Top Newark Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 218 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar

Desert 5 Spot brings the rustic allure of Pioneertown and Cosmic Americana to Brooklyn. Named after the colorful Mojave Desert flower and inspired by Joshua Tree hideouts, throwback roadside motels and western nostalgia, Desert 5 Spot is the ultimate country music lovers watering hole. Entry through a storefront resembling a Pioneertown motel transports guests through the Mojave Desert and into a cozy living room lounge bar, outfitted with a custom mechanical bull. Slangin’ out specialty cocktails, frozen margaritas, cold beers and LA-approved tacos, making this the perfect place where cowboys come together. Featuring daily live performances by emerging country artists, the Desert 5 House Band, line dancing and two stepping classes, with weekend DJ’s playing country hits all night long, Desert 5 Spot welcomes one and all to leave their tensions and pretensions at the door, put on their boots and let the good times roll.

• Spaces for 175-300 Guests
• 1 Winery

Brooklyn Winery, Reimagined! This modern, industrial space features chic accents and lush backdrops, like our signature living plant wall, our winery production space and barrel room. Facilities and Capacity At Brooklyn Winery, you'll be able to spend your day in a large, industrial-style setting. A 15-foot ceiling soars above the main event space, and creates a sense of airiness. Several skylights dot the ceiling, filling the room with natural light. The winery is also home to a production space and barrel room, adding an air of authenticity to the business. The event space will accommodate up to 175 people and is open to hosting ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions with dinner and dancing. The property is exclusively reserved for the couple, providing privacy for their festivities. The Barrel Room, which is available for wedding photographs. The happy couple is given access to the Wedding Suite, which offers a private space to spend some quiet time together. Services Offered The team at Brooklyn Winery is on hand to support you as you plan your dream day. They're happy to take care of the decor and details, including china, linens, and flatware. The winery's own wine will be served, complementing the cuisine provided by the on-site team. All of our event packages include an open bar of Brooklyn Winery wines and local craft beer. Premium hard liquor is also available as an enhancement. Our packages include all furniture and necessary items to host your day; dishes, glassware, chairs, tables, etc. Our amazing staff, inclusive of an event manager, are committed to creating the best experience possible for you and your guests; all staff members are highly-trained service industry professionals.

• Spaces for 30-700 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

Fushimi creates visionary Japanese-fusion dishes with top-quality, fresh ingredients from local farms, delivered weekly. Expert chefs craft these ingredients into artistic dishes. Known for its exceptional menu, premium service, and trendy ambiance, Fushimi’s locations in Staten Island, Bay Ridge, Williamsburg, and Times Square are must-visits. Highly recommended by Zagat and Michelin, Fushimi is perfect for those seeking innovative traditional cuisine, Japanese food lovers, or anyone wanting to try something new.

• Spaces for 18-30 Guests

EMP Studio is a thoughtfully designed 1,200 sq ft space tucked away in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn. With an open layout featuring exposed brick, soaring ceilings, and abundant natural light, the studio blends industrial charm with modern versatility—ideal for those looking to gather, create, and connect. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchenette, satellite bar, flexible furniture options, private restroom, storage space, and convenient street-level access. Whether you're hosting a celebratory dinner, curating a pop-up, launching a brand experience or simply in need of a stylish, functional space - EMP Studio adapts to meet the moment.

• Spaces for 20-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Dobbin St is a tailored event space centrally located in Williamsburg, steps away from picturesque McCarren park. A transformed Brooklyn factory that exudes a minimalist and luxury feel, boasting stunning Manhattan skyline views and vaulted 22 foot ceilings. The venue combines 8,900 sq ft of indoor and outdoor space. Dobbin St was designed with the sole intention to create the most exceptional and stunning event experience. Our clients have the use of 4,250 sq ft of internal space, and a 750 sq ft dedicated client mezzanine. A 900 sq ft courtyard is the beautiful hidden gem that completes the space. ​ Our client floor includes a client suite with an en-suite bathroom and a private lounge with floor to ceiling glass windows. This provides an elegant oasis to escape and observe your guests having fun. One flight up is a 3,000 sq ft terrace - an exquisite setting for a wedding ceremony or open air event.

• Spaces for 174-225 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Ballroom on 74th is a new private events venue located on 74th street between 2nd and 1st avenues. With a capacity of 175 guests for seated and over 225 for receptions, we can accommodate a variety of seating configurations. The room is equipped with two 15-foot dropdown screens with built in projector and surround sound speakers. Amali oversees food, beverage and service for The Ballroom on 74th. Our award winning culinary and beverage team executes with restaurant level professionalism and care. The Ballroom on 74th is located within the Chiotes Hall which offers also offers conference and meeting rooms for corporate meetings.

