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• Spaces for 60-125 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar

# About the Space Welcome to FESTIVÁL, a playful Farm-to-Bar cocktail café located in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side. More than a restaurant, FESTIVÁL is a versatile event and production venue designed for private celebrations, corporate gatherings, brand activations, photo shoots, film productions, networking events, cocktail receptions, and content creation. The space combines the warmth of a neighborhood café with the sophistication of a modern cocktail bar, featuring seasonal décor, abundant natural light, custom cocktails, flexible seating arrangements, and a distinctive New York atmosphere. Our menu is built around locally sourced ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, sustainable practices, and made-from-scratch food and beverage programs. Exclusive catering is available for all bookings, ranging from cocktail receptions and brunches to full-service dinners and custom event menus. Perfect For: • Private Parties • Corporate Events • Team Building Events • Networking Mixers • Birthday Celebrations • Engagement Parties • Bridal Showers • Product Launches • Brand Activations • Photo Shoots • Film & Television Productions • Content Creation • Workshops & Classes Space Features: • Full Café & Cocktail Bar • Indoor Dining Room • Sidewalk Café Seating • Natural Light • Seasonal Design Elements • Professional Catering • Craft Cocktail Program • Flexible Floor Plans • High-Speed WiFi • Production Friendly Environment Capacity: • Up to 100 Guests Standing • Up to 60 Guests Seated Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering, filming content, planning a corporate event, or celebrating a special occasion, FESTIVÁL offers a uniquely New York experience in one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods.

• Spaces for 65-80 Guests

Charming, Intimate, and Irresistibly French! Transport your guests to a cozy corner of Paris right in the heart of the Upper East Side. Monsieur Bistro is an enchanting setting designed for those who value connection, exquisite cuisine, and a "warm & cozy" atmosphere. Whether you are hosting an intimate wedding, a sophisticated corporate dinner, or a relaxed milestone celebration, our space offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm and upscale bistro elegance. Why Host With Us? The Vibe: A meticulously designed interior that brings the soul of a Parisian cafe to NYC. The Food: Authentic French flavors and top-tier service that take the stress out of event planning. The Fit: Perfect for small to mid-sized groups, with a capacity of up to 65 seated guests or 80 for a standing reception. From the first toast to the final bite, we provide an all-inclusive experience so you can focus on what matters most: celebrating life’s special moments with your favorite people.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests

This is an intimate, flexible event and performance venue located in Midtown East, available for full buyout by the hour. The space includes two connected rooms: a main showroom with a built-in stage and a bar/lounge area. It is well suited for private events, live performances, rehearsals, corporate gatherings, screenings, and creative productions. The main showroom features a raised stage with professional sound and lighting, multiple microphones, and a baby grand piano available for use. The room can be configured for seated events, standing receptions, or cleared layouts, with tables and chairs that can be removed or rearranged as needed. The bar and lounge area includes a full operational bar, bar seating, tables, banquette seating, and warm ambient lighting, making it ideal for cocktail hours, networking, or breakout space. The venue also offers Wi-Fi, TVs with HDMI input, adjustable lighting, elevator and stair access, and easy street-level load-in. Outside food is allowed with no restrictions, and BYOB is permitted. Optional staffing such as bartenders, hosts, and door/security staff is available. The space is designed to be private, adaptable, and performance-ready, making it a strong fit for both creative and professional events.

• Spaces for 30-500 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 6 Landmarks
• 6 Total Spaces

The Museum of the City of New York’s beautifully renovated landmark building on Fifth Avenue’s iconic Museum Mile is the perfect place for special events–weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate dinners, birthday, graduation, and holiday parties, and more. Upon entering the Museum from Fifth Avenue, guests step into the beautiful Rotunda—the highlight of this grand Georgian-style mansion. The museum’s stunning contemporary light installation, Starlight, accentuates a sweeping marble staircase leading up to the second floor where a reception hall, complete with French doors, overlooks Central Park. The front courtyard and back terrace are delightful in the summer months and can be tented in any season. + Private viewings of special exhibitions enhance all occasions.

