Top Upstate New York Luncheon Venues

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  Wingate Barn

  6679 Big Tree Rd, Livonia, NY 14487, USA

  • Spaces for 200-240 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Wingate Barn is a rustic wedding and event venue set on eight acres of countryside in Livonia, New York, surrounded by hay and corn fields. Housed in a barn that began as a working dairy farm in the late 1800s, the property has been transformed by lifelong Livonia residents Roger and Leighana Wing into a setting for weddings, family reunions, birthday celebrations, and school events. The main barn pairs warm wood floors and a vaulted ceiling with rafter lighting and dimmable chandeliers, seating up to 200 guests with a dance floor or roughly 240 without. Outdoor ceremonies take place at a rustic arbor overlooking the acreage, with a gazebo and an indoor arbor available as alternatives. A bride's suite converted from the original milk house offers four vanity stations, and a groom's room in the former milking parlor opens onto a private patio. Couples receive three days of access along with tables, chairs, heat and air conditioning, four indoor bathrooms, a handicap ramp, and an on-site coordinator. An extensive rental catalog of linens, glassware, and décor is available by the piece, and the pet-friendly grounds include verdant lawns, expansive decks, a pavilion, and a propane fire pit with farmland views.

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  Long Acre Farms And JD Wine Cellars

  1342 Eddy Rd, Macedon, NY 14502, USA

  • Spaces for 30-250 Guests
  • 1 Farm
  • 1 Winery

  Long Acre Farms and JD Wine Cellars is a family farm destination in Macedon, NY, operating since 1993. The property combines seasonal agricultural attractions — including the Amazing Maize Maze, a 5-acre corn maze with over three decades of history — with JD Wine Cellars, an on-site winery offering wine, beer, hard cider, and wine slushies in a relaxed tasting room and back deck setting. For private events, the venue accommodates groups from 10 to over 600 guests. Terrapin Station, a newly constructed Morton Barn with large open spaces, entry doors on three sides, a covered patio, and a bar, is well suited for celebrations with 75 or more guests. The Wine Tasting Room seats smaller gatherings of up to 30 indoors, with overflow options onto the deck, lawn, and tent space in warmer months. For larger events, the farm partners with tent rental companies and can provide exclusive-use quotes. Full-service catering is handled in-house, with menus spanning casual grilled meals and artisan pizza experiences to food-and-wine pairings and formal catered dinners. The venue has hosted corporate events, weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, reunions, and birthday parties.

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  Inn at Erlowest

  3178 Lake Shore Dr, Lake George, NY 12845, USA

  • Spaces for 120-250 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Inn at Erlowest, originally built in 1898 as a private residence, is a historic Queen Anne-style stone castle situated on the shores of Lake George in New York's Adirondack Mountains. The property operates as a luxury wedding and event destination, with multiple indoor and outdoor spaces capable of hosting gatherings from intimate celebrations to receptions of 250 guests. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 250 guests with sweeping Lake George views, while the Second Story Ballroom and the stone-framed Courtyard each host up to 120 guests. North Point, a grass-covered peninsula extending over the lake, offers an outdoor ceremony site framed by mountain vistas. Shepard's Restaurant, the property's 4-Diamond farm-to-table dining venue, provides on-site catering for all events.

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  Angelo's 677 Prime

  677 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207, USA

  • Spaces for 22-150 Guests
  • 7 Restaurants
  • 4 Event Spaces
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  677 Prime brings its fine-dining culinary program to private events at 677 Broadway in downtown Albany, New York, hosting gatherings of 10 to 200 guests across seven distinct spaces on the second floor. Rooms can be reserved individually or combined, scaling from an intimate 22-person boardroom meeting to a 150-guest cocktail reception in the combined State and Hudson rooms. The kitchen team supports every event with chef-driven menus — buffets, passed hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktail stations, and plated dinners — and accommodates custom requests and dietary restrictions. Several rooms, including the State Room and the State + Hudson combination, offer panoramic views of the Albany skyline; others are configured for conference-style presentations with full A/V setups including projected screens, sound systems, and high-speed internet. The events program is suited to weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, corporate dinners, and business meetings, with a dedicated event sales manager coordinating each booking.

