Top Midtown Manhattan Engagement Party Venues

• 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 12-450 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Meeting Space

Located conveniently at 36th Street and 7th avenue, with 612 bedrooms cleverly designed by Yabu Pushelberg to adapt to modern traveler’s changing needs, with a wide variety of room types, flexible furniture, oversized walk-in showers, furiously fast and free Wi-Fi, and free access to streaming apps! Immersive social spaces are built for co-working and play, encouraging visitors and locals to intermingle.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Imagine celebrating at the one of the most magical locations in the world. Plan your wedding at The Loeb Boathouse Central Park and create one-of-a-kind moments and memories in one of New York City's most iconic venues. Whether celebrating a special anniversary, meeting an old friend for lunch or enjoying a little spontaneous refreshment—The Loeb Boathouse offers one-of-a-kind choices to satisfy all of your senses. Designed to beautifully coexist with its natural surroundings, it is the only Manhattan venue right on a lake—allowing you to host your wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or corporate event in spectacular fashion. While you’re here, why not join a 150-year-old tradition and explore the lake in a rented rowboat. Better yet, take a ride in an authentic Venetian gondola. With any luck, your gondolier might even break into song. Facility Rental Fee: The venue does not charge a rental fee, but there is a guest minimum—Saturday evening’s minimum is 165 guests, and for Friday or Sunday the minimum is 125 guests. What’s Included: -Five hour exclusive access to Lake Room, at 4,300 sq. ft space that is located adjacent to the restaurant. The room overlooks the lake on the South side with a 450 sq. ft deck and is surrounded on the West and North side by a 3,300 sqft English Garden. -Cocktail hour with butlered hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four course seated meal with choice of two entrées. -Wine service is provided throughout the meal in addition to a five hour open bar. We also include: Tables Chairs Linens Serveware Votives Dance floor Onsite manager Outdoor lighting Venue setup and cleanup Coat check Vendors: Outside vendors are allowed except for food and beverage and flowers and décor, which must be selected from a list of approved vendors. Food and Beverage: Prices range from $165-$245 per person Extras: If a ceremony is held at the venue, $800 is charged for an additional hour. Also, NY tax of 8.875%, 9% gratuity (which goes directly to the staff), and a 13.5% administration fee is charged.

• 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 20-80 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Merchants Cigar Bar, which opened in 1996, is a modern lounge with a midcentury design that takes visitors back in time. True to the era of the opulent Havana High Life, indoor smoking is permitted, fresh ingredients are used in cocktails, and music is played until the wee hours of the morning. The architecture and furnishings in merchants are appealing and genuine; every component is a fresh take on traditional design. Visitors descend a beautiful mahogany paneled staircase that is accented with brass, illuminated by diffused light, and features floor to ceiling bronze mirrors. Upon entering the lounge, visitors are greeted to the right by an opulent handcrafted brass bar, while couples and bigger groups are welcomed to the left by quaint tables and custom leather booths. Handmade Calico Wallpaper and lighting pieces from Triple Seven and Soho House are used to decorate the room. Merchants Cigar Bar provides visitors with an atmosphere that is powered by mystery with touches of luxury in every aspect thanks to its creative branding and artwork by renowned Berlin-based agency Maison C.C. and illustrator Benedikt Rugar.

• Spaces for 20-500 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Ballrooms
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Since first opening its doors in 1926, the InterContinental New York Barclay remains Manhattan's preeminent luxury hotel in New York City after undergoing the most ambitious restoration in its history. Combining sophistication and contemporary design, while staying true to its original Federalist style details, The Barclay exudes confidence and warmth, delivering the same residential feel with modern comfort and flexibility. Our spaces can come fully equipped or as a blank canvas for you to customize, so feel free to reach out with any special requests you may have. Kindly let us know your estimated guest count and event specifics (Ceremony, rehearsal dinner, Afterparty, Morning after brunch, room blocks) and we would be happy to set up a personalized package for you. Attached are some ideas/packages that we currently provide.

• Spaces for 25-950 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 10 Event Spaces

From sweeping views of the Hudson River, to the raw, structural elements from the elevated railway’s industrial past, the High Line provides a oneof-a-kind experience in an unrivaled New York City setting. The High Line is an elevated freight rail line turned hybrid public space on Manhattan’s West Side. Founded in 1999 by two community residents, Friends of the High Line fought for the High Line’s preservation and transformation at a time when the historic structure was under threat of demolition. In 2009, the High Line was revived as the innovative park you see today. Friends of the High Line is now the nonprofit conservancy that maintains, operates, and programs the High Line in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. The Spur and Coach Passage, the newest sections of the park, are available as the largest venue combination on the High Line

• Spaces for 80 Guests

Celebrate your special day in a chic residential-style setting—whether you want a tranquil inner courtyard or a venue overlooking the New York Public Library. We host only one wedding per day, ensuring your unique experience.

Newly built retail-level event and production space conveniently situated at the bustling intersection of Broadway and 18th Street, a few steps from Union Square. This versatile venue offers a contemporary and dynamic environment ideal for a wide range of events and productions. With state-of-the-art amenities and a prime central location, our space is designed to cater to your every need, whether you’re hosting a corporate conference, a product launch, a private celebration, or a creative showcase. Explore our modern facilities, flexible layouts, and top-notch technical capabilities, all poised to elevate your event experience. Experience the epitome of convenience and sophistication in the heart of the city, at our Broadway and 18th Street venue.

