Top Berkeley Township Venues

• Spaces for 340 Guests
• 1 Event Space

If you crave Metropolitan energy and require a glamorous venue for your reception, look no further than The Palace at Somerset Park. A venue that combines timeless elegance with a contemporary energy and understated old Hollywood glamour. Take a look at our 360 Site Visit Tour to see The Palace from the comfort of your own home. https://www.360sitevisit.com/thepalacesomersetpark/

Whether sophisticated or whimsical The Imperia, located in Somerset, New Jersey sets a new standard in elegance. Partner up with their team of professionals as they create a fabulous “experience” for your Wedding, Birthday, Sweet 16, Anniversary, Prom, Bat and Bar Mitzvahs or any Special Events. The Imperia has a unique blend of modern beauty, world-class cuisine and a professionally trained staff, this venue and banquet center is truly the ideal choice for a day you will hold in your heart forever.

• Spaces for 60-1,500 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 4 Landmarks

Situated by the sea in the famed Coney Island, Brooklyn, our spacious grounds can accommodate any type of event, and upwards of 2,000 guests. Greet our sea lions, sip cocktails with sharks, or have a picnic with amazing ocean views! With a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations, our event staff can help customize your ideal setting for any celebration. With so many great locations for entertaining your guests, utilizing the entire park also makes for a great location for those larger gatherings. Because of the impact that single-use plastic has on our oceans, The WCS’s New York Aquarium is working to green our operations and has committed to eliminating single-use plastic in our park and promoting more environmentally-responsible alternatives. We realize that this is sometimes a complicated task, but we ask that all those who have events here make every effort they can to avoid bringing plastic products into the park including disposable plastic utensils, plates, cups, and bags. KEEPING OUR OCEAN SAFE, ONE EVENT AT A TIME! Daytime Events: The New York Aquarium makes for a great location for all types of daytime events. Glover’s Reef Deck is the perfect daytime event space, sitting atop a 167,000-gallon fish tank, with views of both the beach and our Sea Cliffs exhibit! Evening Events: Have you ever wanted to be in an aquarium all by yourself? Now you have the opportunity to make our underwater oasis your exclusive event space! With multiple after-hours options available, you can utilize parts of the aquarium, or take over the entire park for your big event. Whether sipping cocktails on our deck or rooftop, guests will enjoy stunning beachfront views. Guests will also be able to explore all our park has to offer, in a completely exclusive environment!

• Spaces for 30-60 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Songbird Karaoke is a private suite karaoke entertainment sensation for all ages. Don't worry about how well you sing, Songbird provides you with your own beautiful private suite so only those who you bring with you can hear you sing! Our huge song selection, state of the art technology, and private suites make the perfect atmosphere for your group as small as two or as large as 50 or more. With 9 private suites for groups up to 4, 7, 16, 25 or 50+, over 38,000 songs in English (18,000 in Spanish, 11,000 KPop/Korean and 2,000 Bollywood/Hindi too), you will have an amazing time with your family, friends, or colleagues. The largest suite has a stage with three 75 inch screen TVs so the whole group can enjoy the fun. And groups of larger than 60 can use multiple suites or our entire space. We also have a fully hosted 90 minute competitive corporate team building program. We are BYOB (beer and wine) and we have partnerships with several great local restaurants so we will deliver great food right to your suite. We have party and catering packages and glow and decoration options to make your event even more fun.

• Spaces for 420 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Golden Gates Restaurant is the perfect venue for any special occasion in Northeast Philadelphia. Our banquet hall can accommodate up to 420 guests, making it suitable for events of any size. We offer four different menu options at different price points. If needed, we can customize the menu to accommodate any dietary preferences or restrictions. Our professional chefs will prepare delicious food that will satisfy every palate. We guarantee an unforgettable celebration. Our entertainment team will create a festive atmosphere and provide entertainment that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests. We also offer catering services. If you need catering for an off-site event, our professionals are ready to fulfill all your wishes and requirements.

