Top Financial District Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 70-440 Guests
• 2 Theaters
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

BRIC is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit arts and media organization that has shaped the borough's cultural landscape for over four decades. BRIC House, its home at 647 Fulton Street in the Cultural District, occupies a repurposed Strand Theater building and sits alongside BAM Harvey, the Mark Morris Dance Center, and Theatre for a New Audience. The venue's five rentable spaces span a broad range of event formats. The 3,600-square-foot Ballroom — with a 20-by-36-foot raised stage, retractable raked seating, and a sprung floor — accommodates up to 250 guests theater-style, 260 for seated dinners, and 440 standing. The 1,100-square-foot Lobby/Stoop, with its floor-to-ceiling gallery garage doors and 10-by-16-foot projection screen, serves receptions and presentations of up to 250 standing guests. The 1,400-square-foot Artist Studio offers a flexible, intimate setting for up to 70 guests for performances, workshops, and small gatherings. A professional TV Studio and a 3,000-square-foot gallery round out the rental offerings. State-of-the-art AV technology is standard across all spaces, and BRIC's events team adapts each configuration for accessibility needs, including wheelchair accommodations and live captioning.

632 On Hudson is a haven away from the frantic energy of a typical New York events venue in the west village. Not so much a venue in the traditional sense as a private residence that can be made accessible to others for their own extremely special occasions. Film and picture shoots, weddings, rehearsal dinners, wine and culinary events, anniversaries, product launches, corporate receptions, editor events, holiday parties, and other personal festivities of all kinds are all possible at this location. This private hidden gem - a townhouse with 9,000 square feet of indoor space and a 1,500 square foot decked rooftop garden - is located on a quiet stretch of Hudson Street where the Far West Village and the Meat Packing District cross. It is a fantastic venue to organize a celebration because it specializes in smaller, more intimate events that are tailored to the client's specific demands and create the unique mood desired for each event.

• Spaces for 30-75 Guests
• 1 Event Space

St. Lydia's offers its Gowanus storefront to outside groups for private events and gatherings. Located at 304 Bond Street in Brooklyn, the space is defined by exposed brick walls and a glass-fronted facade that draws in natural light from the street. The venue comfortably accommodates 30 guests for sit-down dinners, 45 for intimate performances, and up to 60 for standing cocktail receptions. A fully equipped kitchen — stocked with pots, pans, and multiple sinks — supports catered and food-forward events, while an outdoor deck extends the gathering space in warmer weather. The space has hosted weddings, baby showers, anniversary parties, pop-up shops, gallery exhibitions, film shoots, and community workshops. The venue is an 8-minute walk from the Union Street (R) station and a 6-minute walk from Carroll Street (F/G).

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Frankies Spuntino has earned a reputation for seamlessly hosting all manner of events — from weddings and intimate family celebrations to private barbecues and pop-ups. Frankies 457’s private event space is a converted blacksmith’s stable located in the garden behind their restaurant at 457 Court Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. The rustic brick building, constructed in the early 1900’s, can accommodate up to 40 people for a family-style dinner or up to 50 guests for a buffet event with scattered seating. For events of 41 to 70 guests, our Stable Garden space may be added to the Stable for expanded seating. The Stable Garden is located directly outside the Stable. For an indoor/outdoor event, the Stable doors slide completely open allowing free-flow between the spaces. During the cooler months the Stable Garden is winterized enabling you to celebrate at Frankies year round. The Frankies Garden may be added to the Stable and Stable Garden to accommodate seated events of up to 80 guests. This unique and romantic space is ideal for wedding celebrations and includes a private entry via our Patio. Ceremonies and receptions can be held in the gardens or the Stable, offering a variety of layouts and possibilities. For parties up to 100 guests, the Frankies Garden is an idyllic setting for buffet dinners or cocktail receptions with scattered seating. Located 3 doors down from Frankies 457 Spuntino, The North Dining Room in Frankies Pantry and Bottle Shop is a unique location for your intimate gathering of up to 20 guests for a seated event.

• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

The Green Building in Brooklyn is a popular location for weddings. The Green Building, which was built in 1889, was originally intended to serve as a brass foundry. In recent years, it has been transformed into an elegant mixed-use event space with more than 6,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor floor space. A unique setting for your Brooklyn wedding, the venue's original exposed brick walls, natural light, and open-beamed ceiling are enhanced by recent renovations that pay tribute to the building's industrial past. Since opening our doors to our first couple in 2010, we've hosted over 500 weddings, ranging from intimate gatherings to huge bashes, Thursday night cocktail parties to Sunday afternoon brunches, Friday night ragers to Saturday black-tie affairs, and everything in between! Taking advantage of our space's sophisticated, understated beauty, you can dress it up or down according to your preferences. Companies looking to celebrate and showcase their brands in a unique environment, whether it's for internal business meetings or public product launches, can count on us for assistance. The Green Building, located in Gowanus, Brooklyn, is a completely transformable venue that can be customized to meet the specific needs of your event or gathering. We've hosted everything from buttoned-up sales presentations to candlelit yoga, local food festivals and liquor launches, car shows, and intimate dinners with some of the country's most prominent lifestyle bloggers and influencers in the industry.

• Spaces for 240 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

WEDDINGS Take a look at our spectacular Union Square event rooms. At the W New York — Union Square, you can steal the show and arrange the occasion of a lifetime. Our glam venue locations are created to accentuate your individual flair while also evoking the unmistakable character of New York City. Please contact us for more information. With the help of Whatever/Whenever®, we will make sure you have everything you need for your wedding. DEDICATED WEDDING SPECIALISTS No matter if you are planning a formal dinner or a more casual outdoor event, our expert wedding planners are here to assist you from beginning to end of your special occasion planning process. HAPPENING WEDDING LOCATION Just steps from from our doors, you will find a fantastic pre- or post-wedding celebration in the heart of colorful Union Square. EXQUISITE WEDDING MENUS Our talented culinary experts will create a wedding menu that is tailored to your individual tastes and preferences. ABOUT THIS VENUE - Personalize your wedding at one of our Union Square event venues, which have been designed to reflect your unique style and personality. - Own the moment in our Grand Ballroom, which features turn-of-the-century embellishments and can accommodate up to 150 guests. - In one of our private venues, which are suitable for small weddings and commitment ceremonies, you can host a meal for your guests. - Begin your wedding festivities with a rehearsal dinner and cocktail reception at one of our elegant venue spaces. - We are on the case! With our Whatever/Whenever® service, all of your wedding fantasies will become a reality. - Simply step outside our doors to take part in a spirited pre- or post-wedding party in the heart of bustling Union Square.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Haven's Kitchen was founded by Alison Cayne in 2012 with the goal of instilling pride and pleasure in her students through the preparation of seasonal ingredients from scratch. Alison Cayne has been teaching cooking since 2002. At the time of the company's inception, she set out on a mission to educate people about the impact that the food we buy, eat, and prepare has on the environment, society, and our daily lives. As a three-story carriage house in the heart of Manhattan, our residence strikes a balance between the comforting familiarity of a home and the unadorned openness of a Flatiron loft. Consider the variety of events we've hosted here, ranging from lively product launches to formal dinners and custom-designed weddings, to see why we like to think of our events team as its own in-house marketing department. Our carriage house is designed to bring people together while also providing them with the opportunity to express themselves creatively in a comfortable setting.

• Spaces for 75-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

WE ARE NOW OPEN! Book your accommodation and dine at The Standard Grill, The Plaza, The Living Room, The Biergarten, or Le Bain, both indoors and out. The Standard, High Line is located in New York City's Meatpacking District, rising above a former elevated railroad line that has become downtown's favorite public park. Every one of the 338 rooms has a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that provide panoramic views of Manhattan and/or the Hudson River. A lively German beer garden on the ground floor, the rooftop discothèque Le Bain, the iconic Top of The Standard (reopening late 2022), and an outdoor public plaza with rotating art installations and activations are among the hotel's appealing and sparkling public spaces. The Standard Grill, a neighborhood favorite, is vintage New York, combining traditional steakhouse fare with modern American fare. Read a summary of our Post Covid-19 Health & Safety Plan, which includes all of the important points and details you'll need for a pleasant and safe stay.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Space at Irondale occupies a restored nineteenth-century Sunday school in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, giving the 6,000-square-foot hall ceilings that rise 26 to 28 feet and a character the organization describes as "theatrical and contemporary with a historic feeling." A wrap-around balcony on three sides adds 1,900 square feet of gallery and café space, encircled by original stained glass windows. The space accommodates up to 250 guests in flexible configurations and seats 200 at tables with room for a dance floor — well suited to weddings, galas, benefits, and corporate events alongside theatrical productions. More than 150 lighting instruments and a full four-speaker sound system are available for use, and an open vendor policy gives planners full latitude over catering, décor, and other services. The venue sits three blocks from Barclays Center with access to most subway lines and the Long Island Railroad.

