Top Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Manhattan venue has never been easier.
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Black Cellar
367 Bedford Avenue Basement Level Entrance on, S 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 60-100 Guests
- 1 Event Space
This speakeasy is located near the Williamsburg bridge with its own separate entrance on South 5th St. The space was renovated for creatives and is now available for your use. Thus, the look of the space is rustic and industrial including art murals and brick walls, and high pipe exposed ceilings. The floor has its original concrete, with small drains throughout. The space lets in very little daylight even during peek hours of sunshine. This allows photo and video work to have total control over the lighting. The space also comes with a multicolored LED light system that allows you to control the vibe through the space. We have a 10 foot long L- bar and small kitchen with fridge for food storage. The space is equipped with a WIFI network, great phone reception for any carrier, a powerful sound system with high quality JBL speakers wired together throughout the space, and a dj booth. All renters can use our hanging ceiling movie screen and projector to stage their own film viewings. This creative speakeasy space available for film shoots ,private celebrations, private dinners ,podcasts ,photo shoots ,special occasions ,art exhibitions ,competitions ,live showcases ,fundraisers ,promotional events ,networking events ,meetings ,film holdings ,comedy show ,art show ,auditions ,short film ,album releases , etc.
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CINEPLAY
New York, NY, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 150-250 Guests
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, CINEPLAY is a 4,000sf premier event venue for private parties, corporate events, receptions, film screenings, fashion shows, DJ events , open-mic and seminars. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced staff ensure that your event will be a success. Contact us today to make your next event unforgettable.
$2,500 minAvg response time 1-2 hrs
Orchard Beach Pavilion
1 Orchard Beach Rd, Bronx, NY 10464, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 75-300 Guests
- 3 Landmarks
- 3 Historic Spaces
- 2 Waterfront
Orchard Beach Pavilion is a landmark 1936 Art Deco building, recently restored right on the water at Orchard Beach in the Bronx. The only waterfront venue of its kind in the borough. Host your event with the Long Island Sound behind you, then walk into Pavilion Hall, where a 40-foot window wall carries that same view into your reception. The South Star Balcony (covered outdoor) offers an elevated space above the water and holds up to 150 guests offering the best sunset view on the beach perfect for cocktail hour or an intimate ceremony. With plenty parking spaces on site, getting your guests here is easy no matter where they're coming from. Come see it in person. The space speaks for itself.
Est. $130/guest$2,000 min
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)
251 Fulton St, New York, NY 10007, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 30-550 Guests
- 6 Event Spaces
PAC NYC is a dynamic performing arts organization bringing audiences and artists together with wide-ranging programming that aims to enthrall and entertain. From New York, for the world. We also play host: we invite you to create a unique experience with us! Our flexible and beautifully designed spaces include customizable theaters and reception spaces for corporate events, celebrations, talks, film shoots and more.
$20,000 minAvg response time 12-24 hrs
Art House Productions
345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 99-200 Guests
If you are looking for a theater to stage a multi-week production, festival, or film screening; a gallery for a pop-up visual art exhibition; or an event space to host your birthday party, gala, or cultural event, the Art House Productions Performing and Visual Arts Center has space to suit your needs. Our two-story, state-of-the-art new home, designed by nationally recognized theater architects Auerbach Consultants, consists of a theater, a visual arts gallery, dressing rooms, a lobby, and office space in an adaptable-use facility. Our flexible theater has up to 97 seats (110 for a comedy configuration) and can be cleared to be used as an event venue for 200. Our lobby and gallery can hold up to 125. The venue comes equipped with state-of-the-art technical and production resources, a designated box office, 2 dressing rooms, a green room, and a top-notch administrative team to help bring your vision to life. Art House Productions is a dynamic multidisciplinary arts organization based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Founded in 2001, Art House is dedicated to the production and presentation of innovative visual and performing arts, serving the local community and beyond.
Est. $50/guest$2,000 minPricing Details AvailableAvg response time 2-4 hrs
The Randolph
82 Prospect St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 30-600 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 4 Bars
- 5 Total Spaces
Our venue is a sprawling 13,000-square-foot event space that combines a brewery, restaurant lounge, and entertainment hub, perfect for any type of gathering. Featuring two full-service bars, Belgian feather bowling, skee ball, shuffleboard, original Japanese release Dance Dance Revolution, vintage arcade games, pinball, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Indoors, the space is bright, open, and airy with giant hangar-style garage doors, abundant seating, separable areas for private or semi-private events, and cozy, vibey nooks. Outdoors, guests can enjoy a large sidewalk café or our 6,000-square-foot rooftop with its own bar and unmatched Manhattan sunset views. Designed for corporate events, holiday parties, and social celebrations of all kinds, our space ensures unforgettable experiences.
$9,000 min
Lincoln Ristorante
142 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 17-175 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Event Space
Lincoln Ristorante is one of the most serene settings in New York City in which to host your next private event. Located alongside the Lincoln Center pavilion, Lincoln boasts exquisite views of the reflecting pool, and Henry Moore’s sculpture can be seen through our floor-to-ceiling windows. Our open kitchen layout, natural light, and custom menus all combine to create the perfect venue for your next event. Lincoln Ristorante features a private dining room on the lower level, as well as a semi-private East dining room overlooking Lincoln Center plaza. The entire restaurant is also available as a full buyout.
