Top Upper East Side Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 50-1,800 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Theater
• 2 Event Spaces

Elsewhere is a live music venue, nightclub and arts space, housed in a converted warehouse in Bushwick, Brooklyn. From intimate parties to major productions, our in-house events team will guide you through the process of realizing your vision, for an unforgettable experience tailored to your needs. Elsewhere has multiple performance spaces, a large rooftop, a gallery, a loft café, and an outdoor courtyard, and operates a seasonal art program called Landscape. Elsewhere is Brooklyn’s foremost music, events and production space, featuring five rooms, three performance stages, and 24,000 square feet of indoor and open-air possibilities. Supported by world-class audio-visual equipment and professional staff, there’s no better place to stage even the most ambitious event or production concept. Since opening on Halloween in 2017, we’ve hosted thousands of artists, presented over 20,000 hours of live music, and staged over 600 events each year.

• Spaces for 50-1,200 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

Located in a landmark building that once housed Greenwich Savings Bank, Gotham Hall is a grand Midtown event space. The 17,500-square-foot space at Gotham Hall features a 70-foot ceiling with an ornate stained glass skylight in the main hall, and smaller event spaces include a lounge, a mezzanine level that overlooks the main hall, dressing rooms and a private entrance. From elegant social events to corporate gatherings and non-profit galas, you and your guests will enjoy the uncompromising attention to detail and exceptional personal service of our event coordination at Gotham Hall. Whether a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, our event planners will work with you to ensure that your occasion is distinctive and remarkable. From planning and coordinating to execution, the staff at Gotham Hall will work with you to fashion an event to your needs and style by determining the most basic elements, as well as design the décor for your event. Because we only host one event at a time, you can rest assured knowing that your event will be intimate, secure, private, and that all of the details will be tended to so that your event will run smoothly from start to finish at Gotham Hall. You can rely on our efficient event management team and our exclusively recommended vendors to customize an event that will satisfy even the most discerning tastes.

• Spaces for 25-300 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Total Spaces

Dear Irving on Hudson is the latest venue from Yves Jadot Restaurant Group, which is led by Yves Jadot and Alberto Benenati, with cocktails by Bar Director Meaghan Dorman. The group is behind New York City’s most romantic bars & lounge, the original Dear Irving and The Raines Law Room. Dear Irving on Hudson is located on the 40th and 41st floors of the Aliz Hotel, just a few blocks from Times Square. The bi-level room can accommodate up to 300 guests, making it the tallest open-air penthouse in the city for sipping specialty drinks at the highest altitude. A variety of eating options are available in the location, which has James Bond and Art Deco time travel motifs, sublime cocktails created by Bar Director and Partner Meaghan Dorman, spectacular views of Manhattan from floor to ceiling windows, elegant terraces, and a bar. WEBSITE www.dearirving.com REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL https://yjrgroup.tripleseat.com/party_request/8951 VIRTUAL TOUR LINK https://openhaus.app/v/G0SEmA2A741/?cha=1192& VENUE BUYOUT: 300 GUESTS 40TH FLOOR | 150 GUESTS THE 40TH FLOOR IS COMPRISED OF TWO ROOMS: SUNRISE ROOM: 65 PEOPLE - INCLUDING BALCONY SUNSET ROOM: 85 PEOPLE - INCLUDING BALCONY 41ST FLOOR | 150 GUESTS THE 40TH FLOOR IS COMPRISED OF TWO ROOMS: SUNRISE ROOM: 75 PEOPLE - INCLUDING BALCONY SUNSET ROOM: 75 PEOPLE - INCLUDING BALCONY

• Spaces for 32-250 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

With its sweeping, sky-high views and a sophisticated food and beverage menu, Manhatta is a love letter to New York City, and the perfect place to continue your love story. Our versatile spaces offer a range of options for any celebration style, from intimate micro-weddings to grand events for hundreds of guests. Whether elegantly simple or lavishly detailed, Manhatta offers something special for a one-of-a-kind event.

Gary's Loft has been a New York institution for almost 25 years. Located at 28 West 36th Street in Manhattan, we have three indoor loft spaces and a roof deck with a gorgeous view of the Empire State Building and other midtown landmarks. All of our studios come fully furnished with a variety of decorated home environments. We're available to book for events, still photography and video/film shoots.

