Reviews of The Crane Bay Event Center. (Event Planner) in Indianapolis (Indiana).

The Crane Bay Event Center

305 Reviews

158 Comments

Event planner

Event venue

551 W Merrill St, Indianapolis, IN 46225, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of The Crane Bay Event Center

mo keithley

Beautiful event center with lots of space. They had intimate spaces with sofas and chairs grouped together in the corners, a dance floor, dining room, and an outdoor patio and fireplace. Our group was very large, but it never felt crowded. They had amazing food and excellent service! The parking is right behind and very convenient. This is a gorgeous facility, and our group had a GREAT time here! Definitely recommend checking them out if you need to host a nice event!

David Ranalli

I'm a professional magician, speaker, and emcee. Whenever a client needs an event venue I send them to the Crane Bay. Every element of this venue is top notch, including their A/V team and capabilities. The venue has a great theme and decor, but is flexible enough that it can be dressed up into a professional or elegant atmosphere. You won't regret it!

T. Green

Beautiful event center with catering and plenty of open venue space. Gala was heald here for a work function. Great open patio with exit to the parking lot. This is a great corporate, private or even wedding venue.

allen bell

Impress with the way Crane Bay is able to transform this space! Feels like your walking into another dimension or a teleportation device. The food and accommodations were all A-1!

charles dale

Work event - very nice space. Sound and light set up. Food was impressive. Staff was on it.

MEC M.R.

Edit to my original rating of 3 stars. In hindsight my original rating was based on an event organized by a 3rd party company that had no affiliation with the Crane Bay Event Center. While the company that organized the event was unorganized, the center itself was clean, modern, and had great space for the event.

K Foster (Godstreasure01)

This place is awesome. I visited an event there. The set up was amazing. I like that you can separate the room into smaller spaces to host several things at the same time.

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Super event space...especially for corporate and non-profit events. Great location in the city too. We've also photographed weddings here. We love the outdoor space that it offers in addition to the vast indoor space. It can really be dressed up or down. Super staff.

Patty Klunzinger

I have very serious, intense celiac disease with a lot of terrible, immediate reactions. Colton was the manager for the event we attended tonight. Everything was delicious and amazing! No reactions at all! Thank you so much, Colton!!!

Vanessa Daniels

This place is very nice, great ambiance, spacious, service! Food could use improvement. Roast beef with vegetables was tender however.

Bonnie Licklider

WOW! I attended a wedding here and I was VERY impressed! Their staff is AMAZING! A great venue. Great location and easy parking! 😉 …

Annette Finsterbusch

Really nice venue. Not a fabulous neighborhood for a woman at night but this event was during the day. Very nice place indeed!

Shawn Strand

Beautiful, simple, clean, work great food and an accommodating staff. Could use a little larger and solid parking lot - half of it is rocky dirt which doesn't work well on rainy days for formal events.

Sam Odle

Came for a Colts pregame tailgate and had an absolute blast. Bar tenders were friendly and the food was delicious (tacos, bagel bar, meat spread, etc). Corn hole and fire pit out back are a great bonus. If you’re coming for a colts game you do need to pay for parking in advance, but there are several cheaper lots within two blocks on game day.

Tonja Fuller

Beautiful facility, polite staff plenty of parking

Crystal Wilmot

The venue is spacious with plenty of parking. The bathrooms were nice and clean.

D J Logan

Easy parking, spacious event room, tasty food, excellent event staff. Clean.

Anthony Adams

first time here 😊, just beautiful on the inside, for pastor grinstead 25th pastoral anniversary. …

Myrna Martin

Great event space. Never disappoints

Pam Kinslow

This event center is a beautiful space for indoor and outdoor events

Ian Shackleton

Crane Bay is a great place to have a customer event, facility is nice, lots of parking and it is a good layout. We will be back again next year.

Jenna Cannon

Went for a work event. Very nice place. Lots of parking, friendly staff and the food was pretty good.

gigi ngala

Food, location, venue, service and decor.. It's a win!!!! So hip and understated yet with a quiet urban elegance. Fireplaces, chic simple decor, drapes and lighting make this a wonderful setting for a cool wedding. Food tastes farm to table fresh, bar service is friendly and fun. Servers were timely, unobtrusive and well mannered and pleasant. Bathrooms clean. There is also patio areas that are really nice. Romantic and upbeat.

AJ Silva

Attended a work event here and all went seamlessly. The food was good and there was plenty of catering/busgirls keeping a watchful eye on everyone, pulling plates on time, replenishing drinks. Plenty of parking in the back with a security officer visible in the parking lot and visibly aware. Nice venue, nice experience and bonus points for security being visible in the parking lot!

Monica Allen

A nice event center with professional staff.

Carolyn Washington

Awesome place to have a VIP tailgating party prior to the Colts game we attended. The facility was clean and neatly decorated. The party was well-organized and the chef-prepared menu was delicious! This is definitely what we would expect from an event like this and if we had the opportunity to attend another similar event at Crane Bay, you could count us in in a heartbeat.

Stan Riedhart

This place is amazing!