• Spaces for 110 Guests

Velvet Brooklyn is a cocktail bar and event venue that may be reserved for your special occasion. It is as luxurious as the fabric it is named after. With its exposed brick interior, vintage chandeliers, warm lighting and disco ball, it is the perfect space for an intimate event or a memorable celebration. It is 1,500 sq. ft with a maximum capacity of 110 guests. The interior includes two spacious bar areas, comfortable seating throughout the venue, allowing guests to mingle comfortably. Velvet Brooklyn is an ideal venue for a stylish and fun celebration where guests can dance, enjoy handcrafted cocktails, soak in the vibrant ambience, and share an unforgettable moment with a loved one. You can choose our Velvet Room which can accommodate up to 60 guests, our Main Bar which can accommodate up to 50 guests, or the entire venue for up to 110 guests. Features that are available include a fully equipped bars, specialty cocktails, AV equipment including projector, 20-inch disco ball, Pro DJ Controller DDJ-SZ2, coat check, and two restrooms. And most importantly, we offer top-notch hospitality to match the ambiance. We look forward to receiving your inquiry, and we hope to make your next event a memorable one.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

This speakeasy is located near the Williamsburg bridge with its own separate entrance on South 5th St. The space was renovated for creatives and is now available for your use. Thus, the look of the space is rustic and industrial including art murals and brick walls, and high pipe exposed ceilings. The floor has its original concrete, with small drains throughout. The space lets in very little daylight even during peek hours of sunshine. This allows photo and video work to have total control over the lighting. The space also comes with a multicolored LED light system that allows you to control the vibe through the space. We have a 10 foot long L- bar and small kitchen with fridge for food storage. The space is equipped with a WIFI network, great phone reception for any carrier, a powerful sound system with high quality JBL speakers wired together throughout the space, and a dj booth. All renters can use our hanging ceiling movie screen and projector to stage their own film viewings. This creative speakeasy space available for film shoots ,private celebrations, private dinners ,podcasts ,photo shoots ,special occasions ,art exhibitions ,competitions ,live showcases ,fundraisers ,promotional events ,networking events ,meetings ,film holdings ,comedy show ,art show ,auditions ,short film ,album releases , etc.

• Spaces for 15-1,000 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks
• 4 Total Spaces

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is housed in philanthropist and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s former mansion. Built at the turn of the century, its fin de siècle interiors feature ornate coffered oak ceilings, carved boiserie paneling, custom-made wallcoverings, and a conservatory with Palladian bronze and glass doors. A top-to-bottom interior and exterior renovation sensitively restored the grandeur of the mansion’s exquisite craftsmanship and injected contemporary architectural features to transform one of New York’s grandest residences into a dynamic, dramatic setting for gatherings of all sizes. Situated on museum mile and steps away from the Guggenheim and Met, the mansion houses one of Manhattan’s largest enclosed gardens. The Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden has been designed to integrate contemporary landscape features with the garden’s historic plantings and is open year-round for tented or plein-air events. With expansive views of Central Park and the magnificent Carnegie Mansion, the garden offers a range of color and texture for seasonal interest, sophisticated lighting design, and an inviting green lawn for outdoor entertaining.

• Spaces for 50-750 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms

The Pierre, New York City's premier wedding venue, has a special place in the hearts of New Yorkers as the premier location for glamorous New York City weddings. Whether it is the Garden Foyer or the Grand Ballroom, or anywhere in between, each of the hotel's exquisite venues reflects the Upper East Side's understated sophistication. The Grand Ballroom, with its extravagant silver and gold ceiling, is one of the most sought-after luxury venues in Manhattan, and it is well-known for hosting high society weddings and other elegant affairs, as well as other formal events. The Cotillion Room, formerly the supper club of The Pierre and later the location of the famous tango scene from Scent of a Woman, is an intimate venue overlooking Central Park that is ideal for a wedding ceremony. Located adjacent to The Grand Ballroom, The Garden Foyer is a private pre-function space adorned with antique chandeliers and exquisite hand-painted murals. It is the ideal location for a cocktail reception prior to the wedding reception. What better place to commemorate a joyous occasion such as marriage than in one of New York's most prestigious wedding venues? Between the brilliant murals and ornate finishings, this exalted location makes for an ideal setting for a celebration of love to take place.

