Top Lower East Side Cocktail Party Venues

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Choosing your cocktail party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Lower East Side. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Lower East Side venue has never been easier.

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    218 NOLITA EVENT SPACE

    218 Bowery, New York, NY 10012, USA
    • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 space at this venue

    The event space is a modern, versatile venue in the heart of Nolita with a mix of industrial and natural design elements. Here’s a breakdown of its features: The space features a long, dimly-lit open space with exposed brick walls that suggest a more laid-back, lounge or cocktail setting. There is a bar or serving area with a sleek design that adds an intimate lounge like atmosphere with a sophisticated marble countertop and glass shelving behind it with the necessary fridge equipment for food and drinks. The back of the space features a a combination of exposed brick and greenery, offering a rustic yet contemporary feel. Hanging pendant lights with woven, natural materials enhance the organic vibe. Furniture includes simple wooden tables and cushioned seating, making it suitable for both informal gatherings and formal setups. There are a total of 6 bathrooms in the space and the basement has a walk in fridge, coat check and food prep area. This event space would be ideal for a variety of functions, including cocktail receptions, intimate gatherings, photoshoots or creative workshops. It blends industrial, natural, and modern design elements, making it perfect for your event.

    $6,000 min
    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    Grand Street Pizza

    384 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    • Spaces for 12-30 Guests

    We are a cozy pizzeria and bar! NY style pies and slices alongside cold beers and curated wines, all served in an elevated, intimate setting.

    Est. $72/guest
    $3,500 min
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    Celestine

    1 John St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
    • Spaces for 35-100 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 1 Outdoor

    Celestine is an intimate restaurant and venue located in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood. Tucked beneath the Manhattan Bridge on the edge of the East River, our floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping views of the downtown skyline and the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Our space Our dining room’s design is inspired by Lebanon in the 60s; pale ash wood contrasts with custom-pressed teal tiles, an abundance of plants, floor to ceiling windows on three sides. Retractable glass doors divide our dining room from our seasonal terrace which sprawls out over the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge Park. The space is surrounded by a lush planter which features a bounty of herbs, grasses, and small flowering plants from the North-East. It’s a gorgeous space for an on-site ceremony or cocktail hour, and it’s part of any private event held here. Our cuisine Beyond our physical space, our emphasis is on excellent food and warm, gracious hospitality. We want you and your guests to feel completely at ease from the moment you walk through our doors. Our menus take inspiration from the Mediterranean coastline, and we offer both buffet and family-style options. Our wine list features natural wines from the coastal Mediterranean region. Our cocktail menu highlights delicious riffs on classic drinks (think G&T’s with Turmeric and Lemongrass) and beers from local producers like Other Half and Folksbier. Our pricing We use a flat-fee structure, similar to an event minimum spend. This pricing is designed to cover almost everything, and includes food and beverage for up to 70 guests seated or 85 standing during peak season. While you are totally welcome to look into additional decor details, everything that is used for service is included in your private event. This covers the basics like glassware, plates, flatware, and napkins, but it also covers use of our votive candles, bud vases, table numbers, cake stand, easels, etc. We're also happy to create and print personalized menus for your event in-house. Evening events are typically 6pm - 11pm and daytime events are typically held from 11am - 3pm. New York sales tax, gratuity, and a 5% administrative fee are applied to event subtotals.

    Est. $450/guest
    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    310 Bowery Bar

    310 Bowery, New York, NY 10012, USA
    • Spaces for 50-180 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Event Space

    310 Bowery Bar is one of NoHo's most sought-after private event venues, offering an intimate yet elevated setting for up to 180 guests in the heart of Lower Manhattan. With a sleek bar, curated lighting, and a warm modern interior, it's the kind of space that makes any occasion feel effortlessly cool and distinctly New York. The flexible open layout is ideal for cocktail parties, birthday celebrations, corporate mixers, bachelorette gatherings, and private buyouts. Craft cocktails, late-night hours, and a design-forward atmosphere set 310 Bowery apart from your average NYC event venue. Open Tuesday through Sunday with hours running until 4am on weekends, the venue is as well suited for an after-party as it is for a seated reception. If you're searching for a private event space in NoHo or a cocktail lounge for hire in NYC, 310 Bowery Bar delivers on both.

