Top Lower East Side Corporate Holiday Party Venues

Willow Hall is a timeless, luxurious event space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn—perfect for weddings, galas, corporate events, and milestone celebrations. Designed with modern elegance and classic sophistication, our venue provides a stunning backdrop for unforgettable experiences. From intimate ceremonies to large-scale receptions, Willow Hall is one of Brooklyn’s premier event and catering halls, offering exceptional service, customizable layouts, and seamless event coordination. Discover why Willow Hall is a top choice for couples, brands, and planners seeking the best event venue in Williamsburg.

• Spaces for 12-400 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Theater
• 6 Total Spaces

The Center for Jewish History in New York City illuminates history, culture, and heritage. The Center provides a collaborative home for five partner organizations: American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The Center for Jewish History is home to the Lillian Goldman Reading Room, Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute, the David Berg Rare Book Room, and the Collection Management & Conservation Wing. Public programs create opportunities for diverse audiences to explore the rich historical and cultural material that lives within the Center's walls. The Center for Jewish History is conveniently located one block from Union Square. A unique venue for hosting dinners, conferences, receptions, family, and life-cycle events, it is surrounded by exhibition and gallery spaces.

• Spaces for 30-180 Guests
• 2 Bars

Soft Bar is a new concept in Brooklyn, New York to all who seek a better way to sip and socialize or simply grab a drink with benefits. Our menu offers a delicious selection of soft cocktails and functional drinks designed to naturally enhance your well-being without alcohol.

Hotel Indigo Williamsburg offers a variety of stylish and sophisticated event spaces that are perfect for celebrations, activations, and corporate events. The hotel's flexible pre-event spaces offer the perfect welcome that builds anticipation for the main event. The centerpiece of the hotel's event offerings is the main ballroom, a spacious and column-less space that can accommodate a variety of event formats and is among the largest event centers in New York City. The ballroom's elegant design and state-of-the-art amenities make it an ideal venue for weddings, galas, product launches, and conferences. The hotel's expansive kitchens, including a Kosher kitchen, ensure guests enjoy delicious and customized culinary experiences regardless of the event.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

• Spaces for 45-55 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Roey’s (pronounced "ROE-ees) is inspired by old world cafés: spaces where communities come together for nourishment and to share ideas. Roey’s endeavors to bring this sense of community to the West Village by offering an accessible, high quality, nourishing experience in a casual and sophisticated setting. Roeys’s accepts large party reservations for groups of 6 to 10 guests. The Communal Table is the perfect setting for all types of intimate gatherings — from showers to birthdays, corporate outings and more. The restaurant also offers full venue buyouts for up to 55 standing or 45 for a seated dinner. Roey's has a full separate bar for private events.

The Great Hall, a New York City landmark located in lower Manhattan, is an Italian neo-renaissance masterpiece that is a New York City Landmark. This magnificent space, designed by Benjamin Wistar Morris and completed in 1921, boasts 65-foot-high ceilings, soaring marble columns, magnificent inlaid floors, and murals painted by Ezra Winter, among other features. With its four-generation tradition of cuisine and service, the venue is the ideal complement to any elegant social, charitable, or corporate event. This Italian neo-Renaissance inspired masterpiece, designed by architect Benjamin Wistar Morris and completed in 1921, boasts 65 foot high ceilings, soaring marble columns, and magnificent inlaid floors. The Cunard Building was designed by architect Benjamin Wistar Morris and completed in 1921. The grandly presented maritime theme emphasizes the power and reach of the Cunard Line when its new headquarters opened in 1919, at a time when New York had grown to become the world's largest city and busiest port, as well as the world's largest city and busiest port. After passing through the opulent vestibule and great hall, which was inspired by ancient Roman baths and where transatlantic voyages on liners like the Queen Mary and the two Queen Elizabeths were booked, visitors are greeted by a grand staircase. A decorative program centered on shipping themes was developed in collaboration with muralist Ezra Winter, and as a result, the lobby is adorned with starfish, seahorses, shells, and sirens, as well as the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, three sailing ships used by Christopher Columbus on his voyages to the New World.

OASES is a multi-sensory space that provides an evergreen escape from the pace of New York City. Ancient traditions for healing and wellness unfold in beautifully modern ways, providing room for rituals of food and drink, community, and design.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We love to share the greatest beer with our friends and neighbors because it is truly our passion. Our on-site flux capacitor delivers 20 rotating craft draft beers and ciders from our craft beer hall, and you can also discover beer in some of our amazing ice cream floats and cocktails. Hungry? We are prepared for it. Perfect pours go well with huge soft pretzels, house-smoked chicken wings, and opulent, meaty burgers. You might never want to leave with ping pong, pinball, popcorn, and numerous large screen TVs available at all of our locations. Chef Antelmo Ambrosio is a multi-award winning culinary expert with Merchants Hospitality. Antelmo, who is credited with improving the caliber of the meals, takes great delight in his original recipes and the top-quality ingredients he uses in everything he cooks. Antelmo's passion expanded over the course of his years of expertise, and he eventually had the chance to take the position of Executive Chef. Antelmo continues to broaden and develop his culinary interests since he can satisfy any palette.