• Spaces for 50-925 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

No. 2 E 90th is a gem located on Museum Mile on the Upper Eastside, set between the Guggenheim and the Cooper-Hewitt Garden. The spaces here are perfect for all occasions, large and small, including concerts, meetings, art shows, fundraisers, classes, holding companies, school graduation ceremonies, panel discussions, and receptions of all kinds. Come celebrate your next event in one of the beautifully renovated spaces! Beautifully renovated, Darlington Hall offers an open floor plan with skylit double-height ceilings embedded with 12 speakers. Adjacent from the hall is the kitchen with professional-grade equipment. This space is perfect for receptions, fundraisers, school assemblies, classes and seminars. The Gray Room has sliding glass walls adding flexibility and opportunity to the space. This room has access to the kitchen, as well as use of the adjacent gallery, ideal for classes, meetings, art shows, parties, and more. The Chapel boasts with beauty from the stained-glass windows and stenciled walls. This space is ideal for intimate concerts and performances, readings, and small meeting’s – pairs well with Darlington Hall adjacent to the kitchen, for a lunch or buffet gathering. With 80 ft-high gothic-style vaulted ceilings, balcony seating, stained-glass windows, a built-in sound system and Organ and Steinway piano, the Nave is a beautiful space for concerts, performances, large lectures or panel discussions, and graduation ceremonies. This space is paired well with Darlington Hall, adjacent to the kitchen, for a lunch gathering, buffet service, or cocktail reception. The pews in the Nave can be removed to accommodate special events.

• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

Dead Letter No. 9 is not any one thing; it's a nightlife revolution that brings people together in many ways. Step into an exquisitely transformed postal facility and enter a world of hybrid hospitality that will leave you breathless. It's a house party where you travel through time and space. During late nights, our dance floor fills with music, movement, and release. It's your most interesting night out in years. It’s your best first date. It’s your new favorite bar. It's an evening like no other. We are here to host your dream event. Wedding, Corporate Retreat, Birthday Party. Let your imagination run wild with us. Host your next private event at Dead Letter No.9. With three themed showrooms, the Porch (upstate cabin), the Camper (vintage RV lounge), and the Treehouse (nostalgic bunk-bed hideaway), along with two dance floors, the front Foyer and Cargo, we offer a uniquely transportive setting for gatherings of all kinds. Our spaces accommodate everything from intimate groups to full-venue buyouts up to 250 guests. We provide full staffing, club-ready sound in both dance rooms, open bar packages, and in-house catering by Esquina Bao Bun.

• Spaces for 74 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

Located between the United Nations headquarters and the luxury shops of Fifth Avenue, the Commons and Terrace at WeWork 575 Lexington is the place to be in midtown Manhattan. Kick off a big project in style on the stunning terrace or make an important announcement in front of valued guests in this flexible indoor/outdoor space that’s perfect for daytime or nighttime gatherings, launches and presentations.

• Spaces for 40-500 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

An elegant space inspired by local flavors and sustainable ingredients, Riverpark boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the East River. Conveniently tucked away in a tranquil corner of Manhattan, Riverpark offers a relaxed yet elevated dining and private events in the Kips Bay neighborhood.

FRIDA MIDTOWN's Private & Semi-Private Dining Rooms are the ideal location for your event, whether you're planning a little get-together or a big party. We provide tailored food and beverage packages, a range of settings, and deliciously elegant experiences for you and your guests. Conveniently located in Midtown East, Frida Midtown is offers a Mexican - Peruvian inspired cuisine, cocktails and spirits – all served with our love for Latin hospitality – from small dinner parties for 12 guests to executive gatherings for 80 of your closest work colleagues. Our catering and private events team is ready to offer your guests a truly unique and memorable experience with impeccable service.

• Spaces for 20-206 Guests
• 9 Restaurants

Philippe Chow's Private & Semi-Private Dining Rooms are the ideal location for your event, whether you're planning a little get-together or a big party. We provide tailored food and beverage packages, a range of settings, and deliciously elegant experiences for you and your guests. Executive Chef Philippe Chow has amazed thousands of diners from his beginnings as a young cook in Hong Kong restaurants, and he has worked in several of the most prestigious kitchens in the world. Chef Chow introduced Philippe to the world's largest culinary stage, New York City, in 2004. Here, he made a name for himself as a true pioneer and culinary genius by providing a service that the best restaurateurs sought. Philippe is equally praised for its consistent high caliber and flawless service as well as for remaining a steadfast fixture of New York City that has drawn affluent Manhattanites and sophisticated foodies for more than 15 years. Chef Chow is creating culinary history with his meticulous attention to detail, dedication to bringing the flavors of his upbringing to the United States, and carefully crafted environments where the "who's who" of New York feel at home. In New York City, world-class chefs are now operating in a new era where quality overrides fame.

