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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Estiatorio Milos - Midtown
125 W 55th St, New York, NY 10022, USA- Spaces for 10-500 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Milos was Costas Spiliadis' big entrance into the United States, located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from from Central Park, Broadway, and Times Square. His unique open kitchen and fish market, double-height ceilings, walls of windows, and two mezzanine-level private dining rooms created the groundwork for what would become New York's and the world's standard bearer for Mediterranean cuisine and the freshest, most exquisite ingredients. Private Events Level For your most essential business meetings and most noteworthy events, Milos New York provides an unforgettable ambience and unrivaled hospitality to its visitors. An event facility with four private dining rooms, a full service bar, a separate kitchen for events, private restrooms, and separate coat check is included in the restaurant's price. Our private dining rooms are the perfect backdrop for special occasions such as family birthdays, team meetings, or quiet dinners with friends. Removing one of our sliding wood-paneled walls will reveal a bar area at the base of our spiral staircase, allowing you to book the full room for your Christmas party, seminar or cocktail reception! In order to provide you with a seamless and outstanding experience, our events staff is glad to accompany you through the process. Mezzanine Private Dining Milos New York is distinguished by two private dining rooms that are completely enclosed in glass and provide diners with a bird's eye view of the main dining area. Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls that let in plenty of natural light, the bright and modern Private Dining Room is a great place to entertain. In addition to audiovisual capabilities and seating for up to 24 guests, this space provides the ideal combination of privacy and intimacy. The most valuable bottles from our collection are displayed in the Wine Room's glass-enclosed wine racks. The broad view of our fresh fish market and main dining area is a favorite among our guests.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
Archer Hotel New York
45 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, USA- Spaces for 5-125 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 2 Bars
- 2 Total Spaces
With a buzzy main bar, semiprivate lounge and more-intimate alcove, Archer’s casually hip AKB hotel bar is a great place to host gatherings, power lunches, after-work events, casual group dinners and cocktail receptions. Expect signature cocktails, well-traveled wines and frosty beers, plus elevated, hand-crafted fare from the open kitchen. Midtown’s favorite rooftop bar, Spyglass, welcomes with a stylish 1940s-inspired ambiance and an up-close Empire State Building view. Craft cocktails, approachable wines and local brews complement delectable, shareable bites. Our intimate rooftop spaces are spectacular backdrops for intimate gatherings. And our staff ensures that you enjoy your classically cool event as much as your guests do.

Dot Studio
601 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, USALarge, light-filled professional custom event space in the iconic Starrett-Lehigh building in the gallery district of West Chelsea. Moments from Hudson Yards, the High Line, the West Side Highway and Hudson River Greenway, Javits Center, Chelsea Piers, and the Meatpacking District. 2,400 sf main space ('shooting space' on attached floorplan), including a 20'x8' glass-walled room which can be used as a client office, conference room, or coat check. Wraparound windows with northern and eastern exposure, with 12.5' high ceilings, and individual blackout blinds in each window for total light customization. Perfect for castings, panels and discussions, showrooms, team-building events. Multiple passenger and freight elevators including truck fright elevator, hi-speed wireless internet, surround-sound stereo system with adjustable volume controls in each area of the studio, private bathroom, and huge full-service kitchen. Main event space, bathroom, and kitchen can be separated from the production offices where the studio staff work for total client privacy. Pets welcome!
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Meet In Place, Midtown
675 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA- Spaces for 10-100 Guests
- 4 Meeting Spaces
Central. This is Meet in Place Midtown. In the center of Manhattan, just 3 minutes’ walk from Grand Central Station. You’ll pass the Chrysler building as you make your way to a venue that offers respite from the intensity that is Midtown. Channel this into productive meetings, conferences, and off-sites in this meticulously designed location.

Cola Club
45 Howard St, New York, NY 10013, USAThe Cola Club sets the stage for a multitude of live event possibilities. Perched atop a five-story cast-iron building in the heart of SoHo, the Cola Club features vaulted windows, bespoke furnishings, and plush soft-seating vignettes. Equipped with a full bar and catering kitchen, the Cola Club is the perfect setting for events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to non-traditional corporate events to red carpet soirees.

Swingers – the crazy golf club (NoMad)
35 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001, USA- Spaces for 30-525 Guests
- 5 Restaurants
- 5 Bars
- 5 Total Spaces
Swingers NoMad takes crazy golf from the 1920’s British seaside, Tanqueray infused plus-fours, adds NYC's best street food, banging beats and sticks it in the Flatiron NoMad neighborhood in the heart of NYC. Game on... Swingers, the crazy golf club is totally unique and outrageously fun, making it the ideal venue for a host of occasions ranging from birthday parties, team building, client entertaining, festive celebrations or simply a night out for a group of friends looking for a break from the norm. We have reinvented mini golf for a grown-up audience by adding great food, delicious cocktails and a party atmosphere! Any private hire of an area includes: • A round of crazy golf for each of your party • Delicious street food for all your guests • Premium house drinks for all your guests • Your own caddie to look after your group throughout your time at Swingers • Cocktail service to the course so guests who are playing don’t miss out on the drinks • A dedicated event manager to oversee all the details of your event You can also hire out Swingers NoMad in its entirety for parties of up to 525 people! Exclusive hire gets you the run of the venue and the opportunity to fully personalize your event experience...
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Renaissance Times Square
714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA- Spaces for 100-250 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Hotel
- 1 space at this venue
Event and Meeting spaces at Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel are all Newly Redesigned! Offering over 3,500 square feet of spaces that inspire any lover of NYC with elegant décor, superb service showstopping views. Our flexible spaces that can accommodate up to 250 guests, with the backdrop of Times Square, can host a variety of events from intimate receptions to elevated business meetings and social celebrations. Meeting spaces are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology, and our dedicated meeting staff ensures every event - no matter the size - runs smoothly from beginning to end. Customized catering offerings prepared by our seasoned culinary team delight guests and feed the soul. Whatever the size, purpose or occasion, let our experienced events team turn your next gathering from ordinary to extraordinary.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Manny Cantor Center
197 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
With stunning views of downtown NYC, The Rooftop @ Manny Cantor Center is an ideal venue and event space to host your special events; industry gatherings, launch events, weddings, and other celebrations. Available for rent to individuals, corporations, small businesses, and community organizations, each rental supports Manny Cantor Center community programming and our vibrant Lower East Side community.

