Sweetbriar
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based on 5 reviewsAddress
1923 Walnut St
Philadelphia, Pa 19103
(215) 567-2909
Welcome to the Sweetbriar Directory.
1923 Walnut St
Philadelphia, Pa 19103
(215) 567-2909
5 Comments
This was my second choice for a wedding venue in Philadelphia. First of all, Clive who runs the place is as awesome as all the reviews say, he is helpful, kind and does not pressure you. Although we did decide to use a different venue, I liked a lot that this place has to offer. There is a large ceremony room that boasts a small stage. The piano, we were told, was not in good enough shape to use though. There is an area for the buffet and a big cocktail room with an old fireplace. there is a beatuiful grand staircase that would be great for pictures. The elevator is very awesome. Clive will take you in it when you tour the facility. Its so old, and does remind me of the tower of terror. But having an elevator is great for those with family members who can't do stairs, as the bathrooms are located upstairs. The bridal suite is beautiful, and you need to check out the shower in the bathroom! That was my favorite part. There is also a billards room with two huge pool tables that smoking is allowed in. This would be the perfect venue for a Christmas or Winter wedding. Parts of the building do need maintenece. We noticed a lot of cracks and broken things. The other downside is that they provide the bar and the choices for bar selection are limited and expensive. Tables come with the rental of the facility, but chairs are $4 each. I would definately suggest checking this place out for any type of social function. Very cool and unique place.
One of the best places to throw a fancy party in Center city. Reasonably priced, you can pretend you are one of Philadelphia's high society circa the late 19th century. The Philo or Stotesbury is an exceptional space. Conveniently located adjacent to Rittenhouse square, with a parking lot across the street for easy access for your guest. You could easily walk by it's ornate doorway, and never know it's there. Once inside you are treated to a mansion which offers so many aspects, your guest will be impressed. A lobby with a grand staircase, sitting parlor, a library, huge billiards room with two pool tables and the ballroom; complete with columns and a fireplace that was in the White house. Clive who runs Philo, is easy going, and really cares about your event. Full bar service, coat check, and other amenities makes this historical mansion the perfect place for celebrating the fact you will be having sex with the same person for the rest of your life.
Man i really like to make jokes and toss around witticisms on Yelp but i am going to be really sincere in this review. Clive, who arranges all special events at the Philo, is a saint. He is an extremely thoughtful and empathetic individual whose actions are always in the best interest of his clients. The Philo is an amazing, beautiful place and an epic and well maintained piece of Philadelphia's history. I feel very fortunate to have been able to have a significant piece of my personal history take place in this incredible building. The staff could not be more gracious and accommodating. They take very thoughtful care of the building and it's historical details, which are both fascinating and beautiful. It was absolutely the perfect place to get married, especially if you are personally invested in Philadelphia's history, or just really enjoy a classy place with an exceptionally rich history. The bar was formerly a speakeasy, and the organization that supports the building still provides Catholic school scholarships to students in Philadelphia. By supporting this venue you not only help maintain an incredible structure in our city, but you also help make those scholarships available. This space is as important to Philly's history as the PAFA museum or the Academy of the Sciences minus all the creepy things that reside there. I could not recommend this place more. I wish I could give it like, more than five stars. It is a perfect place to host a party.
This place is totally beautiful and a great place for everything from getting married to hosting a sweet 16 or coming out party!
One absolutely important aspect that the previous reviewer neglected to mention is the ELEVATOR. You HAVE to ride the elevator! It's like riding the Tower of Terror at Disneyland!
And the billiards room is a nice place to sit at a window table and pretend you're a really fancy lady with a smoke as you gaze out over the city.
I'd like to attend some other special occasions here so if any of my fellow Yelpers (I love you all!) end up hosting a bash at this building, send me a message! I'd love to come!
I got married at the Philo last weekend (sorry ladies). The interior of the building, known as the Stotesbury Mansion, is absolutely beautiful. The ballroom was imported from England in the 1800s and includes even older accouterments, such as the 15th century fireplace. The ballroom itself sat 120 people comfortably, with room for dancing in the middle. When you rent the philo, you have access to the entire building the day of your wedding. Upstairs there is a library (which was great for post wedding pictures), a billiards room and a bridal suite. Clive, the manager of the facility, is an absolutely wonderful man that made sure that our event went off without incident even after we had some trouble with the caterer. The venue is also in a good central location in Philadelphia which makes it accessible to everyone. I cannot recommend this place more. 6 stars.