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  Basin Harbor

  4800 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491, USA

  • Spaces for 16-650 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 7 Outdoor Spaces
  • 18 Total Spaces

  For more than 140 years, Basin Harbor has been shaped by five generations of the Beach family, beginning in 1882 when Ardelia Beach opened her farmhouse on the shores of Lake Champlain to visitors seeking an escape from the city. What began as a working farm grew, under Allen Penfield Beach, into a full resort with cottages, a golf course, a dance hall, and an airfield — additions that still define the property today. Set on the Vermont shoreline with views across Lake Champlain to the Adirondack Mountains, Basin Harbor now offers dining at Ardelia's restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, a boat club, and lakeside recreation alongside more than a dozen indoor and outdoor event spaces. Waterfront lawns, a tented dock, and historic rooms host everything from intimate dinners to weddings and group events for 300 or more guests, with rain contingency planning and on-site lodging in inn rooms, cottages, and private houses supporting multi-day celebrations.

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  Universal Preservation Hall

  25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA

  • Spaces for 75-679 Guests
  • 1 Theater
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 3 Historic Spaces

  Universal Preservation Hall is a historic performing arts and event venue occupying a restored 1871 Methodist church in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. The building's original High Victorian Gothic architecture — including cathedral ceilings and two-story stained glass windows — was carefully preserved through a renovation completed in 2019, while the interior was modernized with a custom sound system, movable platforms, and an elevator for full accessibility. The 7,000-square-foot venue operates across three floors. The centerpiece is the Great Hall, a second-floor theater-in-the-round with 679 seats suited for concerts, lectures, performances, and large-scale private events. The ground floor houses the Community Room, a 2,600-square-foot space with 15-foot ceilings and ornate columns for gatherings of up to 150 guests, alongside The Chapel, an intimate room for events of up to 75. Together, the spaces accommodate everything from weddings and corporate receptions to ticketed performances and community celebrations. Universal Preservation Hall is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and part of the Proctors Collaborative. Its rental program supports the venue's broader mission of activating downtown Saratoga Springs through the arts.

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  The Rapids Theatre

  1711 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USA

  • Spaces for 300-1,750 Guests
  • 1 Theater
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Rapids Theatre is a 19,260-square-foot concert and events venue occupying a restored historic building in downtown Niagara Falls, New York. Originally opened September 1, 1921 as The Bellevue Theatre — designed by architect Leon H. Lempert Jr. — the building served as a luxury movie house and vaudeville stage before falling into disrepair over subsequent decades. Current owner John Hutchins purchased the foreclosed property in 2007 and completed $1.8 million in renovations, restoring original features including the large domed ceiling, columned walls, grand balcony, and tiled lobby with marble accents, while adding modern sound, lighting, and video systems. The venue reopened December 5, 2009. Today, the theatre hosts concerts, weddings, corporate events, charity banquets, and private parties. All seating is removable, making the space adaptable across configurations: table seating for up to 300 guests, standing receptions for up to 1,750, or traditional theater seating for 800.