• Spaces for 40-76 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Event Space

Vine is your neighborhood cocktail bar with seasonally changing signature cocktails and frozen drinks that Downtown Brooklynites rave about. We are conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, next to a slew of subway lines, a quick walk to the Brooklyn Paramount Theater, and one stop from the Barclay’s Center. If you love neighborhood bar vibes, but are serious about your cocktails, Vine is for you.

• 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 100-200 Guests

BSAF is a New York City-based art gallery, culture center, and event space located in Midtown Manhattan. Alongside our in-house produced art exhibitions, fashion pop-up markets, and community-based art education programs, BSAF serves as a beautiful and versatile venue space for private events. From fashion shows to film festivals to corporate meetings, BSAF welcomes all those who seek a space full of creativity.

Coexist Gaming is a global tech and subscription-based company renowned for its inclusive ecosystem and community-centric approach to innovation that uses the gaming industry as a conduit for wealth creation. We build and provide an array of services and tools, including gaming lounges, experiential activations, and SMB focused fintech solutions that drive traffic to local businesses through gamification. The pillars of our company highlight a 360° inclusive ecosystem for community, culture, connection, and opportunity.

• Spaces for 150-5,000 Guests
• 7 Museums
• 3 Landmarks
• 7 Total Spaces

The New York Hall of Science is a science museum located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens, in the area of the park known as Corona. The museum is open to the public on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is housed in one of the few remaining structures from the 1964 New York World's Fair and serves as New York City's sole hands-on science and technology center, according to the organization. The more than 400 hands-on displays at this museum address biology, chemistry, and physics concepts and principles. Whether it's a wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, or retirement party, we provide the flexibility you need to make your event one to remember for a lifetime. View our event venues and photo galleries by clicking on the links below. After completing a $25 million makeover, our historic Great Hall is now included among our available spaces, looking as magnificent as it did during the 1964 World's Fair, when it was conceived by renowned architect Wallace Harrison and built by the city of Chicago. This oval-shaped chamber, which is surrounded by white walls, serves as your own canvas. The Viscusi, a 4,000-square-foot gallery space, offers plenty of room for creativity and customisation during your session. During the warmer months, the Terrace is the ideal location for your outdoor party. The Terrace, with its approximately 10,000 square feet of area, may be arranged to meet your specific requirements. The Central Pavilion, which has over 250 hands-on exhibits, serves as an inviting event background for up to 1,000 people for cocktail receptions. Our playground is ideal for both bar and bat mitzvahs as well as birthday celebrations, and it provides a lovely photo background in addition to hours of entertainment.

• Spaces for 4-350 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 2 Event Spaces
• 9 Total Spaces

Blender is a premier corporate meetings and events venue located in Manhattan on Madison Avenue. We specialize in hosting exclusive presentations, off-site meetings, team gatherings, and brand activations for leading companies. Our space amenities include the Cafe Event Suite, The Auditorium, and 8 bright well appointed meeting rooms. As a fully serviced venue, Blender manages every aspect of your event in-house—from initial planning and setup to seamless execution and wrap-up. Our experienced team handles all logistics, including staging, catering, furniture, tech support, and guest flow, so you can remain fully focused on your objectives without distractions. Formerly known for luxury coworking, Blender has evolved to meet the growing demand for turnkey event solutions in an inspiring, professional environment.

• Spaces for 165-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Nestled in the heart of NYC’s vibrant Financial District, The Mezzanine by Liberty Church offers over 6,300 square feet of dynamic, customizable space. Perfectly suited for conferences, corporate events, cocktail receptions, production shoots, experiential marketing activations, and social gatherings, this modern venue effortlessly blends style and functionality. The Mezzanine can accommodate up to 300 guests for standing receptions or up to 165 for seated events. This unique venue includes sleek, bleacher-style seating, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and advanced surround-sound audio, ensuring an unforgettable event experience. Whether you’re planning a networking event, a creative workshop, or an elegant wedding reception, The Mezzanine provides a blank canvas for your vision to come to life. Its prime downtown location and contemporary design make it a sought-after destination for unforgettable events in New York City.

