Top Stamford Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 20-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Bar

Located steps from the Empire State Building in Midtown, Royal 35 Steakhouse offers a refined and classic New York Steakhouse experience. The restaurant is celebrated for its commitment to quality, centering its menu around Certified Angus Beef USDA Prime cuts that are dry-aged in our own in-house aging box for 30–35 days. The elegant dining room features high ceilings, dark mahogany wood walls, and leather banquettes, cultivating an atmosphere that is both rich and inviting, ideal for business dinners or special occasions. Beyond our signature dry-aged meats, the menu includes an array of fresh seafood, generous sides and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. We offer a variety of banquet menus for your next event, with private and semi-private dining spaces. "Awarded Diner’s Choice,Traveler’s Choice, Best of The Best Steakhouses & Wine Spectator Award Of Excellence, for seven consecutive years"

• Spaces for 1-125 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 5 Bars
• 7 Total Spaces

INTRODUCING GREYWIND by award-winning Chef Dan Kluger, offering an elevated dining experience in Hudson Yards that creatively highlights seasonal, local ingredients. To complement Chef Kluger’s menu, our beverage program focuses on small, up-and-coming producers, distillers, and brewers in New York. Opened in Spring '23, Greywind boasts an in-house bakery turning out baked goods, snacks, and grab-and-go lunch 7 days a week, to a full-service dining room and bar, to event venues on the 43rd floor of the Set building, to a cozy cocktail bar, Spygold, located just beneath the restaurant, complete with plush furniture and a fire-lit lodge atmosphere. OUR MENU Greenmarket-driven menus are filled with playful, contemporary takes on recognizable dishes. Putting bold, unexpected flavors on parade, Chef Kluger plays with a variety of complex plating and cooking techniques, while highlighting the simple, yet classic, rotisserie oven. Our beverage menus feature local regions, small producers, an impressive wine list, seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as non-alcoholic "placebos" which allow our guests who do not wish to consume alcohol to imbibe conscientiously.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

This welcoming and serene space was conceived to feel like a genuine, but exceptional home, built for entertaining. The space was built in mind to offer an elevated experience for like-minded brands in hosting installations and events to promote and enrich the creative and cultural discourse. Located on the 8th floor above our showroom in New York’s flower district, the 5,000-square foot concept space displays a portfolio of our own range of furniture from a close knit of celebrated designers including architectural lighting and a spacious entertaining kitchen. Think tailored elegance when hosting, filming or photographing in this four room light filled space. This entertaining space is home to a Bruno Moinard-designed Obumex kitchen and back of house kitchen that is fully equipped with Gaggenau appliances including an induction cook top convection microwave and oven. A design-insiders destination, this space offers something many other event spaces cannot; The ability to surprise and be both intimate and grand at the same time. Ask us about our preferred Chefs for your event.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

We offer 2,100 square feet of flexible space, including a polished meeting room, library, and rooftop balcony overlooking the NYC skyline. Host a cocktail party for up to 100 guests or a convention for 75 attendees. Our meeting space has a large window to project beautiful natural lighting, we have 3 large TV, wireless microphones, a projector and more. We can also arrange great rates for groups of all sizes.

• Spaces for 26-180 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 3 Event Spaces

Situated in the heart of Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Grandma’s Home brings the warmth and depth of traditional Hangzhou cuisine to a modern New York setting. This marks the beloved restaurant brand’s first U.S. location—part of a family-owned collection that began in 1998 and now spans over 200 locations across 60 cities in China, with a mission to warm every guest’s stomach and heart. The menu features time-tested recipes and regional classics from across China, alongside contemporary favorites. A thoughtfully curated beverage program complements the menu, offering low-ABV and non-alcoholic cocktails, as well as an evolving selection of wine, beer, sake, and teas. Blending heritage and modernity, the design draws inspiration from Grandma’s Home locations throughout China while embracing the artistic energy of New York City. Vibrant Chinese contemporary art, playful decorative touches, and layered textures create a space that is both casual and sophisticated. Grandma’s Home offers a range of event spaces, including a lively main dining room with two semi-private areas, plus a spacious private room on the lower level—ideal for intimate celebrations, corporate functions, or standing cocktail receptions. Flexible food and beverage packages are available to suit your occasion, thoughtfully tailored to bring your vision to life. Our dedicated event team will guide you through every step of the experience to ensure a seamless and memorable event.

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Tucked between 9th and 10th Avenues in the heart of Manhattan West, Ci Siamo offers live-fire cooking and homemade pastas from celebrated Chef Hillary Sterling served alongside a robust Italian wine list. With private dining options to suit every occasion, the restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows, views of the Empire State Building, a private bar, and an adjacent outdoor terrace.

