Top Northern Liberties Holiday Party Venues

• Spaces for 80-220 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Waterfront

Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar sits directly on the water at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, with views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the city skyline. The restaurant blends traditional Japanese cuisine with a lively atmosphere, offering hibachi grill tables where chefs prepare meals tableside alongside a full sushi bar and a more relaxed dining room with live piano music. For private events, Hibachi offers a spacious private dining and catering area that ranges from an open catering space suited to intimate gatherings up to a larger private banquet room for weddings, receptions, and large-scale celebrations, accommodating up to 180 guests. Both spaces take in the same waterfront backdrop, with the illuminated bridge and skyline as an evening backdrop for hosted events. The venue regularly hosts weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, holiday parties, and family celebrations, pairing hibachi entertainment and a full menu of hibachi, sushi, and sashimi options with its Penn's Landing setting.

The Loft On Passyunk is a distinct modern industrial event space located in South Philadelphia and is the perfect venue for weddings, celebrations and corporate events. Inspired by both the arts and the eclectic energy of the surrounding neighborhood, this two-story venue makes a statement with steel beams, beautiful bistro lighting and striking features including a historic brick bar and outdoor garden patio. One of the city’s most innovative events spaces, The Loft On Passyunk fuses creative elegance with an authentic vibe to reflect your own unique style. Exceeding expectations and rising above the ordinary, it is the perfect setting for your once-in-a-lifetime wedding or special event.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests

Welcome to Location 215—a modern, industrial-chic venue designed to flex with your vision. With crisp white walls, polished concrete floors, and transformable space, this is where clean design meets bold possibilities. 15-foot ceilings. Massive 9-foot windows. Natural light for days. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering, a full-scale production, a stylish wedding, or a branded experience—this space sets the tone without stealing the spotlight. The venue comes ready to roll with: -A sleek white marble bar -Hand-strung market lights -76” flatscreen TV -High-speed Wi-Fi -Private dressing area -Standard tables -On-site parking (yes, in Philly!) Tucked into Philly’s dynamic Spring Arts District, Location 215 offers easy access to Center City with the logistical ease of a warehouse zone. That means beauty and brains when it comes to event flow, vendor access, and stress-free planning.

• Spaces for 25-125 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

Royal Boucherie, Old City’s lively neighborhood bistro, is Philadelphia’s award-winning, hidden gem of a venue. The noted three-bell restaurant from Philadelphia Inquirer’s Craig LaBan boasts a rooftop garden fit for a dreamy ceremony, a second-floor dining space utilized for the reception, curated French-forward food and beverage packages, and much more. The restaurant, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic Old City district, serves a French-inspired menu with a focus on house-made charcuterie, raw bar specialties, and classic cocktails. We worked diligently to preserve and enhance the building’s historical charm and integrity. The bi-level, 150-seat space features restored finishes such as original pine flooring dating back to the 1830s, as well as tin ceilings, antique light fixtures, and exposed brick walls.

• Spaces for 10-200 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces
• 1 Convention Center

With a total of 13,500 square feet across eight rooms, we are well equipped to accommodate your event requirements, whether you need a banquet space as large as 3,500 square feet or a meeting room as small as 400 square feet, or any option in between. Our tech department provides your group with future-proof audiovisual equipment and an on-call tech manager complimentary with your room rental. All of our conference rooms are equipped with an LED projector, a screen, Wi-Fi, a flip chart, and a podium with microphone where necessary. We provide trained event staff for each meeting or event so you and your guests are greeted with a friendly face when you walk in the door. They will keep your space clean and your food and beverages refreshed throughout your event. Our renovated facility employs ecologically sensitive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles, including new insulation, wall tile made from recycled glass, and bathroom floors made from recycled cans. We work to be green-minded by forgoing single-use products in favor of china, glassware, and flatware. We also make an effort to donate any leftovers we can. Before and after your event your guests can enjoy some of the greatest sights and attractions in Philadelphia. Our conference center is located within walking distance of the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Constitution Center, South Street, and many other great Philadelphia tourist attractions and museums, including our own!

