Top Chelsea Gala Venues

• Spaces for 80-220 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Out sweet spot at Distilled NY is hosting a truly memorable dinner party every evening. Our mission is to curate event experiences for you and your guests that are customized and most importantly, fun! We serve a variety of house made dishes that definitely won't disappoint. Our cocktail program and engaging bar team will breathe life into any gathering; Each member of our staff is a bona fide people person. For us, the equation is pretty simple: Quality Food + Fine Spirits + Warm Hospitality = Great Events Our landmark space located in Tribeca features 20 foot ceilings, an open kitchen layout, a grand bar looking upon the Freedom Tower, large majestic windows, a semi-private raised area, and a wrap-around patio. This layered canvas can be an ideal setting to host a celebratory event, custom dinner party, corporate meetings, and private luncheons. Welcome to Distilled NY - A New American Public House

• Spaces for 14-270 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Ballrooms
• 1 Resort

A complete destination for business in Midtown Manhattan, Four Seasons Hotel New York features a variety of multi-purpose meeting rooms. For conferences and entertaining, our venues are flexible for 10 to 270 guests. Our most high-profile New York event venues include FIFTY7, the Cosmopolitan Suite and Metropolitan Suite. In addition, the self-contained Meeting Room Level features a variety of versatile function spaces – ideal for New York conferences, breakouts and luncheons.

• Spaces for 15-140 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Soso's is an intimate cocktail bar and dining room at the border of Soho and Chinatown. Our kitchen is helmed by Executive Chef, Paul Donnelly, and Head Chef, Luka Coyne, featuring Continental Cuisine. The menu features broadly European, French Leaning dishes. Ask your server about the Plat du Jour! Soso’s offers a list of classic cocktails covering all spirit categories. In addition to our 60+ cocktail list, the back bar offers over 400 bottles of premium spirits and a small international wine list. We’re one of few bars in the city with a Suntory Toki Highball machine.

• Spaces for 60-154 Guests
• 1 Bar

Nestled in the heart of the vibrant Lower East Side, Silver Lining Lounge has become a premier venue for unforgettable events. Known for its dynamic atmosphere, this iconic space hosts a variety of events featuring live musical performances from local bands, Grammy-winning artists, and international special guests. Whether you're planning a private celebration, corporate gathering, or an evening with friends, Silver Lining offers an immersive experience with music spanning the '60s, '70s, '90s, and 2000s. With dishes catered by Sake No Hana, our Japanese restaurant serving free-spirited izakaya dishes invigorated with New York attitude, signature cocktails, and an electric ambiance, every event feels like a party. Our venue can accommodate 154 guests reception style and 60 guests for a seated dinner. From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, Silver Lining brings people together in a space where music, energy, and style seamlessly collide.

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Welcome to our Italian fine dining restaurant, where classic and modern come together in perfect harmony. Our restaurant offers a stylish baroque atmosphere that's both classy and modern, making it the perfect destination for an elegant night out. greeted by a stunning bar located at the entrance, where our skilled bartenders will craft a wide selection of delicious cocktails. Our menu features a variety of classic Italian specialties with a contemporary twist, all crafted with the freshest and highest quality ingredients by our talented chefs. From delectable pasta dishes to succulent seafood and perfectly cooked meats, we have something to please every palate. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a memorable dining experience, our restaurant offers a luxurious and inviting setting that's perfect for creating unforgettable memories. Indulge your senses with our exquisite food and drink, and soak up the ambiance of our stunning baroque surroundings.

• Spaces for 50-80 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Tijuana Picnic hosts a variety of private events in their ground floor restaurant, downstairs lounge, or both! Whether you're looking for some passed appetizers and pitchers of margaritas, or a full four course seated dinner, Tijuana Picnic has you covered. Tijuana Picnic has been repeatedly named one of the best places in the city to host a birthday party. The restaurant's event space is also perfect for weddings, product launches, afterparties, business dinners, showers, and any other type of special event. For private events, the Ground Floor Dining Room of Tijuana Picnic can accomodate up to 80 guests for a cocktail reception or up to 65 guests for a seated dinner. The downstairs lounge can accomodate semi-private reservations of up to 40 guests, seated dinners for groups of up to 50, and fully private cocktail receptions for groups of up to 80 guests.

