Top Queens Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 60 Guests

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• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces

The Crown, located on the 21st floor of Hotel 50 Bowery, is a rooftop bar operated by hospitality leader Gerber Group. Guests can enjoy the Gerber Group’s classic and seasonal cocktails and elevated bar fare, while taking in the amazing unobstructed views of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines, either indoors or outdoors. The Crown’s beverage menu features a rotating selection of Gerber Group’s classic and seasonal cocktails alongside an expansive collection of small-batch spirits, regionally brewed craft beers, and universal wine offerings. Elevated globally inspired small bites including Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Pastrami Steamed Buns complement the bar.

• Spaces for 55 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Slowly Shirley is an elegant subterranean cocktail sanctuary by Jon Neidich of ACME and Tijuana Picnic, and Jim Kearns formerly of The NoMad Hotel and Pegu Club. With Art Deco décor, old school hotel service and both classic and contemporary cocktails, Slowly Shirley transports guests to Hollywood’s Golden Age, when glamour and sophistication held sway. The Slowly Shirley menu includes dishes from The Happiest Hour, as well as exclusive bar fare from their friends at Blacklock over in London.

• 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 40-65 Guests

Unarthodox is a vibrant creative space in NYC, blending diverse art forms into immersive, interactive experiences designed for self-discovery and personal growth. Whether exploring touch while sculpting blindfolded in Sculpture Without Sight, expanding your creativity in themed painting sessions like A Night with Picasso or Brunch with Monet, or tapping into your playful side with teamwork-oriented experiences like Picture This or The Playground, each immersive art experience reconnects you with your true self. Join us for one of the best immersive art experiences in New York City and discover a transformative side of creativity through art.

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Loft

Lightning Society is a five-story cultural event space and private gathering house located in a fully restored 1870 cast-iron landmark in SoHo, New York. Designed for brands, creatives, and community builders, the space blends historic New York architecture with modern flexibility. From fashion shows and corporate offsites to immersive brand activations and private celebrations, Lightning Society is built to host moments that matter.

Embark on a culinary journey with Foods of NY Tours, the provider of the best food tours in NYC since 1999. From the cobblestone streets of Greenwich Village to the bustling foodie paradise of Chelsea Market, and into the heart of vibrant Chinatown, our immersive food tours take you on an edible exploration through the city's most celebrated food hubs. Our Greenwich Village food tour lets you savor the old-world charm while our Chelsea Market food tour introduces you to a haven of gourmet delights. Dive into an authentic culinary experience with our Chinatown food tour, rich with culture and flavor. With Foods of NY Tours, you'll taste the melting pot that makes NYC truly special. More Information! Business Email: info@foodsofny.com Business Phone Number: (917) 408-9539 Hours of Operation: Mon-Sun: 9:30am-2pm

Art Bar has been a West Village institution for more than 30 years and is a welcoming spot for both locals and visitors. Grab a booth in the front bar if you want to be in a dynamic crowd and in a welcoming environment. Sink into an overstuffed couch in the back living room for a cozier place to unwind, where you can sit by the working fireplace and take in gallery exhibits from regional artists. A digital jukebox with thousands of music selections is available at Art Bar, which also features a daily happy hour and seasonal specialty cocktails. A wide variety of options are available on the meal menu, including vegetarian selections, and the kitchen is open late every day. Ready to host your next event at Art Bar? Please complete the form on our site if you have any questions about private event booking, and we'll get back to you right away.

• Spaces for 291 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

A casual and approachable neighborhood staple, Cellar Dog is 9,000 square feet of pure entertainment in the heart of NYC's West Village. An inclusive venue serving up live jazz music 7 days a week with countless games from shuffleboard to chess. We have something for everyone to enjoy.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Green Room at 45 Howard offers event spaces for your next celebration in New York, New York.

• Spaces for 200-800 Guests

Citizens New York is a revolutionary new culinary experience in the heart of midtown at Manhattan West. Bringing together an unparalleled collection of SBE’s global brands under one roof for the first time, Citizens features a culinary market with 12 fast casual concepts, 2 fine dining restaurants, a sultry bar & lounge and expansive outdoor space. With over 40,000 square feet of space designed by the award-winning team at The Rockwell Group,state of the art technology and world-class cuisine, Citizens is an event venue unlike any other in NYC.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Landmark
• 1 space at this venue