Twenty Three Grand
23 Grand St, New York, NY 10013, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
Set on a sprawling second-floor outdoor deck hovering just above the bustle of the streets of Soho and Tribeca, Twenty Three Grand is a dining destination inspired by its garden-like atmosphere. Perched beneath a spectacular retractable pergola, the restaurant can transform between an indoor or outdoor setting within minutes. Twenty Three Grand also features several indoor/outdoor cocktail bars and patios, as well as a dedicated space for private dinners and events. Main Dining Room Twenty Three Grand’s greenhouse-like dining room is an architectural marvel. With a glass roof and sides that retract in 90 seconds, guests can enjoy their meals under a clear blue sky or beneath the stars in a truly open setting. Even in the colder months, diners will always see and sense the vibrancy of NYC under the comfort of the pergola. The Signature Room This special hideaway may be customized to match your needs, whether it is for small parties of up to 100 people or large groups of up to 100 people. An open bar and a 500-bottle wine cellar are among the highlights. The Back Bar & Terraces This lush outdoor hideaway is great for business lunches and cocktail celebrations, with plenty of greenery, a fireplace, and various terraces.

HERO
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USA- Spaces for 200-400 Guests
HERO is an immersive space in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Rockefeller Center. HERO provides a captivating setting for private events, utilizing high-end visual displays, spatial audio, and over 12,000 sq ft of customizable space, adaptable to any event theme or format.
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
Frick Madison
945 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
Slate NY
54 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010, USA- Spaces for 1,200 Guests
Located in the heart of Chelsea, Slate remains one of New York City’s iconic hotspots. Equal parts upscale bar and lounge, event space, nightclub and adult playground, its elegant design delivers a venue that has something for everyone, and its beautifully designed games area will keep the fun going all night long! One of New York’s only venues with private and semi-private reception spaces, Slate offers 16,000 square feet of dynamic space over two floors with an option to slide down to our game level via our 20 foot slide! With flexible layouts, a compelling Chef driven menu, group entertainment and games such as pool, ping-pong, bowling and more, state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, banquet seating and NYC’s biggest HD screen, Slate is your answer.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
The Rickey
210 W 55th St #1, New York, NY 10019, USA- Spaces for 40-80 Guests
- 1 Bar
- 1 Event Space
Host an unforgettable private event in our elegant craft cocktail lounge, where every detail is designed to impress. Enjoy an innovative drink menu curated by renowned mixologist Johnny Swet, alongside a sophisticated wine selection, perfectly paired with customizable catering options. The space offers a luxurious ambiance with plush velvet seating, handpicked brass and copper accents, and a stunning wrap-around marble bar. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our venue provides the perfect backdrop for a truly exceptional experience.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Human Elevation
386 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016, USA
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
25 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA- Spaces for 10-283 Guests
- 3 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
Set within the vibrant North of Madison neighborhood and home to New York’s romantic Flower District, this Manhattan hotel offers a glamorous setting for indoor and outdoor weddings. Experience the finest service and personalized attention from one of our Ritz-Carlton Wedding Specialists. For your special day, you can choose from carefully designed venues with stunning New York City views as a backdrop. To begin planning your wedding, please contact our sales team via email at nomadsales@ritzcarlton.com or call (212) 404-8400. You may also submit a request for information online.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
The Flatiron Room
37 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010, USAEstablished in 2012, The Flatiron Room has been recognized as a world famous destination for whisky enthusiasts, live music lovers, foodies, and those seeking expertly crafted cocktails all in a relaxing atmosphere of warmth and comfort. We have two locations - NoMad and Murray Hill.

Hole In The Wall Murray Hill
445 E 35th St, New York, NY 10016, USA- Spaces for 120-180 Guests
Overlooking the expanse of the East River, Hole In The Wall Murray Hill is open for breakfast through to dinner, serving relaxed and creative dishes for all tastes. The food is accompanied by an extensive list of specialty coffee, innovative cocktails and an immersive wine selection from some of the world’s most renowned wineries. Sitting at the base of the American Copper Buildings, our Murray Hill location offers Manhattan’s Midtown East an unforgettable dining option.


District Social
252 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, USA- Spaces for 44-200 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Across our three thoughtfully dressed floors are spaces that are designed to accommodate small gatherings with friends and family, as well as large events such as corporate retreats and holiday parties. We provide superior service and can tailor any event to fit almost any specifications.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
JPO Concepts
265 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, USA- Spaces for 30-325 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
We are a New York City based events & hospitality company. Founded in 2009, we currently operate event, meeting & film/photo locations along with the private dining programs for NYC based restaurants & bars. The company offers a wide range of event services from off-premise catering produced in their midtown Manhattan commissary kitchen to a la carte production and planning services. We are a privately owned company this is proud to breathe new life & creativity into an all too often conventional industry.