, I went to grab a biscuit at a local coffee shop and a coffee. We came back to the hotel and sat our food down. The same rude attendant came over, nudged my wife in her back and said, "you can't have this here, cross contamination." So, I left. Allowed my wife to eat her yogurt in the area. Funny enough, my wife asked where the utensils were, because every table had them. Same attendant rudely, pointed to another table for her to get them. I should have just sat down and ate my food as I didn't see any signs for "no outside food." Either way, stay somewhere else. It's unfortunate that a hotel like this allows such rudeness from a staff member. I did report this to the manager, and online but was met with more passivity. Comped two nights of valet. Honestly, it wasn't enough. I would never stay here again and it ended the trip on such a sour note.

    This hotel lobby room is very cool. They have the massive couch swing with very decorative art hung…read moreup throughout the room. We went here as part of a dirty martini tour and had the pickle martini. Not the biggest fan of the pickle martini as I'd rather have the olives but it was cool to try something different. Ask them about the martini passport to get 50% drinks the next time you visit

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    The Loutrel - Free drink upon arrival; very much appreciated.

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    The Ashley

    3.0(2 reviews)
    4.6 miWest Ashley

    RUDE RUDE RUDE!!!!! Never again!!! I rented this space for…read moremy wedding on 10/23/2021. The outside was less than presentable. But was taken care of by the owner the day before my event. According to the signed agreement We had the space from 3 pm- 12 Midnight. Right before 9:30 the owner came in and started cleaning up around us while my guests were still at their tables. When questioned about it, she simply stated she was "just trying to help". She was rude!!! This made my guests and myself uncomfortable as it felt like we were being pushed out the door prematurely. SHE NEVER STOPPED!!!! She said that we had until 11 pm which was really MIDNIGHT!! Most of my guests ended up leaving by 10:30. The rest of us left by 11pm. She never stopped breathing down our necks. VERY UNCOMFORTABLE!!! Please, do better with the next people that rent from you!!!

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