Venues & Event Spaces near Oak Park, MI

“This experience was AMAZING!! From the decor to the staff I was overjoyed with the Turn out! As a mom there was so much pressure taken off of me with the planning and running around at my daughters party to make sure everything ran smoothly. The staff was so attentive from cutting the cake, serving the food, and any other need I required. The kids loved it and I was even able to sit back and take a nap at the party (So rare) in a comfortable massage chair. Hands down was so satisfied ☺️☺️”

“I had my wedding at The Rust Belt in December 2023 and I have nothing but amazing things to say. First of all Julie is the best! She is quick to respond to emails and was so accommodating and answered all my questions in a timely fashion. The wedding itself was amazing from the cocktail hour to the ceremony to the reception! The bar staff was great and the venue looked incredible. I would recommend The Rust Belt over and over again and I hope to attend a wedding here in the future so I can be a guest.”

“Best polish restaurant I’ve ever been to: the dill pickle soup is unusual and comforting, the cucumber salad made me feel nostalgic, and the potato pierogi were large and delicious. Can’t wait to go back!!!”

“Told hubby I wanted a quick getaway the weekend before Valentine's (which also happens to be my birthday…yes born lucky!) Hubby did his homework on this one! He put me in the suite at Cochrane House! This place blows every casino hotel downtown out of the water! Yeah just try to book here first…worth it!Now onto the actual experience! Upon entering this breathtakingly beautiful establishment, you will be greeted by two of the cutest sisters (Cina and Rica) you ever saw (sisters in both meanings as they are black beauties of the same parentage)! They will greet you with the warmest sunshine smiles that actually match the warmth and beauty of the very classy elegant place! They assured us they will stop at nothing to make sure your every need or concern is met right away and made good on it too! These smart ladies made sure all your senses were touched starting with the lovely smell of what I later learned was their signature house linen spray (should have asked if they sell it)! Somehow these two young ladies put their heads together and came up with the most beautiful decor! It’s luxurious and modern yet, still feels warm and inviting, calming and very soothing! I don’t know if it was the beautiful art and sculptures or the lovely well thought out and placed furniture and throws. Though, come to think of it, maybe it could be all the exposed brick and stone elements or the gorgeous bedroom with large tv, huge leather sofa, gorgeous king sized bed, luxury bathroom and shower. Maybe, it was the huge kitchen with every amenity known to man! The lovely glass of red wine and the chocolate covered strawberries certainly didn’t hurt! Speaking of food, breakfast sure made “hotel continental” look pathetic! Give me fresh baked biscuits, bacon and skillet cooked potatoes, caramelized onions and great coffee options over runny oatmeal, dry cereal, bagels and the huge drum of too strong, horrible tasting coffee any day! The location of this lovely gem places you within walking distance to many of the downtown attractions the Fox Theater, Comerica Park stadium, Little Caesars Arena and lovely restaurants like Harbor House, Fish bones (our choice!) and Loco’s just to name a few.As if all this glory I just mentioned wasn’t enough, Hubs up his game one more time and surprised me with a full body massage “in house”. Either one of these lovely ladies can set this up for you when you book your stay. Make sure to ask for Ms Lisa Warren! This lady beat so many knots out of my neck and shoulders! By the time she was done, I was putty in my husband's hands! Hey, what happens at Cochrane House stays at Cochrane house! We’ll be back for sure!!! Book them right NOW!!!”

“This place is really cool- a super fun night out with friends or family ! I've been with friends, family, and also did my son's birthday party there- they had a blast.”

“This place is truly the perfect venue. All of the staff are extremely helpful, the decor already there is perfect for any event. We hardly had to add details to make our event gorgeous. Thank you whiskey factory for such a fun evening!!”

“We had a great dinner experience. The many other reviews recommending the soft pretzel w/ beer cheese sauce are right on; it is one of the best pretzels ever. The burger with fries, and chicken wrap were good as well. The service was very friendly and speedy. We will definitely revisit!”

“The food was better than great! Staff were all pleasant and were happy to assist guest. Place is beautiful, the restrooms are beautiful and very clean. I'm going to have my family dinner there real soon?”

