SKY Armory

We hosted an information session for clients at this location and had roughly 40 to 50 people. We had appetizers, desserts and an open bar. While the servers were pleasant the food that we had was not only sparse and not filling it wasn’t very good. The desserts were bland to the point I tried three different ones hoping to find a good one but each time stopped after the first bite. The bill was around $ 4500!!! I have no problem spending that amount (and we have spent more at other places on events) for great food but this was a total disappointment. Our staff and I truly felt like we were ripped off. This is not just one person’s opinion but all our staff was disappointed. I guess we should’ve been more alert when they wanted to charge us $ 500 to use their AV equipment for a 10 minute presentation. A couple of our staff stayed after to speak with the owner who basically told them that we were wrong in our concerns. While the outside of the building looks cool you get better quality food at a chain restaurant.

Good venue for a meeting, nice open space! Good location and easy access parking. Good selection of drinks. Appetizers, not a great selection, maybe that was the organizers fault, but I definitely left hungry. Selections were pasta chicken, sushi, pork belly on risotto, and risotto with honeydew cavier. I would definitely go back.

So when I heard of the new event venue in Armory Square, Sky Armory, I wasn’t all thrilled. I’m glad I was wrong. I see a real beauty and potential for events to draw into downtown rather than just East Genessee, Destiny USA or far out on Erie Blvd.
I warned that my reviews would be honest. So here’s honesty: SkyArmory is beautiful.
It’s absolutely stunning and I didn’t anticipate how much so. They hosted #SMBSYR which is Syracuse’s Social Media Breakfast. Although the venue isn’t entirely finished, it still has some fancy eye appeal. The picture I uploaded doesn’t do enough justice but tucked away near an amazing and reputable venue like Al’s Whiskey Lounge right in the mix of things on Clinton Street is eccentric, chic and socially genius.
Pros: The building is a silver face popping out of the walkway with tall windows. A woman greeted us at the elevator and took us to the third floor. As soon as you turn around the corner, the room is brick-​faced wall with posts that remind us no matter how far from New York City we are, we love lofts. There’s a side room with coat racks, a mobile bar and round tables with comfy chairs. Tall ceilings and recess lighting, their signature coffee (a partnership with the ever-​loved Café Kubal) filled the room and all I could think was, «This is beautiful.»
Cons: The walls in the walkway need art. The walkway is too wide and bright to call an alley but I’m expecting the final touches to flow the sophisticated event venue out to Clinton Street. I’d book it and that says a lot. I don’t know what the prices are for booking yet but in speaking with one of the event company planners, it’s a conversation and not a «we’re downtown so this is our rate» kind of relationship. That is a definite plus. Whatever it is, I expect it to be pricey. At this rate, you are paying for Armory Square and an experience. That should be understood. I can’t imagine that wedding parties will want to do the garage parking either but that could be me.
Overall: I’m excited to see how this event company overcomes objections and gets creative in this space. The space and service is exactly the mature venue that Syracuse would want downtown.