Top Manhattan Gala Venues

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Choosing your gala venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Manhattan. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Manhattan venue has never been easier.

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    La Tête d’Or

    1 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA
    • Spaces for 10-350 Guests
    • 2 Restaurants
    • 2 Event Spaces

    La Tête d’Or embodies the essence of metropolitan life, named in tribute to the stately park in Chef Daniel Boulud’s hometown of Lyon, France. Nestled alongside the iconic Madison Square Park, this restaurant is a tribute to timeless steakhouse flavors and traditions, where Chef Boulud has crafted an experience that celebrates exceptional ingredients infused with a French flair. Designed by the renowned David Rockwell, La Tête d’Or features five vibrant and thoughtfully curated spaces. Each area has been meticulously crafted to provide a unique yet cohesive experience, blending bold aesthetics with innovative design elements. The restaurant’s grand yet welcoming décor includes soaring ceilings, deep blue banquettes, and warm wood and copper accents, providing the perfect backdrop for celebrating timeless elegance and Chef Boulud’s culinary artistry.

    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    Swingers – the crazy golf club (NoMad)

    35 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    • Spaces for 30-525 Guests
    • 5 Restaurants
    • 5 Bars
    • 5 Total Spaces

    Swingers NoMad takes crazy golf from the 1920’s British seaside, Tanqueray infused plus-fours, adds NYC's best street food, banging beats and sticks it in the Flatiron NoMad neighborhood in the heart of NYC. Game on... Swingers, the crazy golf club is totally unique and outrageously fun, making it the ideal venue for a host of occasions ranging from birthday parties, team building, client entertaining, festive celebrations or simply a night out for a group of friends looking for a break from the norm. We have reinvented mini golf for a grown-up audience by adding great food, delicious cocktails and a party atmosphere! Any private hire of an area includes: • A round of crazy golf for each of your party • Delicious street food for all your guests • Premium house drinks for all your guests • Your own caddie to look after your group throughout your time at Swingers • Cocktail service to the course so guests who are playing don’t miss out on the drinks • A dedicated event manager to oversee all the details of your event You can also hire out Swingers NoMad in its entirety for parties of up to 525 people! Exclusive hire gets you the run of the venue and the opportunity to fully personalize your event experience...

    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    Venue 135

    135 W 50th St, New York, NY 10020, USA
    • Spaces for 10-120 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 1 Meeting Space

    Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, this turnkey conference center is at the epicenter of New York’s Corporate Row and the energetic 6th Avenue corridor. Its optimal location is easily accessed by NYC’s major transit hubs and subway lines, with some of the city’s most iconic destinations, like Central Park and Rockefeller Center, only a few blocks away. Truly at the center of it all, ideal for conferences, corporate board meetings, and much more.

    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    Hawksmoor

    New York, NY, USA

    Hawksmoor was inspired by childhood memories of how good steak could taste. Founders Will Beckett and Huw Gott (friends since they were 11) opened the first Hawksmoor restaurant on London’s Commercial Street in 2006. More restaurants in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, New York, Liverpool and Dublin followed. Our menus revolve around using the best ingredients we can find and cooking them as simply as possible – whether it be beef from grass-fed cattle, sustainable seafood from around the local coast, seasonal fruits and vegetables or local cheeses combined with great wines and interesting cocktails all served by people who love what they do.

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    The St. Regis New York

    2 East 55th Street, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
    • Spaces for 40-220 Guests
    • 4 Hotels
    • 4 Ballrooms

    Born of a distinctive legacy, The St. Regis New York was conceived by Colonel John Jacob Astor IV more than a century ago and the timeless glamour of Astor’s vision still defines this cherished landmark today. A hotel crafted for modern connoisseurs desiring the finest experiences imaginable, The St. Regis New York has defined bespoke luxury from 1904 to the present. The entire hotel was recently renovated by HDC Interior Architecture + Design, embracing the design legacy of the hotel while infusing contemporary style into this iconic Fifth Avenue address. Whether gathering on matters of business or pleasure, The St. Regis New York offers visitors the premier luxury venues for important events, celebrations, corporate meetings or family milestones. The hotel’s public and private spaces have been recently renovated to reveal a new era of glamour, embracing the hotel’s enduring legacy while infusing the timeless allure, which has defined the iconic hotel since its founding by John Jacob Astor IV over a century ago.

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    Lagos Restaurant and Lounge

    727 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

    Lagos TSQ is a stylish and culture-rich destination in Midtown NYC—fusing authentic West African cuisine, bespoke cocktails, and nightlife energy under one glamorous roof. With its multi-level layout, exclusive cocktail menu, and authentic flavors served alongside globally familiar favorites, it’s as much a visual and social experience as it is culinary. Ideal for dining, celebrations, or hosting elevated events, Lagos TSQ defines luxury fusion in the heart of Times Square.

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    Convene 30 Hudson Yards

    30 Hudson Yards floor 24, New York, NY 10001, USA
    • Spaces for 15-780 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 3 Meeting Spaces

    Convene 30 Hudson Yards offers a striking, contemporary setting on the 24th floor of 30 Hudson Yards for corporate events, conferences, galas, summits, cocktail receptions, product launches, and experiential gatherings. The expansive 72,000-square-foot venue features 10 flexible meeting and event spaces, panoramic New York City skyline views, and a grand hall accommodating up to 780 guests, while a full buyout can host nearly 1,500. Purpose-built gallery space, modern audiovisual capabilities, in-house culinary offerings, and dedicated production and hospitality support allow for highly customized events. With sophisticated design and sweeping city views, Convene 30 Hudson Yards creates an impressive backdrop for large-scale Manhattan gatherings.

