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November 2023 by Lexi G.
I attended a fall wedding here and the service was incredibly attentive. Staff were professional and didn't miss a beat. The venue itself (partially an old bank) was so unique. The Society Room perfectly juxtaposes elegant grandiosity and warm intimacy.
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May 2023 by Stuart H.
I only wish I had taken pictures of the stunning interior design here. I attended as a guest of a birthday party and everything was perfect from the parking, the welcoming entry into the event, the appetizers and drinks, dinner and eventually dancing/snacks. We had no idea that this venue even existed, mostly because we rarely go into Hartford for social events and weddings as they all seem to be in the suburbs. The building interior is so beautiful from the high vaulted ceilings, interesting lighting, tasteful fabrics, wood decor in the bar area, and just such an elegant feeling. We will definitely be back soon, either having our own events or hopefully we get invited back to someone else's again!
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September 2022 by David N.
My experience at the Society Room was was complicated and I appreciate that. That being said, we couldn't imagine our situation would become as difficult as it did. We have wanted to have our wedding there for sometime. We decided to book our wedding for New Year's Eve. We were excited to have the wedding we had been waiting for in the place we had always hoped. We made our deposit, booked a DJ and photographer. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the wedding. We had several deaths in the family including my father and we found out we are pregnant again. We struggled with the thought of canceling but it felt like the best thing to do. It was much less about the money as it was about prioritizing our personal situation. We asked about booking NYE the following year and we were told 150 guest minimum would still be in effect and the cost was going to go up $20 per person. No biggy really but kind of disappointing. We later found out a couple booked the date. (We had not yet submitted the official cancelation form although we understood we were most likely in violation of our original contract.) One of the associates told the couple, "the couple (us) who had booked the date broke up". It was very coincidental that we knew someone who knew the couple who booked the wedding. When my fiancé called to discuss the matter they were apologetic but a partial refund would have been much appreciated.
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March 2022 by Brianna G.
I had the pleasure of getting married at the society room this past December. Everything went better then I could've ever imagined. The food was delicious, we still have guest three months later talking about the food at our wedding. The society room provided us with service that was above and beyond what we could've ever expected. They were extremely helpful with rescheduling our wedding 2x because of Covid as well as with putting out all the decorations and small details my mom and I had made. I can not recommend this venue enough if you are looking a one of a kind 5 star wedding experience.
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December 2021 by Nicole D.
Finding and booking The Society Room of Hartford was Godsent after being cancelled from another venue due to them closing to the public for a private client (not cool!). The venue is absolutely stunning from top to bottom. It's an old bank and the way they transformed it is nothing I have ever seen before. There is nothing that Melissa, Paula and their team didn't cover at each meeting. They made the process for our wedding seamless and beautiful! The food was amazing(you get to pick) and people are still talking about it after a month! The photobooth vault is amazing! This place is good for all celebrations and I have been spreading the word to those I know who inquired about our experience. If we are still living in CT in 10 years, I think we will have our celebration there! There is a parking lot next to it but you have to pay. For events they use another lot which is free with a voucher.
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November 2021 by Polina W.
We attended a wedding in June 2020 and wow, the venue was breathtaking. It fit right into the Prohibition wedding theme. When I was handling business around town, everyone asked where the wedding was going to be and no one had a bad thing to say about the venue.
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February 2020 by Ray B.
Brutally bad. From the miserable staff to the gross over cooked food. My filet tasted like it was in the oven for two weeks. My wife ordered fish and got some weird looking side dish that she was afraid to try. It was purple. Then the rude staff, especially a blonde women who just is down right nasty. When you walk outside you immediately are being approached by homeless people. Brides and grooms you really need to rethink this place if you are getting married! Too late for my friend. Don't make same mistake! Oh and it costs $15 to park near the building!
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January 2020 by Timothy R.
We visited here for a wedding and the venue was stunning. Food choices were delicious and the staff was very helpful. If you are looking for a venue in the Hartford area, the society room is worth a visit!
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April 2019 by Jan B.
