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The Altman Building
135 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
- Spaces for 190-750 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
The Altman Building is proud to celebrate over 22 years of providing event services at our landmark historic venue. Established in 1896 as the carriage house for the B. Altman department store, The Altman Building is now a versatile private event venue, boasting 14,000 square feet over two floors. Our venue entrance is ground level and virtually column-free, providing unparalleled flexibility in event production. Our original mahogany French doors connect directly to the street to allow for seamless ground-level load in and welcome visitors and guests into an expansive piece of New York history. With custom hardwood floors, exposed vaulted brick ceilings, and an expanse of windows that lend an endless cascade of natural light, The Altman Building is an elegant, memorable and exciting venue to host your next event. We welcome your next event at The Altman Building, where old-world charm meets modern technologies.
Est. $228/guest
No minimum
Avg response time 1-2 days
FESTIVÁL
1155 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA
- Spaces for 60-125 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Bar
# About the Space Welcome to FESTIVÁL, a playful Farm-to-Bar cocktail café located in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side. More than a restaurant, FESTIVÁL is a versatile event and production venue designed for private celebrations, corporate gatherings, brand activations, photo shoots, film productions, networking events, cocktail receptions, and content creation. The space combines the warmth of a neighborhood café with the sophistication of a modern cocktail bar, featuring seasonal décor, abundant natural light, custom cocktails, flexible seating arrangements, and a distinctive New York atmosphere. Our menu is built around locally sourced ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, sustainable practices, and made-from-scratch food and beverage programs. Exclusive catering is available for all bookings, ranging from cocktail receptions and brunches to full-service dinners and custom event menus. Perfect For: • Private Parties • Corporate Events • Team Building Events • Networking Mixers • Birthday Celebrations • Engagement Parties • Bridal Showers • Product Launches • Brand Activations • Photo Shoots • Film & Television Productions • Content Creation • Workshops & Classes Space Features: • Full Café & Cocktail Bar • Indoor Dining Room • Sidewalk Café Seating • Natural Light • Seasonal Design Elements • Professional Catering • Craft Cocktail Program • Flexible Floor Plans • High-Speed WiFi • Production Friendly Environment Capacity: • Up to 100 Guests Standing • Up to 60 Guests Seated Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering, filming content, planning a corporate event, or celebrating a special occasion, FESTIVÁL offers a uniquely New York experience in one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods.
Est. $100/guest
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Dear Irving on Broadway
1717C Broadway, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Spaces for 50-250 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 1 space at this venue
Welcome to Yves Jadot Group’s newest speakeasy-inspired cocktail parlor, Dear Irving on Broadway. Following the success of Dear Irving Gramercy and Dear Irving on Hudson, our third location brings exquisite cocktails and events while overlooking the Theater District. Inspired by films like Babylon, guests will be transported back to the 1930s, a time when theater and live performances offered a vital escape from the hardships of the Great Depression. Our venue features luxurious indoor and outdoor bars, plush lounge seating, and a small stage for presentations, performances, and DJs. Perfect for cocktail receptions, weddings and more. Award-winning Bar Director Meghan Dorman’s cocktail menu pays tribute to Broadway legends past and present, while Chef Franco Barrio offers eclectic event food inspired by New York City classics. We look forward to hosting your journey, cocktails in hand. Dear Irving on Broadway Virtual Tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Ldn4GNnMJYx
Est. $150/guest
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
Amali
115 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
- Spaces for 22-200 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
Located at the crossing of the Upper East Side and Midtown East, Amali's three private dining spaces can accommodate a variety of capacities and service styles. Amali’s extensive events experience includes a wedding at Hearst Castle and dinner at the Freedom Tower. We have executed off and onsite events for groups from 10 - 1,000 utilizing a variety of cuisines, service styles, and event design. Amali was the first restaurant in East Midtown with a documented commitment to sustainability — we have received certification and recognition from The Obama White House,The Ford Foundation,The James Beard Foundation and the Slow Food Society. Our wine list has earned awards from all major wine publications: Wine Spectator,Wine Enthusiast,Wine & Spirits and Food & Wine. We champion wines that are sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic, and female-made.
