Garden & Grain — Restaurant in Pensacola

Where do I even begin?

We had our wedding at Garden & Grain this weekend and it was absolutely flawless. I have to start with the most important parts of our day which were Cara & Jadyn, our event coordinators and Nick & Jesse, our bartenders.

Cara and Jadyn were literal earth-movers and magic makers. These two helped us get everything decorated and torn down with absolute ease (and we had an awful lot of decor we brought in.) By the time we moved into the ceremony, Jadyn was everywhere ensuring we started when we were ready, the guests were ready for us to enter, and just made us feel so at ease.

We heard from so many guests that they didn't even realize the chairs got moved from the garden into the grainhouse between because it was so fast and flawlessly executed. These folks were so stealthy bringing 75 chairs between different spaces. Bravo.

Our caterer was just arriving as we were about the walk the aisle. We had no idea the chaos that was ensuing behind the scenes that Jadyn and the team worked out as quickly as possible and without our guests even recognizing there was a delay in the start time of the food service. Obviously catering is a huge part of the day, and it would have been so stressful had we realized they were 30+ minutes behind.

The execution of our wedding could not have happened flat out without these two wonderful people. We are so grateful for you both, Cara and Jadyn. You deserve all the praise in the world and are absolutely amazing event coordinators. Oh, and Jadyn, thanks for never letting us have a drink less than half full - your impeccable attention to detail is what every event coordinator should strive for.

Now, the other critical aspect to a wedding is bar service. Nick and Jesse had those drinks flowing non stop all night. There was never a guest waiting in line or without a drink from before the ceremony to last moments. Our guests were complimenting all night on how amazing the bar service was. We are a family with one side from New Orleans, we know how to party and going into it with 2 bartenders for 75 people who know how to have a good time was an anxiety for us, but there was not a single mishap in the bar service and we couldn't have asked for a better experience for our guests or us. Not to mention, every time I looked at Nick or Jesse, they were both smiling and so happy to be there with us - it meant a lot to feel like your vendors were a part of your wedding.

The space lent itself so naturally to our ceremony and reception. It was beautiful, cozy, clean, and just 100% our vibe. Our guests also complimented all night on what a cool venue we had.

If you're thinking about booking an event, particularly a wedding here, don't hesitate. There's not a dang thing I would change about Garden & Grain, Perfect Plain and the people they had assisting us and our guests throughout the event. Being able to look back and see how smoothly things ran is every Bride's dream, and without a doubt you will have the same experience that we did here.

Thank you G & G/Perfect Plain/Perennial Hospitality for the amazing experience on our wedding date. You have no idea what this meant to us. It means even more to feel that you guys actually enjoyed being there with us. Pat yourselves on the back and know that you are shining examples of what a wedding venue is supposed to operate like.

Cheers to you guys, thank you once again...

This review is regarding hosting events at Garden and Grain! I’ve been to a few events here and I’ve hosted one as well. I personally worked with Mae who was super informative and responsive.

Why I feel that they deserve the 5 stars is because on the day of my event, it rained but only in the morning. They could have still made us use outside but instead allowed us to use the indoor grain house which truly elevated my engagement party. It was an incredible experience.

We worked with the bartender ordering Bogo bottles of champagne for our guests to avoid having a true server and it went great! They provided us 30ish champagne glasses and keep the music at the appropriate sound level based on the amount of guests present.

But most of all, Garden and Grain is beautiful. The aesthetic is casual and cool, they have most fans in the summer, water readily available, a lot of seating, and yummy mixed drinks.

We chose Garden and Grain for our engagement party because it’s the first business I ever visited in Pensacola which also happened to be our very first date a few years ago. It has a special place in my heart but honestly I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like it!...

🐜 Amazing Ant-venture at Garden and Grain 🐜

My recent visit to Garden and Grain was an ant-tastic experience, all thanks to the incredible bartender Kaly Fox! She was like the queen ant of mixology, orchestrating a line of perfectly crafted drinks with the precision and care of an ant colony at work.

From the “Ant Hill Mojito” to the “Queen’s Nectar,” every cocktail was a tiny masterpiece. Kaly’s attention to detail and creative flair made each drink feel like a carefully constructed ant farm, full of surprises and delightful flavors. Her friendly and hardworking nature made her the perfect host, making us feel like honored guests in her bustling ant colony.

Kaly’s dedication to her craft and her genuine warmth made the night unforgettable. If you’re looking for a place where every drink is crafted with the meticulousness of an ant’s journey, head over to Garden and Grain and let Kaly Fox lead the way. You’ll leave with a buzz (pun intended) and a smile on your face!

🐜 Five stars (or should I say five ants?) for an un-bee-lievable experience! 🐜

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