• Spaces for 100-3,800 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 3 Total Spaces

Come experience The Met presented by Highmark, the newly renovated crown jewel of North Broad Street’s renaissance. Formerly the Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House, this grand hall was originally built in 1908 by opera impresario Oscar Hammerstein. After a $56 million restoration, The Met Philly surpassed its original grandeur and redoubled its emphasis on world-class hospitality. As a legendary landmark, The Met is listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, Pennsylvania State and National Registers of Historic Places. Located in North Center City, Philadelphia’s largest non-arena facility possesses both the city’s largest performance stage, as well as its most monumental, theatrical auditorium. Whether hosting a corporate event, private concert, or large scale ceremony, your guests will be dazzled at this unique and breathtaking setting. The mammoth stage can host a banquet of 300 alone, while the Grand Salle can accommodate a soirée of 250 VIPs. The Met Philly will surely exceed the expectations of even the most discerning guest, with its access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full-service event production, state-of-the- art sound and lighting, succulent, custom menus and heavenly craft cocktails.

• Spaces for 600-1,000 Guests

We are the only waterfront hotel in Philadelphia, featuring three unique ballrooms, all with fantastic views of the Delaware River. The Discovery Room offers the utmost privacy on our 3rd floor and can accommodate up to 120 guests for dinner and dancing. Our Columbus Ballroom can hold up to 170 guests and boasts sprawling views of the Delaware river, Spruce Street Park, and the city! We also have our Grand Ballroom that holds upwards of 500 guests and features 17-foot ceilings and a large floor to ceiling window looking directly out to the river!

The Historic Powel House and Garden is available for intimate weddings, private dinners, and corporate events. Rates given include up to four hours of event time, however you can purchase additional hours. The 2nd floor ballroom may be used for seated luncheons or dinners of no more than 40 people. We can accommodate up to 75 guests for indoor standing cocktail-style receptions. Outdoor Ceremonies & Receptions max out at 100 guests. Venue rental does not include tenting fees, which are required for all outdoor parties over 40 guests.

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Total Spaces

Built in 1786, this square, four-story brick house is the only free-standing Federal townhouse remaining in Society Hill. With its huge doorway fan light (the largest in any Pennsylvania residence in 1786) plus grand proportions and straight, classical lines, Physick House is an exceptional example of the Federal style. It is decorated with outstanding examples of French-influenced Neoclassic furnishings, popular during Dr. Physick's time in the house. The unusually large city garden is a serene and peaceful.

We are a quaint neighborhood wine pub & retail wine shop in the historic Headhouse Square. We have a private event space that can comfortably seat up to 20 guests for a seated meal and host up to 35 people for a standing drinks & hors d´ oeuvres affair. For groups of 6-10ppl, we have a semi-private table in our wine shop. The entire restaurant is available to be bought out for larger groups.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Morton Contemporary Art Gallery boasts two locations in the heart of Philadelphia's chicest neighborhood -- Midtown Village, just blocks from City Hall, The Ritz, and Philadelphia's Convention Center. We offer two gorgeous spaces within one block of one another, each about 1000 square feet of usable space for corporate events, political events, wedding engagements, wine tastings, holiday parties, cocktail parties, birthday and anniversary events, philanthropic functions, you name it! Morton Contemporary sells a diverse range of contemporary art from original works on canvas to sculpture, mixed-media, photography, and limited edition giclee prints. We specialize in representing and promoting innovative emerging and established artists from around the world. Both locations are perfect rentals for more intimate corporate and private events. We accept outside caterers and liquor purveyors. Please email with any questions, and the owner of the gallery will promptly respond to your query.

• Spaces for 300 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 160 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Tucked within the extraordinary 55-acre Awbury Arboretum in Germantown, Portico is a hidden gem for weddings and events in Northwest Philadelphia. This peaceful, nature-filled venue is centered around the Francis Cope House, a 19th-century estate with Quaker roots, surrounded by meadows, woodlands, and gardens designed in the style of an English landscape by William Saunders—the same visionary behind the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Portico offers a rare blend of historic charm and natural beauty in the heart of the city. Guests can dine beneath a graceful white tent overlooking the gardens, with use of the house, its columned portico, and the surrounding landscape. With a capacity of up to 160, it’s ideal for intimate weddings, mitzvahs, and milestone celebrations. Ceremonies and portraits can be set against a backdrop of shaded clearings, botanical gardens, wildflower meadows, and even a Secret Garden—each space offering its own storybook magic. For those looking to host a romantic outdoor wedding or celebration in Philadelphia, Portico at Awbury is a one-of-a-kind venue where elegance meets nature.