Pendry Manhattan West
438 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001, USA
- Spaces for 36-250 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 3 Event Spaces
Located in the vibrant heart of New York City, Pendry Manhattan West offers a luxurious escape with a Californian twist. The hotel seamlessly blends sophistication with comfort, providing guests with personalized luxury services and amenities. Drawing inspiration from the city's dynamic energy, Pendry Manhattan West boasts airy interiors and a striking signature façade, creating an atmosphere of understated elegance. Each guestroom reflects a contemporary take on timeless style, inviting guests to experience the cool character of New York's West Side. From morning coffee to evening cocktails, the hotel's culinary offerings, including Vista Lounge, Bar Pendry, Zou Zou’s, and Chez Zou, ensure a stylish and memorable dining experience. As an anchor in the iconic Manhattan West neighborhood, Pendry Manhattan West offers easy access to the city's best dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Whether it's a dream wedding, intimate gathering, or corporate event, Pendry's personalized service and attention to detail ensure every occasion is celebrated in style. The hotel features a variety of event spaces, including two distinctive ballrooms on the fifth floor, ideal for larger-scale events, and a gallery space suited for intimate celebrations. The Salon & Terrace's indoor and outdoor areas and elegant marble bar provide a stunning setting for rehearsal dinners and cocktail hours. With world-class interiors, exemplary service, and wonderful amenities, Pendry Manhattan West sets the stage for unforgettable moments in the city's heart.
Est. $283/guest
$2,500 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
Gotham Hall
1356 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, USA
- Spaces for 50-1,200 Guests
- 4 Event Spaces
Located in a landmark building that once housed Greenwich Savings Bank, Gotham Hall is a grand Midtown event space. The 17,500-square-foot space at Gotham Hall features a 70-foot ceiling with an ornate stained glass skylight in the main hall, and smaller event spaces include a lounge, a mezzanine level that overlooks the main hall, dressing rooms and a private entrance. From elegant social events to corporate gatherings and non-profit galas, you and your guests will enjoy the uncompromising attention to detail and exceptional personal service of our event coordination at Gotham Hall. Whether a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, our event planners will work with you to ensure that your occasion is distinctive and remarkable. From planning and coordinating to execution, the staff at Gotham Hall will work with you to fashion an event to your needs and style by determining the most basic elements, as well as design the décor for your event. Because we only host one event at a time, you can rest assured knowing that your event will be intimate, secure, private, and that all of the details will be tended to so that your event will run smoothly from start to finish at Gotham Hall. You can rely on our efficient event management team and our exclusively recommended vendors to customize an event that will satisfy even the most discerning tastes.
$75,000 min
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Albert's Bar
140 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Spaces for 20-300 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Albert’s Bar is Midtown Manhattan’s hidden cocktail gem, just steps from Grand Central. Featuring a glamorous 1950s Art Deco design and dual-level layout, it’s the perfect setting for corporate gatherings, holiday parties, wedding events and special celebrations. The mezzanine offers a private vantage point for groups, while the lively main bar buzzes with energy. Guests enjoy elevated cocktails, delicious bar fare, and warm hospitality, all in a stylish space that blends classic elegance with modern ease. Whether you want an intimate gathering or a lively celebration, our events team will handle all the details, so you can sit back and enjoy the festivities. Albert's is Midtown's bar, creating memorable events in the heart of NYC
$25,000 min
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
The Peninsula New York
700 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Spaces for 20-175 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Hotel
- 6 Total Spaces
Make a grand and glamorous entrance at Manhattan’s most prestigious address for the wedding celebration of your dreams. With its chic and luxurious setting, The Peninsula New York plays the perfect host for a supremely memorable wedding. Experience personalised five-star service with our dedicated team which specialises in all-inclusive wedding planning. With one of the few, luxury outdoor rooftop venues in midtown Manhattan, this unique and distinctive feature provides extraordinary possibilities for your special day. The rooftop’s stunning views and its close proximity to the nature and beauty of Central Park lend the perfect backdrops for distinctive photo opportunities, only found in The Big Apple. Only one wedding per day takes place at the hotel, ensuring exclusivity and personalised attention.