• Spaces for 20-550 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Beauty & Essex is available for all variety of events, from intimate dinners for 12 up to cocktail events for 550 people. The restaurant sits behind a functioning pawn shop and has a full service bar on both floors, as well as 4 dining rooms and a lounge area. Each of our spaces can be reserved semi-privately or combined for full floor and restaurant buyouts. Unique on the Lower East Side, the atmosphere of the 10,000 square foot space is both grand and intimate, moody and effervescent. Various rooms for lounging and dining unfold on two floors, like a large turn-of-the-century townhouse. Each room has its own unique elements that celebrate timeless jewelry designs and upscale jewelry stores. The space is truly versatile and is ideal for corporate events, fashion shows, reward dinners, movie premiere parties, and film shoots.

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests

Welcome to Space LES, a quintessential Manhattan loft in the trendy Lower East Side next to the East Village! It features 2,000 sq ft of renovated space, 11 ft ceiling, hardwood oak flooring, a kitchen, HVAC, AV, furniture and more. Movable walls and adjustable lighting present various options for art exhibitions, cocktail receptions, pop-ups, film or fashion projects. Previous collaborations include Blue Bloods, The Irishman, And Just Like That, events by Microsoft, Pixar, NASA, Kevyn Aucoin, Vans, Project Runway and American Express among many others. Your guests will be greeted by a glass facade with authentic 100-year old patinated pilasters. A double door level entrance leads to a spacious well appointed loft. Among many original details are meticulously restored ceiling tin tiles, floating walls, partially exposed bricks, a collection of museum quality paintings and photographs. Furnishings include a Saarinen table, chairs by Arne Jacobsen, a leather sofa by Ted Boerner, benches by Giulio Lazzotti, stools by Philippe Starck, a 24-speaker Bose sound system, Bang & Olufsen speakers, a Canon projector, laser/LED lights and more. All these items are FREE and available to enhance your celebration shall you decide to use them. Of course, you may bring your own equipment, art and furniture. Shall you need publicity for your event, we'll secure it in an online publication at no additional cost. We’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure that your guests are enjoying an unforgettable special event!

• Spaces for 75-175 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Perched 16 stories above the intersection of Broome and Bowery, The Highlight Room is the ultimate event venue, offering a glamorous rooftop setting perfect for any occasion. Inspired by a 19th-century pleasure garden, this stunning space features a majestic tree that stretches its branches across the room, complemented by an expansive outdoor terrace with breathtaking views of the New York skyline. Located in the Moxy Lower East Side Hotel, The Highlight Room can accommodate 175 guests reception style with our outdoor terrace and 150 reception style indoors. Encased in glass windows, The Highlight Room provides a festive, luxurious atmosphere, ideal for celebrations, corporate events, private parties, and more. With its unique design and unforgettable vistas, The Highlight Room ensures every event is a memorable experience.

• Spaces for 80-165 Guests
• 1 Bar

Subterranean in both location and spirit, Loosie’s Nightclub is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable event beneath Moxy Lower East Side. With a killer sound system and a no-attitude dance floor, this edgy club is the perfect setting for everything from private parties to corporate events. Loosie's Nightclub can accommodate 165 guests reception style and has a built-in DJ booth, full service bar, and custom LED lighting. Guests enter through a graffiti-covered alley behind the hotel, passing murals by the late New York street artist Lance de los Reyes (aka Rambo), before descending into a space inspired by the downtown art scene of the 1980s. The bold, intimate atmosphere features an exploded disco ball chandelier, tufted banquettes, and unique materials like cement-like walls and metallic accents. With intelligent lights synced to the night’s music, Loosie’s transforms into a dynamic environment, making it the perfect venue to host an event that feels both exclusive and alive with energy.

• Spaces for 45-120 Guests

TIWA is a cultural event space and gallery in the heart of New York's historic Tribeca neighborhood. SPACE: The Main Gallery space overlooking historic Walker Street is a clean slate allowing for a variety of uses, specifically private dinners, cocktail receptions, talks, presentations, and exhibitions. The Rear Gallery, which houses an extensive library of art books and lounge seating, allows for an extension of the Main Gallery, or for a separate gathering space that provides staging, back of house, or a meeting area. GALLERY: Celebrating the blurred line between art and design, and the ever-evolving culture of craft, TIWA Select is a platform and gallery space engaging with artists and makers who share an affinity for the unexpectedness of the handmade. Largely self-taught with the ability to work with locally-sourced materials, collaborators draw on traditional practices in their craft — but always as an embodied interpretation of their time, environment, and culture. Their works are tethered to their personal stories, elevating everyday functional objects as artifacts of human experience. Founded in 2021 by Alex Tieghi-Walker, TIWA Select has showcased works in New York City, London and Los Angeles, has collaborated with Farago Gallery and Frieze, and opened their first permanent gallery space in New York’s Tribeca district in Fall 2023.

