Top Newark Cocktail Party Venues

• 1 Event Space

The PDR is an exquisite location for special celebratory events. PDR is partnered with Naturally Delicious Catering. Their chefs can create a menu tailored to your taste and event style. You and your guests can enjoy a multi-course fine dining experience in PDR - Private Dining Room's elegant dining room, enjoy a custom cocktail party in their wine tasting room, or even relax in their backyard garden. PDR is a truly personalized alternative to going out to a restaurant. The venue is the ideal setting for celebratory birthday & anniversary dinners, corporate board meetings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and intimate weddings.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, 5 Times Square offers a sophisticated and versatile venue for events of all sizes. Boasting modern architecture, state-of-the-art amenities, and breathtaking views of the iconic Times Square skyline, the space is designed to accommodate corporate events, private celebrations, and everything in between. The venue provides flexible layouts, making it an ideal backdrop for customized experiences, while its prime location ensures easy accessibility for guests. Whether you’re hosting a conference, gala, or intimate gathering, 5 Times Square delivers a unique blend of elegance and energy for an unforgettable event.

• Spaces for 50-140 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

Private events at the Assemblage provide you with the same ease and comfort that our members experience daily. Our team offers full event production and programming services from strategy to execution.

• Spaces for 40-70 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Meeting Space

Located just one block from the L train on 1st Avenue, No More is a charming Zero-Proof Café open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. Our space features a cozy, inviting atmosphere with seating for up to 45 guests, including 15 bar seats, and can comfortably accommodate up to 50 people. Ideal for small parties, meetings, company outings, or photoshoots, No More offers a unique and stylish setting with an entirely non-alcoholic beverage program, making it perfect for day events. No More elevates the zero-proof experience to an art form, allowing guests to embrace socializing and taste without relying on alcohol. Each cocktail is crafted in-house, transcending the usual expectations and providing a complex, layered experience. Our culinary offerings defy the standard fare, promising flavors that start conversations and turn first-time visitors into regulars.

• 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.

• Spaces for 10-400 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Total Spaces

Centrally located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton offers guests unparalleled access to prime shopping, restaurants and major transit hubs. The 11 meeting rooms span a total of 8,142 sq ft, majority of which offer natural lighting and city views. All spaces are fully equipped with the latest technology to accommodate in-person or hybrid meetings. To ensure flawless execution with a personalized touch, guests can book planning packages, inclusive of a dedicated on-site team, customized catering menus, and more.

• Spaces for 12-450 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Meeting Space

Located conveniently at 36th Street and 7th avenue, with 612 bedrooms cleverly designed by Yabu Pushelberg to adapt to modern traveler’s changing needs, with a wide variety of room types, flexible furniture, oversized walk-in showers, furiously fast and free Wi-Fi, and free access to streaming apps! Immersive social spaces are built for co-working and play, encouraging visitors and locals to intermingle.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

With stunning views of downtown NYC, The Rooftop @ Manny Cantor Center is an ideal venue and event space to host your special events; industry gatherings, launch events, weddings, and other celebrations. Available for rent to individuals, corporations, small businesses, and community organizations, each rental supports Manny Cantor Center community programming and our vibrant Lower East Side community.

• Spaces for 24-150 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

Park Avenue opened in September 2014 with a New American Bistro menu that changes seasonally. The restaurant’s designers paid special attention to creating distinctive private event spaces that can adjust to accommodate a spectrum of event sizes and needs. The refined, airy look of the dining rooms’ designs transform with each season. The unique design of each space will make an impression on your guests and make your event memorable. When you choose to plan an event with the professionals at Park Avenue, we will work closely with you to ensure that no detail is overlooked to make the occasion exemplary for you and your guests. We also offer customized music options; we have worked with acclaimed music producers for a house mix of classic jazz standards that set the tone for an upscale, festive event. If you prefer, you can be the maestro of the event’s music by bringing your iPod or MP3 player, which we can connect to our sound system for a seamless, professional sound. There is an audiovisual screen available for use. In addition, we have relationships with the best resources for floral design and audiovisual to enhance your event, if required. We will work on your behalf to ensure a seamless experience. It is the thoughtful, special touches like this throughout the event planning and execution that make events at Park Avenue exceptional.

Serving classic cocktails, wine, and beer since 1994 St.Dymphna's is a classic Irish pub-style bar located across the street from Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan's East Village.

• Spaces for 20-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Hotels
• 5 Total Spaces

LUXURY TIMES SQUARE HOTEL IN THE HEART OF THE THEATER DISTRICT INTERCONTINENTAL NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE Escape the bustle of New York’s streets in the serene surroundings of the InterContinental® New York Times Square hotel. The epitome of modern glamour, the hotel is LEED certified with design highlights that include a sculpture garden and tree-inspired columns. Sip a signature cocktail in The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen before exploring the city’s dining, shopping and theater scenes. We also have a glamorous ballroom, 24-hour fitness center and personalized in-room beauty services by NOMI.