Thomas Ledbetter

This place always treats its guests so nicely. The decorations are so fancy, and I love how the servers tell us our meals in such unique ways. I highly recommend this place for all your special night outings. It's great.

Patti Gault

Easy access. Close to Lucas Oil Stadium. Excellent food and entertainment for Colts Tailgate.

Brandon Peters

I had a work event here. The space is beautiful for events and the setup was effortless. We had a dinner with a full bar afterwards along with finger foods at several stations. The stage for presentations was very nice. They do a fantastic job to make sure events go seamlessly.

Gina Glas

I've attended several events at Crane Bay and have been extremely impressed. The food is delicious, the wait staff was extremely professional and the venue is unlike anything else in the city. The outdoor patio overlooks Lucas Oil Stadium and has the best ambiance of any venue in the city!

Prince DJ

the servers there are so nice! would highly recommend.

Don Moncrief

Beautiful Event Center! Awesome Experience!

Randy Ezell

FANTASTIC! Our experience from beginning to end could not have been better. I do not have one single complaint. We had about 300 for my daughters wedding reception and this place takes customer service to a new level. I highly recommend asking for Amy Keemer. She was the absolute best to work with.

Melissa Wonderlick

I have been to Crane Bay 3 times now. It is the location for our employee event. Great even space. Great outdoor space. Food is always good. My only complaint is the prices of adult beverages.

Will Franklin

Wonderful venue nestled in the heart of the city! Food and Service was outstanding! I would suggest to anyone wanting a location to host any event. This is high on the list of great places!

Alex Youngman

The Crane Bay is a fantastic venue for larger events. I've been here for Bacon Fest and for a work party. It has a very industrial feel without feeling like you're in a warehouse (though that is what it used to be). It also has on-site parking which takes away the hassle of trying to find a spot downtown. If you're looking to host an event for several hundred people, definitely give The Crane Bay a look!

Dale Miller

Accommodating and classy. Very capable for groups 10-500. Easy to find and get too w/tons of free parking. Aces.

Kareema Boykin

Awesome beautiful venue. Staff were friendly and professional.

Anna Shotts

I attended a wedding reception at Crane Bay. It is a lovely venue and the food was amazing. You will not be disappointed in this location.

Jon Wright

Awesome venue and an even more impressive team!

Tommy Thomas

I had an awesome time, being new to Indianapolis and a new member of NB Ministries.

Bo Turner

Gorgeous event center. Large space but decorated to make it feel elegant and fancy. Impressed by the food catering and there was a large dance floor.

Ryan Lab

Great venue. Plenty of room for big groups and a wonderful room setup.

Alexandra Alvarez

Great venue for fundraising events. Has a really cool atmosphere and a great outdoor area. Love the decor and the parking is easy!

JoeV WBD_Horns

I loved the event convenience, right next to Lucas Oil Stadium. If you're looking for a great game-day venue for an upper-scale venue (versus just another tailgate party), this IS the place!

Steve Schlangen

Love the old school cranes. Was @ my nieces wedding and the staff was awesome. Any spill, broken glass, crumbs on the floor were dealt with immediately.

Donna Tansy

Had my junior prom here. The food was amazing, the venue was gorgeous, and the DJ was perfect. A great night, love it here.

Jason A. Brown

Very cool venue! My wife and I both loved the industrial feel that remains. Seems like the perfect size for just about any event!

Lori Renee

Great place, but they need some temperature control. Soooo cold.

Ashley Hayhurst

Every event I’ve attended here has been excellent. The space is wonderful for large events and weddings.

Lee Brown

Unveiling of the New Chevrolet Arrow Cars.

Randall Asbery

Was here for a wedding. Really nice place, good parking, lots of interior space. Great food and drinks.

Tony Basile

Great holiday party, by a great organization, Indy Sports Corp. at a great event center, Crane Bay!!!

JD Masur

Great venue for Kids' Voice of Indiana inaugural fundraiser.

Candace Hollis

Amazing venue to host any event. Beautiful. The staff and food equally fantastic!

Hollis Hall

My wife's holiday party was held here for her work. This place was amazing and well organized

Kerissa 8

What a cool venue! Great cocktails too! Would have had my reception there had I known it existed!

Bart Beach

We had our company party there and it was great

Kevin Fowler

We had are company chirstmas party here and it was a great venue.

Morgan Rinehart

Great venue. Historic location and they have made use of the space in way that is very actrative.

Josh Bryant

This venue is amazing! Love all the old cranes overhead, It's like taking a step back in time.

Tim Skosana

Wao, what a professional set up on Allison first line meeting. That was great Allison team

Dan Marsh

Very nice indoor event space with a bonus outdoor area.

Sherry Walker

This place was perfect for our Awards Ceremony!! And so articulate with the way they set everything up.

Sam Nicholos

Super neat theme. Food was terrific. Have your event here you will be glad you did.

Junior

Nice place to have your events. Plus is near Indianapolis Downtown and a few blocks away from the Colts Stadium

Slick Nic

Beautiful venue!