• Spaces for 22-290 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Sake No Hana, located in the vibrant Lower East Side of Manhattan, is the perfect venue for hosting events that require a unique blend of sophistication, culinary excellence, and an unmistakable New York City flair. With its sleek, minimalist design and intimate yet energetic atmosphere, Sake No Hana offers a versatile setting for both small, private gatherings and large celebrations. The restaurant’s event spaces can accommodate a 150 guests seated and 290 reception style, from corporate dinners and cocktail receptions to weddings and milestone celebrations. For smaller gatherings, birthdays, and private dinners, our Private Dining Room can accommodate 22 guests. Guests can indulge in a meticulously crafted menu featuring the finest sushi, sashimi, and inventive Japanese dishes, each created with artistry and precision. For those looking to add an extra touch of refinement, the restaurant’s extensive Sake collection can complement any event, allowing guests to pair their meals with premium selections. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Sake No Hana in the Lower East Side provides a stunning and unforgettable backdrop for your next event, making it an ideal destination for any special occasion.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

A Lower East Side Classic since 1999 with award-winning seasonal cuisine, oyster Happy Hours, and NYC's original brunch party. Reserve free party space after 10 p.m. for 20-200 guests.

• Spaces for 26-450 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Located on the second floor of the iconic Empire Hotel on NYC’s Upper West Side, just steps from Lincoln Center, Rosa Mexicano offers an elevated fiesta rooted in authentic Mexican cuisine, blending beloved classics with refined dishes in a stylish, festive atmosphere.

• Spaces for 210-841 Guests
• 1 Venue with Activities

Live Axe is Manhattan’s first and only elevated axe throwing destination boasting 10,000 square feet of space across two floors. Situated in a gloriously appointed industrial-chic space, Live Axe offers a fresh, elevated take on the popular axe throwing pastime, upping the ante with a full food menu and roster of creative cocktails; it is the only venue of its kind in NYC with a full liquor license. Featuring a modern Viking theme, it is the vision of the entrepreneurs Zac Aviel Segal and Amit Fridman, who look to offer New Yorkers an electrifying axe throwing experience that delivers conviviality and excitement alongside safety and an abundance of precaution. I have attached a file below with some images of our venue for your convenience.

• Spaces for 20-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Set within the Metropolitan Opera House, The Grand Tier Restaurant and Revlon Bar offer stunning settings for an extraordinary occasion with balconies overlooking the Lincoln Center plaza as its backdrop. Our venue hosts everything from cocktail receptions, to dinner parties as well as large events in which the entire Met can be booked.

Offering breathtaking views of Central Park and elegant, well-appointed spaces, our landmarked meeting house is the perfect venue for your special event. Our beautiful, century-old building retains its historic charm while providing guests with the very best in modern services. Our facilities can accommodate a wide variety of gatherings, and Ethical Culture Leaders are available to officiate at any type of occasion, including weddings and memorials. Whether you are planning an intimate cocktail reception for twenty or a full-scale musical performance for eight hundred, the spaces and staff at Ethical Culture will meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Concerts • Conferences • Weddings • Receptions Seminars • Memorials • Rehearsals • Film & TV

• Spaces for 10-500 Guests
• 6 Restaurants

Hutong offers four beautiful private dining rooms that can be used individually or combined to suit your event requests. Perfect for business and social events; seated lunches, dinners and cocktail receptions. Exclusive buy-outs and cocktail events can be held in our main dining room and Hutong’s Bar Lounge. With the capacity to host a variety of private events including cocktail receptions, press conferences, product launches, fashion shows, and weddings. Hutong can be hired exclusively for up to 140 seated and 500 standing. Hutong's dedicated Events team will work with you to creating an exceptional experience and bespoke menu tailored to your needs; from intimate celebrations with friends to elegant rehearsal dinners, and cocktail receptions for 500 guests.