Top Manhattan Opening Party Venues
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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Manhattan. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Manhattan venue has never been easier.
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The Knickerbocker Hotel
6 Times Square, New York, NY 10036, USA- Spaces for 120-300 Guests
The Knickerbocker offers 330 distinguished guestrooms and suites, which is the perfect retreat from the city’s vigor. From the extraordinary culinary to the intuitive technology and sophisticated service, The Knickerbocker emanates a distinct new luxury experience. Amenities include, a state of the art fitness center, Jake's, our ground level grab-and-go café, Charlie Palmer at the Knick, the Hotel's signature restaurant and bar, and St. Cloud Rooftop, a 7,800 square foot rooftop bar and terrace, indoor and outdoor spaces, with unrivaled views of New York City’s effervescent skyline. With dazzling Times Square views overlooking Broadway and 42nd Street from an enviable fourth-floor corner perch in the heart of Manhattan, Charlie Palmer at The Knick brings together two of the most iconic names in hospitality. Inspired by the rich history of The Knickerbocker, a 1906 landmarked New York City treasure recently reopened as Times Square’s premier luxury lifestyle hotel, Chef Palmer adds new twists to his acclaimed cuisine to create the Hotel’s signature Honest American Cuisine in an open action kitchen. An elegant use of glass, marble and lighting plays off sheer chain-metal drapes to create semi-private spaces throughout the room, enhancing an understated ‘see-and-be-seen’ vibe. Guided by Chef Palmer’s passion for market-driven ingredients, menus draw upon the local bounty of the Hudson Valley and North Atlantic with selections ranging from our Fried Chicken and Roasted Scottish Salmon to the Niman Ranch Burger. At lunchtime, Charlie Palmer at The Knick offers the Power Lunch menu, and come evening, the proximity to the theater district makes the restaurant the perfect destination for pre-theater dining.

Housing Works Bookstore
126 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012, USA
The Spaniard
190 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10014, USAAny occasion can be celebrated at The Spaniard with a private party, and we can accommodate guest lists ranging from 10 to 30 people. From weddings and engagement parties to luncheons and film premieres, we have options to accommodate your needs. He is pleased to be working with charity: water in order to contribute to their efforts in providing safe drinking water to those who are in need of such assistance. Clean and safe drinking water is a basic human right for 663 million people on our planet, despite the fact that we take it for granted that we have access to clean and safe drinking water. It has been demonstrated that having access to safe drinking water improves health, allows children to attend school, and opens the door to new employment opportunities. It is because of this that we are collaborating with charity: water, which ensures that all donations go directly to clean water projects and that no money is wasted.

The Ivory Peacock & Ploume
38 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010, USA- Spaces for 280-360 Guests
The Ivory Peacock is a 225-seat cocktail bar and restaurant, featuring both classics and innovative signatures served alongside a sumptuous menu of seasonal favorites. With bars expertly crafted by leading industry designer, Tobin Ellis, The Ivory Peacock affords guests a friendly brand of service powered by a living, breathing spirit of genuine hospitality.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
The Lever Club
390 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA- Spaces for 10-250 Guests
The Lever House located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, has a luxury amenity floor and event spaces which set a new standard for sophistication, style, and service. The Lever Club is designed to seamlessly blend historic modernist architecture with contemporary elegance, this exclusive space offers a refined setting for business, social, and private gatherings. The Lever Club provides a private retreat for building tenants and their guests, featuring meticulously designed spaces for work, relaxation, and entertainment. Highlights include: Restaurant, Lounge & Bar: A sleek, modern restaurant with curated furnishings, offering a full-service restaurant and bar with an intimate atmosphere for networking and unwinding Private Dining Rooms: A sophisticated dining space with custom catering options, ideal for executive luncheons or celebratory meals Outdoor Terrace: The Lever House features 15,000sq ft of beautifully landscaped outdoor areas, providing a serene escape from the city on Park Avenue. Event Spaces Lever House offers a collection of versatile event spaces, each designed to accommodate a range of occasions, from corporate conferences to exclusive social gatherings. Features include: The Lever Club: A spacious, light-filled venue with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Park Avenue, perfect for large receptions, product launches, or panel discussions. Executive Boardrooms: Elegant, tech-enabled meeting rooms designed for high-level discussions and presentations. Outdoor Terraces: Scenic terraces offer a sophisticated setting for cocktail receptions and al fresco gatherings. Bespoke Services: A dedicated event team provides tailored planning, catering by world-class chefs, and seamless execution for a flawless experience. Whether hosting a high-profile event or enjoying the day-to-day luxury of a premier workspace, Lever House’s amenity floor and event spaces redefine exclusivity in New York City.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
Coyote Ugly Saloon
233 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, USAThe most famous bar on the planet. Women dance on our bar, let their hair down and no criticism zone.

