Top Upper East Side Gala Venues

FRIDA MIDTOWN's Private & Semi-Private Dining Rooms are the ideal location for your event, whether you're planning a little get-together or a big party. We provide tailored food and beverage packages, a range of settings, and deliciously elegant experiences for you and your guests. Conveniently located in Midtown East, Frida Midtown is offers a Mexican - Peruvian inspired cuisine, cocktails and spirits – all served with our love for Latin hospitality – from small dinner parties for 12 guests to executive gatherings for 80 of your closest work colleagues. Our catering and private events team is ready to offer your guests a truly unique and memorable experience with impeccable service.

• Spaces for 10-80 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 2 Landmarks
• 4 Total Spaces

The Lucerne Hotel offers excellent accommodations in the heart of Manhattan's Upper West Side. Experience the grandeur of old New York in our treasured landmark building, erected in 1904. The Lucerne welcomes cocktail parties, seated dinners, and family events. Our penthouse level event room offers an elegant setting, ensuring a memorable experience for your special occasions. Our boutique hotel's spacious guest rooms and suites offer luxury and comfort, with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and an on-site fitness center. It's also family-friendly, ensuring a memorable stay for all. The Lucerne offers elegant meeting space on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Whether you are seeking to impress clients and colleagues, or are entertaining a group for social purposes, our hotel aims to make every gathering efficient and seamless. The 1,000 square foot Penthouse Salon, Penthouse Terrace and Boardroom are located on the top floor of the hotel and can accommodate 50-60 people comfortably. Equipped with technical support, complimentary Wi-Fi, projectors, drop down screens and AV System, our property has all the tools needed for successful meetings and presentations.

• Spaces for 30-500 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 6 Landmarks
• 6 Total Spaces

The Museum of the City of New York’s beautifully renovated landmark building on Fifth Avenue’s iconic Museum Mile is the perfect place for special events–weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate dinners, birthday, graduation, and holiday parties, and more. Upon entering the Museum from Fifth Avenue, guests step into the beautiful Rotunda—the highlight of this grand Georgian-style mansion. The museum’s stunning contemporary light installation, Starlight, accentuates a sweeping marble staircase leading up to the second floor where a reception hall, complete with French doors, overlooks Central Park. The front courtyard and back terrace are delightful in the summer months and can be tented in any season. + Private viewings of special exhibitions enhance all occasions.

• Spaces for 74 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

Located between the United Nations headquarters and the luxury shops of Fifth Avenue, the Commons and Terrace at WeWork 575 Lexington is the place to be in midtown Manhattan. Kick off a big project in style on the stunning terrace or make an important announcement in front of valued guests in this flexible indoor/outdoor space that’s perfect for daytime or nighttime gatherings, launches and presentations.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests

This is an intimate, flexible event and performance venue located in Midtown East, available for full buyout by the hour. The space includes two connected rooms: a main showroom with a built-in stage and a bar/lounge area. It is well suited for private events, live performances, rehearsals, corporate gatherings, screenings, and creative productions. The main showroom features a raised stage with professional sound and lighting, multiple microphones, and a baby grand piano available for use. The room can be configured for seated events, standing receptions, or cleared layouts, with tables and chairs that can be removed or rearranged as needed. The bar and lounge area includes a full operational bar, bar seating, tables, banquette seating, and warm ambient lighting, making it ideal for cocktail hours, networking, or breakout space. The venue also offers Wi-Fi, TVs with HDMI input, adjustable lighting, elevator and stair access, and easy street-level load-in. Outside food is allowed with no restrictions, and BYOB is permitted. Optional staffing such as bartenders, hosts, and door/security staff is available. The space is designed to be private, adaptable, and performance-ready, making it a strong fit for both creative and professional events.

• Spaces for 30-475 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Total Spaces

Nine Orchard Hotel offers event spaces for your next celebration in New York, New York. Nine Orchard transforms a Lower East Side landmark into a dynamic 113-room luxury hotel. Originally built in 1912, the 60,000-square foot former bank has been lovingly restored, from the lobby’s soaring, vaulted ceiling to the domed tempietto on the rooftop. All rooms have oversized windows, filling the space with natural light and showcasing the beautifully restored molding and architectural details, quiet color palette, and heart pine flooring, with rooms on higher floors delivering incredible skyline views. The hotel is located on the Lower East Side, surrounded by cultural institutions, picturesque streets, and unique restaurants, in what has become one of downtown New York’s most exciting destinations.