• Spaces for 200-275 Guests

For over a century, Cairnwood has been hosting receptions within its halls. The tradition began with John and Gertrude Pitcairn opening their home for a nuptial celebration in 1896. Today, the Estate is available for sit-down dinners with 200 guests or an opulent stations-style event for up to 275. The graciousness of the Estate provides a setting that departs from the ordinary with endless indoor and outdoor possibilities. The distinguished architecture, terraces, grand staircase, balconies, and flowering gardens inspire couples to welcome guests into their own spacious mansion for a unique and memorable celebration. Behind the high stone walls that seclude Cairnwood from the rest of the world, is a spectacular setting available for receptions and special occasions. Created as an elegant sanctuary and private estate for 19th Century industrialist John Pitcairn, Cairnwood is an architectural masterpiece from the Gilded Age, complete with lush gardens and grounds. Welcome your guests to your own private castle with indoor/outdoor hospitality. Only one reception is hosted at Cairnwood per day Private 26,000 square foot Estate with outdoor fountain garden, 40 foot long covered veranda & 110 foot terrace. Six historic rooms located on the first floor including: Great Hall, Living Room, Library, Music Room, Dining Room, & Billiard Room.

Max Adventures is the premier indoor kids’ birthday party place & party gym in Brooklyn, New York. Each child’s birthday party includes unlimited access to our play area which guarantees MAX-imum entertainment for kids of all ages. Every Max Adventures kids’ birthday party is supervised, energetic, exciting, and 100% Private!

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Estate
• 1 Waterfront

Mallard Island Estate is a waterfront estate set on Barnegat Bay in Manahawkin, New Jersey. The property is surrounded by the bay on multiple sides, with luscious gardens and luxurious interiors that have earned recognition as a "Best Outdoor" venue from Here Comes The Guide. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 250 guests for weddings and receptions, with sweeping coastal views, gold Chiavari chairs, and 72-inch round tables. The Boathouse Chapel provides an intimate bay-front setting for ceremonies, while an outdoor plaza inspired by Gothic architecture serves as a natural cocktail hour space. Ten private guest suites accommodate overnight guests, with a Night Manager on duty from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM and continental breakfast available the following morning. Exclusive catering is provided by Merri Makers, and the estate is fully handicap accessible.

• Spaces for 170-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Bonnet Island Estate is a private waterfront wedding venue set along Barnegat Bay in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Positioned on its own island and surrounded by coastal landscape, the estate offers a plantation-style mansion, meticulously landscaped grounds, and event spaces designed for intimate destination celebrations. Ceremonies take place in the Boathouse Chapel, a reassembled Vermont barn featuring timber frames, rustic barn doors, intricate stonework, and a stone hearth. Receptions move to the Grand Ballroom, which holds up to 250 guests beneath a dramatic arched wooden ceiling. Twelve elegantly appointed guest suites allow the wedding party and close family to remain on the property overnight, with check-in the day of the wedding and checkout the morning after. In-house catering is provided by Merri Makers, whose culinary program is led by Chef Jack McCann, named Chef of the Year by the International Caterers Association.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

The Historic Village at Allaire is a living history museum and event venue in Farmingdale, New Jersey, set within the preserved grounds of the former Howell Iron Works — a self-sufficient industrial community that dates to the 1800s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, the village recreates life as it existed in 1836, when the site encompassed a blacksmith shop, carpentry shop, bakery, church, general store, school, and workers' homes. At the heart of its private event offerings is a non-denominational chapel that has hosted couples for nearly 200 years. Available year-round for weddings, baptisms, christenings, and memorial services, the chapel brings a quiet, understated elegance to ceremonies of any scale or style — from simple and minimal to more fully decorated celebrations. The village sits within 60 miles of New York City, Atlantic City, and Philadelphia, with convenient access to the Garden State Parkway and I-195.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Shore Club is a resort-style hotel and event venue in Spring Lake, New Jersey, set approximately one mile from the Jersey Shore. The property brings together 60 guest rooms and suites with three distinct event spaces — The Grand Ballroom, The Divine Ballroom, and The Atrium — offering a self-contained setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations of varying sizes. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 350 guests and can be configured for seated dinners, receptions, or breakout formats. The Atrium provides an elegant backdrop for ceremonies and cocktail hours, while The Divine Ballroom suits smaller, more intimate events. On-site dining comes through Sea Crest Grille, with a pool bar adding a social option for guests staying in the hotel. The all-inclusive approach — ceremony, reception, catering, and overnight accommodations under one roof — makes The Shore Club a practical and polished choice for multi-day celebrations at the Jersey Shore.

