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  42West44

  42 W 44th St #6604, New York, NY 10036, USA

  • Spaces for 450 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  A historic building located in the heart of midtown. Available to rent for your special event. History 42West44 provides a dynamic event space for practically any occasion, whether it is a typical New York wedding, a business cocktail celebration, a bar mitzvah, a fashion show, or a film set in the heart of Manhattan. The New York City Bar Association's headquarters, located at 42 West 44th Street, just off Fifth Avenue on "Club Row," provides an attractive setting for any occasion. With its sweeping staircases, towering columns, and touches of marble and mahogany, this important historical site evokes the glitz and glam of "old New York." It was built in 1896. Scheduling Events Modern services, state-of-the-art audiovisual and information technology make it possible to host a wide range of events in this traditional setting, from intimate gatherings to large gatherings of up to 750 people. A variety of 42West44 amenities, including a magnificent meeting hall, a library, a reception area, and conference rooms, are available for hire at rates that are surprisingly inexpensive for a central Manhattan location. Catering Information Our chefs operate their restaurants as if they were the owners of their own establishments, in consultation with you. Each detail of your event, as well as the consistency of their creations, is carefully considered to produce a one-of-a-kind eating experience that is tailored to you and your guests' preferences. Choose from our award-winning food or bring your own for huge gatherings and celebrations. Meetings can be catered by our in-house food service. More information about our catering services can be found on our website.

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  Metropolitan Pavilion

  639 West 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

  • Spaces for 250-1,565 Guests
  • 5 Historic Spaces
  • 5 Lofts

  Each loft-style venue combines a flexible, finished design with intense lighting and sound environments to create a unique experience for guests. These include high-definition projection on screens or on the walls, LED display technologies, and internet speeds that are unheard of. Concierge and event production services are available on a variety of levels. These services include bartending and catering, as well as rentals, staffing, and more. From art shows to meetings, trade shows to sales, Metropolitan Pavilion places the highest priority on the safety of its clients and guests at all of its events. We strive to make our clients, guests, and visitors feel safe. Our staff adheres to all COVID-related requirements throughout the duration of every event they are involved in. And we are delighted to be able to share them with you. When events are taking place, we sanitize each and every event floor every 30 minutes. This includes surfaces that are frequently touched, such as door handles. We use 3M's hospital-grade disinfectant/germicide in a 5L container. We use the same product to sanitize all restrooms. We have hand sanitizers mounted on the walls in all of our restrooms and entrance lobbies, as well as in our offices and staff rooms. Our security team ensures that foot traffic is kept separate between designated entrances and exits on the premises. This eliminates the possibility of attendees arriving and departing at the same time. We also educate and train all of our employees on all COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, which are provided by Metropolitan Pavilion. The filtration in our HVAC system has been upgraded to general surgery grade performance. Our filters, which have a MERV rating of 13 (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value), are capable of controlling particles as small as 1.0–0.3 microns in size, including droplet nuclei. As much as we can, we assist our clients in planning and hosting their event safely and in accordance with CDC guidelines and industry best practices. Every effort should be made to keep guests and staff at a minimum of 6 feet apart when possible. When offered, hand sanitizer must be used immediately. Aside from that, full proof of vaccination is required at all indoor events, and we collaborate with our clients to ensure that guests arrive on time. This contributes to maintaining a steady, socially distant flow.