• Spaces for 350-800 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located on historic South Street, Theatre of the Living Arts is Philadelphia’s premiere small events venue, with a traditional marquee to display your event’s name in bright lights. This incredible space is the perfect location to host your next corporate event, private concert, wedding, reception or business meeting. Located just 1.6 miles from the Philadelphia Convention Center, this intimate venue can host from 50 to 800 guests. Our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to!

• Spaces for 450-750 Guests

Nestled in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, rich in history, tradition and surrounded by a phenomenal art and artifacts collection, the League is where it all started. The League House was built in 1865 and has played host to countless events and celebrations. 22,000 square feet of Private Event space, comprised of 14 unique rooms 70 beautiful Inn rooms plus 13 spacious overnight suites are available for events of all sizes, styles and occasions. Events for 4 to 450 Guests – we look forward to helping you plan! For more information or to get started planning your next event, please call 215-587-5566.

• Spaces for 5-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

Discover a bold new side to the “City of Brotherly Love.” W Philadelphia is a luxury hotel offering unforgettable amenities and eye catching designs in the heart of Center City. Escape the status quo with our 295 guest rooms, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic city views. Nods to traditional Pennsylvania craftsmanship can be seen in detailed tilework and décor. Experience next-level luxe with our six suite categories featuring oversized soaking tubs, ornate details and the only private guest balconies of any luxury hotel in the city. The WOW and Extreme WOW Suites push the unexpected even further with custom foosball and billiard tables as well as in-room DJ booths. Our 45,000 square feet of event space is inspired by the brand’s passion for music. Each of our 37 meeting rooms flow with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. Our Great Room features abstract floral carpeting and high-design lighting fixtures that, in the evening, resemble the stars in the night sky. From welcome reception to morning-after brunch, celebrate under one roof at W Philadelphia. Wedding parties can enjoy handcrafted cocktails and a vibrant scene in the Living Room. Book Stevens’ Prophecy, our VIP room tucked away behind the bar, for intimate gatherings. Make it a complete wedding weekend with luxury and beauty treatments at AWAY Spa or kick-back in a poolside cabana at WET Deck. There are captivating photo moments around every corner, making your wedding weekend unforgettable.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Imagine hosting your event amidst The Historical Society of Pennsylvania's treasure trove of documents, while guests have the opportunity to inspect historic materials selected specifically for your event. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is known as Philadelphia’s Library of American History and is home to over 21 million documents. Located in Center City Philadelphia, this venue is a treasure chest hidden in plain sight. Events at HSP can be transformed into a personalized experience for your guests no matter what subject. HSP docents can pull historic documents from their enormous collection and display a curated selection of treasures specifically tailored to your event. Guests will have the opportunity to inspect documents and learn about the history of the specific topic related to your event or organization. The Reading Room provides a unique stately setting, with bookshelves lining the walls surrounding curated displays. Dinner may also be served in The Reading Room, and its historic aesthetic welcomes corporate functions. Upstairs, the newly renovated Patterson Room can host up to 160 guests for seated dinners. The reception hall is also equipped for lecture-style events with dual projectors. Contact us to learn more about hosting your event at Philadelphia's Library of American History!

• Spaces for 80-25,000 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Featuring outdoor setting and soaring views, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is the perfect location for your next conference, corporate event, fundraiser, private concert or graduation. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology, our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to. Accommodating up to 25,000 guests, and located in the Camden Waterfront entertainment district on the Delaware River, this unique 17,000 square-foot venue will exceed expectations.

• Spaces for 130 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Convene 30 S 17th Street is located in Center City Philadelphia in close proximity to City Hall and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Spanning 29,000 square-feet across the 13th and 14th floors of this 20-story building, the venue boasts floor-to-ceiling windows offering incredible views of the surrounding city. With 10 meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate 315 guests, this location is ideal for conferences with breakout space and corporate offsites. The design of Convene 30 S 17th Street is inspired by the city's history and folklore with geometric patterns throughout meant to pay homage to Philadelphia's grid system while jagged edges represent lightning bolts. Not to be outdone, the building lobby features a Lichtenstein sculpture and acclaimed art pieces from a private collection. Convene 30 S 17th Street provides a white box space allowing for client and event branding opportunities, catering with dining private to each event, in-room A/V technology supported by an on-site team, and dedicated hospitality resources.