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  Blantyre

  16 Blantyre Rd, Lenox, MA 01240, USA

  Building a Tudor-style mansion and estate in 1902, Blantyre is lavishly furnished with traditional finishes, fireplaces, sumptuous fabrics, and fresh flowers. The property is surrounded by lush gardens. Elegantly appointed, this destination is set amidst 110 acres of beautifully manicured lawns and wooded areas in the picturesque Berkshires region of western Massachusetts. This relaxing retreat is staffed by professionals who are caring and friendly in addition to being knowledgeable and professional in their work. Blantyre is a getaway for all seasons, offering seasonal Berkshire activities as well as transforming throughout the year to become a fall foliage destination, a summer retreat, and a winter wonderland, among other things. We host a variety of memorable events throughout the year, from the lighting of the Christmas tree to lobster picnics on The Lawn to festive, glittering New Year's Eve parties. A wedding in Blantyre is unlike any other. We will ensure that your wedding is a special occasion that will be remembered for years to come, whether it is formal or casually elegant and centered around a brunch, dinner, or cocktail reception. Also included in your package is the acclaimed cuisine of Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud, whose talented team at Café Boulud at Blantyre oversees all of your wedding and event needs. Because we are a full-service Berkshires wedding venue, each and every wedding at Blantyre is tailored to the specific tastes and requirements of the engaged couple. Whether you are planning a seated dinner for 120 guests, a tented affair for 250 guests, or a cocktail reception for 300 guests, we will match the specifics of your event to the most appropriate indoor or outdoor wedding venue on our property. Our on-site wedding professional will assist you with every decision, from custom floral arrangements and table linens to the after-party menu of late-night treats – every selection can be completely customized, with no two events ever being the same. And, because only one wedding is held at this getaway resort each day, we can devote our full attention to your special day. We will be by your side every step of the way to help you plan, support, and bring to life your vision for a beautiful and memorable wedding in the Berkshires. Contact us today to get started.

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  Salt Springs Park

  Salt Springs State Park, 2305 Salt Springs Rd, Montrose, PA 18801, USA

  • Spaces for 30 Guests

  Salt Springs Park encompasses 842 acres of woodlands, streams, and meadows in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, roughly seven miles north of Montrose. Created on land once farmed by the Wheaton family, the park is maintained by the Friends of Salt Springs Park, a nonprofit founded in 1994 that manages the site in partnership with the Commonwealth — the only such arrangement among Pennsylvania's state parks. The grounds include nearly 15 miles of trails through gorges and old-growth hemlock forest, three waterfalls on Silver Creek, historic farm buildings, and the 1840s Wheaton House, which houses environmental and historical exhibits. For gatherings, the Williams Pavilion offers a covered, open-sided space with picnic tables, electricity, and grills, set beside an open field along Silver Creek. Built by volunteers in 2014, it hosts weddings, receptions, family reunions, and other celebrations, with room in the surrounding field for tents and additional seating. The park is open to the public every day of the year, sunrise to sunset, at no charge.

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  Buffalo Museum of Science

  1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Opened on January 19, 1929, the Buffalo Museum of Science anchors the east end of Humboldt Parkway in Buffalo, New York. The building is operated by the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences — an institution whose origins reach back to 1836 and whose founding petition was signed by former U.S. President Millard Fillmore. Today the museum holds more than 700,000 specimens and eight interactive science studios, shaped by comprehensive renovations that began in 2010. The Kellogg Observatory on campus was restored and reopened in July 2018. For private events, the museum offers more than 10 rooms and halls suitable for weddings, corporate gatherings, meetings, seminars, and holiday parties. The facility provides free parking, elevator access, high-speed internet, and setup and teardown service. Rental events are scheduled Monday through Sunday during museum hours, with evening availability for multi-space and museum-wide bookings.

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  Marquis de Lafayette

  391 Washington St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

  • Spaces for 60-450 Guests
  • 3 Hotels
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 3 Historic Spaces

  The Lafayette Ballrooms occupy the main floor of the historic Hotel Lafayette at 391 Washington Street in downtown Buffalo, New York — a French Renaissance landmark built in the early 1900s and recently restored to its original grandeur. Classic Events operates five ballrooms and banquet rooms on the property, each preserving the period architecture: ornate moldings, marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and soaring twenty-five-foot ceilings. The Marquis Ballroom, the largest of the spaces, seats up to 320 guests for formal dinners or accommodates 450 for cocktail receptions, anchored by a theatrical stage and elaborate moldings and finials. The Crystal Room, finished in creams, whites, and golds with floor-to-ceiling windows and the hotel's original brass and crystal chandeliers, accommodates 150 for a seated dinner or 250 for a reception. The AAA Room, appointed with mahogany walls and marble tile, suits more intimate gatherings of up to 60 seated. All spaces include complimentary chiavari chairs, in-house A/V equipment, and Wi-Fi. Valet parking is available, and overnight accommodations can be arranged through the on-site hotel.