    Pricing Details Available
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    419 Lafayette Loft + Rooftop

    419 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003, USA
    • Spaces for 100-375 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 2 Landmarks
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Nestled in the heart of the vibrant NoHo District, 419 Lafayette Loft +Rooftop is a hidden gem that perfectly marries historic charm with modern elegance. Housed on the seventh floor, and rooftop, of a beautifully renovated landmark building, this private open loft space serves as a stunning backdrop for any event, from brand activations and meetings to grand celebrations. As you step into the loft, you are greeted by a captivating loft like floor plan that showcases the space’s unique character. The exposed brick walls tell a story of the building's rich history, while the ten-foot windows invite an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. With soaring 13-foot ceilings, the loft feels expansive and airy, making it an ideal blank canvas for your creative vision. But the magic of 419 Lafayette Loft + Rooftop doesn’t end indoors. Ascend to the rooftop, where an enchanting oasis awaits. Surrounded by four beautifully renovated water tanks, gardens, and fishponds, the rooftop offers breathtaking views of the city skyline, providing a serene escape from the urban bustle below. It’s a perfect setting for outdoor receptions, sunset cocktail parties, or simply enjoying moments of tranquility amidst the vibrant energy of New York City.

    $2,900 min
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    Ideal Glass Atelier

    22 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10003, USA
    • Spaces for 50-125 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 1 space at this venue

    Ideal Glass Atelier is a thoughtfully designed, open-format space in Manhattan, created to support contemporary exhibitions, fashion presentations, and cultural programming. Spanning approximately 2,500 square feet, the space offers a clean architectural canvas with flexible spatial flow, allowing each production to shape the environment according to its vision. Ideal Glass Atelier can be reconfigured to support each project’s unique vision. The open production policy offers creatives the freedom to collaborate with their preferred partners, allowing every presentation to be realized thoughtfully, with precision and flexibility.

    $7,000 min
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    LOCAL 92

    244 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012, USA
    • Spaces for 90-200 Guests
    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    Beauty & Essex - Lower East Side

    146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    • Spaces for 20-550 Guests
    • 3 Restaurants

    Beauty & Essex is available for all variety of events, from intimate dinners for 12 up to cocktail events for 550 people. The restaurant sits behind a functioning pawn shop and has a full service bar on both floors, as well as 4 dining rooms and a lounge area. Each of our spaces can be reserved semi-privately or combined for full floor and restaurant buyouts. Unique on the Lower East Side, the atmosphere of the 10,000 square foot space is both grand and intimate, moody and effervescent. Various rooms for lounging and dining unfold on two floors, like a large turn-of-the-century townhouse. Each room has its own unique elements that celebrate timeless jewelry designs and upscale jewelry stores. The space is truly versatile and is ideal for corporate events, fashion shows, reward dinners, movie premiere parties, and film shoots.

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    Dirty French New York

    180 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, USA

    Located in the Ludlow Hotel on Manhattan’s storied Lower East Side, Dirty French is an energetic bistro created by the acclaimed hospitality brand Major Food Group and its co-founders Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone, and Rich Torrisi. Dirty French's Main Dining Room can accommodate large parties of up to 24 guests non-privately or it can be booked privately for up to 90 guests seated or 150 guests for a reception-style event. Dirty French's Private Dining Room is located on the 2nd Floor of the Ludlow Hotel, through a private entrance. The room has a built-in bar, dedicated restrooms, a private coat check, and large windows overlooking Ludlow Street. It can be booked for up to 50 guests seated or 80 guests for a reception-style event. Dirty French’s Garden is a beautiful courtyard that is located on the ground floor of the Ludlow Hotel. The space features a glass ceiling, exposed brick walls, a picture window looking into the kitchen, and open airflow. It can be booked for up to 24 guests seated.

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    Space LES

    155 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    • Spaces for 75-100 Guests

    Welcome to Space LES, a quintessential Manhattan loft in the trendy Lower East Side next to the East Village! It features 2,000 sq ft of renovated space, 11 ft ceiling, hardwood oak flooring, a kitchen, HVAC, AV, furniture and more. Movable walls and adjustable lighting present various options for art exhibitions, cocktail receptions, pop-ups, film or fashion projects. Previous collaborations include Blue Bloods, The Irishman, And Just Like That, events by Microsoft, Pixar, NASA, Kevyn Aucoin, Vans, Project Runway and American Express among many others. Your guests will be greeted by a glass facade with authentic 100-year old patinated pilasters. A double door level entrance leads to a spacious well appointed loft. Among many original details are meticulously restored ceiling tin tiles, floating walls, partially exposed bricks, a collection of museum quality paintings and photographs. Furnishings include a Saarinen table, chairs by Arne Jacobsen, a leather sofa by Ted Boerner, benches by Giulio Lazzotti, stools by Philippe Starck, a 24-speaker Bose sound system, Bang & Olufsen speakers, a Canon projector, laser/LED lights and more. All these items are FREE and available to enhance your celebration shall you decide to use them. Of course, you may bring your own equipment, art and furniture. Shall you need publicity for your event, we'll secure it in an online publication at no additional cost. We’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure that your guests are enjoying an unforgettable special event!