Todd York

Great tailgating party. They use my company's video wall outside for the premiere place to tailgate at home games.

Jennifer White

Beautiful event awesome food and great entertainment

Brandon D Cosby

We host our annual fundraising event here...every year. We love everything about this place.

Thomas Tandy

It has an awesome set up. Looks like a place I’d want my wedding reception or my tailgate.

Doug Hart

The venue is great, it was the perfect size and laid out well, catering was also very tasty. Was here for #MBO16.

Larry Gindhart

Premiere downtown event center. Contemporary venue, great service staff and food is top shelf. Highly recommended.

Junior Braun

Excellent venue to have Weddings. The management is super friendly and professional.

Chad Bauerle

Enjoyed the wedding I attended, the staff was very friendly and the food was great!

Nichole Howard

My job had are end of the year party here great food and great location

Ashley Williamson

It was a very neat place. Very spacious and had some of the old cranes still in the building.

Karen Trigg

What a wonderful venue to tailgate, regardless of weather, before the Colts’ game!

Jeff Quyle

Wonderful venue for an event, lots of space, good layout.

Joel Surber

Event center downtown, industrial look that you're not going to easily change. It works great for some events, others, not so much

Erin Doyle

Very unique place. It was a good venue for a conference.

Ren Norman

Had a blast!

lavell campbell

Best party event establishment I've been to in awhile really nice

Kyle Johnson

Our company had an event there. Great location!

Mark Jones

Nice facility for an event. Food was very good.

Chung Chow

This event space is very open and versatile! Hands down one of the premiere event spaces downtown.

Tom Baffias

Great decor and feel. Food was good and staff friendly...

constance temm

The place looks like a warehouse, but has some charm in spite of it. Getting the right catering is possibly what makes the event.

John Bultman

Amazing folks Wildheart Band was thrilled to play for the Indianapolis Rotary Club.

Brandon Sobotka

A perfect venue for the Raising the Stakes event. A great night for a great cause.

paula delong

One of the best Venue's in the state.

michael vasko

Great place for pregame events.

Ramya K

Superb place .good for big parties for food and bar.

Cliff Rawley

The food is amazing, the atmosphere is incredible and the bartenders are spectacular!

Crazy Wolf

Beautiful place with exquisite food and an amazing staff!

Johnny Hutchins

Was part of a fashion show and the venue was very verynice

Yvonne Offett

The center and employee were very nice.

John Laswell

Fun but not enough to keep my interest for very long.

corey cranfill

Colts game parties were over the top! Going again this season!

Dinita Wheeler

Beautiful place #ilovemypastor

Kimberly Tilley

Great wedding here, well done event!

Mike Robinson

Had company outing here. Very nice

Rob Beck

A pretty cool place to check out.

K Hayes

Great space to have an event.

Robert McKusick

Very cool place for a party or event

Richard Wysocki

Great venue for large gatherings

Richard Payton

Comfortable and classy setting for a great cause.

Michael Hogue

Awesome place to hold any event

John Grimme

Great place to host your event

Gloria Walton

Good food great place.

Cindy Hicks

Wonderful venue for wedding reception

Crystal Harmon

Best time with the family adding to the family

Terri Solomon

Real nice and neat set up

Quinton Shields

Great place for large meetings

Heather Krone

Nice event space staff was good

Teresa rode

Wonderful place for an event

Kim Baver

Wonderful venue and staff!

Jennifer Wade

Great facility, warming environment!

Rich Giddings

Nice facility for a compost party.

Nancy Brumley

Amazing experience here I loved it

Michelle F. Smith

Love this space for a Event.

Mary Pat McCarter

Great food & service.

Danny Kight

Great place for most events

Richard Carlile

Amazing decor and atmosphere.

DeIvory Hampton

Love

Zeeshan Shaikh

Friendliest staff around!

Aaron Dulin

Good for small events.

Melissa Mahmoud

Tailgate parties are great!

MichaelO

The staff did an amazing job

Shawn Donaldson

Great place for an event!

Junebug Riley

Great Ball room.

Connie Bisesi

Good place to have an event

Ashley Baker

Such a beautiful place!

bill price

Good food and booze

Eric Sherman

Awesome venue!

Egon “Ed” Lassnig

Fantastic event center!

Cynthia Brown

Large area for meeting

Keshia Echols

Looks exquisite

Ann Galloway

Great venue.

James Berschinski

Wonderful

dvsnjsh31

Very nice place

Sharon . Evans

Fabulous

Joel Nichols

Cool place!

Jacob Darling

Awesome venue

Benjamin Boyles

Dinner and the decor

Beverly Easley

Love that place

Dick Lofgren

Good location.

Stephanie Harden

Beautiful place

Jill Bolhuis

Nice venue

Richard Sullivan

Excellent place

Matt Lackner

Fun party.

mechmannfr

It was eventfull

Tina B Indy

Jorge Cosio

(Translation) Excellent attention (Original) Excelente atencion

Lindsey Libunao

Julio Vasquez

(Translation) cozy place (Original) Acogedor lugar

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