The most perfect wedding venue in Houston. Absolutely beautiful! After 3 months and at least 6 venue tours within Houston, our final stop at The Briar Club immediately sealed our decision.
The Briar Club is perfect for couples looking for a modern ballroom-style wedding with high ceilings. The room has a pretty mauve hue that compliments perfectly to any color palette you choose. The ballroom is very “open” and it gives a grandiose feeling, which is exactly what we wanted. My only complaint is their in-house gray, glittery banquet chairs, which are meant for business events. I would highly recommend renting Chiavari chairs. They are totally worth it. Our wedding had about 170 total attendees, but whether it be 150 or 300 people, the venue doesn't ever feel "empty" or "crowded." It truly is magical. Considering how perfect this venue is, their price is very reasonable - starting at around $110 per person for food and drinks before tax/service fee.
I would like to give 10 stars for the food alone. Fine dining quality food you actually want to eat. You want a real life example of how delicious the slow braised beef ribs were? Some of our guests literally requested to-go boxes! The mashed potatoes and wedge salad are better than most restaurants in Houston. The honey glazed salmon was cooked perfectly, moist and succulent packed with flavor. We heard from some of our guests that they couldn’t get enough of the bacon wrapped scallops during cocktail hour! Lastly, the plated dinner portions are gigantic! I mean seriously… HUGE!!! Coming from a family of brothers who can finish 1lb burgers for lunch, their plate of food is over-the-top filling. I am honestly going back to the venue just to have dinner because it just became one of my favorite restaurants in Houston.
What's a party without drinks? Their premium bar is light years ahead of other venues. When they say premium Bar Selection, they don't just give you the wimpy 3 brand selection. The Briar Clubs includes a full open bar with 6 choices of whiskey including Johnnie Walker Black, 5 choices of vodka including Grey Goose, 4 choices of gin including Hendrick's, 5 choices of tequila including Don Julio, 8 choices of beer including Corona Extra and Heineken, and finally 2 selection of wine of your choice. This also includes all mixers, after dinner coffee and tea bar, as well as unlimited soft drinks. Request your drinks from the servers and they will bring you generous pours in actual glassware. Now that's a party!
Finally, perhaps the most important factor is the staff. We are undoubtedly social creatures and who you work with is vital to the success of your event. Sameh the banquet manager is someone I respect tremendously. Not only because he provided some of the best service I have ever experienced, but he is flexible, respectful and understanding no matter what situation pops up unexpectedly. If he is still there when you book, I highly recommend this venue.
Our wedding day was the happiest day of our life. Any couple planning a wedding is bound to be stressed and anxious but everything went so smoothly that day. It was better than what we expected, and the Briar Club will live fondly in our memories as one of the happiest places in our life.