Eclipso Entertainment
555 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 30-200 Guests
- 2 Museums
- 2 Event Spaces
Step into unparalleled worlds with Eclipso, where each immersive journey becomes a lasting memory. Ever dreamed of traveling through time and embarking on fully immersive adventures? Slip on your virtual reality headset and escape to a universe like no other—one that combines entertainment and enrichment, perfect for sharing with loved ones. We welcome all occasions: team building, year-end events, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, cultural outings, and more. Regardless of your group size, from 15 to 500, surprise your colleagues and enjoy a warm and high-quality experience in NYC!
Backstage Tavern
346 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
Backstage Tavern is a vibrant establishment themed after Bourbon Street, boasting a striking wood-carved bar and expansive 40-foot ceilings. The space is thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of events, with multiple private areas available. The main bar area features a blend of high-top tables and booth seating, while a secluded raised section offers added privacy on the first floor. Upstairs, guests can enjoy mezzanine-style seating indoors or head to the rooftop terrace, which includes restaurant-style seating and a full-service bar. The rooftop can be enclosed or left open, depending on the weather conditions. Throughout the venue, guests will appreciate the elegant touches such as stunning chandeliers and sleek black railings. Backstage Tavern offers not only a captivating ambiance but also a range of entertainment options to enhance your experience. Multiple TVs are strategically placed throughout the venue, ensuring that guests can catch their favorite sports games or events. Additionally, a designated DJ stand provides the perfect setup for live music or curated playlists, adding to the lively atmosphere. Each area of the tavern offers distinct entertainment possibilities, with the flexibility to tailor the music and ambiance to suit the occasion. Whether you're looking to dance the night away or relax with friends over drinks, Backstage Tavern provides the perfect setting for any gathering.
Shift Midtown
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 100-150 Guests
SHiFT Midtown is Manhattan’s premier immersive event space, where traditional venue design meets cutting-edge innovation to create unforgettable experiences. With 5,000 square feet spanning two dynamic floors, SHiFT is equipped with concert-grade lighting, cinema-quality surround sound, a full rigging system, and an impressive street-facing video wall, making it the ideal setting for any event. From start to finish, we offer a seamless and personalized journey. Our team specializes in crafting bespoke solutions—whether it’s custom branding moments or tailored content creation. Whether you envision a blank canvas or a fully immersive, customizable space, SHiFT Midown elevates your event beyond imagination.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Moxy Times Square
485 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 12-450 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Meeting Space
Located conveniently at 36th Street and 7th avenue, with 612 bedrooms cleverly designed by Yabu Pushelberg to adapt to modern traveler’s changing needs, with a wide variety of room types, flexible furniture, oversized walk-in showers, furiously fast and free Wi-Fi, and free access to streaming apps! Immersive social spaces are built for co-working and play, encouraging visitors and locals to intermingle.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Amelias
450 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 30-300 Guests
Amelia’s is a warm and stylish Midtown destination that feels equally right for a big celebration or a laidback night out. The space combines sleek, modern design with a genuinely welcoming energy perfect for birthdays, team outings, and after-work gatherings. Guests can enjoy inventive cocktails, elevated bar bites, and an upbeat yet unpretentious atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home. Whether you’re planning a seated dinner, happy hour, or a casual mix-and-mingle, Amelia’s offers flexible setups and a polished team that makes hosting effortless. With its central location, inviting vibe, and focus on good food, great drinks, and friendly service, Amelia’s is where Midtown goes to unwind, connect, and celebrate in style.