• Spaces for 160-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Sound River Studios is a spacious warehouse gallery space on the Long Island City waterfront. Sound River Studios boasts stunning views of the East River and Manhattan skyline with 5,500+ square-feet of event space. The venue is perfect for promotional events and networking functions, film and photo shoots, art exhibitions and fashion shows, weddings and other social gatherings all year round.

• 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 50-925 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 150-500 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Perched high above The East River with the most dramatic and romantic views of the entire Manhattan Skyline in Queens, Ravel hotel is one of New York’s most iconic NEW landmarks, with event venues on different roof decks: The Penthouse, The Observation Deck, The Summer Club and the Stunning TEN Rooftop with views for days. Our new construction also offers a grand ballroom with covered outdoor terraces, for a formal occasion, and our flagship The Penthouse boasts a high-end, sleek, and urban feel with top services such as our world-class menu (Seth Levine, Executive Chef), all perched high above our guest rooms featuring the glittering Manhattan skyline. Located atop The Ravel Hotel, The Penthouse has Long Island City's only glass-enclosed, retractable rooftop allowing us to do weddings year around. On the water, our breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline is one of New York City's best creating an ideal setting for your ceremony and reception. Our team at Ravel Events can custom create an event of a lifetime that you and all of your guests will remember forever. At Ravel Hotel, love always wins.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests

A clean, spacious event hall perfect for weddings, birthdays, graduations, baby showers, and more! 🎉 Our venue seats 150–200 guests with tables, chairs, TVs, sound system, and games included. Decorations and catering are available at an extra cost. The hall features large glass windows, a modern look, and plenty of parking (street + hospital lot across the street). 📍 Located in Paterson NJ 📞 Call/Text at 201-903-6061 to schedule a tour or get pricing.

• Spaces for 70-400 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 2 Lofts

Welcome to one of Brooklyn’s most versatile and dynamic event venues, perfect for corporate meetings, conferences, brand activations, film screenings, creative productions, and private events. Spanning 15,000 sq ft, this multifunctional industrial space features modern AV capabilities, flexible layouts, and striking architectural details to suit events of any size. Key Spaces & Features: Main Event Space – 6,000 sq ft: Open-floor venue with skyline views, abundant natural light, skylights, and exposed brick. Ideal for conferences, corporate meetings, large presentations, panels, or theater-style events. Fully customizable layouts accommodate luncheons, off-sites, team-building sessions, or staged productions. 4 Breakout Rooms/Media Studios: Each room fits 50+ guests in theater-style seating. AV-ready setups available: pre-lit cycloramas equipped with projectors and flexible for workshops, training sessions, intimate presentations, or breakout discussions. Screening Room: 64-seat theater with surround sound, red velvet seating, and professional projection system — perfect for film screenings, corporate presentations, keynotes, or product launches.

• 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 180-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

KAI studio is a luxurious 6,000 square foot bi-level venue located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The Asian inspired design in this former storage warehouse, showcases custom hand carved woodworks from around the globe. The venue provides a blank canvas draped with soaring 30 foot white velour curtains throughout an open floor plan and luminous color downlighting to enhance any theme you can image. KAI studio offers all the essentials required for an extravagant memorable event; along with impeccable 5-Star Service from our professional team.

• Spaces for 10-60 Guests
• 7 Event Spaces

PRIVATE PARTY LOUNGES The ultimate one-stop party destination karaoke • billiards • darts • photo booth • sound system • smart tech • board games BYOB & BYOF multiple locations Pick a venue, choose the right vibe and enjoy all things you love about going out while keeping it private.

Curated Williamsburg event space with interior designed by Office of Tangible Space.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

We built our space to be unique and original in many ways but also very minimalist and interchangeable. Our tasting room is 1,000 sf and the main feature here. Large windows open onto the sidewalk. Grey and concrete dominate the space, with 2 circular bar. One bar is a food corner with a simple kitchen set up good for food catering, pop ups or the DJ booth! Lights are all dimmable to create different moods. The main feature of the space is the large circular bar with 40 taps behind it and a big circular window that overlooks our production space. On tap we have a large selection of our cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), local beers, spirits and wine. There are 2 restrooms, one with handicap access. There is plenty of seating, bar seats, custom bench and circular tables, all can be moved or removed.

