Bachelor Party in The Oak Cellar
July 14, 2008
Hi, the party went off without a hitch. Michael and your bar backs were AWESOME. Weeks later, I’m still getting feedback from those that survived the night saying hands down, the best bachelor party ever attended.
Please give Michael another big thank you for putting up with a loud, rowdy and sometimes just out of their minds group.
Second time I’ve used your services, will definitely come back to you guys again for the next event.
Thanks,
Alex
Corporate Event in The Oak Cellar
June 27, 2008
The party went very well and since I only booked this 2 days in advance
you all did an amazing job. Thank you so much.
Virginia C.
Surprise Party in The Havana Room
June 27, 2008
Hi everyone! The party for my husband’s surprise 50th was great. Everyone loved the food and the space was perfect. Thanks for your help!
Kind Regards,
Melissa C.
Surprise 24th Birthday Party in The Speakeasy
June 27, 2008
The party was great. Everyone had a blast and wanted to know where I found such a cool place. Heather, the manager at Gin Mill, was very helpful and attentive. My girlfriends have already mentioned they want to host a party there the next time someone has a birthday. Thank you all for everything. This was the least stressful party I’ve ever had to plan/host. I would definitely recommend Eat, Drink, & Be Merry to any of my friends.
Thanks again!
Nayroby G.
Graduation Party in The Speakeasy
June 11, 2008
Dear Eat Drink and be Merry,
Many thanks for your excellent party production. We had a most successful celebration and a great time was had by all. In particular, there were many compliments for the food and the service.
Sincerely,
David O.
Going Away Party at The Havana Room
June 9, 2008
The event was a huge success. A great time was had by all. The food was delicious and the service superb!
Thank you!!!
Christine
Graduation Party at The Speakeasy
May 23, 2008
Hi Christine, Kate, Ali, Niki, & Mike!
I wanted to thank you all so much for all of your help planning and putting together my joint graduation party. We had the best time and that was due to all of you and the staff at the Gin Mill. I always knew that whenever I called Eat Drink and Be Merry I would be talking to a competent and friendly person and that really made the hustle and bustle of putting together a party much much easier. I also had a great experience with the staff at the Gin Mill. Heather called me the day before which was a nice way to segue into the party. The entire staff at the bar was so accomodating and friendly that they made our party fantasitc. If I ever need to out together another party I will definatly call you all first.
Thanks for making the party a success!
Colleen Gilmartin
Engagement Party in The Havana Room
May 23, 2008
Hello!
I feel terrible that I did not reach out to you guys right after our party to express our satisfaction with your services. Satisfaction is an understatement. Everything was absolutely perfect every step of the way. You were completely flexible with everything we wanted to do. The space was classy, spotless, and perfectly set up from the moment we got there. I was pretty specific with my requests prior to the party day (I’m an event planner, so I’m picky!), and everything was executed exactly as I wanted, down to the votive candles and placement of the tables! It was precisely what I had pictured.
The staff was unbelievably helpful, friendly, and professional. The food was fresh, hot, and really tasty- I’ve been craving those s’mores ever since! I was nervous that we hadn’t ordered enough, but it was so great that we could order more on the spot if we needed. Our bartender was so on top of it all night, made amazing mojitos, which I didn’t even have to keep ordering! He just kept them coming. 
Our party manager was new (I think her name was Sarah? Blond girl?), but if you hadn’t told us she was new, we never would have known. She was so on top of everything!! Megan was overseeing, and she was amazing as well. At the end of the night, the staff gave us drink tickets for Mo’s which was just above and beyond!
We had looked into a lot of places, and no one topped you in quality, price, or customer service. All of our guests were commenting on how perfect the place was. I posted all the pics from the night on Facebook, and I had friends who weren’t at the party writing me messages, asking about the venue. I of course gave you all a glowing review and recommended it highly.
I’ve been living in NYC for 8 years, but my parents live in Minnesota and haven’t met many of our closest friends. This party was such a perfect opportunity for them to get to know everyone, and that was priceless to us. Thanks so much for making our engagement party as amazing as it possibly could have been! I will continue to recommend it to everyone I know, and I’m sure we’ll be doing business with you again in the future.