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  Gotham Bar and Grill

  12 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003, USA

  • Spaces for 140 Guests

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  The Lotos Club

  5 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Our beautiful Clubhouse is in every way a home. It was painstakingly repaired after being built in 1900 as a wedding gift for Maria Vanderbilt Shepard and William Jay Schieffelin. Guests and members alike appreciate the environment, which is ageless but not excessive; ideally exquisite yet welcoming. Our staff is kind and helpful, but never overbearing. The Lotos Club's elegant rooms can host a variety of corporate and social events, including an intimate dinner party for eight, a joyous wedding celebration for one hundred guests, and cocktails for 160. Seasonal menus suited to your preferences and event are available from our acclaimed cuisine. Our staff is available to assist you with every aspect, including menus, flowers, and music, so you can rest and enjoy your special day. The elite Grill Room features an Old World/New World ambiance, with classic state dinner menus honoring people who have achieved excellence throughout history at The Lotos Club. The Grill Room can seat up to 75 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 90 people for standing celebrations. The Grill Room can accommodate up to 25 people at one table for an intimate wine meal. Wedding ceremonies, talks, and receptions for up to 75 people are held in the Tennyson Room. It can also accommodate dinner parties of up to 40 people. The Ballroom can accommodate up to 100 guests for wedding receptions, meetings, lectures, and seated lunches. Wedding receptions, cocktail receptions, concerts and talks, as well as seated lunches for up to 50 guests, are all possible at the Library. The Wedgewood Suite is reserved for smaller, more intimate occasions. The Wedgwood Suite consists of the formal 17' x 22' Wedgwood Parlor, which can accommodate up to 20 people for drinks, and the beautiful 18' x 24' Wedgwood Dining Room, which can accommodate up to 30 people for supper. The Directors' Room, located across from the Wedgwood Suite, can seat 30 people for business meetings and 16 people for lunch and dinner. Please note that all private events at The Lotos Club must be sponsored by a member of the Club. To host or sponsor a private event, please contact the Director of Private Dining, Erin Burke at (212) 737-7100 ext. 560, eburke@lotosclub.org,

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  Bottino

  246 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Bottino is a one-of-a-kind location for parties, with rooms to conduct private events for groups of 12 to 120 people, all radiating from our serene city garden, which is the restaurant's focal point. We understand that the comfort and safety of your guests and our personnel is a big concern right now. Our covered, heated North and East Garden patios, as well as our indoor/outdoor Pool Room, offer socially separated seating for parties of 10 to 60 people, with plenty of fresh air — perfect for micro-weddings, ceremonies and receptions, birthdays, showers, and other types of celebrations. Customized lunch and dinner prix fixe menus are prepared in collaboration with you to provide your guests with a variety of options. We can help with floor plans, table decor, special occasion cakes, and even music, and you are free to use whatever vendors you want. Our goal is to make your event planning and execution as stress-free and joyful as possible! Our Spaces THE NORTH GARDEN is the restaurant's focal point: a covered patio that is enclosed for cold weather and serves as a lovely year-round location for small wedding ceremonies or cocktail celebrations, as well as beverages before seated dinners in the neighboring private rooms. The NORTH GARDEN can be leased in conjunction with the POOL ROOM to give additional capacity for couple's dances, cocktails, and other events. THE POOL ROOM can sit up to 52 people for a seated meal and can be paired with the NORTH GARDEN for pre-dinner cocktails, or expanded to seat up to 80 people. When the garden is accessible to other diners, the sliding frosted glass doors are closed for seclusion when a supper for up to 52 guests is planned. THE EAST GARDEN is a quiet extension of the North Garden. It is great for more private parties, holding up to 24 guests at one table for a seated lunch or dinner. It is covered year-round and enclosed for cold weather. Cocktails can be served in the North Garden before to dinner. THE FULL BUYOUT can accommodate up to 150 people and includes the main dining room, the North Garden (seen on the left enclosed and on the right unenclosed for summer), the POOL ROOM, and optionally the EAST GARDEN and BAR.

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  Delmonico's Kitchen

  207 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  DK Restaurant is a classic Midtown Manhattan steakhouse at 207 W. 36th Street, serving New York City since 1980. Located steps from Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Macy's Herald Square, and the Broadway theater district, it draws both neighborhood regulars and guests arriving for nearby events. The dining room features a sleek marble bar, deep red leather banquettes, and candlelit tables — a setting that pairs a polished feel with a welcoming, unhurried atmosphere. The kitchen centers on house-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and gourmet burgers, built on quality ingredients and time-honored preparation methods. DK accommodates private events for corporate dinners, client gatherings, celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and group occasions. A dedicated inquiry process connects planners with the restaurant team to discuss dates, guest counts, and event details.