• Spaces for 100-400 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 3 Ballrooms
• 4 Country Clubs

Jumping Brook Country Club is a private club and event venue in Neptune, New Jersey, set on a 225-acre championship golf course in Monmouth County near the Jersey Shore. The original Tudor-style clubhouse dates to 1924, designed by a protégé of celebrated golf architect A.W. Tillinghast, and its historic details remain visible throughout the 35,000-square-foot facility. Four dedicated event spaces accommodate gatherings from 80 to 350 guests. The Regency Ballroom, the largest of the three ballrooms, seats up to 350 beneath high ceilings and sparkling chandeliers. The Venetian Ballroom hosts up to 130 guests in a sleek, modern setting with state-of-the-art lighting, while the Grandview Ballroom accommodates up to 100 with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The Enclave Nightclub — a vintage-style space with a private bar and lighted dance floor — offers an intimate option for receptions and after-parties. The club hosts weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate outings, proms, anniversaries, and Glatt Kosher events. In-house catering spans seated dinners, lunch buffets, and classic brunch service.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Cowerks is a coworking community with two locations along the Jersey Shore, serving Monmouth County entrepreneurs and business professionals. The Red Bank workspace at 32 Monmouth Street houses private offices, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms on the third floor of a downtown building. The Asbury Park location, known as Junction Hall, sits at 808 Springwood Avenue adjacent to the NJ Transit train and bus station, making it one of the more accessible professional workspaces on the Shore. Junction Hall brings coworking, event space, and community programming together under one roof in a revitalized stretch of downtown Asbury Park. A forthcoming cafe and community bike shop add to the building's offerings. Flexible membership options at both locations accommodate a range of working styles, from full-time office tenants to mobile professionals who need occasional access to a professional setting.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant is a Victorian inn set in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. The property hosts intimate weddings as well as rehearsal dinners, corporate events, bridal and baby showers, wine tastings, and breakfast meetings, with the entire inn accommodating over 100 guests for sit-down receptions. The setting includes a garden courtyard with a vine-covered pergola entrance, a large parlor, and gracious dining rooms. During cooler months, a fireplace and sweeping staircase serve as natural backdrops for ceremonies and receptions. An executive chef leads the culinary program, and an in-house pastry chef creates custom wedding cakes. Wedding packages range from $7,000 to $15,000 and include overnight accommodations for up to ten guests across five on-site rooms.

• Spaces for 36-200 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

Porta Asbury Park occupies the former home of the Student Prince — the seaside club where Bruce Springsteen first met Clarence Clemons — at 911 Kingsley Street, one block from the ocean and just behind the Stone Pony. Open since 2011, the Italian restaurant and event venue earned an Excellent rating from The New York Times in 2013. The space features three full bars, a barista bar, two Neapolitan pizza ovens, and reclaimed wood communal tables beneath lofted ceilings hung with string lights. The kitchen produces rustic Italian food from scratch: housemade pizza dough, fresh mozzarella and ricotta made daily, classic pasta, and rotating seasonal dishes. Private events range from intimate gatherings of 10 to full buyouts for up to 200 guests. Four dedicated spaces — the Abbot Room, the Monk Room, Porta National Park, and the Main Dining Room — accommodate weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, fundraisers, and other celebrations, with custom menus and in-house event coordination.

