Top Manhattan Holiday Party Venues

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 8 Hotels
• 8 Ballrooms

A GRAND CAFÉ IN MIDTOWN The National is Chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s vision of a go-to restaurant in New York City’s Neighborhood, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, seven days a week. The venue is conveniently located on the East Side of Manhattan within walking distance to the Rockefeller Center, Broadway, The United Nations and Grand Central Terminal. Chef Geoffrey Zakarian brings at The National his vision of a contemporary NYC Grand Café to life. The menu offers Zakarian's signature Modern American cuisine - a style of cooking that has earned him critical acclaim. Zakarian’s cuisine is fresh and accessible, concentrating on seasonal ingredients prepared with classic techniques. The National is located at The Benjamin, a restored 1927 Emery Roth hotel, a New York City Landmark and a fitting complement to the restaurant’s refined style, café culture, and eclectic interior design.

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.

The ideal location for your upcoming business event, group outing, brunch gathering, or birthday celebration is Mezze on the River. Our crew may alter the cuisine and beverage options to suit your particular tastes and guarantee a singular waterfront experience! Private and semi-private events, including sit-down dinners, cocktail parties, and everything in between… We are pleased to host events of all kinds. Come socialize at MOTR! Mezze On The River is a brand-new Waterfront Haute Dining concept from Merchants Hospitality with Mediterranean influences. In the Battery Park neighborhood of Manhattan, right on the water with a view of the Hudson River, Executive Chef Antelmo Ambrosio's new twist on Mediterranean, Greek, and seafood meals will be served to diners. Mezze On The River, a distinctive and exciting addition to the Downtown restaurant scene in New York City that serves shared mezze platters together with fresh seafood and beautiful seasonal drinks created by a committed mixology staff, was inspired by a trip to Oia, Santorini. The restaurant offers customers a clear view of the passing sailboats and yachts departing the adjacent North Cove Marina thanks to its two outdoor dining terraces with direct Hudson River views as well as its indoor seating with floor-to-ceiling windows.

• Spaces for 280-360 Guests

The Ivory Peacock is a 225-seat cocktail bar and restaurant, featuring both classics and innovative signatures served alongside a sumptuous menu of seasonal favorites. With bars expertly crafted by leading industry designer, Tobin Ellis, The Ivory Peacock affords guests a friendly brand of service powered by a living, breathing spirit of genuine hospitality.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The compact restaurant room that was previously John Dory is now a pizzeria: Mel's, the first restaurant of a new culinary complex here, squeezed snuggly to one side of the former Del Posto. Melissa J. Rodriguez, a former Del Posto and Daniel chef, is teaming up with Jeff Katz and James Kent of Crown Shy and Saga to create this enormous location. While its finely calibrated lighting will keep it "glowy and sensual," it will also be the kind of restaurant you can pop into just because you're hungry and it's Tuesday. Mel's is warmly decorated with orange tones and polished light wood, with a bar and dining counter that open into a back dining area and a massive wood-fired pizza oven in the center. Ms. Rodriguez explained, "Everything is cooked with wood. There’s no gas here." The pizzas begin with a Margherita base but quickly branch out to include mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, and sliced shallots, as well as kale, basil pesto, ricotta, and preserved lemon. Wood-fired dishes include roasted parsnips with robiola cheese, roasted maitake mushrooms with soppressata piccante, and charred shrimp, as well as major courses such as entire fish, whole roasted cauliflower, and strip steak. Dessert is not an afterthought or something to forego at this pizzeria. Consider a milk chocolate gelato with a dark chocolate sable swirl, salted caramel and fior di latte gelato with caramel sauce and shortbread crumble, or a Little Italy-inspired Italian rainbow cookie hot fudge sundae. To coordinate your private event, fill out the contact form on the Mel’s website.

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

TUCCI is a labor of love that honors the Tucci family's legacy, serving refined modern Italian cuisine and family recipes in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant features the distinctive Tucci touch across two levels of dining. The main floor boasts intimate handcrafted banquets, velvet drapes and floor-to-ceiling windows, making the perfect atmosphere for a sublime evening. The lower level dining and cocktail lounge has brick and stone arches dating back to the 1800s, as well as a massive, exquisite handmade bar to complement specially curated cocktails and private dining areas that resemble Tuscan wine cellars. The restaurant is ideal for special occasions and events of all sizes.

• Spaces for 18-24 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

From the enormous disco ball plated with 10,000 pennies hanging over the dining room to the wall of antique tequila barrels, Bodega Negra is as much a feast for the eyes as it is the palate. Amidst the cozy, intimate, moodily-lit “Tudor Hacienda” décor, Chef de Cuisine Victor Santibanez (in collaboration with Executive Chef Brad Warner) has crafted an upscale Mexican menu designed for sharing with small plates such as fresh ceviches, tacos and salads, as well as more generously proportioned dishes like Roasted Chile Rellano, Lamb Barbacoa Tacos and Carne Asade. Bodega Negra also has a beautiful private dining room, that can hold between 18-24 guests, making it ideal for group dinners, office parties or birthday celebrations.