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  The Maritime Hotel

  363 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

  As the National Maritime Union's headquarters, the nautically themed structure was originally designed by New Orleans modernist architect Albert Ledner in 1968 to serve as the union's headquarters. In the late 1940s, Ledner worked as an apprentice under the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, where he developed his own playful style. This fanciful approach to modernism was long dismissed by design purists, but The Maritime is now considered to be part of a wave of modernist architecture that is being viewed in a completely different light than it was previously. It had been open since 2003 but had undergone a transformation to better reflect its enviable location in the heart of Manhattan's fashion, art, food and business districts as well as the city's technology and creative industries. It was the first luxury hotel in the neighborhood, distinguished by its signature porthole windows, white-tiled exterior, and elevated outdoor terraces overlooking Ninth Avenue. As the modern, cool heart of Manhattan's Meatpacking District/West Chelsea neighborhood, the Maritime Hotel has maintained its position.

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  Children's Museum of the Arts New York

  103 Charlton St, New York, NY 10014, USA

  • Spaces for 100-300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

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  Chambers Hotel

  15 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Chambers Hotel is a 60-room boutique property in Minneapolis's historic theater district, built in 1908 at the corner of 9th Street and Hennepin Avenue — steps from the Orpheum Theatre, which has hosted everything from classic vaudeville to Prince's hometown debut. The hotel's art-forward aesthetic carries through its guest rooms and public spaces alike. Across 12,546 square feet of event space, the hotel offers five distinct venues for private gatherings. The Gallery is a 1,628-square-foot blank-canvas room suited to wedding receptions, charity events, and art exhibitions for up to 125 guests. The Rooftop Lounge pairs 3,000 square feet of interior space with a wraparound terrace overlooking Hennepin Avenue, accommodating up to 175. The outdoor Courtyard spans 6,120 square feet and features a fire pit and outdoor bar. The A.R.T. Event Rooms offer 1,560 square feet with 13-foot ceilings, configurable as combined or separate spaces for up to 175 guests. A private Boardroom serves intimate meetings of up to 12, equipped with a 55-inch HDTV and audiovisual support.

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  Carmine's New York

  200 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

  • Spaces for 28-700 Guests
  • 13 Restaurants
  • 13 Event Spaces
  • 13 Total Spaces

  Our renowned Times Square location, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan's Theatre District, features a private dining room that can accommodate up to 200 guests and a cocktail reception space that can accommodate up to 175 guests. In addition to having its own private entrance, bar, bathrooms, and coat check, the Jimmy Durante Room is also located on the second floor of the restaurant. Intimate accommodations for smaller groups may be found in the room's snug semi-private sections, which have appealing red velvet drapes. Parties of up to 700 people can be accommodated in the entire restaurant. Carmine's is a family-style restaurant that provides outstanding value to its customers via the numerous dishes of Southern Italian cuisine that it serves. With a unique vision, Artie Cutler created Carmine's, serving guests "wow-factor" amounts and creating an atmosphere that seems like an Italian American wedding feast for every occasion. A mainstay at Carmine's is a large platter of antipasto, pasta, rich seafood or meat main courses, and, of course, handmade desserts, all of which are intended to be shared between friends and family members. Our goal is to make every day seem like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's, which means providing excellent cuisine and wine, as well as polite and competent service.

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  New York's Hotel Pennsylvania

  401 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA

  • Spaces for 120-400 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Whether you’re planning an intimate boardroom gathering, a classic Manhattan wedding, or a grand ballroom affair, Hotel Pennsylvania offers flexible, functional, and impressive event spaces and ballrooms in Manhattan New York.

