Murrieta's Well is a beautiful winery with an amazing staff…read more Also, the truffle tots are a must!

So I have very mixed feelings about this place. Some things are incredible. Some things are not…read moreso great. I am a member of the "Legends" club. So that to me means it's top of the line membership as indicated by their pricing and what we get. So I feel I should get top notch deals, pricing and service. Turns out, we get the same shaft as the lower club members. Starting with the good, the location is pristine. Nice area with lots of room for kids and adults to mingle and play. The wine is also pretty darn good. Of course there are some better than others but I enjoy most of their wine. The service is also for the most part very good. The waitstaff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome. Their food is also pretty darn good. It's not incredible, and a bit overpriced but it's fine enough. Their wine pricing is also fair (but of course with the highest membership we get the biggest discount). My biggest complaints would be the price gouging and lack of communication. We made arrangements on a Friday to show Sunday with 6 and asked for the "VIP space upgrade to lounge or upstairs Vista Patio Lounge (when available)". They said no problem. When we showed on Sunday they said it was closed with no notice. Just a sorry. OK whatever. We sit inside (6 people and 2 children) and they charge for 2 children a "non drinker" charge of $10 ($5 each). A head count charge for non-drinkers? For children? Total nonsense! I am spending over $1,200 a year here and you want to gouge me for someone's kids? Their tastings are $40 a pop which is really crazy. Our price is waived on this so that's fine but if you are not a member you are paying a lot for a little. The wines do take a bit of time to come and they don't give you a lot. Kind of a bummer waiting for the taste. We ended up with 4 appetizers (sliders $24, Charcuterie $25, Tater Tots $12 and Pretzel Bites with Grilled Sausage $16) 2 bottles of wine and $4.25 for water and the bill was over $250. Oh and top that off, with 6 people, they charge a mandatory 20% on the bill for a tip and are basing that with taxes (as the button default), not the actual sub-total so they are actually getting about 23%. All in all, I am not sure that the cost is worth what you get. I mean we are giving them a lot of money just to be members and then having to pay more and more for anything else that really should be included (like water and kids) makes this place just a bit too over-rated for me. Probably end my club membership in the fall and go someplace that doesn't place money first.

We had our wedding reception here 10/27/2012 and it was fabulous. We didn't have your everyday…read morewedding, we actually had a costumed Hallowedding reception, so we needed a place to fit the theme as well as meet our other criteria: open until at least 11pm, no catering or alcohol requirements (freedom :)), under $1500 to rent, and in the bay area. The Barn was the best fit for us. Things to note about the Barn: -There is an old wooden bar that you can move depending on where you want it -250 person capacity -There is a dusty smell to the Barn as it's older, with candles we didn't notice it -The Barn isn't super clean, there is a little bit of dust and cobwebs, but it is a barn afterall -The bathrooms are pretty minimalistic, the men's room actually doesn't have a door -There are big white panels on the indoor walls of the Barn which look great with uplighting -They make you have security, but it wasn't prohibitive or even noticeable -There is plenty of parking -They don't allow kegs -It is better for a night reception, as the night makes the Barn's flaws less noticeable -There is a minimal kitchen for a catering company to use -We rented chairs, tables, and a dance floor, rather than using what came with the Barn -They don't clean, so make sure you arrange for cleanup Overall it was perfect for our wedding, I just don't think it would be perfect for everyone's wedding. The LARPD staff were very easy to work with and we got our full deposit refunded without a problem. I'd recommend the Barn hands down for someone looking for rustic on a budget and at night :). See pics.

I never knew this place existed up until about 6 months before my daughters birthday party. My…read moredaughter was wanting that rustic yet chic aesthetic look and this place was perfect. I had about 160 +/- guests and if you aren't hiring anyone I'd suggest to add about 4 hrs. before the start to setup all those tables and chairs that is provided by the venue. Great service before, during and after the event, however there were 2 issues I encountered. 1- we got double-booked hence the party being on Friday but we did get compensated for it. 2- i was told no alcohol and the security guards were like really?! In the end though because of the rainy weather it was meant to be because of everyone's safety. If you are creative this is the place for you (personally I'm not). I'm use to walking into hotel banquet rooms and then off to have fun so unless you hire a staff or have a great support system like me this is a good choice. We embraced the walls. Rather than covering it up our awesome DJ lighted it up did then popped it with a monogram. Overall yea I'd rent here again. The kitchen was great and we just added a little bathroom necessity basket for the guests to use. Have guests bring a jacket because it can get cold but since we were all dancing and having fun we warmed up quick!