• 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 100-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Museums
• 3 Total Spaces

Perched atop the Museum of Arts and Design, Robert offers an unforgettable experience, boasting breathtaking views of Central Park and Columbus Circle. Our venue, named in honor of the esteemed designer Robert Isabell, harmonizes modern sophistication with timeless elegance, reflected in both its exquisite design and the culinary creations by Chef Armando Cortes. With three distinct event spaces to choose from, including the iconic Robert restaurant, a stylish white box venue on the 7th floor, and a versatile 143-seat theater, we provide unparalleled flexibility for your gatherings. Each space offers captivating vistas that showcase the beauty of Central Park and Columbus Circle, ensuring an unparalleled backdrop for your event. Conveniently located and easily accessible, Robert is the premier destination for both corporate and social events. From chic cocktail parties and elegant seated dinners to professional conferences and milestone celebrations, our venue caters to a diverse array of occasions with grace and sophistication. Whether you're planning a wedding, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, mitzvah, or milestone birthday, let us bring your vision to life amidst the backdrop of our stunning venue and impeccable service.

• 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.

• Spaces for 20-125 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Centrally located at Columbus Circle, Noodle Bar Uptown is known for its constantly changing roster of noodles, steamed buns and seasonal specials. Whether an intimate gathering or holiday cocktail party, Noodle Bar Uptown caters to both private and non-private events. With our large format bo ssäm, audiovisual capabilities, extensive beverage offerings and warm hospitality, Noodle Bar Uptown ensures memorable events for any occasion. Additionally, for your home or office gatherings, both Noodle Bar Uptown and Bang Bar provides large format catering. We deliver everything you need to make event hosting easy and your guests happy.

• Spaces for 400-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Located on the 4th floor of the world-famous Time Warner Center, Ascent Lounge offers an incomparable cocktail lounge experience. Presenting stunning views of iconic New York destinations, Central Park and Columbus Circle, Ascent Lounge presents exceptional product and service in a sophisticated, inviting atmosphere. This Premium Cocktail Lounge and Multi-Faceted NYC Event Venue is designed to provide a variety of elegant experiences, from early evening cocktail hours and late-night VIP Reservations to Private NYC Corporate Events and Social Celebrations. Ascent Lounge, City Nights Hospitality’s one-of-a-kind premier venue, serves an expansive, well-balanced menu of gourmet small plates and Hors D’oeuvres, as well as, a complete Menu for Events. The Innovative Cocktail Menu is made up of specialty cocktails created with only the finest of ingredients, fresh-squeezed juices, and garnishes. The Wine and Champagne List has been carefully curated for both the novice and most seasoned taster.

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Welcome to Yves Jadot Group’s newest speakeasy-inspired cocktail parlor, Dear Irving on Broadway. Following the success of Dear Irving Gramercy and Dear Irving on Hudson, our third location brings exquisite cocktails and events while overlooking the Theater District. Inspired by films like Babylon, guests will be transported back to the 1930s, a time when theater and live performances offered a vital escape from the hardships of the Great Depression. Our venue features luxurious indoor and outdoor bars, plush lounge seating, and a small stage for presentations, performances, and DJs. Perfect for cocktail receptions, weddings and more. Award-winning Bar Director Meghan Dorman’s cocktail menu pays tribute to Broadway legends past and present, while Chef Franco Barrio offers eclectic event food inspired by New York City classics. We look forward to hosting your journey, cocktails in hand. Dear Irving on Broadway Virtual Tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Ldn4GNnMJYx

• 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 35-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

