Top Rutherford Venues

• Spaces for 36-225 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

Astor Center occupies the second floor of the historic De Vinne Press Building near Astor Place in NoHo. Since 2008, the center has built a reputation as New York City's dedicated space for wine, spirits, and cocktail education, welcoming guests from beginner to advanced levels across classes, tastings, and seminars led by producers and expert instructors. For private events, Astor Center offers The Study: a state-of-the-art tasting room and learning facility built for groups of up to 36. Stadium-style seating, three AV screens with participant voting capability, custom light boxes and built-in sinks at each seat, and a fully equipped demonstration kitchen make The Study well-suited to corporate workshops, product launches, culinary demonstrations, and curated tasting experiences. The center's close ties to Astor Wines & Spirits bring expert programming resources to any private event.

• Spaces for 100-125 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Since New York State's mandatory closings began on March 15th, we've been taking advantage of the opportunity to engage in some serious introspection about our collective safety and our future. Perspective can be gained through the distance created by the pandemic and our separation from the familiar—work, friends, family, and social lives. We have decided to re-locate and transform Bouley at Home and Bouley Test Kitchen into a new concept due to the inherent difficulties of in-person dining in the face of the ongoing dangers of Covid-19. As we prepare to relocate from 31 West 21st Street to a new venue in Lower Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood (location to be determined), we are taking advantage of this rare opportunity to envision and plan what the new Bouley will look like. Bouley has been many things to many people over the course of my 35+ years in the business world. In order to achieve unbreakable health, our mission continues to be to create the most nutrient-dense menus possible while immersing guests in a community of shared culinary knowledge. Our international and discerning clientele has always pushed us to try new things and be more creative in our approach. Our reputation as a forum for high food standards has always compelled us to take on social responsibility, which has deepened our commitment to a variety of ways to inform people about how they can celebrate their culinary passions while also maintaining good health and wellness. We want to make available to you the high-quality ingredients sourced from our ardent organic farmers, to share the relationship we have with our fishermen and their values, and to share the people who raise our animals on organic diets in beautiful natural surroundings. As of right now, we continue to provide off-premises catering for private events and special occasions in homes as well as through our extensive network of partner locations. Online purchases are available for our extensive wine list as well as mementos from Bouley's many incarnations throughout the years.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The Merchant's House Museum is New York City's only family home to survive intact — inside and out — from the 19th century. Built in 1832 in the late-Federal and Greek Revival style, the Manhattan rowhouse carries triple landmark designation at the federal, state, and city levels, including National Historic Landmark status since 1966. It was the first building designated under New York City's 1965 Landmarks Preservation Law and remains one of only six residential interior landmarks in the city. The Tredwell family occupied the residence from 1835 until 1933, and more than 3,000 of their original belongings remain in place. The museum is also recognized as Manhattan's only documented site of the Underground Railroad open to the public. For private events, the venue accommodates up to 30 guests for intimate wedding ceremonies, garden elopements, and engagement photography sessions. The 19th-century rear garden serves as the primary ceremony setting; the Greek Revival double parlor and 1850s kitchen provide indoor alternatives when weather requires.

• Spaces for 15-250 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

We can accommodate any group size for any occasion, whether it's for group reservations, film or video shoots, corporate events, or anything in between. Contact us today to learn more. Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you with all of the information you require. VIP ROOM - Can accommodate parties of up to 65 people. The back room, which is connected to the main bar and is divided by black curtains, is ideal for private parties (note - this is not a soundproof room) Stage (14.1 x 7.3 meters) for dancing or for live bands to perform on Fully-loaded PA and DJ system for live music and DJs (personal music/requests can be accommodated on a case-by-case basis; please let us know in advance if this is something you're interested in!) Couch area seats up to 35 people Bar with full service in a private setting (wine, bottles, cans, and a selection of liquor) Disco Ball and stage lighting are included. For video or other visual presentations, use the entire screen. Parties of up to 250 people can be accommodated in our projector ELECTRIC ROOM. The main large room is located on the first floor. There is an expansive stage (18.3 by 8.11) for dancing or live performances (bands or theater companies). Large floor for audience Full PA and live music backline Backstage is a place where actors and actresses go to get ready for a performance. DJ booth equipped with a professional Pioneer mixer, turntables, and aux inputs and outputs. Full stage lighting For video presentations, a large projection screen is required. Requests for seating will be honored. A large, stationary full-service bar with eight different beers on tap is available. Two television screens will be used to display video or a live performance taking place on stage.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

