Top Newark Rehearsal Dinner Venues

• 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.

• Spaces for 250-550 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

The Park Villa is a luxury wedding venue located in South Plainfield, New Jersey. This event space is set in the heart of Central New Jersey and features an elegant setting that’s ideal for weddings and other special celebrations. Here, the beautiful crystal chandeliers and carved accents give the venue a true villa essence and ensure an unforgettable event for you and your guests. This event space is able to accommodate festivities of varying sizes, from intimate affairs to larger gatherings. We accommodate events from 100-500. An outdoor garden and patio, with a gazebo and fountain, serve as a picturesque setting for your wedding ceremony and photos. Bride and groom suites are available to provide the couple and their wedding party privacy and a comfortable space to prepare before saying “I do.” The venue also boasts a modern cocktail foyer and an opulent grand ballroom. Services Offered When booking your event at The Park Villa, you’ll also have access to the following wedding services and items: Valet parking All-inclusive venue and catering South Asian catering available Bone China plate-ware Directional cards Colored linens with napkins Guest table numbers and place cards Lighting/sound features Silverware and stemware Tables, Stage, Dance Floor Complimentary gold-padded Chiavari chairs Wheelchair access WiFi access Delicious Cuisine All catering is done in-house. Couples working with this event space for their big day are offered a number of catering and bar services to suit a range of needs. Dining options include buffets, cocktail receptions, family-style service, hors d’oeuvres, plated service, server(s), stations, and more. Champagne toasts, outside alcohol, and signature drinks are also available at The Park Villa. The Park Villa also offers delicious South Asian cuisine and halal meat.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Your guests will love our elegant, well-appointed private event rooms and craveable Italian-American dishes—and you’ll love the feeling of knowing we have taken care of everything. With 4 unique event rooms that can be used in varying combinations, our Hackensack location can host seated events up to 200 guests with exclusive use of the full event space. Whether you are hosting a big family celebration or a small corporate meeting, our private event rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of occasions. Our Private Dining Event Managers will help you plan a delectable chef-prepared menu and choose offerings for your private bar, featuring a selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails. Allow us to create the perfect room layout and add finishing touches such as personalized menu cards, house centerpieces and standard audio-visual equipment. At Maggiano's, we specialize in making every event memorable!

• Spaces for 1,500-200 Guests
• 1 Theater

The legendary Apollo—the soul of American culture—plays a vital role in cultivating emerging artists and launching legends. Since its founding, the Apollo has served as a center of innovation and a creative catalyst for Harlem, the city of New York, and the world. A complete renovation in 2005 restored the Apollo’s Mainstage Auditorium to its storybook, turn-of-the-century elegance. With its 1,500 seats, state-of-the-art capacities, all-new sound system and extensive roster of support services, it is an ideal venue for performances, public forums, fashion shows, television or photo shoots, private fundraising events, weddings and graduations. Some of the biggest stars and biggest brands on the world stage have rented the Apollo. Create your own one-of-a-kind experience on one of the world’s most iconic stages. Host concerts, fashion shows, galas, cocktail receptions, film & commercial shoots, meetings and more!

• Spaces for 50-1,800 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Theater
• 2 Event Spaces

Elsewhere is a live music venue, nightclub and arts space, housed in a converted warehouse in Bushwick, Brooklyn. From intimate parties to major productions, our in-house events team will guide you through the process of realizing your vision, for an unforgettable experience tailored to your needs. Elsewhere has multiple performance spaces, a large rooftop, a gallery, a loft café, and an outdoor courtyard, and operates a seasonal art program called Landscape. Elsewhere is Brooklyn’s foremost music, events and production space, featuring five rooms, three performance stages, and 24,000 square feet of indoor and open-air possibilities. Supported by world-class audio-visual equipment and professional staff, there’s no better place to stage even the most ambitious event or production concept. Since opening on Halloween in 2017, we’ve hosted thousands of artists, presented over 20,000 hours of live music, and staged over 600 events each year.