• Spaces for 15-200 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Theater

Together, Midnight Theatre and Hidden Leaf are an ever-evolving performance venue and restaurant in the heart of Brookfield’s Manhattan West. An escape from the everyday, Midnight Theatre offers state-of-the-art technology and opens a portal to hosting unique experiences such as music performances, keynote presentations, experiential events, fashion shows, and more. Only steps away is Hidden Leaf, a playful menu that pulls inspiration from Southeast Asian cuisine. Nostalgic flavors are presented in new and exciting ways to make the food feel both familiar and approachable. The intimacy between entertainer and guest that Midnight Theatre bears, alongside the Hidden Leaf cuisine, are tools you need to create an unprecedented experience for your fans and guests – all under one roof.

• Spaces for 120-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Mamazul Mexican Grill is a fresh addition to Flatiron Nomad . A younger sister of the well established restaurant Bazar Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Mamazul, a culinary gem, is offering outstanding, authentic Mexican cuisine. At Mamazul you will find the superb ambiance, delightful service and the most exquisite food to create memorable events. Mamazul can accommodate 120 people seating 100 people standing From corporate events, to birthday parties, anniversaries and more we are the ideal venue for you.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

EBD Management Services is a premier real estate management company that began when CSC's investment portfolio began to grow. From day one, we understood how important it was for an owner to be integrally involved in the day-to-day management of a great building, and the fusion of ownership and management has been a hallmark of our company's success. With the means and fundamentals to manage our financed properties, we began branching out and picking up contracts throughout New York City. EBD Management Services offers high-quality properties in desirable locations throughout New York City, providing prospective tenants with a rich and varied array of residences from which to choose. Whether you are seeking a starter studio, an airy loft, or a luxury residence with family-friendly amenities, EBD Management is your source for choice, affordability, and - most importantly - an owner's commitment to the place you call home.

• 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 75-120 Guests

Whether you’re planning a wedding, a birthday, or another celebration or gathering, you’ll simply love hosting it at The Annex. With its thoughtfully designed interiors and architectural features reminiscent of the building's industrial past, the Lounge is the perfect place to welcome guests. Serve them drinks at the open bar and then invite them to sit down for dinner or dance the night away in the Main Hall. From design to final production, our experienced in-house team offers full-service event planning and will work closely with you to bring your vision to life. Please enquire as to which furniture is included and which is part of a rental furniture package add-on.

• Spaces for 100-350 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Event Space

The secretive IYK, YK Meatpacking event space, Hearsay, is a brand new club, which has a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system that creates a secretive, exclusive vibe. With red velvet couches, a full length bar, and DJ booth towards the front, this event space is perfect for intimate events.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The top floor of one of the few remaining factory warehouses on the North Williamsburg riverfront is now home to XX Venue, a freshly established, large, nicely restored business space. This one-of-a-kind venue, located at the corner of North 11th Street and Wythe Avenue, features 11,000 square feet of private, multi-purpose studio space and a 4,000 square foot private rooftop. With its flexible white-box architecture, open floor layout, and spectacular waterfront vistas, this extraordinary space has been deliberately built to support a diversity of applications within a historic three-story brick warehouse. The spacious inside space, in addition to the private rooftop access, features numerous expansive open areas as well as six distinct studio rooms, each with over-sized, magnificent arch windows. The whitewashed setting creates an excellent blank canvas for your individual wedding vision to come to life, with 20-foot ceilings, Madera hardwood floors, big skylights, and plenty of windows that flood the area with natural light. The XX Venue is a high-end loft with a private rooftop in Williamsburg's burgeoning neighborhood. This venue combines all modern features with Brooklyn character and convenience, and is located in a refurbished warehouse building. Within the facility, there is a panoramic 270-degree view, as well as unimpeded views of the East River and Manhattan skyline from the rooftop. Natural light floods the 15,000 square feet of space. Office space, breakout rooms, back of house, and a large open space for activation are all part of the distinctive concept.

• Spaces for 250-600 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

Located in the heart of Manhattan’s vibrant Chelsea and NoMad neighborhood, RUMI is a versatile and high-capacity event venue designed to bring any vision to life. Whether you're planning a corporate off-site, a product launch, a private celebration, or a nightlife experience, RUMI offers the space, technology, and atmosphere to create a memorable event. Spanning over 9,000 square feet, RUMI is built for flexibility and impact. The open layout accommodates a wide range of setups and guest counts—from intimate gatherings of 100 to large-scale productions of 600+ attendees. Our venue features high ceilings, customizable 700 sq ft LED video walls, and a Funktion-One sound system, making it ideal for immersive presentations, high-energy parties, and multimedia-heavy activations.

