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Hard Rock Cafe, Boston

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Have any of you lovely Knotties ever attended a wedding at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston? I'm planning a non-traditional wedding (I'm getting married in a 50s swing dress and custom Converse chucks...) so it seems pretty perfect, but I was wondering if any one can shed some light on the reality rather than the fantasy that's currently in my head.
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  • october010brideoctober010bride
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    edited December 2011

    I've had the food there... at both a work function and once for a late night dinner (after drinking all day) and both times the food was not good. It's not terrible but it' certainly not yummy. I haven't been in about 6 months so I'm not sure if they've improved themselves any though.

    IMO, there are better places in the city for a non-traditional reception.

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  • llamallamaduckllamallamaduck
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    edited December 2011
    I'm flying out for the summer on wednesday and will be in MA for two days, so I've convinced the boy that we need to go on a reconnaissance mission on Thursday. I will be jet-lagged and grumpy, so if it makes me happy then we're on to a winner. If not, we'll keep on hunting. The food was the thing worrying me - I've only been to a Hard Rock Cafe once, in Niagara Falls, and the food was only so-so there... I come from a foodie family so whilst to me there are more important things (music and the feel of a place), the food still needs to be good.
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  • bostonbride214bostonbride214 member
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with october on the food...it's so-so and a chain restaurant - it shows in their service the same way. Personally, it wouldn't be my first choice for a non-traditional wedding reception location...I'd keep looking, there are so many options in Boston.
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  • iwalkthelineiwalktheline
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    edited December 2011
    rather than the hard rock... what about something like the beehive?  it's a really cool space and could be the type of unique venue you're looking for.  plus they have really good food.

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  • october010brideoctober010bride
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    edited December 2011
    What about Jillian's... it is certainly non-traditional (it's a multi-level bar and bowling alley) and a lot of fun. The food and drinks are also great for it being a bar type place.

    http://www.jilliansboston.com/privateroom.asp
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  • bostonbride214bostonbride214 member
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    edited December 2011

    love the Beehive idea...definitely look into that while you are here, unique space and good food: http://www.beehiveboston.com/

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  • goldiegirl423goldiegirl423
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    edited December 2011
    I've been to non-traditional weddings at the House of Blues Boston and the bar, The Living Room and both were pretty great (both experience and food).  If you are checking out a few different venues, you may want to look at their websites. 

    Good luck planning!
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  • mcononicomcononico
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    edited December 2011
    I second the house of blues. My fiance's company holiday party was there and I thought the food and service was good.
    Definitely a non-traditional venue worth checking out IMO.

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