• 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.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, a short walking distance from Columbus Circle and Central Park. Conveniently located in between Upper West Side and Midtown. This ground level 1700 sq feet space boasts soaring 24" ceilings, 2 beautiful private rooms, kitchen and bathroom. It is beautifully renovated and has beautiful light and ambiance. We have chairs, white board, screen, projector, WIFI. We have successfully hosted art exhibits, private parties, film and photo shoots, large corporate off-site meetings, etc. etc. Easy to book on a short notice. Previews are welcome. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I will do my best to make your event work! You are welcome to preview. Looking forward to hosting your next event!

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Location05 is a brand new alternative event space to compliment your unique brand experience or special day. Huge loft windows bring in warm natural light all day, overlooking the Hudson Yards and the High Line Park. Location05 is ideal for private events, product launches, fashion shows, workshops, performances and more.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Few places match the United Nations‘ iconic style, history and stature, which makes catered events at the Delegates Dining Room (DDR) a memorable and world-class experience that guests will appreciate for years and years to come. Located on the fourth floor of the UN’s Conference building, the DDR is a flexible state-of-the-art event space. It is an ideal venue for events of varying sizes and scopes. With floor to ceiling windows that provide a unique panoramic view of NY, the DDR boasts one of the largest outdoor terraces in NYC while its understated elegance permits the DDR to be readily transformed with event decor, furniture and design, depending upon your theme and budget. The Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations is a distinctive venue for social events and life-cycle celebrations, such as weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs. The DDR transforms beautifully as a reception venue while the patio, overlooking NY’s East River and Long Island City waterfront provides an incomparable backdrop for wedding ceremonies and al fresco cocktails. The Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations is the ideal venue for celebrating and raising awareness of your brand, country, organization, association, or special project. Consider the Delegates Dining Room as the location for an event to commemorate a product launch, national holiday or celebration. Because of its global impact and influence, events at the DDR hold great appeal for guests, donors, supporters and countrymen. Smaller break out room and conference space are available on the fourth floor as well. With a catering menu that encompasses everything from hors d ‘oeuvres and stations to dinners, luncheons and buffets, all with a unique and often international flair, the DDRs’ progressive culinary team is also available to create a one-of-a-kind menu for your event.

Wang Contemporary occupies a landmarked 1924 Beaux-Arts building on the Bowery, restored as the future home of a private foundation dedicated to Asian contemporary art. The space brings together the architectural gravitas of old New York — original period detailing, cast stone facade, soaring proportions — with a minimal, atmosphere-first interior sensibility, resulting in a setting that feels both historically rooted and distinctly contemporary. As a foundation space rather than a conventional venue, Wang Contemporary offers a rare institutional context: exhibitions, artist dinners, cultural programming, and select private events set within an active center for Asian contemporary art in the heart of Chinatown. It’s suited to gatherings that call for cultural substance and a sense of occasion — collector previews, foundation events, curated dinners, and partnerships aligned with its artistic mission.

• 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 75 Guests

The Basin Boat Café is a casual outdoor restaurant. Set right on the Hudson River, the Boat Basin Café offers guests great food and beautiful views all day. With a fun atmosphere and a hidden away setting, this café is a New York hot spot.

• 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.

• Spaces for 70-120 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

ACME hosts a variety of private events in our ground-floor Restaurant, downstairs Lounge, or a combination of the two. Whether you are looking for a cocktail reception with passed canapés, or a seated dinner served family style, ACME has you covered. Come for the food, stay late for the Lounge Events at ACME typically take the format of a cocktail reception with passed canapes, a seated dinner served family style, or a combination of the two. Buyout packages feature a beverage offering which includes premium open bar, specialty cocktails, wine, and beer.

• Spaces for 1,500 Guests

Take Chef Anthony Sasso, a 13-year veteran of Michelin starred Casa Mono, and put him at the helm of an Italian restaurant and you will find Italian cuisine the way you might discover it while travelling across Spain. Located on the Plaza Level of Chelsea’s storied Maritime Hotel, La Sirena offers two distinct dining experiences. The Dining Room speaks to an elegant, more traditional multi-coursed meal. The Bar Room represents a relaxed extension of The Dining Room, fitting whether you’re looking for snacks, a full meal, or you just want to dive head first into a bowl of pasta and call it a day. The menu, which draws from the entire Italian peninsula, may be ordered either “prezzo fisso” or a la carte and is punctuated with a selection of inventive desserts by Pastry Chef Thea Habjanic, ending every meal on a sweet note. During the warmer months, La Sirena features a sprawling 4000 square foot patio, uniquely situated one story above street level, providing an unparalleled al fresco drinking and dining experience. La Sirena also offers a variety of spaces available for private breakfasts, luncheons & dinners ranging from the more intimate experiences for as few as 14 guests to the larger scale parties serving 220 guests, as well as cocktail receptions, meetings, showcases & events for up to 1500 attendees.

• Spaces for 30-200 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Event Spaces

Step into unparalleled worlds with Eclipso, where each immersive journey becomes a lasting memory. Ever dreamed of traveling through time and embarking on fully immersive adventures? Slip on your virtual reality headset and escape to a universe like no other—one that combines entertainment and enrichment, perfect for sharing with loved ones. We welcome all occasions: team building, year-end events, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, cultural outings, and more. Regardless of your group size, from 15 to 500, surprise your colleagues and enjoy a warm and high-quality experience in NYC!