Top Wayne Venues

• Spaces for 7-300 Guests
• 10 Event Spaces

Apella (Greek: Ἀπέλλα) stems from the Classical Greek term for the civic assembly in Sparta, which regularly convened to decide on key affairs of the city-state. A modern adaptation of this ancient tradition, Apella by Alexandria serves as the premier event venue for the most significant meetings and celebrations in New York City.

• Spaces for 60-154 Guests
• 1 Bar

Nestled in the heart of the vibrant Lower East Side, Silver Lining Lounge has become a premier venue for unforgettable events. Known for its dynamic atmosphere, this iconic space hosts a variety of events featuring live musical performances from local bands, Grammy-winning artists, and international special guests. Whether you're planning a private celebration, corporate gathering, or an evening with friends, Silver Lining offers an immersive experience with music spanning the '60s, '70s, '90s, and 2000s. With dishes catered by Sake No Hana, our Japanese restaurant serving free-spirited izakaya dishes invigorated with New York attitude, signature cocktails, and an electric ambiance, every event feels like a party. Our venue can accommodate 154 guests reception style and 60 guests for a seated dinner. From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, Silver Lining brings people together in a space where music, energy, and style seamlessly collide.

Located in the Ludlow Hotel on Manhattan’s storied Lower East Side, Dirty French is an energetic bistro created by the acclaimed hospitality brand Major Food Group and its co-founders Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone, and Rich Torrisi. Dirty French's Main Dining Room can accommodate large parties of up to 24 guests non-privately or it can be booked privately for up to 90 guests seated or 150 guests for a reception-style event. Dirty French's Private Dining Room is located on the 2nd Floor of the Ludlow Hotel, through a private entrance. The room has a built-in bar, dedicated restrooms, a private coat check, and large windows overlooking Ludlow Street. It can be booked for up to 50 guests seated or 80 guests for a reception-style event. Dirty French’s Garden is a beautiful courtyard that is located on the ground floor of the Ludlow Hotel. The space features a glass ceiling, exposed brick walls, a picture window looking into the kitchen, and open airflow. It can be booked for up to 24 guests seated.

• Spaces for 20-150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

The Standard, East Village, is a quaint, attractive, and eccentric hotel located off Cooper Square in one of New York's most vibrant, artistic areas. It is very much in the spirit of its surroundings. Before ascending to breathtaking vistas of Manhattan, you enter the 21-story tower through the original tenement-style building. There is a tranquil garden hidden beneath the street, the busy, all-day street-side Café Standard with an indoor mushroom farm, and NO BAR, a hugely inclusive new wave bar that accepts anybody and everyone. Venues The Standard, East Village is more than just a collection of restaurants and bars; it offers a diverse range of venues to fit any occasion. You can do it all under our roof, from casual gatherings to board meetings, intimate cocktails to live concerts, seasonal Garden areas to Penthouse vistas of Manhattan. The Penthouse The Penthouse, which is on the 21st story, has a panoramic view of New York City. The Penthouse, with its 1300 square feet of interior space and 1300 square feet of terrace, is ideal for special events ranging from seated dinners and cocktail receptions to corporate meetings and fashion shows. A surround sound music system, four separate bathrooms, and a flexible selection of accessible furniture options are all included in the space. The Overlook The Overlook is a multi-purpose meeting and conference venue with a furnished terrace overlooking our garden. The bright space, which is located on the second floor, can accommodate 16 guests at the boardroom table and has a 60” HDMI compatible TV & Wi-Fi. The Perch The Perch, on the second level, is accessible for private business meetings of 4-6 people. The 255 sq ft room views our private garden on East 5th Street and Bowery, with floor-to-ceiling windows set among the trees. Chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk are all included in the Perch's setup. Private Dining Room The private dining room at Narcissa may seat up to 10 people for a private lunch, dinner, or meeting. The location, which is adjacent to the restaurant's main dining room and has its own private bar, overlooks our tranquil garden. On request, a high-definition LED television screen can be used for presentations.

• Spaces for 150-225 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Ideal Glass Atelier is advantageously located in the popular area of East Village, right by Bowery at the intersection of LES and Soho. Previously home to production studios and a high-end gallery, it is perfect for showrooms, exhibits, and all sorts of immersive popups and events. The stand-alone venue has an extensive frontage and facade, offering flexibility for all sorts of branding opportunities. The interior is filled with bright natural light with high ceilings and a skylight, giving the space an incredibly spacious feel. The venue comes with an additional breakout area and plenty of storage/greenroom and BOH sections.

Welcome to our Italian fine dining restaurant, where classic and modern come together in perfect harmony. Our restaurant offers a stylish baroque atmosphere that's both classy and modern, making it the perfect destination for an elegant night out. greeted by a stunning bar located at the entrance, where our skilled bartenders will craft a wide selection of delicious cocktails. Our menu features a variety of classic Italian specialties with a contemporary twist, all crafted with the freshest and highest quality ingredients by our talented chefs. From delectable pasta dishes to succulent seafood and perfectly cooked meats, we have something to please every palate. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a memorable dining experience, our restaurant offers a luxurious and inviting setting that's perfect for creating unforgettable memories. Indulge your senses with our exquisite food and drink, and soak up the ambiance of our stunning baroque surroundings.