David Bouley was born and reared in the Connecticut town of Storrs. David's childhood spent on his grandparents' farm had a profound influence on him. Inspired by their French ancestors, he acquired a passion for preparing nutritious meals from scratch using well selected, freshly prepared components. David began working in restaurants at a young age, and has since lived on Cape Cod, in Sante Fe, and in France and Switzerland, among other places. His experience working with some of Europe's most recognized chefs, such as Roger Vergé, Paul Bocuse, Joel Robuchon, Gaston Lenôtre and Frédy Giradet, followed his studies at the Sorbonne University. After gaining valuable expertise, David went on to work in some of New York's most prestigious restaurants at the time, including Le Cirque, Le Périgord, and La Côte Basque, among others. He also worked as a sous chef in a San Francisco restaurant owned by Roger Vergé for a short period of time. David went on to become the chef of the Montrachet restaurant in TriBeCa when it first opened its doors in 1985. The New York Times published a three-star review of the restaurant shortly after it opened, attracting widespread notice. Private Dining Events and Catering provide us with opportunity to collaborate more intimately with our guests, as well as possibilities to share our passion for celebration in innovative and exciting new ways. As a result, when people taste the food that we have prepared, they can tell that it has been prepared with a lot of love. This is also reflected in the way we conduct our catering and private dining operations. All of our guests—new and returning—will hopefully have the opportunity to enjoy these experiences in the future, and I hope that they will continue to challenge and inspire us in the meanwhile. That is what motivates us to keep pushing forward.

• Spaces for 60-100 Guests

THE WREN IS THE BOWERY'S BEST PRIVATE EVENTS SPACE, A CONVENIENT & INTIMATE LOCATION FOR BIRTHDAYS, SMALL WEDDINGS, BABY SHOWERS, ENGAGEMENT & COCKTAIL PARTIES AND OTHER PRIVATE EVENTS FOR UP TO 60 PEOPLE.

• Spaces for 75-120 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We have multiple private dining options available, including full facility buyouts for your next art opening, wedding reception, or company event at both of our restaurants.

• Spaces for 299 Guests
• 6 Event Spaces

Town Stages is a performance and event venue located in beautiful Tribeca. It provides space and production resources for performances, galas, corporate gatherings, film shoots, photography, fashion shows, film screenings, workshops, networking, celebrations, and rehearsals. Offering two customizable stages and elegant event space, Town Stages supports the entire lifecycle of New York’s hallmark industries.

• Spaces for 70 Guests

Enjoy a meal with us in New York City, Amagansett, or Ibiza, and browse through our Mediterranean pantry and home collection. When il Buco first opened its doors in 1994 as a rustic antique store on NoHo's cobblestoned Bond Street, the restaurant quickly rose to become one of the city's most beloved destinations. Donna Lennard and her then-partner, Italian-born restaurateur Alberto Avalle, were pioneers on Bond Street when they invited their antique customers to join them for their midday "pranzo" before obtaining a wine and beer license and developing an eclectic Mediterranean menu that was equal parts Italian, Spanish, and invention, and dedicated to sourcing the finest prime ingredients both locally and in Avalle's home country of Italy. The culinary philosophy of il Buco is firmly rooted in the Italian tradition of seasonality and the integrity of all of the ingredients used in the restaurant. Our cuisine is influenced by both the motherland of Italy and the Iberian Peninsula. We spend a significant amount of time sourcing ingredients and take great pleasure in working with our producers to ensure that you receive the highest quality product possible. What we can't find locally, we source in Italy through a network of family and friends that we've built up over the course of a lifetime of traveling.

