Ruth McGrath

Review of Halifax Country Club

I rented the hall for a function 7/20/2019 for a r...

I rented the hall for a function 7/20/2019 for a retirement party. When we arrived to set up at 545 the room was hot! I thought perhaps the staff arrived at 5 and we were in a heat wave. I understand that. The room continued to get hotter. One of the waitresses told me that only one half of the rooms a/c works. It was over 80 degrees in the room. I asked if they had any fans. No! My daughters had to go to Walmart to purchase fans. Unacceptable. I spent alot of money on a great band and unfortunately it was so hot that many people had to leave.
I had requested two bartenders when I booked the venue. I was told it was only necessary to pay for one. They would add another bartender as that is where they make their money . The night of the function, with a long line of guest waiting for a drink in the heat I asked the bartender if a second bartender would be coming in. She said no. They only have one function bartender. I did reach out to the manager this morning with my concerns but had no response.

Bottom line is if they knew there was no a/c they should get the fans and cool the room. Buyer beware. Thank god it wasn t a wedding with gowns and suits.