    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    Szeeking JOY

    50 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USA

    20% off all bars - face, shampoo, conditioner bars 10% off all face oils Free gua sha with any face oil purchase (one per customer while supplies last) Subscribe to our website and get a free gift at the event A chance to try face oils Get some samples Happy hour drink specials: $8 margaritas, $6 well drinks, $5 miller and shot

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    Kind Regards

    152 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, USA
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    Essex NYC

    124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests

    A Lower East Side Classic since 1999 with award-winning seasonal cuisine, oyster Happy Hours, and NYC's original brunch party. Reserve free party space after 10 p.m. for 20-200 guests.

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    The Highlight Room

    145 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA
    • Spaces for 75-175 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 space at this venue

    Perched 16 stories above the intersection of Broome and Bowery, The Highlight Room is the ultimate event venue, offering a glamorous rooftop setting perfect for any occasion. Inspired by a 19th-century pleasure garden, this stunning space features a majestic tree that stretches its branches across the room, complemented by an expansive outdoor terrace with breathtaking views of the New York skyline. Located in the Moxy Lower East Side Hotel, The Highlight Room can accommodate 175 guests reception style with our outdoor terrace and 150 reception style indoors. Encased in glass windows, The Highlight Room provides a festive, luxurious atmosphere, ideal for celebrations, corporate events, private parties, and more. With its unique design and unforgettable vistas, The Highlight Room ensures every event is a memorable experience.

    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    Ainslie Bowery

    199 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA
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    The Grand Delancey

    115 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    • Spaces for 90-200 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant

    The Grand Delancey is curating, caring for and offering the very best in international, local and domestic craft beer. Sporting over 50 temperature controlled Drafts, a stellar selection of fresh cans and rare bottles, along with a focused cider list and house-made cocktails. The Grand Delancey is located within The Market Line Underground Food Hall. Offering a unique selection of the very best restaurants and vendors in the Lower East Side. All available in our nicely-spaced dining room complete with a modern air filtration system.

    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    Furnished Club

    358 Broome St, New York, NY 10013, USA
    • Spaces for 20-200 Guests
    • 2 Art Galleries
    • 2 Retail Spaces
    • 3 Total Spaces

    At Furnished Club, we offer premium pop-up rental spaces in prime locations across New York City and Mexico City, tailored for fashion brands, art galleries, events, and brand activations. Whether you’re launching a new collection, hosting an exclusive event, or showcasing your brand, our curated pop-up spaces provide the perfect setting.

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    EVENT 159 NYC

    136 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA

    Pop-up event venue rental and Production Holding Spaces in New York City

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    Pier 36

    299 South St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    • Spaces for 100 Guests
    • 1 Convention Center

    THE BREAKDOWN “State of the art” Sports and Entertainment Facility Located at Pier 36 on South Street (off the FDR Drive) 70,000 sq ft facility 55,000 sq ft parking lot 15,000 sq ft deck overlooking East River with views of downtown Manhattan, South Street Seaport, Manhattan/Brooklyn Bridges and Statue of Liberty. Network capabilities feature a Multi Gig Aruba WiFi networks Wifi system designed to accommodate thousands of simultaneous users. Barco 2.8mm LED Screens; Seven 6.5′ x 11′, Two 9′ x 16′ Twenty-Two (22) 65in Flats Screens

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    Tijuana Picnic

    151 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    • Spaces for 50-80 Guests
    • 2 Restaurants

    Tijuana Picnic hosts a variety of private events in their ground floor restaurant, downstairs lounge, or both! Whether you're looking for some passed appetizers and pitchers of margaritas, or a full four course seated dinner, Tijuana Picnic has you covered. Tijuana Picnic has been repeatedly named one of the best places in the city to host a birthday party. The restaurant's event space is also perfect for weddings, product launches, afterparties, business dinners, showers, and any other type of special event. For private events, the Ground Floor Dining Room of Tijuana Picnic can accomodate up to 80 guests for a cocktail reception or up to 65 guests for a seated dinner. The downstairs lounge can accomodate semi-private reservations of up to 40 guests, seated dinners for groups of up to 50, and fully private cocktail receptions for groups of up to 80 guests.