Favela Cubana
543 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012, USA- 2 Opening Party Albums
Located between two of Manhattan’s most stylish neighborhoods, SoHo and The West Village, Favela Cubana is dedicated to serving the highest quality food with a focus on traditional Brazilian and Cuban cuisine. Favela Cubana is a place where food, music and culture converge. Brazil’s Frango Ipanema and Cuba’s Arroz con Pollo are amongst the delicacies featured on the menu, and fresh tropical cocktails such as their tantalizing “Orange Basil Mojito” highlight the fully stocked bar. Seamlessly fusing the food and culture of these two distinct countries, Favela Cubana continues the experience with a friendly staff and a lively, informal atmosphere. Large murals and festive colors adorn the 1,500 square foot space, and conga drums cleverly double as bar stools for up to fifteen lucky (and thirsty) guests. Able to host up to one hundred patrons for events, Favela Cubana strives to serve as a festive oasis, event space and cultural landmark where all are free to eat, drink, dance, and bond. We look forward to hosting you at Favela Cubana
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Mareluna
137 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 50 Guests
Brought to life by restaurateurs Marco Britti and Andreea Milgram, Mareluna is proud to present a modern twist on traditional Italian cooking, bringing you the best of every Italian region. Located in the heart of SoHo between West Houston and Prince Street, Mareluna offers a bright, warm space filled with flowers and mirrors, embracing a modern yet cozy environment. Chef Nick Anson's menu offers a variety of shareable plates each tweaked slightly from the original recipe for an added flavor and character.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Space LES
155 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 75-100 Guests
Welcome to Space LES, a quintessential Manhattan loft in the trendy Lower East Side next to the East Village! It features 2,000 sq ft of renovated space, 11 ft ceiling, hardwood oak flooring, a kitchen, HVAC, AV, furniture and more. Movable walls and adjustable lighting present various options for art exhibitions, cocktail receptions, pop-ups, film or fashion projects. Previous collaborations include Blue Bloods, The Irishman, And Just Like That, events by Microsoft, Pixar, NASA, Kevyn Aucoin, Vans, Project Runway and American Express among many others. Your guests will be greeted by a glass facade with authentic 100-year old patinated pilasters. A double door level entrance leads to a spacious well appointed loft. Among many original details are meticulously restored ceiling tin tiles, floating walls, partially exposed bricks, a collection of museum quality paintings and photographs. Furnishings include a Saarinen table, chairs by Arne Jacobsen, a leather sofa by Ted Boerner, benches by Giulio Lazzotti, stools by Philippe Starck, a 24-speaker Bose sound system, Bang & Olufsen speakers, a Canon projector, laser/LED lights and more. All these items are FREE and available to enhance your celebration shall you decide to use them. Of course, you may bring your own equipment, art and furniture. Shall you need publicity for your event, we'll secure it in an online publication at no additional cost. We’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure that your guests are enjoying an unforgettable special event!
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Temple Court at The Beekman
5 Beekman St, New York, NY 10038, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 18-225 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
- 5 Event Spaces
Nestled in the epicenter of Manhattan’s vibrant New Down town lies New York’s last hidden architectural treasure, The Beekman. Built in 1881 as one of Manhattan’s first skyscrapers, the heart of this iconic landmark building is its extraordinary nine-story Victorian atrium and the majestic pyramidal skylight. It's our pleasure to provide a distinctly New York experience to you and your guests. We have several spaces ranging from grand rooms for larger events and weddings to retro-vibe cocktail spaces. Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio has conceptualized exclusive menus, paired with unique offerings to enhance your most cherished moments.
Sound Mind Center
202b Plymouth St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
Sound Mind Center is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit witha venue space that hosts both private rentals and mission-aligned programming amplifying mental health issues through the power of music.
Halo
28 Liberty St, New York, NY 10005, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
Introducing Halo, New York City's newest premier event venue, located at the prestigious 28 Liberty Street. Spanning 30,000 square feet of versatile interior space, Halo is designed to host a range of events with a capacity for up to 750 guests. The venue’s striking design features 16-foot ceilings and many rigging points throughout, allowing for unparalleled flexibility in event setup and decoration. At its heart lies a breathtaking sunken fountain, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any occasion. For added convenience and luxury, Halo offers a VIP suite and three guest entrances, ensuring an exclusive and seamless experience for all attendees. Beyond the grandeur of its interior, Halo extends its allure to a dynamic plaza that can accommodate up to 15,000 guests. This expansive outdoor space is not just a venue but a canvas for creativity, featuring captivating sculptures and public art installations that enhance its aesthetic appeal. The plaza’s design complements the mid-century architectural elegance of the iconic 28 Liberty Street building, creating a balanced blend of modern sophistication and historical charm. Whether you are hosting an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Halo offers an unmatched combination of scale and style. Its innovative features, including the versatile rigging points and the picturesque sunken fountain, set the stage for memorable events. With its prime location, architectural splendor, and unique artistic elements, Halo stands poised to become the go-to destination for unforgettable experiences in New York City. Exclusively through HUSH.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Rhodora
197 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA- 1 Opening Party Album
- Spaces for 16-70 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 1 Event Space
Rhodora Wine Bar is a cozy and refined natural wine bar nestled in the heart of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Known for its thoughtfully curated wine list, zero-waste ethos, and intimate ambiance, Rhodora is the perfect backdrop for elegant celebrations, private parties, and unforgettable gatherings. Whether you’re planning a small cocktail-style reception or a seated dinner, our warm, design-forward space and sustainable approach to food and drink create a truly memorable experience.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs- featured
Sankofa Haus
2422 3rd Ave., Bronx, NY 10454, USA- Spaces for 8-120 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
Located in the South Bronx, Sankofa Haus is a community-centered venue designed for cultural gatherings, private celebrations, creative events, and corporate functions. The thoughtfully designed space features flexible event areas, contemporary interiors, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that supports everything from intimate dinners and workshops to receptions, performances, and networking events. Inspired by community, creativity, and connection, Sankofa Haus provides a versatile backdrop for meaningful experiences while celebrating local culture and collaboration. Its adaptable layout, modern amenities, and accessible location make it a distinctive destination for events in New York City.
Est. $45/guest$2,050 minPricing Details AvailableAvg response time 2-4 hrs