Top New York Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 20-500 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 8 Ballrooms
• 2 Meeting Spaces

One word: unforgettable. The Garden City Hotel's legacy of Old World service, combined with exquisitely-trained staff, turns your event into an extraordinary occasion. Tell a story your guests can’t help but share. A landmark of gracious hospitality and first-class service on Long Island, New York, the elegant and historic Garden City Hotel welcomes guests into spacious and luxurious event spaces, and delights with an array of new dining experiences, including Red Salt Room by David Burke. The Garden City Hotel enjoys a longstanding tradition of hosting many of Long Island’s most magnificent weddings and celebrations. From festive engagement parties to gala wedding receptions (and every celebration in between), you can count on The Garden City Hotel to deliver flawless service, superb attention to detail, and exceptional dining for your celebration. As the recipient of some of the industry’s most coveted bridal awards, The Garden City Hotel knows what it takes to create an event you’ll treasure.

• Spaces for 10-25 Guests
• 2 Meeting Spaces

SoHo itself is a haven for artists, designers, and boutique shoppers looking for relief from the noise and traffic of central Manhattan or Wall Street. Meet in Place SoHo channels this unique neighborhood to provide a space that is uplifting, charming and sophisticated. It’s the perfect venue for private meetings, conferences or off-sites.

• Spaces for 40-80 Guests
• 1 Bar

Alta Calidad is located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn where Chef Akhtar Nawab is cooking innovative Mexican cuisine. The Spanish translation of “Alta Calidad” means “high quality” and it’s our goal to provide that with every dish that we serve. Our goal is to cook with pride and integrity and have a lot of fun doing it. We’re thrilled to be part of this amazing Brooklyn community and we want each of you to join us and participate in this exciting adventure! We can accommodate a variety of events including office lunches, in-home intimate dinner parties, or receptions and seated dinners at our restaurant or our sister restaurant, Wayward Fare, located right next door! Offering both full-service catering and delivery options, Alta Calidad is the perfect choice for your next event!

• Spaces for 20-40 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Empire Diner’s Iconic venue is the perfect setting for private dining, special events and location shoots. Our Dining Car is a New York City landmark with its unique stainless steel art deco façade. The White Room is understated sophistication with a refined contemporary appeal. The Library located upstairs of this free standing landmarked building is great for private dinners and receptions. Our classic American fare with refined quality ingredients take on traditional diner favorites, combined with our seasonal cocktail program will certainly turn any celebration into a memorable event.

• Spaces for 125-350 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

The Box House Hotel features incredible spaces for any event. The Rooftop, Penthouse, Two-O-Six, and Brooklyn Lantern combine to make The Box House Hotel an ideal atmosphere to host an array of events including intimate weddings, birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, anniversaries, product launches, meetings, fundraisers, and much more.

Electric Shuffle NYC offers event spaces for your next celebration in New York, New York.

• Spaces for 40-500 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 8 Total Spaces

Located along Brooklyn Bridge Park, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge offers a luxury waterfront setting for weddings, corporate meetings, galas, private dinners, and social celebrations. The hotel features more than 45,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including elegant ballrooms, rooftop venues, terraces, and meeting rooms with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and East River. Sustainable design, locally inspired cuisine, luxury accommodations, and dedicated event planning create a seamless guest experience. Blending nature-inspired interiors with iconic New York City views, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge provides a memorable backdrop for events of every scale.

• Spaces for 300-320 Guests
• 2 Country Clubs

Stonebridge Country Club combines the natural beauty of its surroundings with exceptionally elegant settings for special events. The spectacular view of their meticulously manicured golf course, coupled with hands-on hospitality from their staff and the Lessing’s reputation, make Stonebridge the premier destination for any special occasion. The Stonebridge Country Club is Smithtown's locale for the area's most exclusive weddings, corporate, and social events. Conveniently located in West Suffolk County. Stonebridge is easily accessible for guests from surrounding areas. Whether you're hosting a wedding, golf outing, fundraiser, holiday party or other special occasion, Stonebridge Country Club has versatile settings for any event. Smaller rooms are available for corporate events and can accomodate groups of 25 to 75 people. The Grand Ballroom can accomodate 300 guests for large special events, such as a gala or celebration. Stonebridge Country Club provides exceptional cuisine and attentive service for any special event. Choose from an affordable buffet, butler-passed hors d'oeuvres service, or a sky's-the-limit multi-course meal that features Lessing's renowned chef-attended stations and free-flowing libations. Your choice of enhancements allows you to put your signature on the event, with custom-made ice sculptures, a seafood bar, or martini station.

Simon Oren, Dudi Sasson and Chef James Tracey bring midtown Manhattan a glamorous bold American restaurant. A raw bar features every crustacean imaginable, and servers stroll through the dining room brandishing custom gueridon carts preparing items tableside. The menu circles the globe offering Chef Tracey’s seasonal cuisine alongside an extensive selection of Prime Dry-Aged Steaks, and Roast Prime Rib of Beef. Designed by Scott Kester and Dudi Sasson, the two-floor lofty space is comfortable and lavish with an expansive bar and seating for upwards of 200 guests; perfect for large group dining, with private rooms for business and social events.

• Spaces for 6-80 Guests
• 8 Theaters

Sunlight Studios is a new series of spaces for rent in the heart New York City. A variety of studio sizes and top of the line equipment. Book now!

