Venues & Event Spaces in New Haven, CT

“I am always thrilled when I have the opportunity to shoot at the New Haven Lawn Club! As a wedding photographer, this venue truly sparks creativity. The beautiful grounds offer a variety of stunning backdrops, perfect for capturing every moment throughout the day. Whether it’s the lush outdoor areas or the elegant indoor spaces, there’s no shortage of incredible locations for portraits and candid shots.

The wedding suites are absolutely gorgeous, providing the perfect space for the couple to relax and prepare. The venue’s historic charm adds a unique character that’s truly special, an old-world feel combined with modern amenities making it a standout location in Connecticut.

What really sets the New Haven Lawn Club apart, though, is the attention to detail and exceptional service. From the first look to cocktail hour, the staff is incredibly attentive and ensures everything runs smoothly. They not only take care of the couple but also make sure vendors (like myself) have everything we need to make the day perfect. This allows couples to fully immerse themselves in the moments without any stress.

The ballroom is absolutely breathtaking. With its grand chandeliers and spacious layout, it’s perfect for both intimate and large celebrations. When adorned with candles and flowers, the room transforms into an unforgettable setting. It’s truly one of the hidden gems of Connecticut!

I am so excited to be working at the New Haven Lawn Club several times in 2026, it’s always a pleasure to capture such beautiful moments in such an incredible venue.”

“Excellent food and atmosphere. Exceeded my wife and my expectations for a date night and we'll definitely be back. Limited menu options, so check before you go for something you like - but what they served was superb!”

“We had our wedding reception at the Elm City Club in mid-June. From start to finish across the board, we could not have had a better experience. Sandra was at once down-to-earth, matter-of-fact, and exceedingly personable when we had our first meeting. She was clearly paying close attention to the kind of wedding we wanted and guided us through each aspect of the planning process. The tasting for our meal selections made us feel like special guests at a fine dining restaurant, and the bartender went above and beyond to create a specialty British cocktail that we’d mentioned.

The day of could not have been more perfect. Elm City took care of every aspect of the reception—flowers, candles, food, drinks, everything—and it was all better than we could have hoped for. I think almost every one of our guests said it was the best wedding food they’d ever had (the dessert table deserves a special mention among special things), and were quite frankly staggered that Elm City had done all the table arrangements as well. The Club also ensured that my sister and her husband could stay at the venue so as to be close to their six-month old. Finally, we can’t begin to say how much we appreciated the care given to us by the staff on the night. The bartender is a virtuoso—she ran a bar for 70+ people on her own and no one waited more than a minute for a drink. The waitstaff were so joyous that they added to our enjoyment of the evening. And Sandra was there the whole time making sure that everything went as smoothly as possible. To top it all off, the whole thing was well within our budget.

In all, if you’re reading this review to try and find a wedding reception venue, we cannot recommend the Elm City Club highly enough. They made our day perfect, and we will be forever grateful.”

“My birthday was so phenomenal I had a surprise paint party night. It was awesome and Chloe was so sweet and patient with us. The art work was so beautiful great place.”

“The Schwarzman Center at Yale is a recent repurposing of two legacy buildings at the heart of campus: the Commons Dining Hall and Memorial Hall, easily recognizable thanks to its dome. It expands the two spaces so that they serve as a student center of sorts, with the goal of bringing community members together over dining, meeting spaces, and the arts.Besides the Commons and Memorial Hall, new spaces and venues include a convenience store, a dance studio, a 21+ pub, function facilities, performance spaces, public art galleries, and study nooks. When I ventured inside to grab a drink on a sunny, warm day spent exploring campus, I found the space vibrant and well-trafficked, particularly in newer eateries with communal seating. The Commons itself, however, appeared to be a grab-and-go affair either due to ongoing Covid measures or due to renovation.Given that it was a nice day, however, students were more likely to head outside than linger indoors.”

“Vanity had the best food, service, and music all in 1. Food was 100% good & came fast. Ariel showed amazing service and was respectful whilst patient! Vanity restaurant lounge is recommended.”

“This review is only about the hotel and my great experience at the hotel. I am not giving a bad review like other reviewers based on the entire neighborhood. I do agree that the neighborhood is a bit on the undesirable side with all the young thugs, noise at night and the vagrants lounging around in public. This I feel is not the hotels fault and they shouldn't be having their name dragged down because of it. If people have issues then they should be contacting law enforcement.

I stayed here for a couple of nights cause I wanted to check out a few of the free museums and sample some New Haven pizza. I think the hotel itself is in a great location where it is close to all points of interest and the staff here is absolutely wonderful. Kaylee checked me in and she very friendly and helpful. My room on the 11th floor was very clean and spacious with a nice view of the city from my window. My bed was comfortable and their was plenty of hot water. No issues there. The lobby is a bit old fashioned, but to me it was charming.

Self parking is $25 and valet is $30 a day. It is a bit steep, but that is pretty standard nowadays since street parking is pretty hard to find. The garage is a bit dark, but you can get around. The hotel has a fitness center on the 3rd floor and a lovely restaurant/bar on the 19th. In the lobby they also have a small café/gift shop and the ladies behind the counter were super nice.

Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and I look forward to staying here again in the future. I wasn't going to let the negativity of other reviewers scare me from staying here...I am a Brooklyn girl with thick skin and I am used to far worse where I live.”