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  Grapevine Farms

  2373 NY-7, Cobleskill, NY 12043, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests

  Grapevine Farms Restaurant & Boutique occupies a restored 1850s farmhouse in Cobleskill, New York — the same building long known to locals as "The Mauhs'." The owners discovered the then-abandoned property while studying at SUNY Cobleskill, renovated it with family and friends, and opened on October 12, 2002, just one week after their wedding. Spread across three floors of themed rooms, the property brings together a Farmhouse Bistro, Wine Cellar, bakery, and retail shop under one historic roof. Banquet services are available for private groups looking to host gatherings in the farmhouse setting. Grapevine Farms was named 2020 Retailer of the Year by the New York Wind & Grape Foundation.

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  Beekman Arms & Delamater Inn

  6387 Mill St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Innkeepers and visitors alike have been enjoying the Hudson Valley's natural splendor since before the Revolutionary War at the Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn. This historic resort, which has been in continuous operation since 1766, has retained much of its colonial beauty and character while providing guests with modern conveniences while on a historical holiday. Weddings The Beekman Arms is located in Rhinebeck, New York, a beautiful Hudson Valley town with a rich history. You and your guests will enjoy our one-of-a-kind guest experience in a 250-year-old building. Our buildings contain 80 rooms to accommodate you and your guests. Our site is not only ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions, but it is also a fantastic setting for showers, rehearsal dinners, overnight accommodations, or even a simple post-wedding luncheon after the ceremony. We have designed wedding package choices to accommodate events of any size, and our Events Team will work with you to customize any package or assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams. Please contact us for more information. Local seasonal vegetables from our Hudson Valley Farms will be used by our Culinary Team to construct the highest quality meals possible. We take great pride in providing traditional service, preserving the local charm, and providing courteous welcome. Conference Center Our Delamater Inn property boasts a wonderful new conference room, complete with fireplace and French doors leading to a big porch, which is available for use by our guests. While this space is suited for 25-30 people when set up in "conference" form, it can handle more people when set up in "theatre" style. The latest technology is accessible, as are a variety of additional excellent services provided by our knowledgeable and dedicated team members.

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  Honest Weight

  2766 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Y3, Canada

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  Hurd Orchards

  17260 W Ridge Rd, Holley, NY 14470, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  Hurd Orchards is a family-owned fruit and flower farm in Holley, New York, rooted in nearly 200 years of agricultural heritage. Situated in Western New York between the Erie Canal and Lake Ontario, the farm hosts weddings, showers, private luncheons, meetings, and birthday parties across two distinct spaces: a historic 1800s English Threshing Barn nestled between a sweet cherry orchard, and an 18th-century farmhouse suited for curated culinary dinners. Gatherings in the barn are set with fine antique china and silverware, unique linens, and seasonal floral displays, with menus built around what the farm is growing each season. The farm's preserves and products are made by hand using traditional, generations-old recipes. Owner Amy Machamer opens each event with a personal welcome and a lighthearted talk on the day's theme, giving guests a direct connection to the land and the food it produces.

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  Crescent Bay Bed Breakfast

  153 W Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 05486, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Snow Farm Inn is a bed and breakfast on a working family farm along Lake Champlain in South Hero, Vermont, historically known as Crescent Bay Farm Bed and Breakfast. Housed in a renovated 1820s farmhouse, the inn is run by owners Dave and Julie Lane and their two sons, alongside the family's grass-fed pork and chicken farm and its own maple sugar house. The grounds include restored gardens with a miniature stone castle built in the 1930s, a screened porch, private beach access on the lake, and views of Mount Mansfield. Guests gather each morning for a continental breakfast in a dining room anchored by a brick beehive oven and fireplace. Four guest rooms are available: the Vermont Room, Garden Room, Mountain Lake Room, and Winery Room, each with a queen bed and views of the castle gardens, lake, or vineyard. The inn sits a short walk from Snow Farm Vineyard, also owned by the Lane family, making it a natural place to stay for weddings and other events held at the vineyard.