I was both the party decorator and family member for an event we hosted here this past weekend and…read morehad plenty of time to interact with the owners throughout the day before the party started, during and after. I can't say enough good things about how amazingly friendly, helpful, and kind the owners are. Add on to that the stunning venue with beautiful views. Finally, a touch of luxury with a golf cart transporting all your guests from the parking lot nearby to the venue. Truly a hidden gem!

We had our parents 50th Anniversary at the Vineyard View and couldn't have asked for a more…read morebeautiful venue. Cathy was so easy and professional to work with. Her staff was nice and the golf cart shuttling guests from parking area made it a little more special. Everyone kept asking me how we found this place. My parents loved every minute of it. Thank you!

A Solid Spot for Meetings -- and More…read more This has been a great venue for meetings over the years. I've been here multiple times, and it's always been clean, comfortable, and well-suited for a professional setting. It's one of those places where you can focus, have a productive conversation, and not be distracted by the environment. Looking at some of the photos and seeing how the space is set up, I can also see this being a strong option for hosting parties or personal events. It feels like the kind of place where you could have a catered dinner with friends and not have to worry about cleaning your house or dealing with restaurant wait times. From my experience, it consistently delivers on what it's supposed to be -- a reliable, comfortable space. If you've used it for an event or gathering, I'd be interested to hear how it worked for you. Give it a try and leave your review. Good spots are worth sharing, and honest feedback helps everyone decide where to go -- or where to pass.

Thank you Good Morning Maxwell at Livermore for sharing your amazing and chic venue to us. I did my…read morewedding reception here and I can say it was absolutely magical. No need for decorations because the aesthetic of this place has a wedding vibe already or I can say any event can fit perfectly. The place is spacious for dancing and buffet table. Joanne helped me a lot with everything, Thank you for being so accomodating to our needs. Esp referring me to our caterer, MJ who did a good job. Highly recommended.

Absolutely love this place it's small but spacious at the same time...families are welcomed here…read moreand have their own section just as well as an all adult section. Love the options! Service was personable and friendly..come here and enjoy this beautiful peaceful place!

We stopped in at Boaventura on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. As we drove into this rustic old…read morefarm area, we were charmed by the atmosphere of the entire place. We stepped inside The old Barn and were greeted by the owner and winemaker himself, Brett. The barn was so cute, and honest. And Brett was so clearly passionate about his wines. It isn't often that you find this personal connection with a winery. Many of them are corporate today, and most owners have employees in the tasting room and are not there on a Saturday afternoon. That alone set Boaventura apart from most wineries. The wines were excellent! There wasn't one bad one in the ten that we tasted. That's pretty amazing, even for fantastically epic famous wineries. And to find that in Livermore Valley is even more awesome. I will absolutely return to Boaventura and I recommend it as a must-stop to all of my wine-loving friends. This is also a place where I would take guests so they could get a feel for a small, family-owned and operated winery. I loved it!

Heaven on earth! Great place, great people !…read more Good venue for weddings. The views are breathtaking

We had such a beautiful wedding here back in August 2024. We stayed for the whole weekend there…read morewith our wedding party and everyone loved it! The guests adored the venue and we couldn't be happier! Thank you for making our wedding so memorable!

An amazing place to work/study. There are two floors with outlets on each, comfortable/variable…read moreseating, and generally quiet with some ambient music playing. Ordered the honey lavender espresso drink when I arrived around 11am, which was delicious. They have a couple of food options and I went with the Korean tofu soup for lunch. Service was friendly and food came out fast, huge portion, tasted okay. Will definitely be back to study again and try some of the other food options.