• Spaces for 85 Guests

It is possible to hold events such as corporate entertaining, team building, meetings, cooking demonstrations, and product launches at the Institute of Culinary Education's expansive facilities in New York City, as well as personal celebrations such as birthdays and wedding showers as well as bachelor/bachelorette parties and graduation celebrations. Guests range from 12 to 300 for signature hands-on cooking, baking, dining, cocktail and mixology parties, and 600 for tasting events. Events such as client entertaining, corporate team building, personal celebrations, and other functions are all possible. Create an event, a menu, and a theme that are specifically tailored to your objectives and needs. Kitchens can be rented for product launches, press conferences, and cooking demonstrations, among other occasions. Chef-instructors with a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from working in some of New York City's most prestigious restaurants and food establishments. Every event planner's dream venue, we believe, and our experienced staff is dedicated to making your event a fun and memorable experience. Please contact us if you have any questions.

• Spaces for 100-135 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

New York Marble Cemetery is a historic half-acre walled garden tucked into the interior of a city block in Manhattan's East Village, accessible through iron gates at 41½ Second Avenue via a 100-foot private alley. Founded in 1830 as the oldest public non-denominational cemetery in New York City, the grounds are enclosed by 12-foot Tuckahoe marble walls and contain 156 underground burial vaults. The site holds dual designations as a New York City Landmark and a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery accommodates private events of up to 120 guests on a center lawn spanning roughly 30 by 150 feet. The range of events hosted includes weddings, fundraisers, fashion shows, corporate gatherings, film and television productions, poetry readings, and art shows. Catering, food, BBQ, and alcohol are permitted on the grounds. Quiet music is welcome at or below 60 decibels; dancing, loud music, and Halloween-themed events are not permitted. The venue does not supply bathrooms, electricity, or garbage services, and renters are required to carry $2 million in private event insurance.

• 3 Meeting Spaces

SoHoSoleil is a collection of creative meeting spaces in NYC used for corporate events including meetings, photo, TV, and video shoots. The Soho Soleil has three different event spaces and each unique meeting room is a separate loft. They are conveniently located in the heart of SoHo and provide energizing meeting spaces for all types of innovation.

Meet emerged from the shared experiences of powerhouse couple Sara and Marc Schiller, who realized that there was a need for meeting expertise outside of a stale conference room. The couple paired their love of art via the Wooster Collective, their passion for wine making and developed spaces for lively and evocative thought to take place – Meet NYC. Meet revolutionized how companies gather for meetings. Meet has hosted hundreds of clients for their strategy and brainstorming sessions, focus groups, product launches and pitch meetings.

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 6 Restaurants

We found a perfect cozy space at the end of an unused alley off the Bowery in the fall of 2004, and Freemans Restaurant was born. The restaurant's concept was to create a rough, secretive colonial American tavern. Early Americans imagined the cuisine to be simple, rustic, and inspired by Old World traditions. We've held everything from weddings and birthday parties to movie premieres, luncheons, wrap parties, bridal showers, and business dinners over the years. For seated dinner parties or cocktail celebrations, Freemans has three private rooms available. The entire second floor, including the drawing room, or the entire restaurant, can be rented for groups of 30 to 200 people. Our intimate working wine cellar provides an exceptional eating environment. In your own private wine cellar, seats 10-12 guests for a sit-down lunch or dinner. In an elegant 2nd floor dining room, the Blue Room seats 13-20 guests for a sit-down lunch or dinner, or up to 30 guests for a cocktail reception. Our largest single private room is the Red Room on the second floor. In an attractive 2nd floor dining room, seats 20-30 guests for a sit-down lunch or supper, or up to 40 guests for a cocktail reception. Guests can book the Red Room, Drawing Room, and Blue Room for large-scale gatherings. For a sit-down lunch or dinner, all three rooms can seat 30-80 people, or up to 100 people for a cocktail reception. Our second-floor private cocktail bar can accommodate groups of up to 25 people. We can seat 140 guests for a seated dinner or up to 200 guests for a cocktail reception with a full buyout. Reach out today to start planning your private dining experience!