• Spaces for 30-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Premiere karaoke lounge and bar in the heart of Koreatown.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Deluxx Fluxx offers 3,000 sq. ft. of versatile event space equipped with customizable LED screens throughout, perfect for branding opportunities. Our top-of-the-line Danley Sound Labs sound system and stunning lighting design will make for the most electrifying evening. Our in-house cocktail program can be personalized for your event, making every detail—from technology to refreshments—a curated experience.

• Spaces for 24 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Milos was Costas Spiliadis' big entrance into the United States, located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from from Central Park, Broadway, and Times Square. His unique open kitchen and fish market, double-height ceilings, walls of windows, and two mezzanine-level private dining rooms created the groundwork for what would become New York's and the world's standard bearer for Mediterranean cuisine and the freshest, most exquisite ingredients. Private Events Level For your most essential business meetings and most noteworthy events, Milos New York provides an unforgettable ambience and unrivaled hospitality to its visitors. An event facility with four private dining rooms, a full service bar, a separate kitchen for events, private restrooms, and separate coat check is included in the restaurant's price. Our private dining rooms are the perfect backdrop for special occasions such as family birthdays, team meetings, or quiet dinners with friends. Removing one of our sliding wood-paneled walls will reveal a bar area at the base of our spiral staircase, allowing you to book the full room for your Christmas party, seminar or cocktail reception! In order to provide you with a seamless and outstanding experience, our events staff is glad to accompany you through the process. Mezzanine Private Dining Milos New York is distinguished by two private dining rooms that are completely enclosed in glass and provide diners with a bird's eye view of the main dining area. Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls that let in plenty of natural light, the bright and modern Private Dining Room is a great place to entertain. In addition to audiovisual capabilities and seating for up to 24 guests, this space provides the ideal combination of privacy and intimacy. The most valuable bottles from our collection are displayed in the Wine Room's glass-enclosed wine racks. The broad view of our fresh fish market and main dining area is a favorite among our guests.

The Museum of Modern Art is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. With extraordinary exhibitions and the world's finest collection of modern and contemporary art, MoMA is dedicated to the conversation between the past and the present, the established and the experimental. Our mission is helping you understand and enjoy the art of our time. The Museum of Modern Art provides a unique setting for corporate events. In order to take advantage of the Museum’s facilities, a for-profit company must be a Corporate Member of the Museum at the Partner Level or above. Not-for-profit institutions must be Corporate Members of the Museum at the Friend Level or above.

• Spaces for 200-800 Guests

Citizens New York is a revolutionary new culinary experience in the heart of midtown at Manhattan West. Bringing together an unparalleled collection of SBE’s global brands under one roof for the first time, Citizens features a culinary market with 12 fast casual concepts, 2 fine dining restaurants, a sultry bar & lounge and expansive outdoor space. With over 40,000 square feet of space designed by the award-winning team at The Rockwell Group,state of the art technology and world-class cuisine, Citizens is an event venue unlike any other in NYC.

Welcome to Piers 92/94, a premier trade show and special event venue in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, 55th Street and the West Side Highway. Piers 92/94 is home to design oriented events such as The Armory Show, Architectural Digest Home Design Show, The Pier Antiques Show and leading fashion shows during New York Fashion Week. The facility also regularly host parties and product launch events for groups ranging in size from small charitable foundations to Fortune 500 companies. No matter your event needs, Pier 92 and Pier 94 enjoy a prime location, as well as established prestige in the New York convention and special event landscape. 208,000 square feet of exhibit area make Piers 92/94 the second largest facility in New York City. Connected by a spacious and welcoming headhouse, Pier 94 offers 133,000 square feet and Pier 92 features 75,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit or event space. Open space, high ceilings and column-free corridors create unlimited configurations and adaptable spaces.

Born during chaos at the start of the roaring 20s, The Rest Room is an exclusive destination for New Yorkers seeking the ultimate underground experience. Isolate yourself inside our cozy pods, get some virtual work done inside our cabins, freshen up in our pristine bathrooms, or simply indulge in our high speed wifi and charging stations. Whether you need to take a last minute call or missed the last train, our doors are open. It's a one of a kind space that blends the past and the future, a space to remind the city that never sleeps to never stop dreaming.

HELEN MILLS is one of New York City's most unique venues, featuring a spectacular street-level Event Space and a 140-seat Theater & Screening Room. The Event Space is ideal for a variety of corporate, social, non-profit and arts-related events, including product launches, charity auctions and celebrations of all kinds. The team at HELEN MILLS completes the experience by offering catering, décor and entertainment packages as well as on-site management and full-service event planning. From sophisticated intimate celebrations to elegant affairs, HELEN MILLS is dedicated to facilitating exceptional events.

• Spaces for 10-420 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 11 Total Spaces

Located on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, PUBLIC Hotel offers a sleek, design-forward setting for meetings, weddings, and social events. The venue features a collection of distinctive spaces, including modern event rooms, a rooftop with panoramic city views, and dynamic indoor-outdoor areas suited for a range of experiences. Clean architectural lines, warm lighting, and a contemporary aesthetic create a versatile backdrop for both intimate gatherings and large-scale celebrations, all complemented by elevated dining and a vibrant downtown energy.