Top Lower East Side Gala Venues

• Spaces for 99-200 Guests

If you are looking for a theater to stage a multi-week production, festival, or film screening; a gallery for a pop-up visual art exhibition; or an event space to host your birthday party, gala, or cultural event, the Art House Productions Performing and Visual Arts Center has space to suit your needs. Our two-story, state-of-the-art new home, designed by nationally recognized theater architects Auerbach Consultants, consists of a theater, a visual arts gallery, dressing rooms, a lobby, and office space in an adaptable-use facility. Our flexible theater has up to 97 seats (110 for a comedy configuration) and can be cleared to be used as an event venue for 200. Our lobby and gallery can hold up to 125. The venue comes equipped with state-of-the-art technical and production resources, a designated box office, 2 dressing rooms, a green room, and a top-notch administrative team to help bring your vision to life. Art House Productions is a dynamic multidisciplinary arts organization based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Founded in 2001, Art House is dedicated to the production and presentation of innovative visual and performing arts, serving the local community and beyond.

• Spaces for 180-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

KAI studio is a luxurious 6,000 square foot bi-level venue located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The Asian inspired design in this former storage warehouse, showcases custom hand carved woodworks from around the globe. The venue provides a blank canvas draped with soaring 30 foot white velour curtains throughout an open floor plan and luminous color downlighting to enhance any theme you can image. KAI studio offers all the essentials required for an extravagant memorable event; along with impeccable 5-Star Service from our professional team.

• Spaces for 70 Guests

Thanks to a 1,002-square-foot roof deck that offers three breathtaking views of Manhattan, Penthouse on Rivington has been recognized as New York City's Best Event Space for 2016, according to EVENTup.com. The venue is a perfect setting for wedding receptions, cocktail receptions, private dinner parties, photoshoots, and other memorable occasions. S'Zen Lounge is a chic venue for cocktail parties as well as more low-key events of all kinds. Restaurants such as Café Medi and Jia Lounge will wow guests for special occasions such as birthdays and corporate events, while the Terrace Suite and Owner's Suite are ideal for a more intimate gathering. With over 3,500 square feet of living space, including a 1,000 square-foot roof deck with some of the best panoramic views Manhattan has to offer, our stunning triplex Penthouse is a must see. In 2016, EVENTup.com named Penthouse on Rivington as the Best Event Space in New York City. The venue is an ideal setting for weddings, cocktail receptions, private dinner parties, photo shoots, and other memorable occasions.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

EQX Events is situated in the iconic and historic Rockefeller Plaza. Its sophisticated event space, horseshoe bar, and elevated dining area are among the most beautiful venues in New York City, overlooking the ice rink and the World Famous Christmas Tree during the holiday season. Rockefeller Plaza is both a New York City and National Historic Landmark which makes EQX Events the perfect venue for corporate and holiday events that are truly unforgettable. We have menus and staff to create any atmosphere to make your event stand out, whether your event is a sit down meal or buffet, passed Hors-d'Oeuvres, cocktail party, wedding or an intimate social gathering. Our highly transformative event space is completely customizable to your needs. Our staff can arrange our furniture in anyway you wish. We can include cocktail tables, sit-down tables, create a dance floor or room for a band. You can choose from our variety of upscale décor and event accessories such as our personalized champagne wall with lights to display your company name or guest of honor. An event manager, bartender, bar-back, lobby hostess, and waitstaff are all included in our service. Our exquisite chef-driven menu is also customizable to your party's needs. The space also has a private room used for a buffet room, private dining or executive meeting space for business and conference meetings.

• Spaces for 75-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We are lucky to have hosted some incredible parties over the years and look forward to many more.

Meet emerged from the shared experiences of powerhouse couple Sara and Marc Schiller, who realized that there was a need for meeting expertise outside of a stale conference room. The couple paired their love of art via the Wooster Collective, their passion for wine making and developed spaces for lively and evocative thought to take place – Meet NYC. Meet revolutionized how companies gather for meetings. Meet has hosted hundreds of clients for their strategy and brainstorming sessions, focus groups, product launches and pitch meetings.