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Boat

The crew members of our magnificent Cloud 9 III and Cloud 9 IV Yachts are available at your beck and call at all times. The Cloud 9 Yacht crew, who are dressed in formal clothing, deliver superb white glove service to its guests. The knowledge and professionalism of the trained crew, which has over 23 years of experience, will ensure that your event is the best experience you have ever had. The Yachts we have available are both of excellent size and can meet all of your party and event requirements. Cruise New York aboard any one of our New York Yachts for any occasion, and the celebration will be made even more memorable with the most sought-after view of New York Harbor from the comfort of your own private luxury yacht rental in New York City. Gourmet cuisine is available at the cloud nine, and a competent crew is on hand to cater to your every need and desire. On the New York Harbor Tour, the yachts sail down the East River, Hudson River, and past the Statue of Liberty. Any event is ideal for a New York cruise, and the New York skyline will serve as your backdrop. The venue can handle everything from a modest private dinner party to a large extravagant special event. Transform your gathering into a memorable nautical occasion. In addition to exclusive business yacht cruises, we also provide exceptional New York and New Jersey social celebration cruises, as well as stunning fundraisers. Any event can be held on one of our custom-designed yachts, which cruise through New York Harbor in style and have climate-controlled accommodations.

2 Spring is a high-end and modern restaurant in the United States of America that specializes in multi-course meals that are prepared in the manner of dining in Europe. The restaurant serves its food in the style of European dining. The restaurant is geared toward providing its customers with service of the highest possible caliber and prefers to host gatherings of a more intimate size. As one of the many different dining experiences that are offered, 2 Spring offers its clientele a selection of fully curated options for private dining as one of the many dining options that are available. This is in addition to the establishment's provision of catering services and private chef services, both of which are also available. We are masters at the creation of one-of-a-kind experiences that are malleable and can be tailored to fulfill any requirement or fulfill any desire. For event inquiries, email events@2springstreet.com or contact our events department at (516) 624 2333.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

New Leaf Restaurant & Bar, in Upper Manhattan’s fort Tryon Park, provides the perfect setting for any casual or formal event. With a transformative environment, perfect for any season, creates the perfect ambiance for any celebration. In addition, New Leaf Restaurant & Bar has a talented Events Manager who will work with you to tailor any even to your individual needs and budget. Further, catering will come easy because New Leaf Restaurant & Bar has an expansive and exotic menu, featuring items such as duck breast, as well as classics like a cheeseburger and fries. This venue is truly a magical setting to impress any guests.

• Spaces for 70-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

WhiteBox is a non-profit contemporary art space in Manhattan, founded in 1998 as an alternative gallery in the then-nascent Chelsea neighborhood. Over more than two decades it has relocated across the city — to the Lower East Side, East Harlem, and most recently to Alphabet City in the East Village — sustaining 27 years of uninterrupted programming along the way. The space describes itself as a radically inclusive institution with a mission to remain freely accessible to everyone, prioritizing underserved communities through exhibitions, educational programs, and participatory projects. Its calendar spans contemporary art exhibitions, performances, artist conversations, and workshops, alongside recurring initiatives such as the FireHouse Lit Lounge, a cultural-literary-performance salon. Docent-led tours are offered in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Open Tuesday through Friday, WhiteBox offers a gallery setting in the East Village suited to exhibitions, cultural gatherings, and community-oriented events.