Top Upper East Side Dinner Party Venues

• 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.

Serving classic cocktails, wine, and beer since 1994 St.Dymphna's is a classic Irish pub-style bar located across the street from Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan's East Village.

• Spaces for 70-500 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 4 Landmarks

The Whitney Museum of American Art is home to many of the most significant and exciting works of art ever created in the United States. Those works are now displayed in a breathtaking new space: a 220,000-square-foot building in New York City’s Meatpacking District, designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. Located on Gansevoort Street at Washington Street, the Whitney Museum of American Art is nestled in one of the most prominent shopping districts in the world, surrounded by beautifully preserved buildings in New York City’s Meatpacking District. A special event at the Whitney Museum of American Art is one to be remembered. Corporate Members and individual donors choose the Whitney Museum of American Art to host their most intimate and high profile events in New York City. Corporate Members receive exclusive privileges to host Corporate Events in the Museum's rental spaces. Annual leadership donors of $100,000 and up receive exclusive privileges to host Social Events in select Museum spaces at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Cover Image by Ben Gancsos ©2016

Located on 149th Street Grand Concourse on the second floor we are an intimate event space that can accommodate 45 people comfortably. We only host private events. For Your Event, We Provide You With ... 7.Hrs EVENT & DECORATION TIME *3 SEATING TABLES * 20 CHAIRS *5 TABLE CLOTHES {White Or Blue} *2 FOOD TABLES * Bluetooth Enabled SOUND SYSTEM * PARTY LIGHTS * FOOD SET UP FOOD RACKS FOOD PANS STERNOS * HOSTESS * LOUNGE AREA * BACKYARD * REFRIGERATOR * 50lbs Of Ice * CLEAN UP

• Spaces for 135 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Happiest Hour is a whimsical cocktail bar and full-service restaurant by Acme’s Jon Neidich and veteran New York bartender Jim Kearns, formerly of the NoMad Hotel and Pegu Club. Its “You pick ‘em, we pour ‘em” motto drives a non-judgmental drinks menu in a breezy space, adorned with cartoon palm trees, that evokes bygone California and Florida resorts. Anchored by an award-winning burger, the elevated diner-style food at The Happiest Hour is simple, yet highly satisfying, and classically American. A rock and soul soundtrack completes the mood for unforgettable events of all types.

• Spaces for 80-1,100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

Experience the perfect blend of history and modern luxury at Warsaw, Brooklyn’s newest event space located at the iconic Polish National Home. With its stunningly renovated interior and charming ambiance, Warsaw is the perfect venue for corporate events, weddings, mitzvahs, filming, photoshoots, and more. Accommodating up to 1,100 guests, Warsaw features an upscale VIP lounge, balcony-level boxes with unobstructed views, and a spacious music hall. Our talented staff is dedicated to providing full-service event production and ensuring that every aspect of your private event is flawlessly executed. From access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom catering, full-service production, and more, Warsaw offers a truly unforgettable experience that will make your event one to remember.

• Spaces for 55 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Slowly Shirley is an elegant subterranean cocktail sanctuary by Jon Neidich of ACME and Tijuana Picnic, and Jim Kearns formerly of The NoMad Hotel and Pegu Club. With Art Deco décor, old school hotel service and both classic and contemporary cocktails, Slowly Shirley transports guests to Hollywood’s Golden Age, when glamour and sophistication held sway. The Slowly Shirley menu includes dishes from The Happiest Hour, as well as exclusive bar fare from their friends at Blacklock over in London.

• Spaces for 100-240 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

​The Hoxton, Williamsburg is a stylish boutique hotel located at 97 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Housed in a former water tower factory, it blends industrial charm with modern comforts and offers sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. Whether you’re hatching big plans, organizing a team brainstorm day, or planning a party, we’ve got you covered. The Apartment is our dedicated meetings and events space, comprised of five unique rooms and the pantry kitchen. Then there’s K'Far, Laser Wolf, and Jaffa. ​K'Far Brooklyn is an all-day Israeli café, restaurant, and bar located within The Hoxton Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The name "K'Far" means "village" in Hebrew, reflecting its inspiration from Chef Michael Solomonov's hometown of K’Far Saba in Israel. The establishment offers a variety of dining experiences throughout the day, from morning coffee and pastries to full-service dinners Laser Wolf Brooklyn is a rooftop Israeli skewer house atop The Hoxton Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It offers a unique dining experience that combines traditional Israeli flavors with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline.

• Spaces for 60-500 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Event Spaces

Nestled in the heart of New York City, Unveiled is a premier event venue designed to elevate corporate gatherings, brand launches, Fashion Week showcases, private celebrations, and full buyouts. With a sleek, contemporary aesthetic and cutting-edge amenities, our space offers the perfect blend of sophistication and versatility, transforming to match the unique vision of every event host. At Unveiled, we understand that every event is an opportunity to create something extraordinary. Our venue is fully equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, customizable lighting, and flexible layouts, making it ideal for product launches, networking events, panel discussions, and high-profile soirées. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale experience, our dedicated team is committed to curating seamless, impactful events that leave a lasting impression. From concept to execution, we work closely with our clients to handle every detail, from catering and décor to entertainment and logistics. Let Unveiled be the backdrop for your next unforgettable experience—where events are not just hosted, but artfully unveiled.

• Spaces for 100-130 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Bubby's High Line is in the center of New York's Meatpacking District, located directly across from the Whitney museum. Bubby's can accommodate up to 100 guests for seated events and up to 130 guests for cocktail-style receptions. The restaurant's outdoor patio is available for group dining and cocktail events, and is perfect for events of all types.