• Spaces for 160 Guests

Tim McLoone's Supper Club is an upscale dining and entertainment venue perched on the Asbury Park boardwalk at 1200 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Established in July 2008, the venue pairs live entertainment with fine cuisine, anchored by an in-house pastry chef and menus that can be customized for each event. The main room offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the historic buildings of the Asbury Park boardwalk — a distinctive setting for weddings, private celebrations, and special occasions. Four wedding packages are available: Ocean Ave. Signature, Asbury Ever After, The Matinee, and Breakfast at Tiffany's Brunch, spanning formal evening receptions through midday brunch gatherings. A dedicated banquet office manages event planning and coordination from initial inquiry through the day of the event.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Crystal and Emerald Ballrooms at the Radisson Freehold offer two distinct event spaces in Monmouth County, New Jersey, suited for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate galas, and social celebrations. The Crystal Ballroom spans more than 5,100 square feet and centers on dramatic crystal chandeliers with ceiling cove lighting that can be customized to coordinate with any event palette. The Emerald Ballroom, at just over 2,100 square feet, carries a similar aesthetic at a scale better suited to intimate gatherings. Both ballrooms open to indoor and outdoor ceremony options — guests can exchange vows beneath the chandeliers or outdoors by the fountain and garden. In-house gourmet catering and a dedicated team of event coordinators are included with every event, with a personal wedding coordinator and a maître d' assigned to each occasion. Accommodations for guests and newlyweds are available on-site through the adjoining Radisson hotel, making the venue a practical one-stop option for destination weddings and multi-day celebrations.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Historic Space

Colts Neck Inn Steakhouse carries a rare distinction: established in 1717, it is recognized as the oldest inn in New Jersey and the sixth oldest in the United States. Located in Colts Neck Township, Monmouth County, the steakhouse underwent its first comprehensive renovation in over two decades in 2024, reopening with a refreshed interior while retaining its deep roots in hospitality. The kitchen focuses on hand-cut steaks prepared fresh daily from scratch, with custom menu planning available for private events. The venue hosts private gatherings from 25 to 200 guests. The banquet space can be divided into two rooms for intimate occasions or opened fully for larger celebrations. Complimentary Wi-Fi and live music every weekend are available to enhance private events, and the culinary team works directly with clients to design a menu suited to the occasion.

• Spaces for 275 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Estate

The Ashford Estate is a 30-acre country estate wedding venue in Allentown, New Jersey, surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved farmland. The property is distinguished by sparkling fountains and waterfalls, a floating gazebo, stone ruins, garden arbors, and a grand entry marked by lion-guarded iron gates along a white crushed stone drive crossing an antique steel bridge. The estate's ceremony space, the Barn Chapel, features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, original tilt windows, and a light-filled fountain. A glass-enclosed Verandas & Cocktail Lounge offers panoramic views of the grounds. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 275 guests beneath crystal chandeliers, classical carved wood arches, and towering architectural columns, with a software-controlled lighting system for fully customized ambiance. Elegantly appointed overnight suites — each uniquely designed with walk-in rain showers, heated towel warmers, and king-size beds — allow wedding parties to extend the celebration. Cuisine is provided by Merri Makers, featuring Chef Jack McCann, named Chef of the Year by the International Caterers Association. The Ashford Estate offers exclusive-use bookings, with the site fee including the ballroom tables and chairs and the chapel.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Sterling Ballroom is a modern wedding and banquet venue at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, drawing clients from across Monmouth County and nearby communities like Asbury Park and Red Bank. Its three banquet rooms — the Sterling Ballroom, Sapphire Ballroom, and Salons — share a private entrance and a recently redesigned foyer, keeping events separate from the hotel's main public areas. The venue features crystal chandeliers, ice blue fixtures, and LED wall wash lighting that shifts through a spectrum of colors. Both indoor and outdoor ceremony options are available, including a pergola arch on the outdoor patio. Sterling Ballroom hosts only one event at a time, and its packages bring together ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, hotel accommodations, and a bridal suite under one roof — with after-party and brunch options available as well.