• Spaces for 170-2,180 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Event Spaces

An Unrivaled Setting for Private Events Cipriani South Street at the Battery Maritime Building is the new home to New York’s most exciting and important gatherings. The renaissance of this magnificent architectural treasure was led by the internationally acclaimed design house of Thierry Despont, whose other well-known historical restoration projects include the Ritz Hotel in Paris, the Statue of Liberty, the Carlyle Hotel and the Woolworth Building in New York City among others. An abundance of unique details have been beautifully preserved throughout the building including the expansive patterned glass ceiling in the Great Hall, the Guastavino tile arches of the loggia, hundreds of mullioned glass windows, and exposed period ironwork. The second floor events complex includes a private arrival foyer and grand staircase, two separate pre-function rooms, and the 9,000 square foot Great Hall which accommodates up to 800 seated guests. Windowed pre-function spaces filled with natural light offer separate spaces for cocktails, ceremonies and breakout meetings, including a rare outdoor loggia spanning the full length of the building facade. Two private green rooms, each with panoramic views of the East River, complete the scene.

• Spaces for 110 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 75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Black Hound is a modern speakeasy with an extensive menu of fine wines, spirits, and beer in addition to immaculately crafted cocktails. Spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice, artichoke dip, and a premium grilled cheese sandwich are just a few of the delectable light bites offered here. Enter The Black Hound through a low-key door into a handsomely furnished room with dark wood and plush furnishings that is amber-lit. You can unwind in the back lounge or at the modern white marble-topped bar in the front room. The Black Hound is ideal for a quiet, refined evening with friends or a private rendezvous. Parties with up to 75 guests can be accommodated for larger events. Interested in booking The Black Hound for your next private event? Please complete the form on our website to get in touch or if you have any questions, and we'll get back to you right away.

• Spaces for 210-841 Guests
• 1 Venue with Activities

Live Axe is Manhattan’s first and only elevated axe throwing destination boasting 10,000 square feet of space across two floors. Situated in a gloriously appointed industrial-chic space, Live Axe offers a fresh, elevated take on the popular axe throwing pastime, upping the ante with a full food menu and roster of creative cocktails; it is the only venue of its kind in NYC with a full liquor license. Featuring a modern Viking theme, it is the vision of the entrepreneurs Zac Aviel Segal and Amit Fridman, who look to offer New Yorkers an electrifying axe throwing experience that delivers conviviality and excitement alongside safety and an abundance of precaution. I have attached a file below with some images of our venue for your convenience.

• Spaces for 80-400 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 6 Landmarks

Make the breathtaking views of the New York Harbor the backdrop for your next memorable social, corporate or non-profit event. The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in Battery Park offers unparalleled indoor and outdoor spaces for events that are at once beautiful, meaningful, and inspirational. The Museum of Jewish Heritage is a versatile venue for gala dinners, conferences, luncheons, film/commercial shoots, performances, theater presentations, and everything in between. We also offer customized event experiences for significant life celebrations such as engagements, weddings, mitzvahs and memorials. All nine of our distinctive event spaces are housed in the Robert M. Morgenthau Wing, an 82,000-square-foot addition unveiled in 2003, while the hexagonal Core building housing the Museum’s main exhibitions opened in 1997. Both buildings were designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo with interiors by Patrick Gallagher and exterior plaza and landscaping by Olin Studio.

• Spaces for 20-180 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

The Foundry is a 19th century building that has been meticulously restored to showcase its industrial character and stunning proportions. Adaptable for many uses and available to rent for weddings, corporate events, launch parties, bar & bat mitzvahs, film, video and photo shoots. The Foundry interior boasts 3,000+ square feet of raw space with a lush outdoor courtyard, rooftop terrace with a view of the Manhattan skyline, indoor greenhouse and fully equipped industrial kitchen.

• Spaces for 200-450 Guests

Come enjoy a variety of comfort food and top-notch burgers that are ranked amongst the New York City's Best Burgers at our Financial District Tavern location at 9 Maiden Lane. Whether it's Happy Hour, Late Night or Date Night The Malt House FiDi offers a large selection of Craft Beers, Craft Cocktails and extensive American menu. Join us today, everyone is welcome!

• Spaces for 20-550 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Beauty & Essex is available for all variety of events, from intimate dinners for 12 up to cocktail events for 550 people. The restaurant sits behind a functioning pawn shop and has a full service bar on both floors, as well as 4 dining rooms and a lounge area. Each of our spaces can be reserved semi-privately or combined for full floor and restaurant buyouts. Unique on the Lower East Side, the atmosphere of the 10,000 square foot space is both grand and intimate, moody and effervescent. Various rooms for lounging and dining unfold on two floors, like a large turn-of-the-century townhouse. Each room has its own unique elements that celebrate timeless jewelry designs and upscale jewelry stores. The space is truly versatile and is ideal for corporate events, fashion shows, reward dinners, movie premiere parties, and film shoots.

