Top Upper Manhattan Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 80-120 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Outdoor

Looking for a private party venue that’s creative, flexible, and cost-effective? Welcome to The Pelham Social, where we’re redefining how you celebrate. We offer several types of events, innovative catering, BYOB, and your own musical options—so your event feels truly yours. At The Pelham Social, we believe every event can do more than bring people together. It can change lives. We’re not just a beautiful event space with exposed brick and reclaimed wood. We’re a community hub built on inclusion, purpose, and opportunity. Our partnership with The Aspire Project is at the heart of everything we do. Through this collaboration, adults with intellectual disabilities join us as volunteers, interns and per diem staff—our VIP Squad—gaining real-world experience and earning for each event they help create. Our VIP Squad is more than a behind-the-scenes team. With guidance from our in-house designer and staff, they set up, break down, and help design each event, taking pride in every detail. Their work isn’t just meaningful; it’s rewarded. Every event becomes a chance for them to gain confidence, build skills, and celebrate the dignity of work that matters. Once your event is ready, our VIPs step back and your dedicated event manager ensures everything runs smoothly, so you can relax and enjoy your celebration—knowing you’re part of a bigger story. When you host at The Pelham Social, you’re helping create new opportunities and real experiences for people who are eager to shine. This is more than charity; it’s a partnership that empowers and uplifts. We’re proud to support human service organizations, charities, and churches with discounted rates and flexible catering options, making it easy to gather for a cause. Host with us. Support the Aspire Project. Celebrate the moments that matter, and help set the stage for a brighter, more inclusive future.

• Spaces for 20-2,000 Guests
• 15 Event Spaces

Hold an unforgettable special event at Liberty Science Center. Our staff of experts can help you design a fabulous occasion, stress-free. Our one-of-a-kind spaces are ideal for any important event, from business conferences and new product announcements to board meetings and galas. We also host stunning weddings and over-the-top bar and bat mitzvahs. Liberty Science Center is a 300,000-square-foot learning center located in Liberty State Park on the Jersey City bank of the Hudson near the Statue of Liberty. The Science Center houses 12 museum exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110 species, giant aquariums, a 3D theater, live simulcast surgeries, hurricane- and tornado-force wind simulators, K-12 classrooms and labs, teacher-development programs, and the Western Hemisphere's largest and most technologically advanced planetarium—the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium and LSC Giant Dome Theater. For more information on this incredible event venue, call us at 201.253.1378 or email at specialevents@lsc.org.

• Spaces for 40-60 Guests
• 1 Bar

At Wayward Fare, we believe the best gatherings feel personal, effortless, and thoughtfully curated. Our experienced hospitality team is dedicated to creating memorable private dining experiences, ensuring every detail is handled with care so you can relax and truly enjoy the moment. Wayward Fare is an inviting setting for a wide range of occasions, from birthday celebrations and rehearsal dinners to corporate gatherings and intimate business meetings. We offer customizable prix-fixe menus, cocktail-style receptions, and brunch options, all designed around seasonal ingredients and approachable, elevated cuisine. Beyond our dining room, Wayward Fare also offers off-site catering, bringing the same level of care and culinary creativity to your chosen location. Options include drop-off catering for casual gatherings, full-service cocktail receptions, or chef-curated multi-course dinners hosted in your home, complete with professional staff and seamless execution. Whether you’re hosting with us or welcoming guests elsewhere, Wayward Fare is proud to deliver warm hospitality and food-driven experiences that feel both refined and relaxed.

• Spaces for 12-275 Guests
• 7 Historic Spaces
• 7 Estates
• 9 Total Spaces

The Harold Pratt House was constructed in 1919 as one of New York's grand Park Avenue Mansions. The hidden gem of the Upper East Side - We are the perfect venue to host a wedding, private dinner, conference, holiday party, annual meeting or any other event. The House consists of six unique rooms connected by a majestic marble staircase. Each room features original chandeliers, fireplaces and views of Park Avenue. Our adjoining Peterson Hall can be used in conjunction with the House to accommodate larger guest counts and features the latest in state-of-the-art audio and visual technology including a 22-foot LCD customizable video wall, a professional stage with furniture and full production lighting. It features unparalleled audiovisual equipment and capabilities including built-in video cameras, and sound . The sophisticated ceiling spotlights can transform this room from a well-lit meeting space to a stunning dramatic setting for dinner. Peterson Hall is connected to the House by a marble hallway. When used exclusively, the Hall has its own private limestone entrance. We invite you into our home to host your next event with us!