• Spaces for 75-2,800 Guests
• 3 Bars
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

Located in Brooklyn, New York, this former movie theater is fully renovated into an unmatched venue perfect for meetings, private events, and more. Accommodating up to 2,800 guests, this unique event space is equipped to host some of the largest events in the city while still giving a sense of intimacy between the stage and guests. Designed to create a one-of-a-kind experience, Brooklyn Paramount will offer a sleek and stylish design that’s sure to impress. From access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full-service event production, impeccable audio and visual capabilities, custom menus and mixology, our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to. Whether you’re looking to host corporate events, fundraisers & galas, filming & photoshoots, or private concerts, Brooklyn Paramount has everything you need to make your private event one to remember.

• Spaces for 1-400 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 4 Hotels
• 7 Total Spaces

Located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Freehand New York is housed in the former George Washington Hotel—once home to many storied writers, musicians and creatives. Thoughtfully deigned by Roman and Williams, Freehand features custom-commissioned artwork by Bard College students and alumni throughout. Freehand is revitalizing the artistic community in a historic NY neighborhood. Freehand New York offers a variety of unique spaces that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. We’ve got a spot for every kind of event vibe and size, from a happy hour celebration to a company-wide summit to intimate brainstorming session. Available spaces include: Broken Shaker, Studio, Green Room, G.W. Bar and Simon & The Whale. In addition to our spaces, our diverse line-up of globally inspired food and beverage is well suited to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for any occasion. YOUR NEXT GATHERING STARTS HERE.

• Spaces for 170-2,180 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Event Spaces

An Unrivaled Setting for Private Events Cipriani South Street at the Battery Maritime Building is the new home to New York’s most exciting and important gatherings. The renaissance of this magnificent architectural treasure was led by the internationally acclaimed design house of Thierry Despont, whose other well-known historical restoration projects include the Ritz Hotel in Paris, the Statue of Liberty, the Carlyle Hotel and the Woolworth Building in New York City among others. An abundance of unique details have been beautifully preserved throughout the building including the expansive patterned glass ceiling in the Great Hall, the Guastavino tile arches of the loggia, hundreds of mullioned glass windows, and exposed period ironwork. The second floor events complex includes a private arrival foyer and grand staircase, two separate pre-function rooms, and the 9,000 square foot Great Hall which accommodates up to 800 seated guests. Windowed pre-function spaces filled with natural light offer separate spaces for cocktails, ceremonies and breakout meetings, including a rare outdoor loggia spanning the full length of the building facade. Two private green rooms, each with panoramic views of the East River, complete the scene.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Traditional Mediterranean restaurant that will transport you the the Islands of Santorini.

• Spaces for 50-650 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Built in 1937, Gramercy Theatre offers an ultimate rarity among NYC’s mid-sized music venues: a mix of fixed and flexible reception space. Located approximately 2 miles from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Gramercy Theatre accommodates 25 to 650 guests, and our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to!

• 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 75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Black Hound is a modern speakeasy with an extensive menu of fine wines, spirits, and beer in addition to immaculately crafted cocktails. Spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice, artichoke dip, and a premium grilled cheese sandwich are just a few of the delectable light bites offered here. Enter The Black Hound through a low-key door into a handsomely furnished room with dark wood and plush furnishings that is amber-lit. You can unwind in the back lounge or at the modern white marble-topped bar in the front room. The Black Hound is ideal for a quiet, refined evening with friends or a private rendezvous. Parties with up to 75 guests can be accommodated for larger events. Interested in booking The Black Hound for your next private event? Please complete the form on our website to get in touch or if you have any questions, and we'll get back to you right away.

• Spaces for 16-70 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Event Space

Rhodora Wine Bar is a cozy and refined natural wine bar nestled in the heart of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Known for its thoughtfully curated wine list, zero-waste ethos, and intimate ambiance, Rhodora is the perfect backdrop for elegant celebrations, private parties, and unforgettable gatherings. Whether you’re planning a small cocktail-style reception or a seated dinner, our warm, design-forward space and sustainable approach to food and drink create a truly memorable experience.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The past and the present collide as you enter Barcade! Experience the nostalgia and atmosphere of a vintage arcade combined with a fully stocked bar with craft cocktails, and an expertly curated selection of American craft beer. Barcade provides a unique nightlife experience where you and your guests can engage in friendly competition, enjoying the most definitive classic video games and pinball machines of all time, plus impossibly hard-to-find titles from our extensive and unparalleled game collection. For over two decades, Barcade has built a legendary reputation for serving the finest American craft beer. Each location boasts 24 taps, prominently featured at the center of the bar, with a rotating lineup of brews showcased on the chalkboard above and updated daily in our printed beer menu. Each menu provides detailed descriptions to guide your choice, and our Cicerone-trained bartenders are always ready to help you find the perfect pour. Not a beer lover? No worries—we also offer a full selection of spirits, custom cocktails, hard seltzers, hard ciders, and plenty of non-alcoholic options. Barcade hosts all kinds of events, large and small: holiday parties, corporate happy hours, team building events, anniversaries, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, engagement parties, family friendly events, bar and bat mitzvahs, and film and photo shoots. Party packages come standard with drinks and tokens or are fully customizable at a variety of price points including open bar and top shelf open bar options Experience add-ons include game tournaments, pinball tutorials, beer tastings, swag bags, and photo booth rentals. Hours listed are normal operating hours. Event bookings are available outside of normal operating hours.