• Spaces for 150-5,000 Guests
• 7 Museums
• 3 Landmarks
• 7 Total Spaces

The New York Hall of Science is a science museum located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens, in the area of the park known as Corona. The museum is open to the public on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is housed in one of the few remaining structures from the 1964 New York World's Fair and serves as New York City's sole hands-on science and technology center, according to the organization. The more than 400 hands-on displays at this museum address biology, chemistry, and physics concepts and principles. Whether it's a wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, or retirement party, we provide the flexibility you need to make your event one to remember for a lifetime. View our event venues and photo galleries by clicking on the links below. After completing a $25 million makeover, our historic Great Hall is now included among our available spaces, looking as magnificent as it did during the 1964 World's Fair, when it was conceived by renowned architect Wallace Harrison and built by the city of Chicago. This oval-shaped chamber, which is surrounded by white walls, serves as your own canvas. The Viscusi, a 4,000-square-foot gallery space, offers plenty of room for creativity and customisation during your session. During the warmer months, the Terrace is the ideal location for your outdoor party. The Terrace, with its approximately 10,000 square feet of area, may be arranged to meet your specific requirements. The Central Pavilion, which has over 250 hands-on exhibits, serves as an inviting event background for up to 1,000 people for cocktail receptions. Our playground is ideal for both bar and bat mitzvahs as well as birthday celebrations, and it provides a lovely photo background in addition to hours of entertainment.

• Spaces for 250-350 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Hotel
• 1 space at this venue

We founded City View Rooftop Lounge and Event Space out of a deep love for the finest cocktails, real food, for food that is fresh, healthy, and authentic. We only use real ingredients. Farm fresh eggs, tomatoes, fresh fish, and free-range beef. We strive to make each and every dish a wholesome expression of our love for food, life, and living. The City View Rooftop is an extension of our sister company Tasty Creations by LCI Caterers which was born in 1993 as a tiny take out location in the heart of Queens, NY. Over the past two decades, our tiny take out has blossomed into a thriving catering establishment, with indoor and outdoor seating, room for families, parties and even crowds. (Yes, we do catering...just ask us!)

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Americano is a modern Italian restaurant designed for memorable gatherings. With a 50ft bar, a dedicated Barista Bar, a wood-fired pizza oven, and a stylish lounge, it’s the ideal venue for private events, parties, and group bookings. Whether you're planning a casual celebration or a more formal event, Americano offers flexible spaces, curated menus, and a relaxed atmosphere that brings people together over great food and drinks.

• Spaces for 4-170 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Our 900 Sq feet Event Space for private events, photoshoots, music videos, wedding events, and more. NO CHARGE BY THE DOOR! Must be 18 and older to book. Id will be checked at the door by security. We are capped at 150 guests, The Event space can hold up to 150 guests max. If the limit exceeds 150 guests, we reserve the right to charge $250 extra to allow more guests. A safe, soundproofed space where no sound gets in, or out, so your party, or event will not be disturbed whatsoever. Smoke-free environment, that's clean, safe, and fun for everyone. We have add-ons of chairs and a two 2000-watt speaker system with a mixer loud enough to accommodate any part thrown in our open space. One bathroom area, with all the lights having motion sensors. HVAC mini-split for heating and cooling of all areas. A creative co-work space open to many types of visual creatives/artists. Make our Industrial backdrop the centerpiece for your next shoot, pop-up shop, exhibit, movie shoot, and or fitness class! How does it work? Choose a studio, then choose a date and time. Once booked you are sent an access code directly to your email to enter the space at that time. If you need a host, please contact us through email or our phone number on our website. Any booking over 8 hours gets a 4% discount. Book your time, and grab your codes online to get your access. Equipment List HVAC mini split for heating and cooling of all areas One bathroom area, all lights have motion sensors Controllable Led lights with a range of colors that can be synced to the music in your phone. For all parties and events types. Book your time, grab your codes online to get your access. Rules: No loud noises outside the venue No overcapacity blowout parties No nuisance No crowding the street Parties that violate these rules will be shut down without a refund. If Cancel within 14 days, deposit will not be returned. No smoking inside, smoking reserved for outside. Private events only. No serving alcohol to minors. If you are of the age of 17 and below, you must have a guardian present or the host that is of age that booked your event. No pets. No cooking with in. Guest are to ether stay inside or stay outside, not in-between entrance door. Do not crowd the entrance or hall way area, as that is a fire hazard. Front door must remain closed at all times. If you are partying, please pick up and take trash to the outside parking area side of the building after event. If guest are caught littering or causing commotion on the outside perimeter host will be penalized with a fee or may even be banned. Please respect surrounding areas. No alcohol out on the outside perimeter, No more than 100 guest at a time. No disorderly conduct. You can cancel your event before 14 days before the event for a full refund of deposit.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Total Spaces