• Spaces for 75-1,000 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 6 Landmarks

The Bronx Zoo offers the ultimate one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests and has the perfect mix of elegance and fun. With a variety of spaces available, you're sure to find a perfect fit for your corporate or social gathering. The historic Bronx Zoo was opened by the New York Zoological Society, now the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), on November 8, 1899. The WCS saves wildlife & wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education, & the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. A day of adventure awaits you and your guests! Schiff Family Great Hall, Dancing Crane Pavilion, and Grizzly Corner are three of our most popular private spaces. The Bronx Zoo custom designs experiences of all kinds, your guest will be “wowed” by all of the various enhancements you can add-on to your event. Make your green go further! All event proceeds help support the Wildlife Conservation Society’s mission to help save wildlife and wild places around the globe. Join us for evenings at the Zoo! Evenings at the Zoo are designed so that you and your guests may enjoy a fully exclusive viewing of selected exhibits. The most popular evening experience allows guests to meander throughout Astor Court with the free-roaming peacocks, all while sipping cocktails alongside lemurs and sea lions. Guests will not only enjoy some time with our fabulous friends but they will also be able to view the 100-year-old architecture that surrounds Astor Court.

• Spaces for 20-1,000 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 4 Total Spaces

Developed between 1902 and 1912 in traditional Beaux-Arts style, the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank is designated as a New York City Landmark. Today, after a two year renovation and restoration effort by Culturespaces, Hall des Lumières not only preserves its architectural heritage, such as the marble bank tellers’ windows and interior, but also seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art technology for an unparalleled immersive experience. The venue is a multi-sensory experience, powered by video canvases that reflect onto the walls and floors, 130 video projectors, 54 speakers, and 22 subwoofers. Hall des Lumières totals 30,000 square feet over two levels featuring 40-foot-high ceilings and custom 100+-year-old lay lights. The venue has three separate exhibition areas: the ground floor (Historical), the lower level (Modern), & the former bank vault (Intimate). This unique fusion not only preserves the architectural and aesthetic heritage of the space but also infuses it with contemporary flair, ensuring guests enjoy both the charm of the past and the conveniences of the present. The integration of state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, enhances the overall experience, making every moment memorable.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Few places match the United Nations‘ iconic style, history and stature, which makes catered events at the Delegates Dining Room (DDR) a memorable and world-class experience that guests will appreciate for years and years to come. Located on the fourth floor of the UN’s Conference building, the DDR is a flexible state-of-the-art event space. It is an ideal venue for events of varying sizes and scopes. With floor to ceiling windows that provide a unique panoramic view of NY, the DDR boasts one of the largest outdoor terraces in NYC while its understated elegance permits the DDR to be readily transformed with event decor, furniture and design, depending upon your theme and budget. The Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations is a distinctive venue for social events and life-cycle celebrations, such as weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs. The DDR transforms beautifully as a reception venue while the patio, overlooking NY’s East River and Long Island City waterfront provides an incomparable backdrop for wedding ceremonies and al fresco cocktails. The Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations is the ideal venue for celebrating and raising awareness of your brand, country, organization, association, or special project. Consider the Delegates Dining Room as the location for an event to commemorate a product launch, national holiday or celebration. Because of its global impact and influence, events at the DDR hold great appeal for guests, donors, supporters and countrymen. Smaller break out room and conference space are available on the fourth floor as well. With a catering menu that encompasses everything from hors d ‘oeuvres and stations to dinners, luncheons and buffets, all with a unique and often international flair, the DDRs’ progressive culinary team is also available to create a one-of-a-kind menu for your event.

Lucky Tiger is an Asian-inspired cocktail bar and event space in New York City, known for its bold design, inventive cocktails, and energetic nightlife atmosphere. Blending Asian influences with a downtown NYC edge, Lucky Tiger offers four distinct spaces, elevated hospitality, and memorable experiences for private events and celebrations.

The Great Hall, a New York City landmark located in lower Manhattan, is an Italian neo-renaissance masterpiece that is a New York City Landmark. This magnificent space, designed by Benjamin Wistar Morris and completed in 1921, boasts 65-foot-high ceilings, soaring marble columns, magnificent inlaid floors, and murals painted by Ezra Winter, among other features. With its four-generation tradition of cuisine and service, the venue is the ideal complement to any elegant social, charitable, or corporate event. This Italian neo-Renaissance inspired masterpiece, designed by architect Benjamin Wistar Morris and completed in 1921, boasts 65 foot high ceilings, soaring marble columns, and magnificent inlaid floors. The Cunard Building was designed by architect Benjamin Wistar Morris and completed in 1921. The grandly presented maritime theme emphasizes the power and reach of the Cunard Line when its new headquarters opened in 1919, at a time when New York had grown to become the world's largest city and busiest port, as well as the world's largest city and busiest port. After passing through the opulent vestibule and great hall, which was inspired by ancient Roman baths and where transatlantic voyages on liners like the Queen Mary and the two Queen Elizabeths were booked, visitors are greeted by a grand staircase. A decorative program centered on shipping themes was developed in collaboration with muralist Ezra Winter, and as a result, the lobby is adorned with starfish, seahorses, shells, and sirens, as well as the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, three sailing ships used by Christopher Columbus on his voyages to the New World.