Celestine is an intimate restaurant and venue located in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood. Tucked beneath the Manhattan Bridge on the edge of the East River, our floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping views of the downtown skyline and the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Our space Our dining room’s design is inspired by Lebanon in the 60s; pale ash wood contrasts with custom-pressed teal tiles, an abundance of plants, floor to ceiling windows on three sides. Retractable glass doors divide our dining room from our seasonal terrace which sprawls out over the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge Park. The space is surrounded by a lush planter which features a bounty of herbs, grasses, and small flowering plants from the North-East. It’s a gorgeous space for an on-site ceremony or cocktail hour, and it’s part of any private event held here. Our cuisine Beyond our physical space, our emphasis is on excellent food and warm, gracious hospitality. We want you and your guests to feel completely at ease from the moment you walk through our doors. Our menus take inspiration from the Mediterranean coastline, and we offer both buffet and family-style options. Our wine list features natural wines from the coastal Mediterranean region. Our cocktail menu highlights delicious riffs on classic drinks (think G&T’s with Turmeric and Lemongrass) and beers from local producers like Other Half and Folksbier. Our pricing We use a flat-fee structure, similar to an event minimum spend. This pricing is designed to cover almost everything, and includes food and beverage for up to 70 guests seated or 85 standing during peak season. While you are totally welcome to look into additional decor details, everything that is used for service is included in your private event. This covers the basics like glassware, plates, flatware, and napkins, but it also covers use of our votive candles, bud vases, table numbers, cake stand, easels, etc. We're also happy to create and print personalized menus for your event in-house. Evening events are typically 6pm - 11pm and daytime events are typically held from 11am - 3pm. New York sales tax, gratuity, and a 5% administrative fee are applied to event subtotals.

• Spaces for 20-600 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 9 Total Spaces

SPYSCAPE is a sophisticated event venue offering unparalleled versatility. Featuring soaring ceilings, stunning views, and state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, our exceptional event spaces offer effortless customization, impactful branding opportunities, and immersive, personalized experiences. SPYSCAPE offers over 40,000 sq-ft of versatile event space, accommodating up to 600 guests. Perfect for meetings, conferences, tastemaker events, and social celebrations. With nine unique spaces (and full buyouts available), cutting-edge digital technology, sophisticated settings and optional interactive experiences, you can seamlessly blend dynamic business content, entertainment, and social interaction. Our glamorous venue features six unique, high-tech capabilities, all of which provide exceptional added value and extend to our clients bold branding opportunities, effortless customization, and unforgettable experiences: * Street-Facing Media (garnering 214,000 daily ad impressions) * 360-Degree Projection Gallery (an unparalleled immersive space) * Custom-Programmable Ceiling (4,800 programmable LED pixels) * 270-degree Projection Room (perfect for high-impact presentations) * Suspended Platforms (showcase cars, art installations, etc. 50' from below) * Experiential Museum Galleries (premium interactive, personalized experiences) Take a Virtual Tour today at https://events.spyscape.com/

• 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 50-125 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Helm is a lux, hybrid corporate amenity space in the iconic Helmsley building. Featuring soft seating, regulation pool table, 70” TV with cable, wet bar, three under counter refrigerators, ice maker, dishwasher, and fireplace plus a private outdoor terrace overlooking Grand Central Station.

• Spaces for 14-150 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 6 Rooftops
• 8 Total Spaces

Perched above Manhattan’s Financial District, Hide Rooftop offers a sleek, nightlife-inspired setting for private events, cocktail receptions, and social gatherings. The venue features indoor-outdoor spaces with panoramic skyline views, contemporary lounge seating, and a vibrant atmosphere designed for both intimate celebrations and high-energy events. Modern finishes, dramatic lighting, and flexible layouts create a polished backdrop for memorable experiences, while the rooftop setting delivers a stylish downtown New York ambiance high above the city streets.

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 25-100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Located atop the iconic art deco Fred F French building (New York City’s first skyscraper north of 42nd St) SkyLounge is midtown’s best kept secret. Boasting views of Manhattan’s most recognizable buildings, from One World Trade to the Empire State Building, this private and flexible event space has it all. The intimate indoor area opens up to three separate outdoor terraces which can accommodate up to 100 people during the warmer months. In-house catering is available through our partners in the building at Tommy Bahamas- though not required. SkyLounge is also fully equipped with all A/V tech you may need, and includes use of existing furniture, tables and linens. From milestone birthdays to weddings and proposals, or corporate cocktail hours, SkyLounge offers guests exclusive access and freedom from the constraints of events in a traditional food and beverage establishment. Plus a world-class view that they will never forget. 60 guests indoor only | 100 guests with use of terraces | Private Rooftop | In-house Catering Available | A/V Tech | Some Furniture | 36th floor | 2,500 sq. feet