“Wow! Staying at a hotel a couple of bocks away so we decided to try it here for dinner, and we were NOT disappointed! Marvin was great, and the food was absolutely delicious! Chicken parm was HUGE (took half to go) and was seasoned perfectly. Hubby had the gnocchi with sausage and said it was FABULOUS! We both added a salad to our meals, house salad for me and Caesar for him. Had the Arancini for an appetizer, and it was soooo good! Order a pomegranate blueberry mule, and you will thank me!Parking: There is a large paid lot right across the street that is really inexpensive (75 cents an hour)”

“They had two N/A cocktails, one N/A beer, and several sparkling water options! I would recommend the High Vibrations N/A cocktail, very gingery and great for sipping while still being delicious. The Phone Negroni is a bottle N/A cocktail that I've seen at other places, it is tasty, but you're missing out a bit on the cocktail-being-made-in-front-of-you experience. Thanks for having great N/A options!”

“I went for a job interview. The building's architecture and design inside is awe inspiring. I wanted to take photos, but I didn't want to look like a tourist. ?I was born and raised in Detroit Michigan and I'm Over 29++ and that was my first time inside that beautiful building. DETRIOT is beautiful & The Pride of the city was pride of a nation inside of not making it to the Superbowl. #DetroitLionsPride”

“Enjoyed our visit here with our friends! We all had a good time, with good drinks! I enjoyed my drink with the name Belvedere in it, I can't remember the full name and my husband enjoyed the Old Fashion. They were delicious! Service was good, and our bartenders were very knowledgeable and helpful. The ambiance has a nice speakeasy lounge feel. Looking forward to going back to enjoy some wine!”

“Our Sorority held our gala there. It's an amazing amount of food. The facility has a dance floor and staff was efficient and courteous. The food was good and the included valet parking was a plus”

“Reflecting on my September wedding, I am filled with immense gratitude and joy. It was, without a doubt, the most magical day of my life, and it wouldn't have been possible without the extraordinary team at Rock Events, especially the incredible Lauren Jacks.Our venue, the Madison Theatre in downtown Detroit, provided a stunning backdrop, and Lauren's expertise shone throughout the process. Her ability to work seamlessly with all our vendors, some familiar and others new to her, was remarkable. The synergy and coordination she displayed ensured that our special day was flawless.Knowing Lauren was there, I vividly remember the feeling of absolute serenity and confidence. She was more than just a contact at the venue; she was like a day-of coordinator, handling everything with finesse and professionalism. Her attention to detail during the venue visits and the valuable reminders she provided were crucial in making our wedding day perfect.Lauren's involvement made the entire experience much less stressful. Her calm demeanor and exceptional organizational skills gave me the assurance that everything would go according to plan. And it did! Not a single thing went amiss on our wedding day, a testament to Lauren's dedication and expertise.In summary, Lauren Jacks and the team at Rock Events played an integral role in making our wedding the best day of our lives. Their commitment, skill, and passion for what they do were evident in every aspect of our celebration. I highly recommend Rock Events and Lauren Jacks to couples seeking a dream wedding experience. They are the dream team that can make your wedding day as perfect as mine was. Thank you, Lauren and Rock Events, for making our dream wedding a reality!”

“We had our wedding at Waterview Loft in the fall of 2023. Everything about working with Waterview was amazing, their attention to detail is unmatched. The all inclusive vendor package made wedding planning so much easier than seeking out our own vendors and they did a lot of the time consuming work for us. Our even coordinator, Lizzie, was so easy to work with and helped us through every step of the planning process with literally everything. Our experience the day of our wedding far exceeded our expectations, we truly felt like royalty and were catered to by the staff the entire evening, especially by Adel our day of coordinator. They had our special drinks and food preferences at the ready all night! The food for our guests was amazing, from the hors d'oeuvres all the way to the late night snack. The location of the venue was all our guests could talk about for weeks, they loved the water front view of the Detroit River and easy accessibility to the city and hotels. I could not say enough good things about our experience here, if you want to host a wedding that offers the full package, look no further than Waterview Loft.”