Today was my first time at The Society Room in Hartford. I was working a venue there it was a wedding tasting gala. The building is absolutely gorgeous on the inside I have to say. I enjoyed working this venue and cannot wait to go back again the building is absolutely beautiful.
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March 2019 by Jocelyn T.
The society room of Hartford was absolutely amazing. From the beginning Traci was always available when we needed her. She was very thorough and made sure we would have everything we wanted and needed day of and also touched base with the other vendors. The coordinators Cecilia and Desmond were amazing. They made sure everything ran smoothly. We also had a bridal attendant named johnna who was the sweetest most awesome person. She was there whenever We needed something as well. The bridal sweet and grooms cottage were comfortable. They always made sure we had refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. During our plated dinner the food came out hot. All of our guests said everything was beautiful and the food was awesome. The waitstaff made sure our guest were comfortable. Only complaint is they don't serve shots and they don't offer vendors the hors d'oeuvres. Other than that the society room treated us like royalty and we didn't have to lift a finger or worry about a thing. So grateful and happy for the experience we had.
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May 2018 by Jeffrey S.
Cool place that's easy to get to. Great place for a wedding and outstanding food. They are a little sized challenged for bigger party's but they make it work
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February 2018 by Kim B.
Always an absolute pleasure hosting an event at The Society Room! Staff are friendly and accommodating, food is delicious (and they always offer amazing vegetarian options!), and the service is outstanding. After working with them for years, it never ceases to amaze me how they anticipate our needs. Professional and top notch for all events large and small.
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January 2018 by Maria S.
Thank you again for making all our 8 events at The Society Room a huge success. The Corporate Sales Manager took our vision, goals, and budget into consideration when discussing the best options for our group and made it a success. The Society Room staff and chef exceeded all expectations-you can see the joy they all have in making your event a hit.
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January 2018 by Kelley O.
My wife and I got married at the Society Room in early December and couldn't be happier with the entire experience. The venue speaks for itself - absolutely stunning! - but the staff brings it to another level. We had exceptional service from the initial inquiry up through the end of our event. We've received many compliments from our guests on the venue (ambiance, food, etc.). Highly recommended!!
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August 2017 by Katie H.
I came here for a wedding reception a few weeks ago and was not impressed, especially given all the praise I've heard for this place. In short, neither my fiancé nor I were happy with the food or service we received, and there were also a number of things that made it a less-than-ideal experience for guests. First of all, the food was just not up to par. Out of 7 hors d'oeuvres, there was only one that I went back for. The "dumplings" were sloppy, bland, and had a bizarre meat filling with whole peanuts. The ricotta and honey spoons that looked so elegant had a weird metallic taste that my friend noticed as well. Even the mini sliders were bland, and I didn't think it was possible to mess up sliders. For the main buffet, the steak and turkey were dry and overcooked. The sides and salad were decent, and this is what I ended up mostly eating. My fiancé who is 1) not picky at all and 2) normally leaves a wedding happily stuffed, left this reception hungry and dissatisfied. Service was also a disappointment considering how fancy the venue is. My water glass never got refilled during the entire reception. I had to go up to the bar to ask for a glass of water, and was instead handed a rum and coke. Only half of my table was served wedding cake. My fiance had to chase down a waiter to get a slice (no easy feat because there seemed to be only 2 waiters serving the entire wedding). Towards the end, I felt like we were being rushed out of the venue since there was a reception happening immediately after the one we were attending. The staff was clearing away decorations while guests were still dancing. As guests were getting their belongings together to leave, the staff was setting up place settings for the next wedding, and guests for the next wedding were beginning to arrive. They needed to leave more space between the two events. The dance floor was also smaller than was comfortable for a wedding with 100+ people, and people were dancing on the carpet for lack of space. Finally, there was no parking included with this venue. There is only an expensive municipal lot attached to the building. I shelled out $18 to park there, which left a further sour taste in my mouth on the way out. For a venue this expensive, it blows my mind that they don't include free parking for guests. I'm still baffled by the good reviews for this place, as it was the exact opposite of the experience we had here. The venue looks nice if you're into the dark faux castle look (we are not), but I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere for your wedding venue.
