Venues & Event Spaces near Northford, CT

“There is something to be said about country charm! Heritage Homestead is the perfect venue for all types of events. The property is gorgeous and the sunsets are amazing. From a casual party I've attended there, to a breathtaking sunset wedding, they never disappoint. They offer the flexibility to crate your own beautiful event!”

“We found a coupon for this cozy bowling alley on Groupon. Our family of 6 had so much fun. It was very clean and accommodating. The staff was welcoming and very sweet and patient with us and our four little ones. So happy we found this gem. We'll definitely be returning with family and friends in the future. Thank you!”

“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.”

“SEE FOR YOURSELF Great set up thereBusy place - they will work with your needs to help complete your events - "IDEAS WERE PUT INTO PLAY" very good place to book events - pricing reasonable - Good people there”

“Weddings at the Owenego are a favorite for me to photograph, not only because of the incredible backdrop of gardens, the ocean and the Inn itself, but because of the people. Wedding days here are always smooth, joyful, and filled with the exact feeling my clients hope for. Every member of the Owenego staff is prepared, welcoming, and a true pleasure to work with. I can’t think of a more down-to-earth place to get married along the shoreline and share authentic Connecticut charm with family and friends. Thank you Owenego for always hosting the most beautiful weddings! -Erica Stella Blue Photography”

“We had our wedding at NHCC in July 2025 and it was exceptional. The facilities and grounds were perfect for what we needed and envisioned, and Karissa was the person who brought the day together for us. She was extremely responsive, kind, and detail-oriented throughout the entire planning process. The setup and breakdown of our vendors (e.g., chairs, florals, etc.) was something I didn't need to worry about after coordinating the details beforehand. Everyone on-site just really took care of everything and made a stressful day truly stress-free. On the day of, the waitstaff/bar staff/etc. were extremely efficient and everyone had a smile on their faces. It was noticeable, and it made for a fun, energetic, and organized vibe. The grounds are immaculate and our wedding was truly beautiful. The patio for cocktail hour couldn't have been better. The dining space came together beautifully and they followed our vision for the setup and decor. We had a band for the reception, and the large room was the perfect party space. It could not have been a better night and we will recommend NHCC to anyone who is looking for excellent service for their important event. Thank you!!!”

“Stayed here for 5 days/4 nights in the cottage suite (with kitchenette). Cottage was incredibly well-kept and clean, and staff came in each day to take out the trash for us and change out our towels. Exceptional service, and KIND management. Close to the beach, and close to pretty much anything you could need for a vacation to the coast. The gift shop where you check in and out is precious, and there is so much space on-site for anyone visiting with their family to have lots of room to explore. They even have bikes and beach towels for you to borrow, which is so helpful as an out of town guest! Special mention for how quiet and peaceful the property is, despite being right off a major road. Feels like you're in another world entirely. Thank you so much- we will most definitely recommend the cottages, and hope to return in the future!”

“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.”

“We held our church anniversary gathering there today. The main pavilion was spacious and clean. The basketball and pickle ball courts were set up and in great shape. The pool was clean, well staffed and safe. The open space was well manicured. The staff that greeted us were friendly and helpful. Great experience overall.”

“My experience was very good, the place is very spacious and had plenty of tables and chairs.
Communication was very easy, I got responses very quickly to my questions.”

“If your wedding priorities include getting married in a beautiful place, being extremely well taken care of, and eating DELICIOUS food, using CT Wedding Group is the way to go! We worked with the CT Wedding Team for our wedding at the Pavilion for 2 years and they were amazing to work with from day one. They were there for us every step of the way and really made the all of the planning as low stress as it could be. The entire team is friendly, responsive, and VERY good at their jobs. Whatever your questions, whatever your requests, they’ll work with you to make your dream wedding happen.
Our dream day was especially made possible by Sean & Melissa’s expertise. They had the entire handles from start to finish and made sure our big day was flawless. Sean and Melissa always knew exactly what we needed and had it ready to go for us before we even asked. Truly phenomenal to work with—they made our dream wedding a reality and we can’t thank them enough. We guarantee you can trust CT Wedding for all of your planning needs and would recommend them to anyone looking for the perfect venue and planning team.”

“This is such a nice space with a blank palette to deck out for any occasion. I’ve used it a few times and the proprietors are always accommodating and friendly.”

“If you love hockey and skate recreationaly, Choate is a must. Your guaranteed to get some of the best ice in the state of Connecticut, as well as ample, large locker rooms with individual showers.”

“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.”

“I had booked an event for this past Sunday the hall and venue were really nice owner was great did appease all that was needed for that day of course had a lot of planning that was involved but they were very understanding and covered pretty much all the necessities he gave me a good deal for the space so happy everything came together was an awesome night thank you for making this day special for my daughters Sweet16...went without a hitch satisfied customer and holds up 100 people plenty of room private parking too was the perfect spot...”

“Like this place !!! Food/ drink a bit expensive but yr there as a treat so treat urself they even offer a small selection of adult drinks u can sip on while enjoying yr movie”

“Cool vibe in the dome. Sound is good close to stage, but kinda crappy in the back. Staff was great. Paying for parking kinda sucks when you have no other options!”

“This is a top three hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Amazing staff, they granted anything we asked for. Great bar and restaurant. Perfect location close to music hall. Valet parking available but also right near multiple garages in walking distance and in the same Block as BAR….the rooms were insanely big and full of every accommodation you can think of. Pots pans, a stove a beautiful stainless steel fridge….just absolutely spacious and incredible one EVERY way. So much so I’m doing a video on my Facebook because I’m that happy with it. Love LOVE this place and will definitely be back.”

“My buddy and I played today and were pleasantly surprised. Night and day from a couple years ago. Not only was the course in great shape (better than some expensive courses recently) but the staff was super nice and welcoming. Obviously still updating and in the middle of construction but you can tell it’s moving in the right direction. We’ll be back!”

“AMF Circle lanes one of the best Bowling out there every time I come, I feel welcome. the manager Michele? is the best. all the staff makes you feel well this year what you need and they have the best deal”

“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.”

“We go to this location quite a bit. We purchased the summer season pass which has already paid for itself. Two games and shoes are included in the pass which is more than enough. The check in staff are very friendly and the wait staff are also very nice. We go here with our teenager and her friend. It is always a nice time.”

“This is a perfectly serviceable hotel for a late night stop off from I-95. The room was clean and fairly comfortable, in short everything expected from a mid-range highway hotel. We have a dog and the pet policy was very reasonable. It was an extra $20 with no weird clauses or rules. We are writing this review because the front desk and facility guys who were working last night really did us a solid. They noticed a light was on in our car and took the time to call our room and let us know. We are so grateful that they went out of their way and that our car battery was not run down this morning. Thank you so much!”

“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.”