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93 years in business

Hill Top Inn is an elegant regional destination wedding venue in Elmira, New York, known for its quality food and Irish hospitality. The team at Hill Top Inn aims to provide a friendly, welcoming environment for every couple. All of our packages are completely customizable to fit the unique tastes of every couple.

Facilities and Capacity
Hill Top Inn can accommodate a maximum of 250 guests between its three event spaces: the Terrace Rooml, tent covered South Terrace and gardens, and the restaurant. The spaces are a mix of indoor, covered outdoor, and open outdoor locations, perfect for any time of the year and protecting your and your guests in any type of weather. Each space overlooks the Chemung Valley, Elmira, and the foothills of Pennsylvania, so you’re guaranteed wonderful views in every location.

Services Offered
Hill Top Inn is a one stop location for both ceremonies & receptions complete with a bridal suite, clean up, setup, event planning, and quality wedding vendor services. Our location also services showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. Couples can choose from a list of services to make their day unique:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar (required)
  • In-house catering (required)
  • Outside vendors
  • Wireless internet


Hill Top Inn also offers a variety of event items for couples to incorporate, including aisle runners, altar/arches, audio equipment, centerpieces, chair covers, chairs, decor, furniture, lighting, tables, tent accessories, and tents.

Cuisine
Hill Top Inn can provide couples with tastings so that they can get a feel of the food before deciding what they want. Meal styles are available in buffet, plated, and stations, and can be rounded off with a champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, servers, and a cocktail reception. As a full service facility, Hill Top Inn includes all of the following in our packages at no extra cost.

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Specialty Linens (rental fees may apply)

Off premise events incur rental charges for the items listed above. Coordination of all rentals is included at no charge.


Other Services
Parking, shuttle services, and wheelchair access are all available at Hill Top Inn. Couples can have a cash, limited, or open bar, complete with:

  • Champagne toast
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drinks
  • Craft beers and local wines


History
Originally built in 1912 as summer home for the Wycoff family, the Sullivan family purchased the property in 1932 and opened Hill Top Inn on July 3, 1933. While the building has been expanded and upgraded throughout the years to accommodate private events, the original hardwood floor and large stone fireplace are the centerpiece of the restaurant. Now over 85 years later, the third and fourth generation Sullivan family to own the restaurant are still here daily to care for our guests every day.

Location
Hill Top Inn is a half a mile from Interstate 86 in Elmira, close enough to find but far enough to be a peaceful location. There are over 15 hotel accommodations within ten minutes of the venue, and Elmira is home to the Elmira Corning Airport.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Restaurant
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November

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Reviews of Hill Top Inn

Weddingwire
4.6/5 15 reviews
Google
4.5/5 557 reviews
Allison
Allison Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding was in very good hands with the Hill Top Inn team!

We got married at The Hill Top Inn on 9/23/23 and we couldn't be happier! We live in Texas, and could only visit NY once before the wedding. The owner, Mike, was so welcoming and accommodating during our visit, with an informative venue tour and a delicious and fun menu tasting. During the planning process, I mostly worked with the event coordinator, Kassady, who was always responsive to email, sweet and enthusiastic, and so creative with her ideas for style and using the space! I truly feel like I barely had to do any work, and as an out of state bride it was such a relief to arrive in NY for wedding week and know that the Hill Top team had it all under control. The staff went above and beyond in every aspect of the day, and during the planning process. The food, drinks, and atmosphere were all great. Even with unexpected rain, the Hill Top crew made sure our whole day went off without a hitch. Our guests were very happy and had a great time, plus the scenery and deck is to die for, even on a rainy day!
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding, thank you Mike and Kassady!

We had such a great experience getting married at the Hill Top! The views were beautiful and multiple people told us if was the most fun wedding they’ve ever been to. Mike was our point of contact for most of our experience and was very helpful and laid back, then Kassady was our coordinator when we got close to the day and for the rehearsal/actual wedding. She was also great and made sure we had the best wedding ever!
User4819011 Sent on 10/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Impressed!

Thanks to Marley and the wonderful staff at Hill Top, my wife and I were able to truly enjoy our wedding, and not stress out during the wedding planning process. A few things that really stood out:

1. The service is incredible. Marley and team did a fantastic job at listening to our ideas and needs throughout the wedding planning process, and addressed our every question with a sense of urgency and professionalism. I cannot stress how important this is to a couple juggling a thousand things at once. This ultimately culminated in a perfect wedding day.