The Crown Rooftop
50 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA- Spaces for 40-300 Guests
- 4 Outdoor Spaces
- 2 Event Spaces
The Crown, located on the 21st floor of Hotel 50 Bowery, is a rooftop bar operated by hospitality leader Gerber Group. Guests can enjoy the Gerber Group’s classic and seasonal cocktails and elevated bar fare, while taking in the amazing unobstructed views of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines, either indoors or outdoors. The Crown’s beverage menu features a rotating selection of Gerber Group’s classic and seasonal cocktails alongside an expansive collection of small-batch spirits, regionally brewed craft beers, and universal wine offerings. Elevated globally inspired small bites including Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Pastrami Steamed Buns complement the bar.

Center for Jewish History
15 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011, USA- Spaces for 12-400 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Theater
- 6 Total Spaces
The Center for Jewish History in New York City illuminates history, culture, and heritage. The Center provides a collaborative home for five partner organizations: American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The Center for Jewish History is home to the Lillian Goldman Reading Room, Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute, the David Berg Rare Book Room, and the Collection Management & Conservation Wing. Public programs create opportunities for diverse audiences to explore the rich historical and cultural material that lives within the Center's walls. The Center for Jewish History is conveniently located one block from Union Square. A unique venue for hosting dinners, conferences, receptions, family, and life-cycle events, it is surrounded by exhibition and gallery spaces.
Avg response time 12-24 hrsMoxy East Village
112 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003, USA- Spaces for 16-400 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 1 Meeting Space
Moxy East Village is located in the heart of New York City’s East Village. Designed by the Rockwell Group, the hotel flows from bottom to top as a chronological trip through the eras of the East Village—paying tribute to the earliest settlers, the renegade punks and the envelope-pushers of today. With 286 design-driven bedrooms, modern co-working spaces, creative cultural programming and tech-savvy amenities, guests can count on a rebelliously refined stay at a price that won’t break the bank. Four eating and drinking venues overseen by Tao Group include Cathédrale, a French-Mediterranean restaurant from Chef Jason Hall, underground lounge Little Sister, the all-day Alphabet Bar & Café in the lobby, and a rooftop bar opening in 2020.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Lightning Society
427 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA- Spaces for 75-100 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Meeting Space
- 1 Loft
Lightning Society is a five-story cultural event space and private gathering house located in a fully restored 1870 cast-iron landmark in SoHo, New York. Designed for brands, creatives, and community builders, the space blends historic New York architecture with modern flexibility. From fashion shows and corporate offsites to immersive brand activations and private celebrations, Lightning Society is built to host moments that matter.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
The Kitano New York
66 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA- Spaces for 10-150 Guests
- 3 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
- 6 Total Spaces
Effortlessly blending gracious Japanese hospitality with one of New York City’s most vibrant locations, The Kitano is quickly becoming one of Manhattan’s most coveted event venues. No matter what type of gathering you are hosting, The Kitano Hotel New York is the ideal setting. Featuring gracious and elegant service and traditional Japanese hospitality, our meeting and event venues take a cue from our hotel’s rich Japanese history and tradition to produce events of the utmost refinement.

Buddha Bar New York
62 Thomas St, New York, NY 10013, USADiscover Buddha Bar New York, a premier dining destination in Tribeca, renowned for its fusion of modern Asian cuisine and luxurious design. Enjoy a diverse menu featuring Asian, Indian, Californian, and South American flavors, all within a grand two-story space highlighted by a stunning 16-foot Buddha sculpture. Perfect for hosting events, our versatile spaces include the Main Dining Room, Mezzanine, and two Private Dining Rooms, catering to intimate dinners and large celebrations. Ideal for corporate events, weddings, and private parties, Buddha Bar New York offers exceptional dining, inventive cocktails, and vibrant music. Book your reservation or plan your event today.