• 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 16-270 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

DELAMAR Greenwich Harbor offers private spaces for weddings, social events, and corporate offsite meetings, as well as a private waterfront terrace overlooking the harbor. Exclusiveness for high-profile groups is ensured by our boutique size, which allows our staff to devote their full attention to each and every one of our attendees. The l'escale restaurant provides all of the catering services. In addition to being located at the top of the hotel's grand staircase, the private DELAMAR Boardroom is also easily accessible from both the Library and the restaurant. The DELAMAR Boardroom in Greenwich, Connecticut, is an ideal setting for high-level corporate meetings because of its discreet location and capacity of up to sixteen participants. The boardroom is furnished with luxurious leather high-back chairs and a table that was custom built for the space. This elegant meeting space is equipped with contemporary amenities such as cutting-edge audiovisual equipment, fine crystal glassware, leather blotters, and signature pens. The Antibes Ballroom, which measures 2,000 square feet and has an adjoining private waterfront terrace, is ideal for larger groups. A smaller party of 15 to 200 guests can be accommodated in the Ballroom, which can be divided into two smaller rooms, "Half Antibes" and "Deauville." Large glass doors connect both rooms to the waterfront terrace, which extends the entire length of the building's length. The terrace is planted with herbs and plants native to southern France, which fills the air with a fragrant scent that transports you back in time. A wrought iron "tonnel" is thatched with bamboo to dapple the sunlight and provide shade for your guests during the warm summer months. Located just a few steps from the terrace is our 500-foot private dock, which can accommodate yachts and boats to transport guests to and from your event...or to transport them away afterward.

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

White Space Chelsea is a versatile and dynamic event venue in the heart of Chelsea, New York’s premier gallery district. Spreading over a luminous surface of 4,000 sq feet, the space is located at street level, nestled between Petzel Gallery and Pace Gallery on 25th Street. The venue caters to a wide range of needs and is perfect for pop-up exhibitions, fashion events, private parties, corporate gatherings, brand launches, and more. It boasts generous street-level windows, an ample front area with a reception desk followed by a mezzanine and a brightly-sunlit skylight room. Our modern gallery venue can host up to 250 people with 13’ - 16’ high ceilings, concrete floors, glass frontage, and a variety of professional AV options. The venue also features a refrigerator and kitchenette, customizable lighting, and other state-of-the-art equipment. The unique layout offers our clients the opportunity to enjoy different experiences within the same space. Hosting a busy contemporary art gallery year-round, White Space Chelsea works with a dedicated team of event planners and art handlers, who will be at your disposal to ensure a seamless experience for your event and bring your vision to life.

• Spaces for 20-100 Guests
• 3 Bars
• 3 Event Spaces

Celebrate your special event at our whimsical cocktail parlor in Gramercy, just steps from Union Square. Step into a setting inspired by the magic of Midnight in Paris, where each room transports you to a different era. Begin in a space evoking the JFK years and journey through time to the elegance of Marie Antoinette. Designed by Delphine Mauroit, the interiors create a backdrop as unforgettable as your celebration. Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday party, romantic engagement celebration, stylish wedding reception, or polished corporate gathering, our venue provides the perfect stage. With timeless cocktails crafted by Meaghan Dorman and a space designed for connection and delight, every event becomes an experience to remember. We look forward to hosting your journey—cocktails in hand. Yours sincerely, Dear Irving Dear Irving Gramercy Virtual Tour: https://mpembed.com/show/?m=HMnZfceRz8k&hdir=1&details=2&mdir=3

• Spaces for 400-800 Guests
• 1 Rooftop
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

Welcome to VESPER, Brooklyn’s most sophisticated event space, opening in the last quarter of 2024. Perched on the 4th floor of 25 Kent, our 23,000 square foot venue offers a stunning and versatile setting for large-scale corporate parties, brand activations, weddings, and more, accommodating up to 400 guests.​ ​Experience premier amenities, including a rooftop terrace with panoramic skyline views, a luxurious VIP suite, and state-of-the-art audio-visual technology. Our all-inclusive venue features an exceptional culinary team and comprehensive event planning services, ensuring your event is seamless and unforgettable. VESPER provides the perfect canvas for your vision, combining elegance, functionality, and top-tier service to create a truly memorable experience. ​ Managed by the esteemed team behind Box House Events and MADRE, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled quality and exceptional events.

• Spaces for 30-250 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

It is one of Harbor Point's most dynamic areas, and it is called Sign of the Whale. With Stamford's first rooftop - replete with lounge area and comfy seats, as well as an elevated dining room - we are proud of our accomplishment. Sign of the Whale is an American-fusion restaurant and bar that is located along an industrial Stamford Harbor, only a stone's throw away from the high-octane pulse of a bustling metropolis at work. The roof-top pub, which is a popular hotspot during the warmer months, offers alfresco eating, a bustling bar scene, and live entertainment. The cuisine is a mash-up of traditional American tavern fare with the freshest seafood available in New England, including raw bar favorites and coastal water fish. With a variety of eating options to select from, Sign of the Whale is a great place to host private parties for both work and leisure. The Sign of the Whale offers a variety of unique and diverse event facilities to accommodate all of your private dining requirements. With magnificent views of Long Island Sound from the rooftop café or a semi-private spot in the busy dining room, we look forward to helping you put together the perfect gathering for work or pleasure. Are you planning a private gathering in the comfort of your own home or office? Our completely personalized catering packages are also available for events that take place off-site.