• Spaces for 30-85 Guests
• 1 Bar

Kingston Public House is Brooklyn's most curious cocktail bar. This is a unique space in the heart of Crown-Heights offers chic décor, exposed brick and soaring 13' ceilings. 900 sq ft of hand-built interior, custom lights, art, banquette seating and plenty of character. There is a beautiful 200 sq ft backyard space, and a private bathroom. Classic furniture and a classic speakeasy vibe. The lovingly renovated interior of original wood, with custom art pieces make a stunning, camera-ready setting for film, photoshoots, or special events. A 75-person indoor capacity and our outdoor area provides day and nighttime options, outside activities. This quintessentially Brooklyn space can host your launch party, film or photo shoot, birthday reception. Our cocktails have been expertly curated by industry veterans, and we’ve worked meticulously in our selection of spirits, design aesthetics and unwavering attention to service and hospitality. At KPH, our team is dedicated to achieving unparalleled guest satisfaction. Our highly-trained bar and front-of-house staff takes the greatest pleasure in attending to every detail for private events and affairs. We look forward to hosting you soon. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions. Kingston Public House is conveniently located in the iconic Brooklyn neighborhood of Crown Heights, just 2.4 mi from Barclays Center and within close proximity to major transportation.

• Spaces for 175-225 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

The Vista Penthouse Ballroom is on the 11th story of the Four Points by Sheraton LIC, one of the newest full-service hotels in Long Island City. Our cutting-edge facility, along with a modern metropolitan environment, vibrant urban surrounds, and excellent cuisine, will far exceed your expectations. The comfort and convenience we provide both you and your guests is one of the numerous advantages of having your next business meeting or special event with us. Enjoy a casual night out at Michaels Café, cocktails at the Vista Sky Lounge, or host your special event in our opulent Penthouse Ballroom while staying in the comfort of your own guest room. Our event planners at Vista Sky Lounge and Penthouse Ballroom are dedicated to making your special occasion a huge success. We can help you customize your food, room layout, and guest accommodations, as well as suggest local vendors to help make your one-of-a-kind event even more spectacular. VISTA Penthouse Ballroom A tastefully built ballroom on the 11th floor Penthouse of the Four Points by Sheraton LIC was exactly what the up-and-coming Long Island City needed. Your guests will be wowed by the breathtaking floor-to-ceiling views of the Manhattan skyline. The Penthouse Ballroom can easily seat up to 160 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 225 people for a cocktail reception. Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers, Bar-Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, holiday parties, and corporate events are among our specialties. We are convinced that our cuisine will impress you, and we offer a variety of menu packages to pick from. We take pleasure in providing attentive service and only serving dishes cooked with the highest quality ingredients. Before you schedule your special event, be sure to come in for a sampling! The Sky Lounge At Vista Sky Lounge and Penthouse Ballroom, the sky is the limit! Host a memorable cocktail celebration in our rooftop Sky Lounge and let the stunning vistas of New York City serve as the perfect backdrop for your special occasion. Worrying about the weather will be the last thing on your mind with our state-of-the-art retractable roof! Your event will surely be the talk of the town after your guests experience an exceptional cocktail hour or an intimate candlelit reception at our new rooftop venue, 12 storeys above the Sheraton Four Points LIC Hotel! To begin organizing your next event, give us a call now! Weddings Weddings The crew at Vista Penthouse Ballroom is 100% committed to making your wedding our first priority, as they only take on one wedding at a time. Meetings & Corporate events A business meeting requires a lot of planning, and our team is here to assist you in making sure everything goes smoothly. The Four Points by Sheraton LIC's Vista Catering crew is dedicated to serving the local business community in our state-of-the-art facility. Celebrations We can hold your next brunch, birthday or holiday celebration, Bar - Bat Mitzvah or Sweet Sixteen in our venue, which is not just for spectacular weddings.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Your guests will love our elegant, well-appointed private event rooms and craveable Italian-American dishes—and you’ll love the feeling of knowing we have taken care of everything. With 4 unique event rooms that can be used in varying combinations, our Bridgewater location can host seated events up to 240 guests with exclusive use of the full event space. Whether you are hosting a big family celebration or a small corporate meeting, our private event rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of occasions. Our Private Dining Event Managers will help you plan a delectable chef-prepared menu and choose offerings for your private bar, featuring a selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails. Allow us to create the perfect room layout and add finishing touches such as personalized menu cards, house centerpieces and standard audio-visual equipment. At Maggiano's, we specialize in making every event memorable!