• Spaces for 30-90 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Meadowsweet was founded by Polo and myself in 2014, and we consider it to be an extension of our family home. We both love delicious cuisine, courteous service, and a welcoming environment while dining out, and that is precisely what we want our visitors to have when they come to Meadowsweet Restaurant. In our spare time, we can be found upstate at Meadowsweet Farm with our daughter and son, where we cultivate some incredible veggies with Polo's father for use at Meadowsweet. Please take the time to learn more about us on our website, and we hope you enjoy your time here with us. Meadowsweet is available for private gatherings for lunch, brunch, and supper. Contact us for more information. Allow us to host your dress rehearsal, wedding reception, corporate event, baby shower, birthday celebration, or whatever else you'd want to celebrate with you. We have the ability to accommodate up to 120 guests for your special occasion. Please complete the form on our website under the private events option, and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Littlefield is a fully equipped venue located in Brooklyn with a state-of-the-art sound system, a customizable LED stage wall, a full bar featuring seasonal cocktails and craft beers, and friendly staff.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Upon entering, customers are greeted by a welcoming rectangular bar made of Black Walnut from Bucks County, PA, which provides a warm, convivial drinking and dining environment. A beverage program made completely of American-sourced whiskey, beer, and wine brands complements the fully domestically sourced menu, adding to the bar's structural beauty. Harding's is a restaurant and pub that is both a neighborhood hangout and a destination. Cocktail parties, meetings, receptions, brunches, luncheons, and dinners can all be held in Harding's Cocktail Lounge, Mezzanine, Private Den, and Dining Room. Each spot can be reserved separately or in a group. Harding's Main Dining Room can be leased for full or semi-private parties, and it is ideal for social, corporate, and philanthropic events. The Cocktail Lounge Large semi-private groups can hire the lounge, which gives them their own designated space of the main bar to mingle. This location is great for happy hours, corporate entertaining, and social gatherings. The Mezzanine The high location with wrought iron railings, which is available for private events such as cocktail receptions or seated functions, provides guests with a view of the open dining room and busy bar scene. The Mezzanine is an excellent choice for people who do not want to miss any of the excitement. The Private Den Reserve the private Den for standing receptions, corporate presentations and celebratory and private dinners. The space is perfect for small gatherings and features delightful details like a lighted mantle and comfortable lounge furniture. The area also has full AV capabilities, with a 42-inch TV and a sound system of its own.

• Spaces for 75 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Weddings are some of the most memorable and one-of-a-kind occasions in people's life. The memories of an intimate wedding celebration will last a lifetime. Not only by the bride and groom, but also by their guests. Naturally, everyone wants their wedding to be as special and lovely as possible. It is simple with Maison May. Our Brownstone provides the ideal setting for one-of-a-kind wedding ceremonies: Old-world charm meets modern Brooklyn to create a totally unique wedding location, nestled into a historic Brownstone in the heart of Fort Greene. Maison May gives the Brownstone wedding experience our visitors anticipate from a wedding destination in Brooklyn, from the lush, perfect-for-ceremonies Garden to the small yet sophisticated Main Dining room to the exquisite, white Parlor Floor. Brownstone Weddings are a far cry from your typical wedding hall experience. Instead, it is a one-of-a-kind reflection of a couple's personality and sense of style. Our team at Maison May is here to help you achieve your goals and make things as simple as possible. Maison May's reputation was created almost exclusively on word-of-mouth recommendations from visitors thanks to our personalized yet efficient approach. Our most valuable marketing weapon is happy couples. Naturally, a big event like a wedding raises a lot of questions. As a result, it is clear that everyone engaged has to have a deep and trusted relationship. We spend a lot of time getting to know each couple and answering all of their questions. We want our guests to feel completely at ease with their decisions, and we want every wedding to be as seamless and simple as possible. Under the glory of string lights, exchange vows in a Garden wedding ceremony. In the warm main dining area, enjoy a family-style dinner. On the Parlor Floor, dance the night away beneath crown molding embellishments. Maison May is a typical Brooklyn Brownstone wedding venue since it preserves the past while welcoming the future.