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  Blue Hill Catskills

  1471 Denning Rd, Claryville, NY 12725, USA

  • Spaces for 120 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Weddings In The Catskills Welcome to the Claryville Event Center's Weddings page. Seasonal radiant gardens, an old barn that has been transformed into a new Art Center, perfect for your ceremony or cocktail space, a unique Brewery ideal for your rehearsal dinner the night before or your cocktail hour the day of, and of course a beautifully designed and constructed building with glass are all part of our eight acre stunning property on the bank of the Neversink River. We are about 15 minutes from the highway in the Western Catskills. We have lots of parking, as well as nearby lodging, skiing, hiking, biking, swimming, rock climbing, farmer markets, boutique and antique shopping, and the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, which hosted the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969. Manhattan is only two hours away, and Bethel Woods is only thirty minutes away. Events Our event venue was created with your vision in mind. We recognize that no two events are comparable, so we can tailor your menu and assist you in finding the best providers. We can organize as much or as little as you want for your wedding or event. Social Events No matter the celebration; birthday, anniversary, or family reunion, our event planning team will bring your vision to life. We offer a variety of packages from a cocktail style event to a sit down dinner. We offer something for everybody’s taste and budget. We can help you plan your special occasion as much or as little as you would like. The space will be yours for the entire day and night. Let’s plan your special occasion together! Events Of All Sizes Whether it is for a weekend event for 40, or a day event for 100, here are some of the events Claryville Event Center can host for you: - Weddings - Social Events - Corporate Events - Sweet 16’s - Anniversaries

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  Embassy Suites Syracuse

  6646 Old Collamer Rd S, East Syracuse, NY 13057, USA

  • Spaces for 30-300 Guests
  • 5 Hotels
  • 4 Ballrooms
  • 4 Meeting Spaces

  Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse offers more than 6,000 square feet of flexible event space at Carrier Circle in East Syracuse, New York, accessible off Interstate 90 and approximately seven miles from Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The property's 10 function rooms range from intimate boardrooms to the Onondaga Ballroom, which accommodates up to 200 guests for a seated banquet or 300 for a cocktail reception. Each event comes with support from an on-site planning team and access to A/V equipment, in-house catering, and complimentary parking for all guests. The 214-suite hotel — built in 1990 and renovated in 2020 — also offers overnight accommodations, making it a practical choice for multi-day gatherings and celebrations that draw guests from out of town. Indoor and outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and the hotel's signature complimentary evening reception round out the on-property experience.

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  Heron Hill Winery

  9301 Co Rd 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840, USA

  • Spaces for 170 Guests

  Heron Hill Winery sits on the shores of Keuka Lake in Hammondsport, New York, at the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region. Founded in 1972 by John and Jo Ingle, the winery began with 20 hand-cleared acres planted to Chardonnay, Riesling, and Seyval Blanc — and more than fifty years later, it continues to operate on a philosophy of handcrafted quality. The guiding principle is "boot prints in its vineyards, not tire tracks": vines are hand-maintained, grapes are hand-harvested, and tastings are personalized. The winery's centerpiece is a tasting room designed in 2000 by architect Charles Warren, built with local stone and Finger Lakes architectural elements. Travel + Leisure recognized it as one of the top 10 most spectacular tasting rooms in the world — one of only two U.S. locations honored. Heron Hill has earned numerous competition awards, including Best of Show at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, with a signature emphasis on cool-climate Rieslings.

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  Sherwood Inn

  26 W Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152, USA

  • Spaces for 180 Guests

  Established in 1807 when Isaac Sherwood built a tavern on the edge of Skaneateles Lake to serve as headquarters for his stagecoach business, the Sherwood Inn has been a fixture of the historic Village of Skaneateles for more than two centuries. The beautifully restored colonial inn sits on West Genesee Street, offering scenic views of one of the Finger Lakes' clearest waters and a timeless setting for weddings, private gatherings, and celebrations of all kinds. Ceremonies take place on the West Lawn, which overlooks Skaneateles Lake and sits adjacent to the historic Hannum House — a backdrop couples have chosen for generations. The inn's in-house catering team handles everything from hors d'oeuvres to plated dinners and buffets, and The Patisserie, the property's onsite bakery, crafts custom cakes and desserts. Room blocks are available for overnight guests, keeping wedding parties and family close to the celebration.

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