“From the moment we walked in everyone was so friendly and the food was amazing. The staff was so out going and they made you feel so welcome. Definitely will be back”

“Jordan was our bartender last night and he was amazing! Being short staffed and very busy, he still took excellent care of us and the drinks were delightful. Thank you!”

“the food was fabulous and all my guest enjoyed it. My cousin who has been in the restaurant business many decades gave them many compliments and loved the food. Very attentive staff and service was outstanding I would highly recommend Corsi's to everyone”

“We had our sons prom send off here and got the prom package. The decorations were amazing. The staff were very friendly and communicated timely. We had a lot of questions and they were not irritable and never took a long time to reply. I'm beyond grateful for the amazing service. I strongly recommend you book them.”

“Amazing service had my event back in November and the food was delicious and the event was great. They were also able to honor my deposit and put it towards this events since the previous event was cancelled due to my dad’s passing. Amazing people and amazing venue”

“Excellent home cooked food and excellent service. Very clean. We always enjoy seeing the exhibits that they have and the Polish American Sports Hall of Fame.Most days they close at 6:00. And you should definitely call ahead to ensure there's no special events which would close the dining room. They have late hours on Friday and Saturday but definitely call ahead”

“The food here was very good. All the plates. Rice & meat, pasta, hummus, salad, chicken were all fabulous. Not over cooked, great tasting, and definitely filling. Thank you!”

“We hosted our wedding ceremony and reception at The Gem Theatre on 12/16/23. Amber was our lovely sales manager who we worked with from when we booked the venue a year before our event until the week before our wedding. She responded quickly to emails and answered all of our questions with transparency. For weddings, The Gem cannot guarantee that couples can host their rehearsals at the venue itself and is only able to communicate if this is possible two weeks before the event. But Amber knew how important this was to us and was able to tell us that we had secured the venue for our rehearsal a month prior, which took stress off our shoulders! Nathalie rocked it as our venue manager, who handled day-of logistics. She was present for our rehearsal the day before and made sure we were all on the same page. She communicated our vision to The Gem staff so that they could follow suit and coordinated seamlessly with our vendors. The food was phenomenal! We had passed appetizers during our cocktail hour and opted for crab cakes, mini beef wellingtons, and spanakopita. Everyone loved all of them. Same thing for the dinner and bar service. No complaints! The staff was on-point throughout the evening tending to the needs of us and our guests. We personally found the cost of The Gem to be reasonable considering the location within downtown Detroit (right next to Ford Field), the exceptional service, and the gorgeous venue itself. It was also very convenient that the venue has free on-site parking that they let us use for our rehearsal the day before and then for all of our guests the day of. We hosted our wedding on the same day as a Lions game and the fact that our guests could park in The Gem's structure easily was wonderful. The whole event ran smoothly. Whatever hiccups there were we weren't aware of as Nathalie handled them. We would wholeheartedly recommend hosting a wedding at The Gem! Thank you again to the whole team at The Gem for making our wedding such a success!”

“Have been here a couple of times, most recently it was for a Detroit art show where vendors come together and sell products they made themselves. Then, a week late for the Rock Honors, which is a huge event my company puts on to celebrate the big wins of the year. The building is old, full of history, and well taken care of. For sure would like to go sometime for one of the big musical events.”

“Melissa Mateling did an amazing job coordinating our ceremony and reception at the Townsend. She did it all, going above and beyond creating a magical evening we'll always remember.Cannot understate how blown away I was by Melissa and the other Townsend staff. I plan on having Melissa help me plan future events at the Townsend and highly recommend her to others as well.”

“The experience was great except for a miscommunication regarding everyone having to fill out a form that we were not told about in advance. The lady at Security was not very friendly about it.”

“My daughter held my son in laws 40th Birthday party there and it was amazing. The staff was friendly, professional and the food and drinks were exceptional. I would definitely recommend this venue for any parties or get togethers you may have plans for in the future.”

“Perfect place to have a wedding or elegant party. The space was just right, and they provided great setup services. The drink prices were a bit expensive but they weren't weak so two will get you right!”

“Enjoyed the free coworking last month! thank you. Totally forgot techtown was still a thing. Only heard about it from friend...otherwise i try to avoid anything related to WSU”