• Spaces for 70-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

WhiteBox is a non-profit contemporary art space in Manhattan, founded in 1998 as an alternative gallery in the then-nascent Chelsea neighborhood. Over more than two decades it has relocated across the city — to the Lower East Side, East Harlem, and most recently to Alphabet City in the East Village — sustaining 27 years of uninterrupted programming along the way. The space describes itself as a radically inclusive institution with a mission to remain freely accessible to everyone, prioritizing underserved communities through exhibitions, educational programs, and participatory projects. Its calendar spans contemporary art exhibitions, performances, artist conversations, and workshops, alongside recurring initiatives such as the FireHouse Lit Lounge, a cultural-literary-performance salon. Docent-led tours are offered in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Open Tuesday through Friday, WhiteBox offers a gallery setting in the East Village suited to exhibitions, cultural gatherings, and community-oriented events.

In the past, you may have encountered us as Lead Belly, but with the changing of the seasons, it was time for a change, which resulted in the unveiling of our next chapter, Bar Belly. Aside from the name change, everything you enjoy about your life remains the same. With everything from seasonal cocktails to a variety of fresh oysters and now decadent bites to further satisfy your palate, there's something for everyone. Bar Belly is also a great place for a date night or small dance parties — and our costume chest is always ready to welcome you! Located on the Lower East Side, this neighborhood cocktail bar serves seasonal libations along with fresh oysters and decadent bites. Come listen to live music every week! The Lower East Side's neighborhood cocktail and oyster bar, featuring live jazz on a weekly basis. $1 oysters and Happy Hour are available. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 6 Restaurants

We found a perfect cozy space at the end of an unused alley off the Bowery in the fall of 2004, and Freemans Restaurant was born. The restaurant's concept was to create a rough, secretive colonial American tavern. Early Americans imagined the cuisine to be simple, rustic, and inspired by Old World traditions. We've held everything from weddings and birthday parties to movie premieres, luncheons, wrap parties, bridal showers, and business dinners over the years. For seated dinner parties or cocktail celebrations, Freemans has three private rooms available. The entire second floor, including the drawing room, or the entire restaurant, can be rented for groups of 30 to 200 people. Our intimate working wine cellar provides an exceptional eating environment. In your own private wine cellar, seats 10-12 guests for a sit-down lunch or dinner. In an elegant 2nd floor dining room, the Blue Room seats 13-20 guests for a sit-down lunch or dinner, or up to 30 guests for a cocktail reception. Our largest single private room is the Red Room on the second floor. In an attractive 2nd floor dining room, seats 20-30 guests for a sit-down lunch or supper, or up to 40 guests for a cocktail reception. Guests can book the Red Room, Drawing Room, and Blue Room for large-scale gatherings. For a sit-down lunch or dinner, all three rooms can seat 30-80 people, or up to 100 people for a cocktail reception. Our second-floor private cocktail bar can accommodate groups of up to 25 people. We can seat 140 guests for a seated dinner or up to 200 guests for a cocktail reception with a full buyout. Reach out today to start planning your private dining experience!

• Spaces for 150-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

The DL is a multi‐level lounge, restaurant and event space located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Spanning 7,500 square‐feet over three levels, its luxe decor and dynamic energy embodies a lively ambiance. Guests can dine on the first floor in an atmosphere lit by chandeliers dripping in crystals or head straight upstairs to our rooftop lounge. You can also stop at the sexy and sultry second floor (Red Room) or enjoy spectacular views of the Williamsburg Bridge on the South Beach–esque third floor (Rooftop). The third floor of offers unique views of the Lower East Side skyline. Additionally, the space boasts one of the largest retractable rooftops in all of New York City. No matter what the occasion is, birthday, private event, or just a night out, The DL has what you are looking for. Give us a call and speak with one of our event specialists who will make sure your experience with The DL is hassle free. ROOFDECK Ideal for: Buyouts, Launch Parties, Corporate Mixers, Holiday Parties and more! Located on the third floor 5,000 square feet Best for parties of up to 150 guests seated or 400 guests standing Music can be set‐up via DJ or IPOD plug‐in Equipped with a HD video wall Retractable cover for events in any weather! Minimums may apply given group size, time of the year and service requirements RED ROOM Ideal for: Birthdays, Anniversaries, or Charity/Fundraisers Located on the second floor 1,000 square feet Best for parties of up to 60 guests seated or 100 guests standing Music can be set‐up via DJ or IPOD plug‐in Minimums may apply given group size, time of the year and service requirements DINNER ON LUDLOW ‐ MAIN DINING Ideal for: Wine Tastings, Dinner Parties, Cocktail Receptions, or Seated Lunch/Dinner Located on the first floor 1,500 square feet Best for parties of up to 60 guests seated or 150 guests standing Music can be set‐up via DJ or IPOD plug‐in Minimums may apply given group size, time of the year and service requirements