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    Beauty & Essex - Lower East Side

    146 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    • 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.

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    Refinery Rooftop

    63 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, USA
    • Spaces for 250 Guests

    The Refinery Rooftop provides endless event possibilities year-round, with over 3,500 square feet and breathtaking views of the Empire State Building and surrounding skyline. The unique design of Refinery Rooftop makes for a truly unique event space with flexibility that adapts to your vision. There are three distinct sections: a dedicated indoor area, an outdoor terrace and an indoor/outdoor patio with a retractable glass roof.

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    Coyote Ugly Saloon

    233 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, USA

    The most famous bar on the planet. Women dance on our bar, let their hair down and no criticism zone.

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    The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad

    25 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    • Spaces for 10-283 Guests
    • 3 Hotels
    • 3 Ballrooms

    Set within the vibrant North of Madison neighborhood and home to New York’s romantic Flower District, this Manhattan hotel offers a glamorous setting for indoor and outdoor weddings. Experience the finest service and personalized attention from one of our Ritz-Carlton Wedding Specialists. For your special day, you can choose from carefully designed venues with stunning New York City views as a backdrop. To begin planning your wedding, please contact our sales team via email at nomadsales@ritzcarlton.com or call (212) 404-8400. You may also submit a request for information online.

    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    Radio Park

    Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, USA
    • Spaces for 150-300 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces

    Radio Park is our newest Rockefeller Center venue located on the 9th floor of 50 Rockefeller Plaza. This space features a half-acre garden that sits atop Radio City Music Hall. The space can accommodate up to 300 guests for cocktails or 150 for a seated meal in our interior space. There is existing lounge and outdoor furniture in the space. Catering and additional furniture would be arranged separately through vendors of your choosing, we are happy to provide recommendations.

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    Lightning Society

    427 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA
    • Spaces for 75-100 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Meeting Space
    • 1 Loft

    Lightning Society is a five-story cultural event space and private gathering house located in a fully restored 1870 cast-iron landmark in SoHo, New York. Designed for brands, creatives, and community builders, the space blends historic New York architecture with modern flexibility. From fashion shows and corporate offsites to immersive brand activations and private celebrations, Lightning Society is built to host moments that matter.

    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    Slate NY

    54 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010, USA
    • Spaces for 1,200 Guests

    Located in the heart of Chelsea, Slate remains one of New York City’s iconic hotspots. Equal parts upscale bar and lounge, event space, nightclub and adult playground, its elegant design delivers a venue that has something for everyone, and its beautifully designed games area will keep the fun going all night long! One of New York’s only venues with private and semi-private reception spaces, Slate offers 16,000 square feet of dynamic space over two floors with an option to slide down to our game level via our 20 foot slide! With flexible layouts, a compelling Chef driven menu, group entertainment and games such as pool, ping-pong, bowling and more, state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, banquet seating and NYC’s biggest HD screen, Slate is your answer.

    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    NFL Experience Times Square

    20 Times Square, 701 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
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    Summer Rink at Rockefeller Center

    600 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA
    • Spaces for 1,000 Guests

    Nestled in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Summer Rink at Rockefeller Center offers a breezy, open-air setting surrounded by iconic Art Deco architecture. From April through September, this transformed space becomes a vibrant destination for warm-weather celebrations, featuring shaded seating, oversized tables, and lush landscaping. With capacity for hundreds of guests across multiple levels—including the Sunken Plaza, Upper Esplanades, and Concourse—the venue is ideal for everything from cocktail receptions to large-scale private events. It’s a quintessential New York backdrop for unforgettable summer gatherings.

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    Bobo

    181 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014, USA
    • 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.

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    Scarpetta

    at The James Hotel, 88 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
    • Spaces for 24-220 Guests
    • 4 Restaurants
    • 3 Bars
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Scarpetta is LDV Hospitality’s signature restaurant concept that first launched in New York’s Meatpacking District. In 2008, Scarpetta received a James Beard nomination for ‘Best New Restaurant in America’ as well as a coveted three-star review from the New York Times. With three private dining rooms, and one gala space onsite, Scarpetta is the ideal culinary destination for private events. The original Scarpetta opened in New York City’s Meatpacking District in 2008 to a critically acclaimed 3-star review from the NY Times. The restaurant’s name is derived from the Italian expression, “fare la Scarpetta,” which means to savor a meal to the last bite. The philosophy of Scarpetta’s kitchen is to create bold flavors by amplifying the essence of seasonal ingredients. The signature pastas are made in-house daily and are paired with the highest quality, locally-sourced ingredients. Scarpetta’s famous Spaghetti Tomato & Basil is nothing short of classic simplicity in both taste and preparation. Scarpetta has always been at once informal, comfortable and elegant, grounded with a passion for old world hospitality. Guests can enjoy ordering several dishes to share for the table, with a menu built for sharing and conviviality to inspire the essence of a stylish and carefree dinner party.

    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    The Flatiron Loft Collection

    470 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA
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    Goa New York

    Tribeca, New York, NY, USA

    This Indian restaurant channels the rich tapestry of the sights and sounds of Goa and offers a menu with modern, often playful and interactive takes on Indian cooking. The stunning tri-level space stimulates the senses with vibrant pops of color, wall projections, custom designed lighting and art installations. Our main floor boasts of 2500 sqft space and the mezzanine covers 1000 sqft. We also recently debuted a 1,500-square-foot private dining room. The menu boasts shareable plates, an array of curries, fritters, and specialty bread is on offer.