Top Newark Holiday Party Venues

Welcome to Piers 92/94, a premier trade show and special event venue in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, 55th Street and the West Side Highway. Piers 92/94 is home to design oriented events such as The Armory Show, Architectural Digest Home Design Show, The Pier Antiques Show and leading fashion shows during New York Fashion Week. The facility also regularly host parties and product launch events for groups ranging in size from small charitable foundations to Fortune 500 companies. No matter your event needs, Pier 92 and Pier 94 enjoy a prime location, as well as established prestige in the New York convention and special event landscape. 208,000 square feet of exhibit area make Piers 92/94 the second largest facility in New York City. Connected by a spacious and welcoming headhouse, Pier 94 offers 133,000 square feet and Pier 92 features 75,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit or event space. Open space, high ceilings and column-free corridors create unlimited configurations and adaptable spaces.

• 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.

• Spaces for 248-375 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Featuring its original brick walls, towering wooden doors and high ceilings, 26 Bridge is a renovated former metal factory and is a versatile space for any special event. 26 Bridge seats around 250 people, and holds 375 for standing events. 26 Bridge has private event space that can be used for private events, weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, fashion shows, corporate events, and more. The renovations to this former metal factory highlight the building’s industrial past, accentuating the original brick walls, large wooden doors and magnificent high ceiling with a skylight. 26 Bridge is an affiliate of BK Venues a collection of unique event venues located in prime Brooklyn locations. Book your next private event at 26 Bridge for a truly memorable experience.

• Spaces for 45-120 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces

In the heart of Cobble Hill, June offers a seasonal menu, natural wines, and craft cocktails in a sophisticated setting. Our intimate interior and versatile patio and courtyard accommodate everything from refined dinners to elegant wedding receptions.

Backstage Tavern is a vibrant establishment themed after Bourbon Street, boasting a striking wood-carved bar and expansive 40-foot ceilings. The space is thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of events, with multiple private areas available. The main bar area features a blend of high-top tables and booth seating, while a secluded raised section offers added privacy on the first floor. Upstairs, guests can enjoy mezzanine-style seating indoors or head to the rooftop terrace, which includes restaurant-style seating and a full-service bar. The rooftop can be enclosed or left open, depending on the weather conditions. Throughout the venue, guests will appreciate the elegant touches such as stunning chandeliers and sleek black railings. Backstage Tavern offers not only a captivating ambiance but also a range of entertainment options to enhance your experience. Multiple TVs are strategically placed throughout the venue, ensuring that guests can catch their favorite sports games or events. Additionally, a designated DJ stand provides the perfect setup for live music or curated playlists, adding to the lively atmosphere. Each area of the tavern offers distinct entertainment possibilities, with the flexibility to tailor the music and ambiance to suit the occasion. Whether you're looking to dance the night away or relax with friends over drinks, Backstage Tavern provides the perfect setting for any gathering.

• Spaces for 30-450 Guests
• 3 Bars

For your next private event, Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers a one-of-a-kind experience with unmatched Empire State views, unique features, and an exciting atmosphere. As New York City’s largest indoor/outdoor hotel rooftop bar and lounge, Magic Hour spans 10,000 square feet and offers an “urban amusement park” concept with a sophisticated twist. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, celebration, or cocktail party, Magic Hour’s diverse spaces can be transformed to fit your vision. We offer several event spaces, each perfect for different group sizes. The Elephant Room, an intimate private space, can accommodate up to 60 guests reception-style, providing a cozy yet elegant atmosphere. For larger gatherings, the East Terrace offers sweeping skyline views and can host 200 guests reception-style, or 275 when combined with the Elephant Room, allowing for seamless flow between spaces. The West Terrace offers another stunning option, with space for up to 140 guests reception-style, perfect for socializing and enjoying the city views. For grand events, the full buyout of the rooftop can accommodate around 450 guests reception-style, giving you exclusive access to all of Magic Hour's unforgettable features. With its whimsical design, including carousel seating, oversized topiary gardens, and the playful Foreplay mini putt-putt course, Magic Hour is the ideal venue for creating memorable moments. Multiple bars and seating areas, each with its own distinct vibe, ensure your guests have an experience that’s as unique as your event. Let Magic Hour’s panoramic views of the Empire State Building and vibrant atmosphere elevate your next gathering.

• 1 Event Space

The PDR is an exquisite location for special celebratory events. PDR is partnered with Naturally Delicious Catering. Their chefs can create a menu tailored to your taste and event style. You and your guests can enjoy a multi-course fine dining experience in PDR - Private Dining Room's elegant dining room, enjoy a custom cocktail party in their wine tasting room, or even relax in their backyard garden. PDR is a truly personalized alternative to going out to a restaurant. The venue is the ideal setting for celebratory birthday & anniversary dinners, corporate board meetings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and intimate weddings.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, 5 Times Square offers a sophisticated and versatile venue for events of all sizes. Boasting modern architecture, state-of-the-art amenities, and breathtaking views of the iconic Times Square skyline, the space is designed to accommodate corporate events, private celebrations, and everything in between. The venue provides flexible layouts, making it an ideal backdrop for customized experiences, while its prime location ensures easy accessibility for guests. Whether you’re hosting a conference, gala, or intimate gathering, 5 Times Square delivers a unique blend of elegance and energy for an unforgettable event.