• 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 55-120 Guests

Located in the heart of NoMad, Manhattan, Ten11 Lounge & Bar is a sophisticated nightlife and private event destination offering an elevated setting for unforgettable celebrations in New York City. Blending an intimate lounge atmosphere with the energy of NYC nightlife, Ten11 is designed for guests looking for something beyond a traditional event venue. From corporate events, holiday parties, birthdays, engagement celebrations, networking events, brand activations, fashion events, after-parties, cocktail receptions, and full venue buyouts, Ten11 provides a versatile backdrop that can be customized to fit each occasion. Private events can feature premium open bar packages, handcrafted cocktails, bottle service, passed hors d’oeuvres, DJs, live entertainment, customized music, and personalized food and beverage experiences. Our team works closely with each host to create an event that reflects their vision, whether it is an intimate cocktail gathering or an energetic late-night celebration. Ten11 has become a destination for New York Fashion Week events, entertainment industry gatherings, celebrity celebrations, and exclusive nightlife experiences, welcoming guests from the worlds of fashion, music, entertainment, sports, and business. With its distinctive design, sophisticated atmosphere, full-service bar, and prime NoMad location, Ten11 offers the flexibility to transition from an elegant cocktail reception into a high-energy nightlife experience—all within the same venue. Whether you're planning a corporate holiday party, milestone birthday, engagement party, product launch, fashion event, private dinner, or full buyout, Ten11 Lounge & Bar delivers a uniquely New York setting where cocktails, music, hospitality, and nightlife come together. Ten11 Lounge & Bar — private events with the energy of New York nightlife.

• Spaces for 40-500 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

An elegant space inspired by local flavors and sustainable ingredients, Riverpark boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the East River. Conveniently tucked away in a tranquil corner of Manhattan, Riverpark offers a relaxed yet elevated dining and private events in the Kips Bay neighborhood.

• Spaces for 50-19,500 Guests
• 3 Theaters
• 8 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Madison Square Garden is one of the world's most iconic destinations for private events. While celebrated around the globe for legendary concerts and sporting events, MSG is also an extraordinary venue for corporate meetings, conferences, product launches, fashion shows, galas, award ceremonies, holiday parties, milestone celebrations, and even once-in-a-lifetime weddings. What sets Madison Square Garden apart is its unmatched flexibility. From intimate executive dinners and VIP receptions to spectacular arena-scale productions, the venue offers a collection of iconic event spaces—including the world-famous arena floor, luxury suites, premium hospitality lounges, and exclusive VIP areas—that can be customized to bring virtually any vision to life. Every event is elevated by world-class production capabilities, cutting-edge technology, exceptional hospitality, and the prestige of hosting at one of the world's most recognized venues. Whether you're planning a corporate gathering, a charitable gala, a fashion show, or an iconic wedding celebration, Madison Square Garden provides an unforgettable setting where extraordinary moments become legendary.

• Spaces for 80-225 Guests

The Way Back is located behind Piggyback, the acclaimed restaurant from Chef Leah Cohen. It is accessible from the restaurant or its own private entrance. It’s located just steps from MSG and Penn Station and is close to the Javits Center. The versatile 1,400 sq ft venue can host a wide range of events, including corporate dinners, product launches, pop-up experiences, meetings, birthday celebrations, and cocktail receptions. The Way Back boasts its own private bar and has branding & AV capabilities such as a projector screen, TV, microphones, private music selection, and a DJ booth.

• 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 18-650 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Rooftop
• 3 Total Spaces

Bringing a downtown edge and chef crafted global fare by Laurent Tourondel, SECOND is where the world’s leading brands and creators host extraordinary events in the heart of Manhattan. Located on the second floor of the Hotel Eventi, overlooking a tree lined terrace, SECOND is a bespoke events space for today’s innovators, creators, and business leaders. From the intimate to the extravagant, the 9,000 ft space can be scaled and adapted to meet your needs and your imagination. Easily accessible, SECOND is an inimitable and welcoming place of gathering, steeped in a “downtown” ethos that encourages meaningful and long-lasting connections. The stylish and warm setting with floor to ceiling windows, exposed brick walls, retractable roof, and abundant greenery, serve as a sleek yet welcoming backdrop for milestone moments, fashion shows, live performances, brand activations, and more.

• Spaces for 15-150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Sweetbriar is a New American restaurant in the heart of NoMad, New York City. The talented chef's use live-fire cooking techniques to create seasonal dishes that highlight the bounty of the Northeast. The menu changes seasonally, but you can always expect to find fresh, flavorful food that is cooked to perfection. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or to celebrate a special occasion, Sweetbriar is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal in a sophisticated setting. THRST Group Hospitality is able to elevate your event with exciting immersive add ons: "Art of the Cocktail" - Led by industry experts, guests will learn the elements and techniques that go into crafting the perfect cocktail. Exclusive Wine Dinners - Let Chef Sam and our Certified Somm Frankie Gabriel take you on a culinary journey of perfectly paired wines with a seasonal local menu.