$15,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Ballroom
New York, NY, USA
- Spaces for 100-300 Guests
- 1 Event Space
The Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Ballroom is an exquisite venue situated right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. With a whopping 10,000 square feet of space, which can be divided into five separate rooms, it is the perfect place for any event – from large dance events and special occasions to more intimate bridal parties and celebrations. Enjoy the luxurious atmosphere and exceptional service that this stunning venue has to offer. Additional features: ROOFTOP ACCESS, TERRACE ACCESS, STATE-OF-THE-ART LIGHTING and SOUND SYSTEM, RECEPTION SERVICES AND MORE! Individual rooms are available for rentals during the day. In the evenings, a customizable event rental package can be arranged to enjoy the whole studio for you special private event! Please contact owners@epadancestudionyc.com to start your planning today!
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Eqx Events
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USA
- Spaces for 120-150 Guests
- 1 Event Space
EQX Events is situated in the iconic and historic Rockefeller Plaza. Its sophisticated event space, horseshoe bar, and elevated dining area are among the most beautiful venues in New York City, overlooking the ice rink and the World Famous Christmas Tree during the holiday season. Rockefeller Plaza is both a New York City and National Historic Landmark which makes EQX Events the perfect venue for corporate and holiday events that are truly unforgettable. We have menus and staff to create any atmosphere to make your event stand out, whether your event is a sit down meal or buffet, passed Hors-d'Oeuvres, cocktail party, wedding or an intimate social gathering. Our highly transformative event space is completely customizable to your needs. Our staff can arrange our furniture in anyway you wish. We can include cocktail tables, sit-down tables, create a dance floor or room for a band. You can choose from our variety of upscale décor and event accessories such as our personalized champagne wall with lights to display your company name or guest of honor. An event manager, bartender, bar-back, lobby hostess, and waitstaff are all included in our service. Our exquisite chef-driven menu is also customizable to your party's needs. The space also has a private room used for a buffet room, private dining or executive meeting space for business and conference meetings.
Est. $103/guest
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
The Well
2 E 15th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
- Spaces for 40-100 Guests
Adjacent to Union Square Park and just steps off 5th Avenue, THE WELL New York is a 13,000-square-foot holistic medical wellness center in the heart of New York City. Through design choices, high-touch amenities, vetted products, well-sourced ingredients and more, THE WELL makes taking care of yourself feel easy again. Restaurant & Retail Library & Relaxation Lounge Meditation Dome Mindful Movement Studio Private Training Gym Locker Rooms Full Service Spa & Recovery Room Eastern & Western Medical Practice
Est. $237/guest
$2,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
The Hudson Collective: 75 Varick
75 Varick St, New York, NY 10013, USA
- Spaces for 125-200 Guests
This rooftop amenity space is one of the premier locations in Hudson Square, offering indoor space along with incredible outdoor space complete with top of the line landscaping. Perfect for a cocktail soiree! It offers prime views of downtown, the Hudson River and along Canal Street. A new building lobby designed by the architectural firm A+I, is home to rotating art exhibitions.
$11,375 min
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
The Commons + Terrace at 575 Lexington by WeWork
575 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA
- Spaces for 74 Guests
- 1 Meeting Space
Located between the United Nations headquarters and the luxury shops of Fifth Avenue, the Commons and Terrace at WeWork 575 Lexington is the place to be in midtown Manhattan. Kick off a big project in style on the stunning terrace or make an important announcement in front of valued guests in this flexible indoor/outdoor space that’s perfect for daytime or nighttime gatherings, launches and presentations.
$3,250 min
Pricing Details Available
The Hudson Collective: 435 Hudson
435 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, USA
- Spaces for 200 Guests
Located in the West Village, this gorgeous rooftop space allows for nearly 360 degree stunning views of the city. There is ample bar space which would allow your guests to relax with a cocktail in hand. The restrooms are easily accessible, offering the best of outdoor space in downtown Manhattan. This brand new space will be available starting April 2020.