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  Tony's Di Napoli - Upper East Side

  1081 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA

  • Spaces for 60-100 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants

  Tony's Di Napoli has been one of New York City's original family-style Italian restaurants since its founding in 1990 by Herb Wetanson and his son Greg. Inspired by their family's neighborhood spot, Don Peppe's in Ozone Park, Queens, the restaurant was built around authentic Italian red sauce recipes and the kind of generous, shareable portions that bring a table together. The Upper East Side location on 3rd Avenue hosts private celebrations — birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, and holiday parties — for groups of all sizes. Party packages are available for groups of 15 or more, with custom family-style menus tailored to fit the occasion and the budget. Three dedicated private spaces — the Original Party Room, the Private Party Room, and the Wine Room — each accommodate 40 to 50 guests, giving event planners a welcoming and flexible setting for midsize celebrations in a restaurant that has been a fixture of New York dining for over three decades.

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  The Lowell Hotel

  28 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065, USA

  • 3 Hotels
  • 3 Ballrooms

  In addition to a variety of dynamic spaces that can accommodate anything from an elegant garden soiree to a high-level business meeting in a specialty suite, The Lowell provides a distinguished backdrop for any upscale private event. Elegant service and delectable gourmet catering are the perfect complements to any event. Featuring distinctive decor, large dining tables, and private terraces with city views, the hotel's five apartment-style suites are the perfect setting for a board meeting or special celebration. When hosting a private brunch, afternoon tea, cocktail reception, or private dinner party at The Lowell, the storied Pembroke Room provides a magnificent setting dripping with Renaissance splendor. The hotel's new Club Room, which is ideal for a sophisticated gathering, welcomes guests with comfortable luxury. Deep sofas, wingback club chairs, and a seamless extension to Majorelle's pristine Garden combine to create one of the most spectacular event spaces in all of New York City for hosting a special occasion.

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  Convene 101 Park Avenue

  101 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA

  • Spaces for 15-200 Guests
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  Convene 101 Park Avenue offers a bright, contemporary setting in Midtown East for town halls, conferences, corporate trainings, networking receptions, alumni events, and other professional gatherings. The 23,800-square-foot venue spans two connected levels and features eight meeting rooms, including the Chrysler Forum for up to 223 guests, the Grand Central Lounge for up to 200, and flexible breakout spaces such as the Park Hub. Floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in audiovisual technology, customizable catering, branding opportunities, and dedicated hospitality support help create a seamless event experience. Just steps from Grand Central Terminal, Convene 101 Park Avenue provides a polished and convenient backdrop for New York City events.

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  Blue Fin Times Square

  1567 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USA

  • Spaces for 14-300 Guests
  • 5 Restaurants
  • 4 Event Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Blue Fin is a contemporary seafood and sushi restaurant inside the W New York Hotel at Times Square, where Broadway energy meets refined dining. The menu centers on fresh, modern seafood, USDA prime steaks, and hand-rolled sushi — supported by specialty cocktails and an extensive wine list. A sushi bar on the lower level suits casual cocktails and appetizers, while the upper floor serves as the main dining room and the foundation of the restaurant's private events program. For group gatherings, Blue Fin offers five private configurations ranging from the intimate Collector's Room, which seats 14, to the full second-floor Upstairs space that accommodates 250 for a seated dinner or 300 for a cocktail reception. Rooms can also be combined — the West & Collector's Room together seats 79 and holds 130 for cocktails. A dedicated sales event manager guides each event from inquiry through event day, with in-house catering drawn from Blue Fin's full kitchen.