• Spaces for 40-80 Guests
• 1 Bar

Alta Calidad is located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn where Chef Akhtar Nawab is cooking innovative Mexican cuisine. The Spanish translation of “Alta Calidad” means “high quality” and it’s our goal to provide that with every dish that we serve. Our goal is to cook with pride and integrity and have a lot of fun doing it. We’re thrilled to be part of this amazing Brooklyn community and we want each of you to join us and participate in this exciting adventure! We can accommodate a variety of events including office lunches, in-home intimate dinner parties, or receptions and seated dinners at our restaurant or our sister restaurant, Wayward Fare, located right next door! Offering both full-service catering and delivery options, Alta Calidad is the perfect choice for your next event!

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

Preserving Legacy in Lincoln Park. The long-anticipated revival of the quintessential west-side Jersey City haunt has commenced. Casino in the Park, the hospitality core of Lincoln Park, has been an entertainment hub since its inception in 1950, playing host to celebrity and political dignitaries including Frank Sinatra and former President Bill Clinton. The ambitious site plan, showcasing a reimagined Casino in the Park structure, creatively incorporates aspects of the site’s legacy into the contemporary design. Adaptive reuse of the stone façade, timber beams and antique fixtures from the original Lincoln Lodge, Est. 1929, will be featured visual elements of the new facility, enabling the long and illustrious legacy to continue.

Steeped in history, Atrium82™ offers a captivating micro venue in the historic Park Slope. This historic building transforms a Brooklyn brownstone space into a versatile venue for intimate gatherings. With stunning Tiffany stained glass, transom windows, blonde bamboo floors, and an illuminating exposed brick wall that creates a unique backdrop in an intimate 550sqft space. This woman-owned business celebrates community by offering a space for pop-up, installations, micro-weddings, intimate gatherings, wellness classes, entrepreneurial pursuits, and more.

Owner Randi Lee named his first independent restaurant after his great-uncle Leland Chin who settled his family in Oregon in the 1930s. Leland made a great success of his Portland restaurant Chin's Kitchen, building strong community through food, culture and storytelling. Leland Eating and Drinking House continues the family tradition of convivial hospitality providing a gathering place where neighbors can relax, unwind and be well-fed. Leland's New York Mediterranean cuisine is local and natural featuring in-house curing along with the preservation of local food and beverage. We pickle veggies, dry-age meats, and bake bread right in our kitchen. We buy fresh and make exactly what we need, with as little waste as possible. Our food aims to highlight the quality of organic, local ingredients while providing dishes that make you feel like home.

Located at 123 Kingston Avenue in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn, Meat’s architecture and design reflect both the neighborhood’s storied past and exciting future. Sharing a corner with the famous Kingston Lounge, the restaurant’s muted, taupe detailing complements the foundational walls of an archetypal Brooklyn brownstone. Immediately inside, an elegantly contemporary bar and lounge seating area is enclosed by tasteful marble tiling. Meat’s main seating area includes armchair and banquette seating, and large windows to enjoy Brooklyn’s unique scenery. Above, the ceiling’s angular, wood panels invite the observer forward into a final seating area. This private dining room juxtaposes an exposed brick accent wall with living ivy and a modern glass ceiling that draws in historic Brooklyn. Both dining areas eschew conventional design, instead featuring marble and walnut tabletops, hand-crafted stone dishes, and radiant brass lighting; a relaxing twist on traditional fine dining. Classic and contemporary continue to meet in the downstairs kitchen, where a state-of-the-art cooking facility neighbors a vintage meat curing and aging room and subway tiled walls, another ode to New York’s rich history. In form and function, Meat propels Crown Heights forward, while celebrating its vibrant times past.