Big Deal Casino is a 5 star Speakeasy as seen in The Today Show, TimeOut, The NY Post, The NY Daily News, Crain's, NY Magazine, WPIX, FOX5, Wall Street Journal, NY Times, NY1 etc. We are a wholly unique event experience as we are the only Speakeasy Casino in the country and we specialize in "Secret Events." We are told time and time again that we are the most fun event in the city. Our clients include fortune 100/500 companies Blackstone, JP Morgan, AIG, Lincoln Financial, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, AMEX, Viacom, Google, Deloitte, NBC/Uni, La Prairie, PwC, Omnicom Group, Pernod Ricard, EY, Comcast, adidas, IPG, Mastercard, DDB, Amazon, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Hearst, and TD Securities as well as Bobcat, CRC, Hilton, Patriot, Durst, La Prarie, Condé Nast Davis, Polk & Wardwell, Getty Images, Wachtell, CBRE, Gibson Dunn, Oscar Health Insurance, CFC, Swiss RE, Epic Games, Clayton Dubilier & Rice, etc. "BEST event in company history!" – Steven, Epic Games "It truly felt like we had been transported to an exclusive Vegas club." – Katie, Shade FX "BEST PARTY OF THE YEAR!!" – Greg, Getty Images "BEST NIGHT EVER. Have you ever seen a dealer heckle the players? Its hilarious! I've never laughed so hard. A+ all the way" -Joe, J. Trading "If you are planning an event RUN, don't walk to Big Deal Casino NYC! BEST EVENT EVER!! The staff and the space are AWESOME! Couldn't have been a more perfect or memorable night! We're still smiling, sleep deprived but still smiling!" – Laura M, Lambertville, NJ "Do you want a super cool, surprisingly original, and ENDLESSLY FUN venue for an upcoming event? Look no further. We had a wonderful wedding party every step of the way, from planning through the event itself...the perfect experience...an event your guests will never forget! Five Stars!" – Michael S, NY NY "The team had a phenomenal time and couldn't stop talking about how much they enjoyed the evening! BEST TEAM BUILDING EVENTS in town!!!" – Michelle, AMEX

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

In New York, New York, the Arlo Hotel NoMad is a modern wedding venue. With its prominent position in Midtown Manhattan, this hotel is in the center of New York City. There is no wrong place to host one of the most significant days of your life, whether you want a rooftop ceremony followed by an intimate celebration with your closest family and friends or just a modern setting in general. Meetings & Events Six separate venues at Arlo NoMad provide each meeting or function its own individuality. Light wood furniture, high-back leather seats, and soft seating were used to create our common spaces, which were all created with flexibility in mind. Smaller gatherings will feel at ease in BARlo, while corporate meetings can be held in any of our three bright Studios. Larger events can take over the full 2nd-floor space or be transported to our rooftop bar, Arlo Rooftop (A.R.T. ), for a breezy, open-air experience. Whatever the occasion, Arlo NoMad's customizable venues will give the ideal, one-of-a-kind setting. The event planning experts at Arlo Hotel NoMad will make sure that all of the details for your special day are taken care of. They want to ensure that your wedding vision is realized and that it is everything you could have hoped for, if not more. All of the setup and cleanup will be handled by the hotel staff, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy all of the major and small moments of your special day.

• Spaces for 1-400 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 4 Hotels
• 7 Total Spaces

Located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Freehand New York is housed in the former George Washington Hotel—once home to many storied writers, musicians and creatives. Thoughtfully deigned by Roman and Williams, Freehand features custom-commissioned artwork by Bard College students and alumni throughout. Freehand is revitalizing the artistic community in a historic NY neighborhood. Freehand New York offers a variety of unique spaces that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. We’ve got a spot for every kind of event vibe and size, from a happy hour celebration to a company-wide summit to intimate brainstorming session. Available spaces include: Broken Shaker, Studio, Green Room, G.W. Bar and Simon & The Whale. In addition to our spaces, our diverse line-up of globally inspired food and beverage is well suited to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for any occasion. YOUR NEXT GATHERING STARTS HERE.

• Spaces for 500-1,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space

This elegant private event space is located in the heart of Times Square in New York City's Midtown East neighborhood. This historic venue, which was originally built in the 1930s as the Grand Ballroom of the adjacent Edison Hotel, reopened in 2008 following a multi-million dollar renovation that preserved its original flair and art deco style. Whether it's a wedding, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a holiday party, a fundraiser, a business conference or even a red carpet fashion show, this expansive, multi-level venue is the ideal location for any type of private event. The Edison Ballroom's excellent in-house catering, prepared by celebrity chef Mina Newman, is available for every event. The venue also provides its state-of-the-art lighting and sound system at no additional cost, making it one of the most sought-after venues in New York City. The Edison Ballroom, with its knowledgeable staff and impeccable service, stays true to its promise of bringing happiness to one event at a time.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests

Located on 6th Avenue directly across from Bryant Park, the Residence Inn Times Square offers a versatile and contemporary event space ideal for meetings, social gatherings, and corporate functions. The venue features modern interiors, flexible room layouts, and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase vibrant city views. With its prime Midtown location, professional service, and customizable set-ups, the space provides the perfect blend of convenience and style for events of all sizes. Whether hosting an intimate workshop or a lively reception, guests can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere just steps from some of New York City’s most iconic attractions.

• Spaces for 30-300 Guests

Amelia’s is a warm and stylish Midtown destination that feels equally right for a big celebration or a laidback night out. The space combines sleek, modern design with a genuinely welcoming energy perfect for birthdays, team outings, and after-work gatherings. Guests can enjoy inventive cocktails, elevated bar bites, and an upbeat yet unpretentious atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home. Whether you’re planning a seated dinner, happy hour, or a casual mix-and-mingle, Amelia’s offers flexible setups and a polished team that makes hosting effortless. With its central location, inviting vibe, and focus on good food, great drinks, and friendly service, Amelia’s is where Midtown goes to unwind, connect, and celebrate in style.