The New York Botanical Garden is a showplace of nature in every season and offers a variety of unique spaces as a backdrop for your special event. Indoors and out, you will find some of the world’s most spectacular settings—from our historic Victorian glasshouse, cascading waterfall, and 50 acres of forest, to rolling hills, wetlands, and stunning plant collections.

• Spaces for 140-200 Guests

Loop Studios Inc. is a unique, premium setting designed for production and corporate events. Our high-end space has 6 different spaces including a large great room, library, wellness room, apothecary, kitchen and outdoor courtyard. We are also right across the street from a beautifully designed park. Our space is perfect for corporate off-sites with a large presentation and meeting room and full LED flat panel. We only rent for full days (not by the hour), you can rent one studio for $5,000 or the entire space for $8,000 for up to 12 hours. This includes a studio and kitchen manager but does not include catering. Should you require catering or have more than 100 people, rental of the entire space is mandatory. We can send you a price and spec sheet upon inquiry that highlights all assets. Perfect for FIFA World Cup watch parties and experiences. Step into our 15,000 square foot indoor-outdoor space that transforms every match into an elevated, immersive experience, where design, energy, and community come together. With multiple viewing environments, expansive gathering areas, gourmet catering, and a setting that feels more like a curated escape than a typical venue, every moment of the tournament becomes something you feel, not just see. And only 20 minutes from MetLife Stadium keeps you close to the action, but away from the chaos.

• 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.

• Spaces for 100-1,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Event Spaces

With the goal of creating a place for celebrations where all of the essential elements for success – a spectacular setting, exceptional food, and attentive service – are combined to conjure an atmosphere of pure magic, Maritime Parc has set out to accomplish this goal. Restaurant-quality food is served at Maritime Parc events, and the venue's accommodating staff and waiters anticipate every need and orchestrate every detail with their invisible hand, ensuring that your event is a seamless and stress-free occasion. Visitors arrive at Maritime Parc via a stately circular driveway that winds its way around the property. An impressive three-story lobby with a majestic chandelier welcomes guests in grand style, serving as the perfect prelude to the private event spaces on the second and third floors of Maritime Parc (respectively The Sky Room and The Aviary), both of which open out to expansive terraces with views of the water. There are two spaces available, both with views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River. The spaces have a combined area of 18,000 square feet of inside and outside space and can be booked individually or in a group.

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Event Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

With wild and elegant gardens that inspired Teddy Roosevelt’s lifelong passion for nature; Wave Hill is an estate that played host to such residents such as Mark Twain and Arturo Toscanini; boasting spectacular views of the Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades. Wave Hill offers the most romantic setting in New York City for your unforgettable wedding. Your ceremony takes place at the Pergola on the Great Lawn, with your cocktail hour either there or moved to the Lower Lawn or Kate French Terrace at historic Wave Hill House. Seated dinner is held in Armor Hall, which has a capacity capped at 130 guests, including a small band and dance floor in the Hall. If you choose to locate the dance floor nearby in the adjacent Mark Twain Room, the capacity is then 180 seated guests. Tented options are available at an additional cost for larger events up to 230 guests. Renting Wave Hill for a private weekend event requires a Wave Hill Membership at the $10,000 level. The tax-deductible portion is $9,748, and provides the wedding host with one year of Member benefits at this special level. In addition to Membership, the rental fee for a private evening event on the weekend is $8,000. Guest arrival begins at 6pm with departure at midnight. Wave Hill’s exclusive caterer, Great Performances, is dedicated to collaborating with you to create a personalized, quality experience for your guests. Passionate about culinary presentation, tastes and flavors that are crafted to enrich the occasion, Great Performances offers a proprietary element of style and innovative design that turns catering into an art-form and events into celebrations. Pricing begins at $400 per person (based on a 150-person guest list), and includes a customized menu, bar service, and staffing. Great Performances will then work as liaison between the client and Party Rental Ltd., to secure all rentals, which will start at $140 per person.