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Valley Rock Inn & Mountain Club is located 30 miles from the George Washington Bridge and is about an hour from most of Manhattan. Set in the Village of Sloatsburg, NY, in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains, we’re surrounded by 70,000 acres of forever-wild parkland of Harriman State Park and Sterling Forest with trails and lakes in every direction. We love wedding weekends where you and your guests can have the time of your lives and create memories you will never forget. We also have day events, but weekends are our specialty. Our wedding packages start at around $65,000 for 100 guests for a one-day wedding and $140,000 for a weekend experience including accommodations, a rehearsal dinner on Friday, a Saturday wedding and a Sunday farewell brunch by the pool. Our village property includes: - Five fully renovated guest houses for up to 50 guests at full occupancy - A full property buyout is available to include The Lodge, our indoor restaurant. The private dining room & enclosed wraparound terrace is perfect for rehearsal dinner. We serve brunch by the pool for up to 100. - The Pavilion has dining space for up to 100 with adjacent bar, wood-burning pizza oven and grill - The Summer Lounge can seat up to 60 for a private candlelight dinner - The Main Lawn is the perfect spot for a reception tent for up to 300 guests - The Shade Garden is a tranquil spot for an outdoor ceremony for up to 200 guests - The South Lawn is a lush spot for a large ceremony of up to 300 - The Rose Garden courtyard, with its center fountain and 10-foot rose-covered walls, is a dream spot for a cocktail hour or a rehearsal dinner - The gym with yoga, spin and weights is the ideal place to reduce stress and keep your friends busy - Our guided hikes, bike rides and kayak outings will make your friends feel like they are on vacation. - Our organic market is a great spot for your friends and family to get a bite or a fresh juice - The art gallery is available for guests to take a tour of one of our installations

• Spaces for 45-55 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Roey’s (pronounced "ROE-ees) is inspired by old world cafés: spaces where communities come together for nourishment and to share ideas. Roey’s endeavors to bring this sense of community to the West Village by offering an accessible, high quality, nourishing experience in a casual and sophisticated setting. Roeys’s accepts large party reservations for groups of 6 to 10 guests. The Communal Table is the perfect setting for all types of intimate gatherings — from showers to birthdays, corporate outings and more. The restaurant also offers full venue buyouts for up to 55 standing or 45 for a seated dinner. Roey's has a full separate bar for private events.

• Spaces for 12-350 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

The West Side Bazaar, located at 1432 Niagara Street in Buffalo, NY, is a vibrant small business incubator, multicultural marketplace, and community hub. Operated by the WEDI, it supports refugees, immigrants, and minority entrepreneurs with microloans, technical assistance, and space to run restaurants, retail booths, and services. The building hosts events, workshops, and meetings with a capacity for over large scale events for 350 patrons, small meetings, and various markets/fairs/seminars.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests

Escape to your own vacation valley. Visit Urban Cowboy Lodge & Resort located in the Big Indian Wilderness of upstate New York. Our 44-room boutique hotel sits on 200 acres in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. Urban Cowboy Lodge & Resort may just be 2.5 hours from New York City, but we are truly a world away. Here you can enjoy a forest bath in an indoor or outdoor soaking tub, a steam in our Estonian Sauna or a dip in our pool. Get out into the wilderness and hike our many miles of trails or scale our treenet installation. Enjoy a beer at Ralph’s Bar & Bowling or a cocktail at The Public House Bar. Dinner and breakfast are served daily at our award-winning restaurant the Dining Room. Welcome to the Wilderness!

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Situated in the vibrant NoMad neighborhood, Vin sur Vingt NoMad offers a delightful French wine bar experience. Our chic and cozy space features a carefully curated selection of French wines and tantalizing small plates, perfect for any gathering. Whether you're looking for a relaxing evening with friends or a stylish venue for your next event, Vin sur Vingt NoMad is the ideal destination. Come and enjoy the taste of France in the heart of NoMad.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Atrium @ Rich’s is a breathtaking, open three-story reception area perfect for all dining and dancing occasions. Highlighting the space is a captivating brick fireplace built using 20,000 antique bricks salvaged from an early 19th century Chicago factory and granite specifically quarried and imported from Italy. State of the art lighting and audio capabilities tailor the ambiance and sound to your specific needs. A selection of private, professionally designed conference rooms skirting the Atrium are also available for break-off meetings and other events. Our catering & event planning managers, classically trained culinarians and our entire staff are ready to pamper you and your guests by offering the latest in design trends and decor, menu customization, and more. Contact us for menus, tour options, and to book your special occasion!

• Spaces for 75-2,800 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

One of the last remaining venues in the round with a rotating state, the NYCB Theatre at Westbury first opened in 1956 as the Westbury Music Fair to host Broadway-style shows 35 miles from midtown Manhattan. Since then its stage has seen some of the most recognizable names in entertainment including Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, The Who, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, Garth Brooks, Britney Spears, and many, many more! Beyond the theatre itself which holds 2,800 in its full capacity but can easily be scaled down to 1,900, the building also includes the newly renovated VIP Club at Lounge 960, spacious main lobby, and Patio and Deck areas. The venue is easily accessible by major roadways with onsite parking for approximately 1,000 vehicles.

• Spaces for 500-600 Guests

The Mansion at Oyster Bay stands majestically in the heart of 120 perfectly manicured acres in Woodbury, Long Island. The ambiance of this former magnificent Gold Coast estate is rich with elegance and hospitality, but updated with modern amenities. Come enjoy this experience of Long Island Gold Coast luxury, and share it with your guests in an unforgettable setting.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests

SHiFT Midtown is Manhattan’s premier immersive event space, where traditional venue design meets cutting-edge innovation to create unforgettable experiences. With 5,000 square feet spanning two dynamic floors, SHiFT is equipped with concert-grade lighting, cinema-quality surround sound, a full rigging system, and an impressive street-facing video wall, making it the ideal setting for any event. From start to finish, we offer a seamless and personalized journey. Our team specializes in crafting bespoke solutions—whether it’s custom branding moments or tailored content creation. Whether you envision a blank canvas or a fully immersive, customizable space, SHiFT Midown elevates your event beyond imagination.