$9,275 min
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Royal 35 Steakhouse
1 E 35th St, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Spaces for 20-100 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 1 Bar
Located steps from the Empire State Building in Midtown, Royal 35 Steakhouse offers a refined and classic New York Steakhouse experience. The restaurant is celebrated for its commitment to quality, centering its menu around Certified Angus Beef USDA Prime cuts that are dry-aged in our own in-house aging box for 30–35 days. The elegant dining room features high ceilings, dark mahogany wood walls, and leather banquettes, cultivating an atmosphere that is both rich and inviting, ideal for business dinners or special occasions. Beyond our signature dry-aged meats, the menu includes an array of fresh seafood, generous sides and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. We offer a variety of banquet menus for your next event, with private and semi-private dining spaces. "Awarded Diner’s Choice,Traveler’s Choice, Best of The Best Steakhouses & Wine Spectator Award Of Excellence, for seven consecutive years"
Est. $145/guest
$4,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
TRYP by Wyndham
345 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
- Spaces for 100 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
We offer 2,100 square feet of flexible space, including a polished meeting room, library, and rooftop balcony overlooking the NYC skyline. Host a cocktail party for up to 100 guests or a convention for 75 attendees. Our meeting space has a large window to project beautiful natural lighting, we have 3 large TV, wireless microphones, a projector and more. We can also arrange great rates for groups of all sizes.
Est. $14/guest
$800 min
roof at 66 park at The Prince Kitano Hotel
66 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Spaces for 50-125 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
roof at 66 park is a stylish new bar on the 18th Floor of The Prince Kitano Hotel. The bar features 1,400 sq. ft. of indoor space and there are also two large outdoor terraces with exceptional views of the Empire State Building and Midtown Manhattan. The hotel is near Grand Central Terminal with an entrance on Park Avenue. Food and beverage is provided by the hotel.
$25,000 min
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Room 52
212 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
- Spaces for 60-100 Guests
This is an intimate, flexible event and performance venue located in Midtown East, available for full buyout by the hour. The space includes two connected rooms: a main showroom with a built-in stage and a bar/lounge area. It is well suited for private events, live performances, rehearsals, corporate gatherings, screenings, and creative productions. The main showroom features a raised stage with professional sound and lighting, multiple microphones, and a baby grand piano available for use. The room can be configured for seated events, standing receptions, or cleared layouts, with tables and chairs that can be removed or rearranged as needed. The bar and lounge area includes a full operational bar, bar seating, tables, banquette seating, and warm ambient lighting, making it ideal for cocktail hours, networking, or breakout space. The venue also offers Wi-Fi, TVs with HDMI input, adjustable lighting, elevator and stair access, and easy street-level load-in. Outside food is allowed with no restrictions, and BYOB is permitted. Optional staffing such as bartenders, hosts, and door/security staff is available. The space is designed to be private, adaptable, and performance-ready, making it a strong fit for both creative and professional events.
Est. $30/guest
$900 min
Pricing Details Available
The Farm Soho NYC
447 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA
- Spaces for 6-75 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
- 2 Historic Spaces
- 7 Total Spaces
This space is one of New York City’s most unique event venues. Featuring a historic venue, centrally located in Soho, with plenty of natural light and rustic Americana design, that is sure to leave a lasting impression on you and your guests! It all began as a barn in the middle of the vast Missouri farmlands, where our intimate, infinitely configurable space was born. Now, it radiates the same organic calm above the bustling streets of SoHo. The moment you walk through the door, you are immediately struck by just how unique a space this truly is. We designed The Farm Event Venue from the ground up, sourcing rich oak barn wood, and fixtures from the farmlands of the Midwest. Detailed authentic Americana pieces compliment a highly modular design, defining a truly unique experience for you and your guests. What makes The Farm events so special is that you’re not just getting for the event space, you’re gaining the entire experience. We can take care of everything from layout and setup to catering and staff, to ensure your occasion is one that is memorable for all the right reasons!
$1,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Sixth Floor Loft
873 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA
- Spaces for 40-200 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 1 Meeting Space
- 2 Lofts
Our Lofts are the most elegant event spaces in downtown NYC, located in the heart of Manhattan, just steps from Union Square. The Annex is a 3000+ sq ft loft with high ceilings and a mezzanine loft and AV equipment, is the perfect canvas to be transformed into your next dream event, photo and film shoot, fashion show or performance. You'll find a blank canvas ready for your to let creative side run wild. The Sixth Floor Loft is a 1200 sq ft loft, elegantly furnished, and with AV capability that is the perfect location to host intimate events of up to 50 people for sit down events and 80/100 people for standing events. It is also the perfect space to host your next press event, shower or intimate cocktail event and more. The two spaces can be combined to create a spacious 4000+ sq ft space, acting a lounge area, green room, break out room, or reception space.
Est. $37/guest
$3,500 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 hrs