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  Quality Italian

  57 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019, USA

  • Spaces for 30-70 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar

  uality Italian steakhouse hosts outstanding private events in New York City. From the most premium steak to the best Italian food, we provide the finest dining experience and one that your guests will never forget. Our wide-ranging menu offers an outstanding selection of food for your private dining event. If you are looking for the best brunch, lunch, or dinner in New York City, join us for a meal in our beautiful private events space. Taking inspiration from the historic butcher guilds prevalent throughout Italy, Quality Italian serves a menu of contemporary day versions of traditional Italian-American steakhouse fare in a pleasant and unique environment. With a convenient location just two blocks from Central Park in New York City, Quality Italian will ensure that the most important day of your life is a stylish occasion. Imagine saying "I do" in a small, private ceremony, surrounded by all of the people you care about the most. Visitors will be able to savor exquisitely made drinks in the 57 Room, which has been equipped in salvaged Italian newspapers stained a rich burgundy to provide a warm and intimate dining experience. On the main wall of the dining area, an installation of leather placards obtained from butchers' guilds all throughout Italy draws attention to a leather exhibit. Another prominent feature is the renowned 57 window, which offers a view of lively 57th Street to those who enter. The Trophy Room, with its embossed leather walls flanking a false fireplace and two walls of windows, is the setting for dinner and dancing before the show. This dining room, which has the warmth and rustic feel of a lodge, may be connected to the 57 Room, which provides further event alternatives. Quality Italian will offer a lovely setting for you to begin your happily ever after with a modern, classic design and an abundance of natural lighting.

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  PS 450

  450 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

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  The Aperture

  120 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010, USA

  • Spaces for 1,000 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Aperture offers a cutting-edge experiential setting in Manhattan’s Flatiron District for brand activations, product launches, conferences, fashion shows, live performances, corporate events, and private celebrations. Spanning 26,000 square feet across two floors, the venue features 270-degree projection mapping across a 165-foot digital canvas and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Flexible entry for oversized installations, production rigging, staging infrastructure, an LED media wall, commercial catering kitchen, green room, VIP suite, and in-house bar packages support highly customized productions. With immersive technology and adaptable interiors, The Aperture creates a dynamic canvas for large-scale New York City events.

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  Strand Book Store

  828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Strand's Rare Book Room is a perfect venue for weddings, celebrations, and private events. Spend your special evening surrounded by rare and antique books curated by Strand's resident experts. The Strand was established in 1927 on Fourth Avenue, in the heart of what was then known as "Book Row." Book Row was a six-block stretch of land that housed forty-eight independent bookstores. Ben Bass, the father, was only twenty-five years old when he started his modest used bookstore in his hometown of St. Louis. Entrepreneur at heart and voracious reader by nature, this erudite gentleman began with $300 dollars of his own money and another $300 dollars in borrowed funds from a friend. Ben wished to create a space where books would be cherished and book lovers could congregate in a welcoming environment. After the London street where avant-garde writers such as Thackeray, Dickens, and Mill once congregated as well as interesting book publishers, he named his bookstore after the same street. The Strand quickly established itself as a Greenwich Village institution, where writers gathered to converse, sell their books, and hunt for a hidden treasure to purchase and keep for themselves. Today, the Strand is the only remaining structure from Book Row's illustrious past. Ben's son, Fred, was already learning the ropes of the family business at the age of thirteen. He, too, was a book enthusiast who quickly entered the book trade. After serving his country in the Armed Forces, Fred returned home to New York, where he continued to work alongside his father in the family business. By 1957, Fred had relocated the store to its current location at 12th Street and Broadway, which is just around the corner. Eventually, Fred found himself spending the majority of his time at the purchasing desk, cultivating relationships with regulars and on the lookout for the next great find... In the following generation, Fred's daughter, Nancy, joined her father in the family business. When she finished college and spent a brief period in Louisiana, she returned to her hometown and joined the Strand team at the age of twenty-five. Today, she manages the store and feels privileged to be able to carry on her family's 90-year tradition. It's still up in the air whether one, two, or all three of Nancy's children will be the next in line to join the Strand organization.

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  Cloud 9 Yacht Charters

  FDR Dr & E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010, USA

  • 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.

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