Historic buildings in prime locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City and beyond have been transformed into one-of-a-kind venues by our team of designers. Each venue serves as a blank canvas for you to completely personalize, with a distinct historic charm serving as a backdrop to your event. On top of Brooklyn Bridge Park and with views of the East River, Manhattan Bridge, and the New York City skyline, DUMBO SKY is a rooftop venue located in Manhattan's DUMBO historic district, directly above Brooklyn Bridge Park. The rooftop event space is 3,500 square feet in size and offers 360-degree panoramic views. 20,000 square foot rooftop venue that can be rented along with a full floor 20,000 square foot rooftop venue that has an industrial, rustic aesthetic with exposed brick, natural light, and historic details The Flat I NYC is located in the heart of the Flatiron District, just steps away from Madison Square Park, the Flatiron Building, and Eataly, and across the street from the Flatiron District. An elevated mezzanine/stage area and an outdoor balcony are included on the main floor, which totals 2,500 square feet in total. Featuring exposed brick, high ceilings, and original woodwork on the main floor, the main floor has an industrial, rustic aesthetic. It is an additional 2,500 square feet of space that includes a changing room, green room, storage space, a massive prep area, and a terrace where guests can take in some fresh air or simply enjoy the artwork on display.

As the National Maritime Union's headquarters, the nautically themed structure was originally designed by New Orleans modernist architect Albert Ledner in 1968 to serve as the union's headquarters. In the late 1940s, Ledner worked as an apprentice under the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, where he developed his own playful style. This fanciful approach to modernism was long dismissed by design purists, but The Maritime is now considered to be part of a wave of modernist architecture that is being viewed in a completely different light than it was previously. It had been open since 2003 but had undergone a transformation to better reflect its enviable location in the heart of Manhattan's fashion, art, food and business districts as well as the city's technology and creative industries. It was the first luxury hotel in the neighborhood, distinguished by its signature porthole windows, white-tiled exterior, and elevated outdoor terraces overlooking Ninth Avenue. As the modern, cool heart of Manhattan's Meatpacking District/West Chelsea neighborhood, the Maritime Hotel has maintained its position.

With spaces of various sizes, The Private Restaurant at Del Posto offers a unique and customizable experience. At The Private Restaurant, we provide Del Posto’s signature “of the place,” seasonal Italian cuisine. We have expanded the offerings of Il Menù Del Posto, and added a luxurious tasting menu, perfect for tailored wine pairings or for guests who would like to leave the decisions in the chefs’ hands. In addition, we have devised an elegantly served family style menu, available exclusively in the Private Restaurant. The family-style menu is offered for those who prefer a more convivial style of dining, served with the same attention to detail that garnered Del Posto the national James Beard Award for Outstanding Service in 2013.

Built in the 1920's, the iconic Heights Theater was renovated and reopened in 2016 as a live music venue, bringing the best musical talent through Houston.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

AVENUE NEW YORK is an upscale lounge and event venue brought to you by the TAO Group. Our impeccable record for throwing world class events with the most influential leaders in the industries of business, finance, fashion, entertainment, and technology is unparalleled in the hospitality industry. Perfect for events of 50 to 250 guests, the New York location has been redesigned as a grand, Parisian mansion that merges ornate, old world design, modern finishes, soaring 30 foot ceilings, and state-of-the-art technology to create a layered, luxurious, and immersive environment. Our full-service kitchen features a crowd-pleasing menu from TAO Group’s executive chef team and can be customized upon request.

• Spaces for 200-500 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

The Bell House is a two-room music and events venue located in Brooklyn, New York. The main room has a 25-foot-high wooden, vaulted ceiling, and a 450-square-foot stage which makes The Bell House ideal for various performances, large gatherings, weddings, and celebrations. THE HISTORY OF THE BELL HOUSE The Bell House, a state-of-the-art 8,000 square foot facility with a separate performance space and lounge, is centrally located between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens. Constructed in the 1920s from an old printing factory and boasting an 88 foot long and 25 foot high magnificent wooden barrel vault ceiling, The Bell House has quickly established itself as a major center for arts and entertainment in Brownstone Brooklyn. THE MAIN EXHIBITION ROOM The Main Room at The Bell House boasts 25 foot wooden arched ceilings, a 450 square foot stage, and unobstructed views of the stage from any part of the room, making it an ideal space for performances, large gatherings, weddings, and celebrations of all kinds. This space can easily accommodate 500 people standing or 200+ people seated at a time. In addition, guests can take in the scenery from the elevated platform of the beautiful 30′ wooden bar that runs along the West wall. This space can be used in conjunction with the Front Lounge for parties and events with a capacity of up to 600 people. THE LOUNGE AT THE FRONT The Front Lounge of The Bell House, which is located directly in front of the building, retains its warm and intimate character while comfortably accommodating up to 150 people. This space boasts a stunning 26-foot oak bar that serves handcrafted and local beers, as well as a comprehensive wine and liquor selection. Groups of all sizes can relax on vintage furniture and mingle in soft lighting that is accentuated by large windows that let in plenty of natural light during the day and allow for starry skies at night. Suitable for small to medium-sized private events, this space is ideal.