The Hangar consists of multiple restaurants and a lot of seating for you to work, chill, and enjoy!…read moreSeating is really spread out and there's nooks that you can sit alone or share with someone. It almost feels like a free WeWork space. Ordered a breakfast burrito from one of the restaurants near the entrance. They were the only restaurant open when we arrived. It was huge, but wished there were more potato! Also had the coffee and matcha on the first floor. Wasn't too strong but I still enjoyed it. With the entire experience, I would totally come to work from time to time. There's also a parking lot outside.

Fantastic grounds, all the amenities you could need for a wedding, and friendly staff. I did not…read moreneed to worry about ANYTHING the day of my wedding - Agie (day-of coordinator) had it all completely taken care of. We chose to book the venue for the weekend because it was a great price for what was offered. I would highly recommend booking your wedding or event at the Purple Orchid. As an added bonus they also have a pool, hot tub, and spa on-site!!

My husband Steve Green and I had our wedding at the Purple Orchid on 6/22/2018. Danelle and the…read morestaff/owners were amazing and made our wedding unforgettable! They were there for us through the entire process from answering all of our questions to setting up all the decorations in the scorching heat ( poor things). They made us feel very welcome and just did such an amazing job with everything. Valley Catering killed it with the food and many many people complemented all of the food that Joe and his team made. Thank you so much to you all for making our big day so special and taking care of us, our family and our friends. I Highly recommend The Purple Orchid as a wedding venue.

My friend had a Celebration of Life for his wife and he decided to hold it here as they had…read moreattended another event at this venue. There is a private room which is in the same building as the sports bar where they serve food and that day, there was a big 49'rs game and there were plenty of customers watching the several big screen tvs around the room. The venue has free parking. The private room was a bit drafty and needs a new coat of paint but it was a good place to hold this event. The private room where the Celebration of Life was just perfect for the event and this was the first time I have been to a venue for a Celebration of Life, rather than at a church. The event started with the buffet lunch, which consisted of mashed potatoes, bread, salad, mixed vegetables, beef and chicken. The food was plentiful and filling, however the beef was a bit on the chewy side even though it was medium rare. Coffee, iced tea, canned soda and hot tea were also available and a rich chocolate cake with raspberry filling was served for dessert. We didn't come here for the food but if you want to host an event here, the grounds are lovely and service is friendly.

Nice servers, great ambiance; had my sons first birthday, we were able to utilize the outdoor area…read moreas well. Food needs improvement (beef was on the dry side); Lived the calamari. restrooms were unkept per the guests; nice window view. 3.5 stars!

"Wow. What a Pleasant Surprise!"…read more I've been to this pub before, when it was Shadowpuppets, and I didn't know what to expect. The bar was set pretty high.. Wow, much better than I thought! The brewery looks brand new. The friendly staff confirmed to me that every single thing has been modernized in this business--well, everything, except the concrete floor. The concrete is still the same, I think. A huge seating area, with both high tables and benches. Even the restrooms are spartan clean. In fact, everything in this business is extremely clean.. Someone spent a long time making this brewery look great. They were successful. Special shout out to the friendly bartenders , Lisa and Jessica. The staff here is super friendly and offered a big selection of lagers and pilsners to choose from. The food menu is impressive with things like salmon tacos, regular tacos, hamburgers, of course, plus chicken wings, plantains, empanadas, salads and rice bowls. Thanks to the chefs, Saul and Walter for doing such a great job in the kitchen. Thanks for making my visit such a pleasant one. I know it's hard to believe. But this is even better than the prior business.

Almost drove right past this place, it didn't look like much from the outside. We came on a…read moreSaturday afternoon and accidentally found out there was live music, good vibes for that if that's your jam. Loved the selection of beers in tap, plenty of hazies if that's your thing. The food may have been the showstopper though. The fries were all evenly garlicky which was impressive and the empanadas were tasty. Phenomenal pretzel with really great sausage (wish it came with two!) and the sauce from the empanadas went really well with the pretzel. Would come back again!