All our best,
Catherine & Ian
80’s Party in The Speakeasy
May 15, 2008
Hi all,
The event went well. It was a good time. Can’t say I’ve ever had a bad time at The Gin Mill. Bartenders/staff were nice and accommodating. We plan to throw another party hopefully at the end of the summer. We’ll surely be throwing another 80s party next spring. It’s becoming a yearly event among our friends.
Thanks for all your help with organizing the party. Also thanks for the free happy hour at Down The Hatch. We’ll be using that very soon.
Regards,
Brian
40th Birthday Party in The Havana Room
May 7, 2008
Thanks you so much - my husband’s 40th surprise party was so great on Saturday night. The Havana Room was the perfect size for us and not a thing went wrong! Our party manager, Meghan, was so attentive as were our waitress and bartender! They were really invested in our having a good time and everyone being comfortable. They helped out with the iPod playing and were great at making sure the cake was served on time! The guests were impressed by the location and the private attention.
Thank you!
Tara
Joint Birthday Bash in The Havana Room
April 21, 2008
We are so glad we found you for our party! We had an amazing time, exactly what we had hoped for. From start to finish, everyone we worked with was so friendly, professional, and accommodating. The space was perfect, the sound system was excellent, our friends and family had a wonderful time. Reggie, Jenny, and Eugene were great. Thanks very much!
Paul and Rachel
Corporate Event in The Speakeasy
April 21, 2008
Event was great…price was reasonable…Kate was terrific as were the folks at Gin Mill…It was almost too easy…..You’ll see us again!…….
Thanks,
Mike
Birthday Party in The Speakeasy Room
April 16, 2008
It was great, room was perfect. I will probably be booking more parties in the future.
Thanks,
Dave
13th Birthday Party in The Havana Room
April 11, 2008
Hello Christine,
Just wanted to thank you and the whole staff for a wonderful birthday party
on March 28th for Lauren. Our daughter was extremely happy with the party
and so were her friends. It was a huge success and we are very
appreciative that you made it happen! DJ was absolutely awesome!
Warmest regards,
Irene
Bachelor Party in The Oak Cellar
April 11, 2008
Christine, Kate, Ali, NIki, and Mike,
I would like to thank you all for helping me set up my brother’s bachelor party. Everyone had an amazing time and the whole thing went just as it was planned. The staff that worked the party, the entertainment you recommended and the overall service you guys provided was outstanding. The best part was I was able to set up a ridicluous party from a distance (I live in Philadelphia). Thank you all again and if I am ever planning another party in the city you guys will be the first ones I call.
Ryan
25th Birthday Party in The Living Room
March 31, 2008
Thanks again for everything…you guys did a great job making sure everything was set up by the start of the party. It went really well, and I would definitely recommend your company for organizing any future parties.
Thanks again and take care.
Sincerely,
Anthony
Fantasy Draft at The Speakeasy
March 28, 2008
We had a great time and appreciate all of your help - you can be assured that we’ll be coming back next year. Please also know that the young lady who assisted us (blond, I forgot her name) was fantastic!
Adam Silverman
30th Birthday Party in the Havana Room
March 24, 2008
Everything was awesome. Literally, the only downside that either I or my wife experienced was the fact that the party had to end. The Havana Toom looks better in person than in the pictures, Megan and the rest of the staff were very attentive, the food and service were great, and all your help with my personal budget worked out perfectly. I couldn’t have asked for more.
I’m going to have a very hard time outdoing this party in the future.
Thank you very much
Jason
1st Birthday Party in The Havana Room
March 19, 2008
Hi Guys-The party was wonderful. Niki was on top of everything. I thoroughly had time to enjoy the party as opposed to trying to take care and organize things. I would definitely recommend a party at the Havana Room to anyone. So many of our guests were complimented the room, food, etc. Thanks to everyone at Eat, Drink and Be Merry!!E. Siegel