Foods of NY Tours
9 Barrow St #2e, New York, NY 10014, USAEmbark on a culinary journey with Foods of NY Tours, the provider of the best food tours in NYC since 1999. From the cobblestone streets of Greenwich Village to the bustling foodie paradise of Chelsea Market, and into the heart of vibrant Chinatown, our immersive food tours take you on an edible exploration through the city's most celebrated food hubs. Our Greenwich Village food tour lets you savor the old-world charm while our Chelsea Market food tour introduces you to a haven of gourmet delights. Dive into an authentic culinary experience with our Chinatown food tour, rich with culture and flavor. With Foods of NY Tours, you'll taste the melting pot that makes NYC truly special. More Information! Business Email: info@foodsofny.com Business Phone Number: (917) 408-9539 Hours of Operation: Mon-Sun: 9:30am-2pm

Hudson Mercantile
500 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018, USA- Spaces for 200-300 Guests
- 4 Event Spaces
At Hudson Mercantile, we offer a unique and versatile raw venue space that has played host to a plethora of prestigious events, ranging from major TV shows and movies to fashion shows and experiential product launches. Our state-of-the-art facility has been the preferred choice for renowned companies such as Toyota, Lexus, Smirnoff, Netflix, Instagram, Nike, and Swarovski Crystals, providing them with an exceptional setting to showcase their brands and captivate audiences. This unparalleled venue of Hudson Mercantile consists of two unique private event spaces: the Gallery, and the Studio, each with its own distinguishing characteristics. The ground floor is the Gallery, consisting of 5,000 square feet of event space. Choose this event space at Hudson Mercantile for special events like product launches and social events. For elegant, larger-scale events, choose the Studio at Hudson Mercantile with rustic concrete floors and 14-foot ceilings.

Roey's
1 Perry St, New York, NY 10014, USA- Spaces for 45-55 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Roey’s (pronounced "ROE-ees) is inspired by old world cafés: spaces where communities come together for nourishment and to share ideas. Roey’s endeavors to bring this sense of community to the West Village by offering an accessible, high quality, nourishing experience in a casual and sophisticated setting. Roeys’s accepts large party reservations for groups of 6 to 10 guests. The Communal Table is the perfect setting for all types of intimate gatherings — from showers to birthdays, corporate outings and more. The restaurant also offers full venue buyouts for up to 55 standing or 45 for a seated dinner. Roey's has a full separate bar for private events.

Refinery Rooftop
63 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
The Refinery Rooftop provides endless event possibilities year-round, with over 3,500 square feet and breathtaking views of the Empire State Building and surrounding skyline. The unique design of Refinery Rooftop makes for a truly unique event space with flexibility that adapts to your vision. There are three distinct sections: a dedicated indoor area, an outdoor terrace and an indoor/outdoor patio with a retractable glass roof.

Manhattan Motorcars
711 11th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USAClutchhouse Events offers an exhilarating collection of event spaces that were designed to fuel our guests’ passion. From our expansive and newly renovated showroom space, outdoor rooftop to our 5 floors of interior spaces, we’ll help you create events of all types, for all seasons. With versatility at the forefront in the design of our venues, our fast-paced team can deliver anything from immersive brand experiences to celebratory milestone events. Choose your next event with Clutchhouse and have access to ten premier venue locations, including our two flagship Manhattan locations along Eleventh Avenue on The West Side.

Innovation Loft
151 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USA- Spaces for 120 Guests
The Innovation Loft is designed to stimulate creativity and collaboration, the Innovation Loft is fully customizable and provides everything needed to hold an impactful event. The space’s wide range of features, tools, and amenities ensures that your team can focus less on logistics and more on the day’s goals
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Sutra
164 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA- Spaces for 50-100 Guests
SUTRA IS A MODERN YET MINDFUL CONCEPT FROM THE MATTHEW KENNEY CUISINE TEAM LOCATED ON THE FOURTH FLOOR AND ROOFTOP OF ALO YOGA'S FLAGSHIP LOCATION. WITH A CREATIVE MENU THAT HIGHLIGHTS ELEVATED, REFINED, PLANT-BASED CUISINE, OUR URBAN OASIS IS A DESTINATION FOR THOSE SEEKING CONSCIOUSNESS, CELEBRATION AND REALIZATION – ALL EXPERIENCES EMBODIED BY THE FUTURE OF FOOD.

osteria barocca nyc
133 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USAWelcome 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.