• Spaces for 175-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Empyrean Bistro & Bar is Hoboken’s most versatile event space—perfect for corporate gatherings, birthdays, anniversaries, and family celebrations. Host up to 175 guests indoors plus 200+ outdoors, with flexible layouts, standout food and cocktails, and seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Guests love the convenience of a large nearby parking garage with validated parking available, plus the 9th St Light Rail stop located right outside the building for easy arrivals.

• Spaces for 34-120 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars

87 Sussex is a fine dining establishment in Jersey City, NJ, that serves as the perfect venue for rehearsal dinners and other pre-wedding festivities. Tucked away in the lovely Paulus Hook neighborhood of Jersey City, this eatery offers five-star services, craft cocktails, and delicious high-end cuisine for your celebration. Executive Chef Brian Walter is at the helm of 87 Sussex. He brings over two decades of culinary expertise, working alongside master chefs. Chef Brian combines traditional French cooking techniques with an innovative modern approach, using only the highest-quality ingredients, and he will take you and your loved ones on a culinary journey at your rehearsal dinner. The restaurant space at 87 Sussex is refined yet comfortable, allowing you to relax and enjoy the meal of a lifetime with your family and friends.

• Spaces for 1,000-1,200 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks

For over 100 years, Ellis Island has stood as the symbol of a new beginning for millions of Americans. The exhibits and galleries of this former immigration station are open to your guests so that they can experience what over 12 million immigrants did between 1892 and 1954 in search of the American Dream. Just an eight minute private ferry ride from Battery Park, NYC or Liberty State Park, NJ while enjoying awe-inspiring views of the Statue of Liberty and the NYC skyline. Ellis Island offers a stunning and unforgettable settings for your corporate event, special family celebration, fundraiser or other special events. Many top corporate event planning companies have designed phenomenal events here on our islands –– and we invite you to consider Ellis Island and for your upcoming occasion. This Monumental Venue creates an event of emotion, excitement, and pride.

• Spaces for 12-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Celebrate in style on the waterfront! Located in downtown Hoboken along the Hudson River, our full-service hotel offers a sophisticated blend of luxury and modern design- paired with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Whether you’re planning a birthday, wedding, holiday party or corporate gathering, our unique event space sets the stage for an unforgettable moment. Our dedicated events team is here to bring your vision to life and ensure every detail is flawlessly executed. We look forward to being part of your special celebration!

Great Big Game Show, brought to you by The Escape Game, is a live-hosted game show experience. Two teams come on stage to face off in a battle for points and glory! Whether you’re aiming to boost your team’s collaboration or just want a fun team hangout, Great Big Game Show offers a great mix of challenge, collaboration, and connection. Have a birthday coming up? Once we open, players celebrating their birthday get their ticket for FREE - just show proof of your date of birth in store. You’ll even get a special spotlight moment during the show that'll make this birthday one-of-a-kind. Directions: Parking is free all across the American Dream mall! We are located on the third floor of the Parks Court near the Dream Wheel and Sesame Street Learn & Play. Questions? Contact us at Hello@GreatBigGameShow.com!

• Spaces for 74-90 Guests

Vesta Wood-Fired is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant and private event venue in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Known for its wood-fired pizzas, handcrafted menus, and welcoming atmosphere, Vesta is a favorite setting for meaningful celebrations and gatherings. We offer several thoughtfully designed private event spaces that can host everything from intimate celebrations to larger group events. Each space provides a comfortable, elegant environment where guests can enjoy great food, attentive service, and a relaxed yet elevated dining experience. Our private events are centered around curated per-person menus inspired by classic Italian flavors, paired with flexible bar options. From birthdays and baby showers to bridal celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and corporate events, our team works closely with hosts to ensure every detail flows smoothly. Vesta Wood-Fired provides linens, table settings, service staff, and full setup and breakdown, allowing hosts to focus on enjoying their event. Guests are welcome to personalize their celebration with light décor and outside desserts. With a strong focus on hospitality, consistency, and genuine care, Vesta Wood-Fired is a place where people come together to celebrate life’s moments over great food in a space that feels both welcoming and special.