Top Upper Manhattan Cocktail Party Venues

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 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 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 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 30-90 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Versatile Event Venue Explore the versatility of our event venue, an ideal setting for gatherings, lessons, and meetings. With a capacity of up to 95 people, this nice and neat space is designed to cater to various occasions – from intimate celebrations to larger events. Discover the ideal venue for all your events – where versatility meets comfort, and where every detail is thoughtfully considered. Make your next celebration or gathering truly special at our nice and neat event venue! We offer the venue not only for parties and events but also for classes of any kind and small gatherings.

• 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 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 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 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 100-200 Guests

Agua É Coco Events is a newly renovated event venue in the Bronx that’s stylish, flexible, and designed to take the stress out of hosting. It’s the perfect setting for birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, graduations, engagement parties, and more. With space for up to 100 seated or 200 standing guests, plus a state-of-the-art sound system and lighting, the vibe is just right for any kind of celebration. Alcohol is purchased through the venue, and we do not host promoter events or outside ticketed parties. Choose from packages that include decor, food, DJ, valet, and security services for an experience your guests will rave about.

• 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 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 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 150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Porchlight is a New York bar with a Southern accent located in the historic Terminal Warehouse on Manhattan’s west side. Offering a menu of elevated Southern comfort foods and an ever-evolving cocktail program, Porchlight throws a party to suit every occasion. Booking a birthday bash with friends? Planning drinks for the office? Porchlight will keep the party going. Read on for more information on our event spaces.

• Spaces for 30-70 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

The Jazz Gallery offers a unique space for private events, recordings, rehearsals, business meetings, photo/film shoots, concerts, conferences, seminars, classes, weddings, receptions, celebrations, and functions of all kinds looking to distinguish themselves from the usual offerings. The performance space (1160 Broadway, entrance on Broadway) houses the stage and all performance amenities, a small office, and rest room area. The lounge (1158 Broadway, entrance on 27th street) includes an open lounge area, a large green room/office space, a bar, a refrigerator, and two restrooms (one being ADA-compliant). The Jazz Gallery is located in New York’s historic & bustling NoMad neighborhood; the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park to our south, and the Empire State Building is a few blocks to the north. Nestled in between these two iconic buildings are old merchant stores, exclusive boutiques, and many restaurants and hotels. The Jazz Gallery is located at 1158 & 1160 Broadway, 5th floor. It can be reached by the N and R trains to 28th Street and is also a short walk from the 6 and the 1 at 28th Street and numerous other trains.

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Experience a truly unparalleled atmosphere at our open rooftop event venue in NYC, boasting stunning views of the iconic Empire State Building. Whether you’re planning a social gathering or a corporate event, we offer the perfect setting for a truly memorable occasion.

• 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 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.

• Spaces for 32-150 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 5 Bars
• 10 Total Spaces

Carton House is delighted to curate exceptional private event experiences for our esteemed guests. Whether you envision a corporate event, an intimate gathering, or a celebration, we cater to a variety of occasions. We have team building experiences such as Mixology, Cooking classes and more. Our menus showcase the signature dishes and experiences of the renowned Peter Callahan. From cocktail receptions to seated dinners, experiential activations and everything in between. we deliver with just the right amount of whimsy and creativity. To personalize your event we offer tabletop design, music, lighting, and flowers which can be tailored to perfectly reflect your unique preferences. At Carton House, our attentive and professional staff is eager to welcome you and ensure a flawless and memorable experience.

• Spaces for 20-120 Guests
• 2 Bars

Patent Pending is located in the cellar of the Radio Wave Building, a New York City landmark building where Nikola Tesla lived and performed his experiments in the late 19th century. Patent Pending provides an intimate private event experience that embodies aspects of both a discreet speakeasy and upscale cocktail club. Once here, your private party will be transported into the back bar, with a lovely, low-ceiling, mirrored foyer for eight (3 stools), five banquettes to seat up to twenty-two, and nine bar stools. Behind another hidden archway, The Lab at Patent Pending awaits with a large booth for ten, another booth for twelve, a dance floor and five bar seats. Food will be served in the cafe up front, and the entire space both front and back can be yours. For groups of 12 or more, The Lab can be yours either privately or shared. For parties of 40 or under, The Lab can be yours privately. For parties of 40+ we offer all of Patent Pending and The Lab. For parties of 100+ we offer Patent Pending, The Lab, seeyamañana and seeyabajo combined for a lively event. Our cocktails have been expertly curated by industry veterans of Dead Rabbit and BlackTail, and we’ve worked meticulously in our selection of spirits, design aesthetics and unwavering attention to service and hospitality. At Patent Pending, 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.