• Spaces for 200-1,200 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks

Take a bite out of the Big Apple with a one of a kind experience at a monumental venue. Just an eight minute exclusive ferry ride from Battery Park, NYC or Liberty State Park, NJ host your exclusive event at America’s most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy – The Statue of Liberty. No matter what your guests’ backgrounds are, you’re almost certain to make a lasting impression on them by providing them with the once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Statue of Liberty up close, taking in the history of our wonderful and diverse country. Lady Liberty is set on 12 acres in New York City’s majestic harbor and measures in at 305’1″ from the ground to the top of her torch. Join Lady Liberty for a cocktail and a photo keepsake followed by dinner as you take in the stars and the Manhattan Skyline. The Statue of Liberty Museum available for indoor dining. Enjoy tours with the National Park Rangers. If you’re looking to make your event unforgettable, how about the ultimate ending – a firework spectacular? Evelyn Hill Inc. is one of the best event venues NYC has to offer.

• 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 120 Guests

Abyss Hall is a family-owned private event venue in Richmond Hill, Queens, convenient to Jamaica Avenue, public transportation, Brooklyn, and surrounding New York City neighborhoods. Opened in 2018, the modern all-white venue acts as a flexible blank canvas that can be customized for weddings, birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, Sweet 16s, quinceañeras, anniversaries, repasts, graduations, family reunions, corporate meetings, fundraisers, religious functions, and cultural celebrations. The hall accommodates up to 120 guests and includes rectangular and round tables, Chiavari chairs, a DJ booth and event lighting, a topiary boxwood bar with refrigeration, Wi-Fi, television, central heating and air conditioning, a lower-level lounge area, additional restrooms, and wheelchair accessibility. Hosts may coordinate their own food, drinks, music, decorations, and trusted vendors in accordance with current venue policies. Located at 108-12 Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill, Abyss Hall provides a practical and customizable setting for private events throughout Queens, Brooklyn, and nearby New York City communities. Tours and booking assistance are available through the venue’s current contact number. Address: 108-12 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418, United States Hours: Mon–Fri & Sun 10:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–12:00 AM

Zen Space is a spectacular 12,000 sf loft filled with daylight, furniture and amenities available for film shoot, photo shoots, parties & events

Our multi-functional event space is the perfect choice for any occasion. With its versatility, we can cater to any event you have in mind. Our team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life, from conferences to weddings. So why wait? Contact us today, and let us make your dream event a reality!

• Spaces for 1,800 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

This massive industrial bi-level warehouse offers nearly 15,500 sq ft of interior space, 4,000 square feet of outdoor space, and can flex to suit event needs from photo and film shoots to corporate workshops and conventions. The first floor boasts 16 ft tall ceilings and a fully operational bar. Stairs lead to an equally spacious office on the second floor with drop ceilings and cubicle buildouts. The space is operated by Queer Nightlife Community Center.

• Spaces for 80-150 Guests

Craft, Community & Industrial-Edge Charm Description Step into a sculptural space where massive foeder tanks fill the background and natural light floods through oversized windows. Housed in Red Hook’s famously post-industrial streetscape, Keg & Lantern offers a rare and captivating setting—where rugged warehouse architecture meets approachable craft-pub warmth. Guests can explore a selection of house-made brews, enjoy elevated pub fare, and soak in the warehouse aesthetic—all with Red Hook's creative spirit as your backdrop. Fast Facts - Location: Red Hook, Brooklyn - iconic, walkable industrial neighborhood with freight docks, artist studios, and waterfront views - Capacity: 80 seated, 30 outdoor, 150 reception - Ideal for small to mid-sized gatherings - Space: Indoor taproom featuring visible brewing tanks and raw, character-rich décor - Vibe: Edgy yet inviting - industrial textures meet cozy lighting and craft beer culture - Food & Drink: House-brewed beers plus full bar and elevated pub menu with favorites like wings, burgers, and fish-n-chips - Private & Semi-Private Events - Full taproom buy-outs or semi-private group zones available upon request - Large-party prepaid reservations accepted—just submit an inquiry for booking - Perfect for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, happy hours, launch parties, or neighborhood meetups What Makes It Awesome - Iconic Setting: Surrounded by foeder tanks and raw architecture—no need for extra décor - Waterfront Locale: A standout destination with character and creative cache - Craft-Informed Experience: On-site brewing give