• Spaces for 50-120 Guests

Immerse yourself in Seventh Heaven; the bartender-owned karaoke lounge, independent theatre and private event venue with a penchant for the uncanny. Seventh Heaven is a cocktail-forward third space with an unapologetically upbeat social energy that transports you to a candlelit isekai fantasy characterized by baroque and brutalist aesthetics. Located in the heart of New York City nightlife, Seventh Heaven is hidden away with an exterior marked only by their signature number 7 adorn by flowing angel wings. Tea-infused signatures are the the star of Seventh Heaven's cocktail program with the photographable Dirty Chai Latte (a chai-infused espresso martini served in a vintage teacup) or The Apothecary's Negroni (an oolong and apricot-infused riff on a Boulevardier with notes of marigold and fresh ginger). This careful curation is present through the rest of the menu through a selection of rare Japanese beer, well-priced natural wines and a robust non-alcoholic mocktail selection. Whether you are searching for one of the largest karaoke rooms in New York City or are looking for a unique space to host your next party, let's meet at Seventh Heaven!

• Spaces for 10-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, 48LOUNGE is a sophisticated cocktail lounge and transformative event space offering impeccable service, a dazzling array of innovative cocktails, a finely curated wine and champagne list, and an exquisite chef-driven menu, available from open to late. As the flagship location of City Nights Hospitality, 48LOUNGE is an upscale destination with an elevated ambiance. From VIP reservations to corporate events and social gatherings, the 48LOUNGE Experience offers a luxurious and intimate atmosphere that redefines nightlife.

• Spaces for 500-1,200 Guests

Within our five turn-of-the-century warehouses, The 1896, Studios & Stages houses over a dozen different shooting locations for Photo, Film, Commercials, and Events. Opened in 2008 by sculptor Jen Durbin, The 1896 has welcomed productions and events both small & large for nearly two decades. The site boasts many of its original features, most notably the century-old textured warehouse walls and brick-lined 110' long entrance & promenade, gorgeous skylit warehouses with a 37-foot high clerestory of windows, a 70-foot smokestack towering over Flushing Avenue, a freight elevator with original gear room, and a wrought-iron balcony and fire escape opening onto a brick-lined courtyard. The 1896 with its multiple maze of interconnected and towering warehouses and breakout rooms, both indoor and out, serve as a raw canvas for anything from a stunning Wedding to shape shifting Immersive & Interactive Events and Brand launches, raucous live Concerts blazing til dawn to mud-slinging Fashion Shows and Carnival-themed Birthday bashes. The capacity taps at 274 without permit but swells up to 1200 with a TPA. Positioned inside the North Brooklyn Industrial Business Zone in Bushwick, our parties feel on the edge of nowhere but turn the corner and you hit a dozen taco stands and the Jefferson L. Our vision for this multi-purpose 26,000 square foot filming and event location presented an opportunity to protect this historic block of buildings from the fate of over-development and to preserve it for the arts. Striking a balance between protecting the hard-earned beauty and retrofitting it with all the conveniences and comforts of a modern production studio and event space, The 1896 time worn patina and raw historic charm belie its intimate and personal touch.

• Spaces for 15-125 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Penthouse 45 Penthouse 45 is a premier luxury event venue in the heart of New York City, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River. Designed with sleek contemporary elegance, the space provides a sophisticated setting for private celebrations, corporate events, brand activations, weddings, social gatherings, and exclusive experiences. Flooded with natural light through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, Penthouse 45 features a versatile open-concept layout that can be fully customized to match your vision. Clients have access to the venue’s curated furniture collection, included with the rental, making event planning seamless and elevated. Whether partnering with one of our preferred catering and beverage vendors or bringing your own team, every event can be tailored into a truly personalized experience. More than just a venue, Penthouse 45 delivers an unforgettable atmosphere where every detail is designed to impress.

• Spaces for 40-75 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

This original micro-distillery and event space merges craftsmanship and striking design to create a versatile setting for elevated experiences located in the dynamic, coastal neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn. The space offers a refined industrial, modern, and welcoming aesthetic that adapts seamlessly from daytime corporate meetings, productions, and photo shoots to evening nightlife, product drops, and release events. Ideal for brand activations, panel discussions, TED-style talks, private tastings, and curated gatherings, while delivering an immersive atmosphere rooted in the culture and history of the borough of Brooklyn New York. We brought the outside in.