• Spaces for 100-400 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

The Ace Hotel Brooklyn is located in Boerum Hill, on the outskirts of Downtown Brooklyn, about a block from the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Station and at the crossroads of everything. We designed Ace Brooklyn from the ground up, every piece in service of the borough's ceaseless ingenuity, made to move and breathe right along with the city itself, as the next chapter in Ace's long relationship with New York. The hotel's Brutalist front blends smoothly with interiors inspired by European modernists' raw artist studio spaces, thanks to longstanding Ace partners Roman and Williams. Guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Statue of Liberty, as well as a common lobby and a large-scale installation by artist Stan Bitters. We created a lush indoor garden with a double-sided fireplace and sawtooth skylight, as well as lots of indoor and outdoor work spaces for our neighbors and visitors — a permanent home to carry on the city's great legacy of people doing things their way, together. Spaces for Events The Ace Hotel Brooklyn's highly adjustable event rooms were created to serve a never-ending borough, designed to move and breathe in tandem with the metropolis. Each location is a versatile and spacious canvas that can be used for everything from intimate weddings to culinary seminars, album launches, dinners, and celebrations. Gallery With year-round featured exhibitions and talks, our gallery space, which has an oculus skylight, provides as a continual showcase for local artists and artisans. Atrium Our second floor Atrium, a high-ceilinged event area capable of hosting wedding receptions, full moon parties, or anything else you might need a big room for, is flooded with natural light and an able host for wedding receptions, full moon parties, or anything else you might need a big room for. The Workplace Our second-floor meeting rooms are flexible spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows and are modular and appropriate for any occasion. A comprehensive demonstration kitchen is available for classes and special occasions. The Steps The Stoop is a generously proportioned venue with a symphony of natural light and its own full bar.

• Spaces for 40-74 Guests

• Spaces for 30-75 Guests

About Studio No. 311 Studio No. 311 is a chic, 1,216 sq ft event space in the heart of Manhattan's West Chelsea Gallery District, offering a stylish, minimalist environment for events of all kinds. Formerly an art gallery, this blank canvas venue is perfect for meetings, photo shoots, pop-up events, private parties, and more. With flexible layouts for standing receptions, seated dinners, and creative productions, Studio No. 311 caters to a variety of event needs. The space comes with high-speed Wi-Fi, basic furniture, AV equipment (projector and speakers), and an experienced vendor coordinator who will help with logistics to ensure everything runs smoothly. Our approved and preferred vendor list is available upon booking to make planning seamless. As the owner and curator of Studio No. 311, I bring a unique, thoughtful approach to hospitality, shaped by years of experience in high fashion and working with celebrities. My background includes styling for Vogue magazine and collaborating with top-tier actors and musicians. This experience in the high-end fashion and entertainment world informs every detail of the event planning process, ensuring your event is not only memorable but also impeccably executed. Studio No. 311 is designed to offer an elevated yet welcoming experience, perfect for clients seeking a sophisticated yet flexible venue. Whether hosting an intimate dinner or a large reception, our venue provides a creative space where your vision can come to life.

• Spaces for 70-500 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 4 Landmarks

The Whitney Museum of American Art is home to many of the most significant and exciting works of art ever created in the United States. Those works are now displayed in a breathtaking new space: a 220,000-square-foot building in New York City’s Meatpacking District, designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. Located on Gansevoort Street at Washington Street, the Whitney Museum of American Art is nestled in one of the most prominent shopping districts in the world, surrounded by beautifully preserved buildings in New York City’s Meatpacking District. A special event at the Whitney Museum of American Art is one to be remembered. Corporate Members and individual donors choose the Whitney Museum of American Art to host their most intimate and high profile events in New York City. Corporate Members receive exclusive privileges to host Corporate Events in the Museum's rental spaces. Annual leadership donors of $100,000 and up receive exclusive privileges to host Social Events in select Museum spaces at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Cover Image by Ben Gancsos ©2016

ZZ’s Club is a private membership club from Major Food Group that features interior design from the renowned Ken Fulk and offers its exclusive community the pinnacle of luxury, a personalized style of hospitality, and the highest caliber cuisine. Amenities include a modern Japanese restaurant, a cigar terrace, and a glamorous lounge showcasing a range of music programming. Among its numerous coveted spaces is the world’s first and only private location of CARBONE.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The multi-area restaurant idea was invented by Merchants NY, which is also the market leader in the steadily growing "Living Room" dining and drinking category. With 25 years under its belt, Merchants is still committed to providing "great, polite, courteous, and attentive service." Merchants offers traditional American cuisine, a sizable wine selection, and specially prepared cocktails in a stylishly furnished modern setting, making it the perfect place for both dining and drinking. There are numerous private party rooms at Merchants that can hold groups of 20 to 200 people. The "Living Room" has a fireplace and eye-catching furnishings that combine old world elegance with unmatched comfort. Merchants, a real local hangout, serves as many people's "home away from home." It has a comfortable atmosphere that makes it ideal for small groups and private events. Chelsea people watching is ideal at the sidewalk café. Merchants offers a variety of starters, soups, salads, and entrées that are suitable for all palates along with seasonal fare. Open every day until 4:00 am, food is served until 2:00 am on weekdays and until 2:00 am on weekends.

• Spaces for 60-1,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Theater

On top of the McKittrick Hotel lives Gallow Green, a rooftop restaurant and bar, overlooking the Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan. Gallow Green has both indoor and outdoor spaces, making it seasonally flexible. Gallow Green is perfect for an outdoor, warm weather wedding - with lush greenery, amazing views, and a unique design. The garden space is overflowing with different greenery and florals, and is absolutely stunning during the springtime. Gallow Green is also perfect for a cozy winter gathering, such as a dinner party or corporate meeting. Gallow Green can go from rustic to glam, and is any NYC bride's dream.