Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, Connecticut By Bryn Kelly

Being from Connecticut, you most likely have attended an event at the Aqua Turf Club, in Plantsville. Whether it was a prom, a wedding, or a business meeting, almost everyone from CT, and even people from New York and Massachusetts, have been to some type of function at this banquet facility.

Now, there is a reason for the popularity of the ATC. The landscaping, service and cuisine are top-notch and everyone who has been there will agree with this statement. Even the buffet food is out-of-this-world, and you really get your moneys worth. The chef’s at the Aqua Turf Club really know what they are doing and are very helpful when it comes to food allergies and special meals. No matter what the allergy is, the Chef’s seem to always be able to accommodate the guest and make sure they get the most out of the meal as they can.

There are four separate rooms at the Aqua Turf Club. The original and smallest room is the Glass room.  This banquet room is enclosed by full-length windows, with a lounge area, bar, dance floor, and bridal suite. Included in the lounge area is a working fireplace that is kept by the amazing bartenders that will make any drink you can ask for with all of your favorite and top-shelf mixers.

The next largest room is the Wagon Room. This is a rustic-looking room with dark woods and intricate carved into the wood surrounding the room. This room also has a lounge area with working fireplace and fully-stocked bar, a bridal suite, dance floor, and private smoking area. This room is different because the bar area is set in the back of the room, making it into two different atmospheres when the bar is open. The Wagon Room, in my opinion is the most romantic setting out of the four available rooms. The dark colors and low lighting make a great atmosphere for a wedding, anniversary party, or really any other event.

The second largest room is Kay’s Pier South.  This room shares a wall with Kay’s Pier North, which can be taken down and allow for parties up to 2,500 guests. Kay’s Pier South is an elegant room with a large dance floor in the center, a deck for smoking, a bar, and a bridal suite which is upstairs outside of the room. This allows for private time before, during, and after event. The grand entrance way into Kay’s Pier has a large staircase that is great for pictures and really adds to the high-class of the facility. This room is on the pond, which is why it’s called Kay’s Pier, with working fountains that add to the elegance of any event.

The largest room is Kay’s Pier North.  This room, like the others, has a private bar area, a large deck for smoking, a dance floor, and a bridal suite. This room has the most full length windows looking out onto two beautiful fountains and the original owner’s house. This house adds to the hominess of the facility and makes you feel comfortable on the grounds.

On the grounds of the Aqua Turf Club is a private chapel that can be rented out for weddings.  There is also a gazebo available for weddings or meetings. The maintenance crew takes care of all of the landscaping and I must say the do a phenomenal job. The decorations and flowers are beautiful and it makes for beautiful pictures.

Besides the actual facility, the service at the Aqua Turf Club is something you will never get somewhere else. The hospitality of the wait staff and management is absolutely amazing and they will do everything in their power, including running down the street to pick up any last minute things you will need for any event just because they want to make your event the best it can possibly be. While the wait staff goes through a training period, following “senior-staff” and learning the ways of the staff, they learn how to be as accommodating as possible and can use these skills for as long as they live.

I encourage you when planning your next event, look to the Aqua Turf Club as a choice of banquet facility. I give you my word to say that you will not be disappointed.