Great Big Game Show, brought to you by The Escape Game, is a live-hosted game show experience. Two teams come on stage to face off in a battle for points and glory! Great Big Game Show NYC is located in Times Square near Radio City Music Hall, surrounded by plenty of dining and shopping options. Celebrate your win with a victory meal at La Grande Boucherie, Oceana or EZ Paella & Tapas or by swinging over to Hershey's Chocolate World for a sweet treat after your game! Have a birthday coming up? Players celebrating their birthday get their ticket for FREE - just show proof of your date of birth in store. You’ll even get a special spotlight moment during the show that'll make this birthday one-of-a-kind. Our Hours: Everyday from 8 AM - 12 AM Parking: There is ample garage parking across downtown New York City, but the closest garage to our storefront is Paramount Plaza Parking Garage near Gershwin Theatre and Bibble & Sip. Questions? Contact us at Hello@GreatBigGameShow.com or (646) 798-5747!

• Spaces for 64-250 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Part of the Union Square Hospitality Group family, The Modern is a two Michelin-starred, contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The refined, unexpectedly playful dishes of Executive Chef Thomas Allan and Executive Pastry Chef Nicholas Henn highlights exceptional ingredients and seasonality, while design plays a major role in every aspect of the dining experience. Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, The Modern was created by architects Bentel & Bentel and offers a welcome escape from the bustling Midtown neighborhood it calls home. Located within The Museum of Modern Art, The Modern has its own street entrance neighboring Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and numerous hotels and theaters. Its award-winning cuisine, extensive and diverse wine selection, unmatched design aesthetic, and caring hospitality make The Modern the perfect venue for events large and small.

• Spaces for 30-1,500 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

Located at the crossroads of East Williamsburg and Bushwick, 99 Scott is a unique mixed-use venue that offers three distinct settings for an unforgettable event experience. The venue boasts both indoor and outdoor spaces that are perfect for private gatherings, photo and film shoots, and creative events. The venue's exceptional location, combined with its unparalleled atmosphere and dedicated team, make it the ideal destination for anyone looking to host a memorable event. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or intimate celebration, 99 Scott has the perfect space to suit your needs. From the elegant and spacious main space to the rustic outdoor courtyard, each setting is beautifully designed and carefully curated to create a seamless event experience. The venue's experienced team is also on hand to provide support and guidance throughout the planning process, ensuring that every detail is taken care of. With its versatile spaces, stunning design, 99 Scott is the ultimate choice for anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable event experience. Whether you're a seasoned event planner or just starting out, the venue's dedicated team is here to help you create an event that will be remembered for years to come.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

Brooklyn Crab features multiple event spaces, including a rooftop deck, waterfront patios, and indoor dining areas, allowing guests to design an event experience that flows seamlessly. The venue’s open-air layouts and skyline views create a stunning backdrop for photos, sunset celebrations, and lively gatherings. Located on the waterfront in Red Hook, Brooklyn Crab offers a relaxed yet unforgettable setting for a venue with character and charm. Set at 24 Reed Street, this iconic seafood destination combines sweeping harbor views with a vibrant, coastal atmosphere that feels both intimate and celebratory. Whether hosting a full buyout celebration or a more intimate gathering, Brooklyn Crab delivers a unique Brooklyn experience that blends great food, great views, and great vibes.

• Spaces for 150-500 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Perched high above The East River with the most dramatic and romantic views of the entire Manhattan Skyline in Queens, Ravel hotel is one of New York’s most iconic NEW landmarks, with event venues on different roof decks: The Penthouse, The Observation Deck, The Summer Club and the Stunning TEN Rooftop with views for days. Our new construction also offers a grand ballroom with covered outdoor terraces, for a formal occasion, and our flagship The Penthouse boasts a high-end, sleek, and urban feel with top services such as our world-class menu (Seth Levine, Executive Chef), all perched high above our guest rooms featuring the glittering Manhattan skyline. Located atop The Ravel Hotel, The Penthouse has Long Island City's only glass-enclosed, retractable rooftop allowing us to do weddings year around. On the water, our breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline is one of New York City's best creating an ideal setting for your ceremony and reception. Our team at Ravel Events can custom create an event of a lifetime that you and all of your guests will remember forever. At Ravel Hotel, love always wins.