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests

RadiantJade Studios is a 3,000 sq ft event and creative space ideal for birthday parties, weddings, celebrations, private gatherings, and special events. Designed with versatility in mind, the space easily transforms to fit both intimate and elevated occasions. In addition to events, the studio also serves as a modern setting for meetings, workshops, photoshoots, and content creation. With clean design, flexible layouts, and a welcoming atmosphere, RadiantJade Studios offers a refined backdrop that adapts to your vision—whether you’re celebrating, creating, or bringing people together.

• Spaces for 120-160 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Medina Hall is an affordable, flexible event venue in Ozone Park, Queens, located near the Brooklyn border and convenient to surrounding Queens and Brooklyn neighborhoods. The private hall offers approximately 2,500 square feet of open event space and can accommodate up to 160 guests. Its adaptable layout is suitable for wedding receptions, engagement parties, birthdays, baby and bridal showers, Sweet 16s, quinceañeras, anniversaries, graduations, family reunions, corporate meetings, fundraisers, religious functions, and cultural celebrations such as Gaye Holud, Mehndi, and Sangeet events. Medina Hall is designed for hosts who want the freedom to create a personalized celebration. The venue provides core event essentials including banquet tables and chairs, a DJ booth and lighting, a kitchen area, bar and refrigeration space, Wi-Fi, heating and air conditioning, and wheelchair accessibility. Clients may coordinate their own food, beverages, music, decorations, and trusted vendors, subject to current venue policies. Located at 76-15 101st Avenue in Ozone Park, Medina Hall serves families, organizations, and event planners throughout Queens, Brooklyn, and nearby New York City communities. Tours and booking assistance are available by contacting the venue. Phone: (718) 701-1673 Website: https://medinahall.com/ Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM–12:00 AM

• Spaces for 400-1,200 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located on Pier 41 in the historic shipping yards of Red Hook, Brooklyn, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The building, which was built prior to the Civil War in the 1850s, has recently been transformed into a charming event space. The location, which is directly on the water's edge, provides spectacular views of New York Harbor. The Liberty Warehouse is the only location in the entire city of New York where the Statue of Liberty is displayed face forward, as she gazes toward France. It is a truly unique location that must be experienced in person to be fully appreciated. It can accommodate up to 400 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 1200 people for cocktails. Two large event rooms with large windows that face due west provide spectacular sunset views are available for rental. Two smaller rooms that are ideal for indoor ceremonies, small gatherings, and cocktail parties. Special performances are staged in this area. All of the event rooms have working wood-burning fireplaces. There are 15,000 square feet of space at the Liberty Warehouse, which includes a wonderful waterside promenade that provides glamorous panoramic views of New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and the Verrazano bridge. Our bridal suite is fully equipped for the bride and her bridal party to get ready for the big day as well as take beautiful photographs! There is covered valet parking available. Beautifully prepared food, elegant surroundings, and exceptional service. Among the events we cater to are: social birthdays, surprise birthday parties; bat and bar mitzvahs; anniversaries; communions; baptisms; Sweet Sixteen; reunions; proms; and formals. Engagement Parties, Showers, and Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions are just a few of the services we provide. Events such as corporate holiday parties, meetings and presentations, fund raisers, product launch events, photo shoots, commercial filming, gala receptions, and other social gatherings are all possible.

• Spaces for 120-299 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Tucked away in one of the largest cities of the world, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a beautiful oasis of trees, flower borders, and pastoral lawns—the perfect place for your wedding or celebration. Whether you're interested in a gorgeous afternoon ceremony among the seasonal blossoms or a dance party beneath the stars, you'll find the Garden an unforgettable setting for your once-in-a-lifetime event.