• Spaces for 60-120 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Isla & Co. was born from the culture of the Australian hospitality industry creating an approachable dining destination in an elevated environment. Serving specialty coffee and brunch dishes inspired by Australian coastal towns by day and a cocktail driven dinner destination by night, Isla & Co. also draws influences from Europe and South East Asia. The menu encapsulates Australian style cooking - excellent cuts of meat paired with bright flavors alongside vegetable focussed dishes and is designed to fit the bill for your morning coffee, a mid-week lunch walk-in, an intimate dinner date or a local social gathering spot, providing a convivial eatery boasting healthy, always-fresh, seasonal, high-quality ingredients and dishes, alongside an always engaging service.

• Spaces for 110 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, an expertly curated selection of American craft beer, and elevated pub food fresh from our kitchen. 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, food, and tokens or are fully customizable at a variety of price points including open bar and top shelf open bar. Food options include a variety of hand-held items, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free items, available both by platter or as an unlimited buffet. 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.

• Spaces for 14-150 Guests
• 6 Restaurants

Set in a hundred year-old townhouse in the heart of the West Village, Bobo opened in 2007 and is one of Carlos Suarez's Casa Nela restaurants, that include the Village hits Rosemary's, Claudette, and Roey's. Like its sister restaurants, Bobo embraces its residential setting, paying homage to La Maison de Campagne — a neighborhood restaurant inspired by nature and by family. Spanning several floors, Bobo exudes the spirit of a private French country house, unfolding across a variety of elegant and eclectic rooms appropriate for a range of special occasions. Over the years Bobo has hosted all types of events, from weddings to fashion shows, corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations, baby showers and more.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Rough Trade NYC is an industrial venue located in Brooklyn. This bi-level urban venue is famous for its independent record store and unique concert space that Blondie has performed in. It is the perfect space to host corporate events, wedding, TV/Movie Shoots, holiday party, meeting or product launch.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests

Located on the roof of The Hoxton, Williamsburg, Laser Wolf offers award-winning Israeli cuisine cooked over live coals, top-notch cocktails, and uninterrupted views of the Manhattan skyline.

• Spaces for 75-190 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Total Spaces

Escape to an elevated experience where breathtaking skyline views, handcrafted cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere come together for an unforgettable night. Whether you're planning a romantic evening, a celebration with friends, or a special event, securing your reservation ensures the perfect spot to soak in the city lights and enjoy our curated selection of drinks and bites.

• Spaces for 291 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

A casual and approachable neighborhood staple, Cellar Dog is 9,000 square feet of pure entertainment in the heart of NYC's West Village. An inclusive venue serving up live jazz music 7 days a week with countless games from shuffleboard to chess. We have something for everyone to enjoy.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

BOHEMIA is a Balinese-inspired restaurant/lounge nestled in the Coda Hotel in the heart of Williamsburg. We offer a unique and eclectic South East Asian-inspired small plates menu, skillfully coupled with brilliant cocktails. BOHEMIA is the perfect haven for all special occasions and dinner parties, big or small. Our restaurant can accommodate up to 60 guests for a seated dinner or up to 150+ guests for a cocktail-style full venue rental. Reserve our VIP room, tucked away in the back of the restaurant, for a semi-private yet still immersive experience. We can accommodate seated dinners up to 20 guests and up to 50 for a cocktail-style event. Open bar packages & prix-fixe menu or catering options available.

Any occasion can be celebrated at The Spaniard with a private party, and we can accommodate guest lists ranging from 10 to 30 people. From weddings and engagement parties to luncheons and film premieres, we have options to accommodate your needs. He is pleased to be working with charity: water in order to contribute to their efforts in providing safe drinking water to those who are in need of such assistance. Clean and safe drinking water is a basic human right for 663 million people on our planet, despite the fact that we take it for granted that we have access to clean and safe drinking water. It has been demonstrated that having access to safe drinking water improves health, allows children to attend school, and opens the door to new employment opportunities. It is because of this that we are collaborating with charity: water, which ensures that all donations go directly to clean water projects and that no money is wasted.

• Spaces for 20-150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

The Standard, East Village, is a quaint, attractive, and eccentric hotel located off Cooper Square in one of New York's most vibrant, artistic areas. It is very much in the spirit of its surroundings. Before ascending to breathtaking vistas of Manhattan, you enter the 21-story tower through the original tenement-style building. There is a tranquil garden hidden beneath the street, the busy, all-day street-side Café Standard with an indoor mushroom farm, and NO BAR, a hugely inclusive new wave bar that accepts anybody and everyone. Venues The Standard, East Village is more than just a collection of restaurants and bars; it offers a diverse range of venues to fit any occasion. You can do it all under our roof, from casual gatherings to board meetings, intimate cocktails to live concerts, seasonal Garden areas to Penthouse vistas of Manhattan. The Penthouse The Penthouse, which is on the 21st story, has a panoramic view of New York City. The Penthouse, with its 1300 square feet of interior space and 1300 square feet of terrace, is ideal for special events ranging from seated dinners and cocktail receptions to corporate meetings and fashion shows. A surround sound music system, four separate bathrooms, and a flexible selection of accessible furniture options are all included in the space. The Overlook The Overlook is a multi-purpose meeting and conference venue with a furnished terrace overlooking our garden. The bright space, which is located on the second floor, can accommodate 16 guests at the boardroom table and has a 60” HDMI compatible TV & Wi-Fi. The Perch The Perch, on the second level, is accessible for private business meetings of 4-6 people. The 255 sq ft room views our private garden on East 5th Street and Bowery, with floor-to-ceiling windows set among the trees. Chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk are all included in the Perch's setup. Private Dining Room The private dining room at Narcissa may seat up to 10 people for a private lunch, dinner, or meeting. The location, which is adjacent to the restaurant's main dining room and has its own private bar, overlooks our tranquil garden. On request, a high-definition LED television screen can be used for presentations.