Top SoHo Gala Venues

• 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 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 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 20-1,000 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 4 Total Spaces

Developed between 1902 and 1912 in traditional Beaux-Arts style, the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank is designated as a New York City Landmark. Today, after a two year renovation and restoration effort by Culturespaces, Hall des Lumières not only preserves its architectural heritage, such as the marble bank tellers’ windows and interior, but also seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art technology for an unparalleled immersive experience. The venue is a multi-sensory experience, powered by video canvases that reflect onto the walls and floors, 130 video projectors, 54 speakers, and 22 subwoofers. Hall des Lumières totals 30,000 square feet over two levels featuring 40-foot-high ceilings and custom 100+-year-old lay lights. The venue has three separate exhibition areas: the ground floor (Historical), the lower level (Modern), & the former bank vault (Intimate). This unique fusion not only preserves the architectural and aesthetic heritage of the space but also infuses it with contemporary flair, ensuring guests enjoy both the charm of the past and the conveniences of the present. The integration of state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, enhances the overall experience, making every moment memorable.

• Spaces for 45-55 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Roey’s (pronounced "ROE-ees) is inspired by old world cafés: spaces where communities come together for nourishment and to share ideas. Roey’s endeavors to bring this sense of community to the West Village by offering an accessible, high quality, nourishing experience in a casual and sophisticated setting. Roeys’s accepts large party reservations for groups of 6 to 10 guests. The Communal Table is the perfect setting for all types of intimate gatherings — from showers to birthdays, corporate outings and more. The restaurant also offers full venue buyouts for up to 55 standing or 45 for a seated dinner. Roey's has a full separate bar for private events.

Located in the Ludlow Hotel on Manhattan’s storied Lower East Side, Dirty French is an energetic bistro created by the acclaimed hospitality brand Major Food Group and its co-founders Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone, and Rich Torrisi. Dirty French's Main Dining Room can accommodate large parties of up to 24 guests non-privately or it can be booked privately for up to 90 guests seated or 150 guests for a reception-style event. Dirty French's Private Dining Room is located on the 2nd Floor of the Ludlow Hotel, through a private entrance. The room has a built-in bar, dedicated restrooms, a private coat check, and large windows overlooking Ludlow Street. It can be booked for up to 50 guests seated or 80 guests for a reception-style event. Dirty French’s Garden is a beautiful courtyard that is located on the ground floor of the Ludlow Hotel. The space features a glass ceiling, exposed brick walls, a picture window looking into the kitchen, and open airflow. It can be booked for up to 24 guests seated.

• Spaces for 60-125 Guests
• 1 Bar

The Underground Lounge, with its luxurious velvet sofas, sleek DJ booth, vaulted ceilings, and stunning copper, gold, and embossed leather accents, offers the perfect setting for a private event, no matter the size. Accommodating up to 125 guests, it’s an ideal venue for creating unforgettable moments in a uniquely sophisticated atmosphere.

• Spaces for 16-400 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Meeting Space

Moxy East Village is located in the heart of New York City’s East Village. Designed by the Rockwell Group, the hotel flows from bottom to top as a chronological trip through the eras of the East Village—paying tribute to the earliest settlers, the renegade punks and the envelope-pushers of today. With 286 design-driven bedrooms, modern co-working spaces, creative cultural programming and tech-savvy amenities, guests can count on a rebelliously refined stay at a price that won’t break the bank. Four eating and drinking venues overseen by Tao Group include Cathédrale, a French-Mediterranean restaurant from Chef Jason Hall, underground lounge Little Sister, the all-day Alphabet Bar & Café in the lobby, and a rooftop bar opening in 2020.

• Spaces for 8-200 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space

Alphabet Bar & Café has multiple seating options for co-working and socializing. Plentiful power outlets (including at the bar itself) allow for plugging and playing. The terrace can be used for formal meetings or casual get-togethers between colleagues and friends. The café is also set up for co-working or get-togethers, with comfortable seating, multiple power outlets, and a counter dispensing custom Intelligentsia brews, fresh-baked breads and pastries, and a variety of salads and sandwiches.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests

For your next private event, The Ready at Moxy East Village offers a unique and relaxed setting that combines collegiate charm with refined style. With eclectic décor—including strung lights, a vine-strewn mural, and a bar crafted from plastic milk crates—The Ready creates a laid-back yet sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for memorable gatherings. Whether you're hosting an intimate celebration or a larger event, this rooftop venue is designed to make your occasion stand out. The Ready offers flexible space with panoramic views of the East Village and beyond, thanks to its retractable glass walls and roof that ensure an all-season experience. For smaller events, the space provides an inviting atmosphere for guests to relax and socialize, but it’s also ideal for larger receptions. We can accommodate up to 150 guests reception-style, making it perfect for cocktail parties, networking events, and any occasion that calls for a lively, open-air vibe. From casual gatherings to elevated celebrations, The Ready offers a distinctive venue with creative food and beverage offerings to match, ensuring your event is both fun and unforgettable.

• 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 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.

• Spaces for 700-1,350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Completed in 2019, the recent renovations at Webster Hall aimed to preserve the iconic features of the venue, while modernizing it to meet today’s entertainment standards and enhance the guest experience. The Ritz Lounge (formerly The Marlin Room) has been revamped to serve as a bar and meeting spot. Design details of The Lounge include elegant gold stenciling on the walls that pays homage to the original historic design, and fluted glass along the bar that mimics the venue’s former windows. In the Grand Ballroom, the original stage remains, while acoustics were enhanced to create an optimal special event experience. New features include air conditioning, expanded restrooms, additional stairwells for smoother entry and exit, and the venue’s first-ever elevator. Webster Hall is all about bringing people together for social events, corporate meetings, conferences, awards shows, product launches, galas, concerts and charity fundraisers.

• 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.

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.

Simon Oren, Dudi Sasson and Chef James Tracey bring midtown Manhattan a glamorous bold American restaurant. A raw bar features every crustacean imaginable, and servers stroll through the dining room brandishing custom gueridon carts preparing items tableside. The menu circles the globe offering Chef Tracey’s seasonal cuisine alongside an extensive selection of Prime Dry-Aged Steaks, and Roast Prime Rib of Beef. Designed by Scott Kester and Dudi Sasson, the two-floor lofty space is comfortable and lavish with an expansive bar and seating for upwards of 200 guests; perfect for large group dining, with private rooms for business and social events.

• 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 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 90-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Grand Delancey is curating, caring for and offering the very best in international, local and domestic craft beer. Sporting over 50 temperature controlled Drafts, a stellar selection of fresh cans and rare bottles, along with a focused cider list and house-made cocktails. The Grand Delancey is located within The Market Line Underground Food Hall. Offering a unique selection of the very best restaurants and vendors in the Lower East Side. All available in our nicely-spaced dining room complete with a modern air filtration system.