2. The food!! We did a brunch buffet that included a balance of hearty breakfast foods and Hill Top signature dishes (potato au gratin, etc.). Every guest loved it! Did I mention they also offer bottomless mimosas, Irish coffee and spiked hot chocolate?

3. The view... my word! It shouldn't come as a surprise that Hill Top Inn is situated on top of a hill, which grants breathtaking views of the forest, river and city below. Our wedding was in mid September, which provided the added bonus of he changing foliage.

4. Spot on day-of organization. Marley and team were phenomenal at guiding and directing our 150+ guests, and making sure everything went smoothly. Simply an amazing job overall.
User4774055 Sent on 10/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

Hill Top did an amazing job with our wedding! We were able to have our wedding outside on the patio. We couldn’t of asked for a more beautiful venue, beyond kind staff and amazing food. For weeks after we had guest express to us how much they loved the dinner and desserts!
J
John Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great job by Hilltop Team

The Hill Top Inn team did a great job for our daughter’s wedding in October er.

The wedding and reception were beautiful. The food was great. Everything went off like clockwork. The team’s hard work was evident throughout the day, they were efficient and effective. Kaylee's personal attention to detail was obvious.

We especially appreciate their flexibility and can-do attitude as we changed plans during the day as the weather deteriorated. The worsening weather ended up having no affect on everyone’s good time.

The wedding and reception were so enjoyable, our nephew was inspired to propose to his girl friend at our house later that evening! Clearly the great work by the team influenced his decision!
B
Bethany Sent on 09/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had a fantastic experience working with the entire staff of the Hill Top Inn for our wedding. Our ceremony and reception were both hosted at Hill Top and we have no complaints about how things went. The food and beverages were excellent, the ceremony and reception areas were beautifully decorated, and the location has an unbeatable view. Every member of the staff was personable and attentive that day, and Kaylee and Mike were incredible during our year-long planning process. I can't recommend their services enough!
D
Deborah Sent on 08/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We held our son's wedding rehearsal dinner on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Hill Top Inn & Restaurant. I highly recommend, and have already recommended the Hill Top Inn to many friends. The food was outstanding. Kaylee Morse assisted us in planning the event, the staff was friendly, professional, and competent. The view the restaurant has is unique to the Hill Top. Our family and friends that attended the event were able to relax on the outdoor deck in front of the fireplaces and didn't want to leave at night's end. Great job staff at the Hill Top! Top notch service and atmosphere!
Christa
Christa Sent on 07/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Initially, my now husband and I wanted to elope. Our parents convinced us to at least look at venues, and when we found Hill Top Inn, we knew our wedding would be there. We had a large guest list of 250+ people and Hill Top was able accommodate the large crowd. We had our nontraditional ceremony in the tent outside the restaurant on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, saving us a significant fee. Our dinner was buffet style, and I was thrilled to see our guests get through the buffet lines quickly. Many guests returned for seconds and even thirds. At one point, everyone was enjoying dinner at the same time, which I've never witnessed at any wedding, buffet or served. We added on the cake martinis, which were significantly less expensive than a traditional tiered wedding cake, and far more delicious. Hill Top also baked our small cake topper for us to cut. We added the s'mores bar as well, which everyone enjoyed for about two hours. Mike, Thom, and Margot were especially helpful in planning and anticipating possible issues. They recommended most of the other vendors that we used. They took fabulous care of us and our guests!
M
Melany Sent on 10/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Hill Top staff truly made our wedding come together. Mike, the owner of Hill Top Inn, was there for every moment to ensure smoothness on our special day. The staff went above and beyond!
K
Kaitlyn Sent on 09/27/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

We had a great experience with using the Hill Top as our venue. Our event planner left half way through the planning, but the new planner, Marley was fantastic! She picked up right where our last planner left off. She was very understanding and helpful with everything we needed and any questions we had. She was even able to change things last minute when we changed our minds about something. The price was great considering the food and alcohol was included and we didn't really have to set anything up! It was a great wedding and everything went perfectly! Thank you so much for everything!
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Hill Top Inn frequently asked questions

Hill Top Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hill Top Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hill Top Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Hill Top Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
Hill Top Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hill Top Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hill Top Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hill Top Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Hill Top Inn is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in average response time, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.
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