• Spaces for 50-140 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

Private events at the Assemblage provide you with the same ease and comfort that our members experience daily. Our team offers full event production and programming services from strategy to execution.

• Spaces for 40-70 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Meeting Space

Located just one block from the L train on 1st Avenue, No More is a charming Zero-Proof Café open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. Our space features a cozy, inviting atmosphere with seating for up to 45 guests, including 15 bar seats, and can comfortably accommodate up to 50 people. Ideal for small parties, meetings, company outings, or photoshoots, No More offers a unique and stylish setting with an entirely non-alcoholic beverage program, making it perfect for day events. No More elevates the zero-proof experience to an art form, allowing guests to embrace socializing and taste without relying on alcohol. Each cocktail is crafted in-house, transcending the usual expectations and providing a complex, layered experience. Our culinary offerings defy the standard fare, promising flavors that start conversations and turn first-time visitors into regulars.

• 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 10-400 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Total Spaces

Centrally located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton offers guests unparalleled access to prime shopping, restaurants and major transit hubs. The 11 meeting rooms span a total of 8,142 sq ft, majority of which offer natural lighting and city views. All spaces are fully equipped with the latest technology to accommodate in-person or hybrid meetings. To ensure flawless execution with a personalized touch, guests can book planning packages, inclusive of a dedicated on-site team, customized catering menus, and more.

• Spaces for 60-450 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks

Entertaining at the Morgan is a privilege we extend to our Corporate Members and Institutional Donors. The unique spaces of The Morgan Library & Museum span three centuries of architectural excellence and are unrivaled in their quality, beauty, and distinction. The Morgan is pleased to make available to corporations and professional organizations its traditional period rooms in the original 1906 library; historic family rooms in the nineteenth-century Morgan house; and the splendid spaces designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Renzo Piano, including a spacious glass-enclosed central court, new meeting rooms, and a performance hall. The Morgan features several handsomely renovated period rooms, a sophisticated 264-seat performance hall, a 75-seat education center, and a spacious glass-enclosed central court, along with many more art galleries and gracious public amenities. The spaces make stunning surroundings for client entertaining, corporate celebrations, board meetings, presentations, and conferences.

• Spaces for 850-3,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Terminal 5 is a swank multilevel event venue offering a distinct room environment with its 40-foot ceilings and high-tech sound and lighting. The venue includes three floors of raw event space hosting everything from corporate functions and non-profit galas to weddings, movie premieres, and fashion shows. Recently renovated in 2019, Terminal 5 features a revamped roof deck, multiple bars, seating areas, green rooms, ample bathrooms, nearby parking and an easy load-in/out.

• Spaces for 12-450 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Meeting Space

Located conveniently at 36th Street and 7th avenue, with 612 bedrooms cleverly designed by Yabu Pushelberg to adapt to modern traveler’s changing needs, with a wide variety of room types, flexible furniture, oversized walk-in showers, furiously fast and free Wi-Fi, and free access to streaming apps! Immersive social spaces are built for co-working and play, encouraging visitors and locals to intermingle.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

With stunning views of downtown NYC, The Rooftop @ Manny Cantor Center is an ideal venue and event space to host your special events; industry gatherings, launch events, weddings, and other celebrations. Available for rent to individuals, corporations, small businesses, and community organizations, each rental supports Manny Cantor Center community programming and our vibrant Lower East Side community.

• 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.

• Spaces for 24-150 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

Park Avenue opened in September 2014 with a New American Bistro menu that changes seasonally. The restaurant’s designers paid special attention to creating distinctive private event spaces that can adjust to accommodate a spectrum of event sizes and needs. The refined, airy look of the dining rooms’ designs transform with each season. The unique design of each space will make an impression on your guests and make your event memorable. When you choose to plan an event with the professionals at Park Avenue, we will work closely with you to ensure that no detail is overlooked to make the occasion exemplary for you and your guests. We also offer customized music options; we have worked with acclaimed music producers for a house mix of classic jazz standards that set the tone for an upscale, festive event. If you prefer, you can be the maestro of the event’s music by bringing your iPod or MP3 player, which we can connect to our sound system for a seamless, professional sound. There is an audiovisual screen available for use. In addition, we have relationships with the best resources for floral design and audiovisual to enhance your event, if required. We will work on your behalf to ensure a seamless experience. It is the thoughtful, special touches like this throughout the event planning and execution that make events at Park Avenue exceptional.

Serving classic cocktails, wine, and beer since 1994 St.Dymphna's is a classic Irish pub-style bar located across the street from Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan's East Village.