• Spaces for 10-255 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 7 Landmarks
• 8 Total Spaces

A hidden gem on Manhattan's Upper East Side, the Harmonie Club has been hosting New York City's most memorable celebrations since 1852. Housed in a magnificent clubhouse that has welcomed members and guests for more than a century, the Club offers an extraordinary blend of Gilded Age elegance, architectural beauty, and modern hospitality. Rich in history and timeless sophistication, the Harmonie Club provides an exceptional setting for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, milestone celebrations, galas, nonprofit events, corporate gatherings, and private dinners. From intimate soirées to grand receptions, every celebration is thoughtfully tailored to reflect your vision. The Club's beautifully preserved event spaces feature soaring ceilings, intricate architectural details, and refined finishes that create a stunning backdrop for both classic and contemporary events. Our culinary team crafts customized menus showcasing exceptional cuisine, complemented by gracious, attentive service. Our experienced Catering and Banquet team partners closely with clients, event planners, and creative professionals to ensure every detail is flawlessly executed—from the first planning meeting to the final toast. Whether you're envisioning an elegant black-tie wedding, a vibrant mitzvah celebration, a sophisticated charity gala, or a distinguished corporate event, the Harmonie Club offers a seamless planning experience in one of New York City's most iconic private venues. With more than 170 years of tradition and a clubhouse that has stood as a symbol of elegance for generations, the Harmonie Club continues to create unforgettable celebrations where history, exceptional hospitality, and timeless style come together.

• Spaces for 15-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Event Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Nestled in Commack, New York, Hamlet Golf & Country Club is a premier Long Island destination for weddings, social events, and milestone celebrations. Surrounded by a picturesque championship golf course, the club offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable occasions. Elegant indoor venues and scenic outdoor spaces blend timeless sophistication with contemporary style, creating a welcoming atmosphere for gatherings of every size. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, each event is enhanced by personalized service, exceptional cuisine, and meticulous attention to detail. With its refined clubhouse, beautiful landscapes, and dedicated event professionals, Hamlet Golf & Country Club delivers a seamless experience and lasting memories for couples, families, and guests alike.

• Spaces for 22-200 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Located at the crossing of the Upper East Side and Midtown East, Amali's three private dining spaces can accommodate a variety of capacities and service styles. Amali’s extensive events experience includes a wedding at Hearst Castle and dinner at the Freedom Tower. We have executed off and onsite events for groups from 10 - 1,000 utilizing a variety of cuisines, service styles, and event design. Amali was the first restaurant in East Midtown with a documented commitment to sustainability — we have received certification and recognition from The Obama White House,The Ford Foundation,The James Beard Foundation and the Slow Food Society. Our wine list has earned awards from all major wine publications: Wine Spectator,Wine Enthusiast,Wine & Spirits and Food & Wine. We champion wines that are sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic, and female-made.

• Spaces for 50-125 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Helm is a lux, hybrid corporate amenity space in the iconic Helmsley building. Featuring soft seating, regulation pool table, 70” TV with cable, wet bar, three under counter refrigerators, ice maker, dishwasher, and fireplace plus a private outdoor terrace overlooking Grand Central Station.

• Spaces for 320-450 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Historic Space

Set beneath the coffered marble ceiling of Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Brasserie brings Parisian elegance to the energy of Midtown Manhattan. Our location inside Grand Central places guests steps from every subway line, Metro-North trains, and dozens of business hotels—making corporate galas, product launches, and milestone celebrations effortless for local and out-of-town groups alike. DESIGN & AMBIENCE Original Tennessee marble, Art-Deco chandeliers, and brass detailing create a timeless backdrop, complemented by modern acoustics and discreet drape tracks for simple room-scaling and branding. CULINARY & BEVERAGE Our culinary team pairs classic French technique —think Eggs Norwegian at sunrise, dry-aged côte de boeuf at dinner, and shellfish tower for cocktail hour. Beverage packages range from Grand Central signature martinis to zero-proof pairings. AMENITIES • Marble-top bar with dedicated bartenders • Built-in HD projector and large-format screen, house sound, and wireless microphones; additional A/V by request • High-speed Wi-Fi, ADA-compliant restrooms, coat check • Secure load-in via Vanderbilt Avenue service doors • On-site event manager from first walkthrough to final farewell

Combining fine art with high-tech interpretive displays, the Museum of the Dog’s new home at 101 Park Ave hopes to capture the hearts and minds of its visitors. Located in the iconic Kalikow building, the Museum will offer rotating exhibits featuring objects from its 1,700-piece collection and 4,000-volume library.