Welcome to VESPER – Williamsburg's Premier Event Space Opening in the final quarter of 2024, VESPER is Brooklyn’s most sophisticated event venue, perched on the 4th floor of the iconic 25 Kent building in Williamsburg. Spanning 23,000 square feet of versatile space, VESPER is the ultimate destination for large-scale corporate parties, cutting-edge brand activations, luxury weddings, and private events, effortlessly accommodating up to 400 guests. ​

Phebe’s, like a seasoned New Yorker, has seen its share of changing times. Since mid-century, Phebe’s has grown with the East Village as a great destination for eating, drinking and private parties! Offering 16 draft beers on tap, craft cocktails, a wide selection of red and white wines and spirits, comfort food for both lunch and dinner we have all the bases covered. So whether it’s good eats, casual drinks, a lively atmosphere or cheering on your favorite sports team (Who Dey), Phebe’s is the place for you!

Enter maman King and instantly be transported to a garden in the south of France for your wedding, bridal shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner or farewell brunch. With our faux floral installations, antique wooden tables and signature blue and white patterned china, our space is completely "event ready". With a full bar, wall of windows and high ceiling adorned with a lush garden, this room is spacious with a cozy feel. It's ideal for mingling on arrival with cocktails and canapes, followed by a seated family style meal including our exquisite maman desserts. We can also host intimate wedding ceremonies on site if you're looking for an all-in-one location. Our team is warm and professional, with a dedicated planner from start to finish, and an option to add a day of "onsite planner" to manage all the details on your special day. Maman King can accommodate up to 50 guests seated, or up to 100-120 guests for a mingling cocktail style reception.

Centrally located on Manhattan’s Bowery, The Wren is a convenient and intimate location for small weddings, bridal showers, engagement celebrations, welcome cocktails, and other private events of up to 50 people. Our private event planner works with each guest from planning through execution to creating custom menus, bar packages, and atmosphere.

Located on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street, in downtown Manhattan’s trendy East Village neighborhood, The Gray Mare is an updated take on an old school traditional American tavern. Born out of the owner’s life long love of hospitality, The Gray Mare is an upscale yet unassuming space filled with life, warmth and a unique sense of familiarity. A New York welcome awaits you when you first step into the space and it only gets better from there. With a finely curated craft cocktail program and delectable food cooked in-house from scratch by our talented Chef and his team, our focus is to ensure that you and your guests have a great experience on each and every visit.

From corporate gatherings, social celebrations, to cocktail receptions, and happy hour bookings, we have the capabilities to bring your event vision and needs to life. The Soho Room is fully private, located in the lower level of the restaurant for an added layer of privacy. Equipped with beautiful wood floors, white beams, and live plant walls. The room can accommodate up to 40 guests for a seated event, and up to 50 for a standing cocktail reception. Our newly renovated, front bar & lounge, can accommodate a group of up to 20 guests for a casual happy hour or cocktail style reception. With exposed brick, high ceilings, and a full service bar, it's a perfect space to gather with friends and colleagues to enjoy our specialty cocktail program & savory menu items. The restaurant can be booked as a full restaurant buyout for social gatherings, corporate holiday parties & celebrations. Seating for up to 100 guests upstairs, and an additional 40 downstairs, with a full service bar

The William Vale is the perfect setting to host the luxury Brooklyn wedding your love deserves. From intimate dinner parties with a handful of friends and family, to a stunning ceremony on our 23rd floor rooftop, to the late night dance party of your dreams, each event is treated with care. Personalized menus from chef Andrew Carmellini and NoHo Hospitality will make your celebration truly, deliciously memorable. In addition to picture perfect views, The William Vale also offers guest room blocks and a variety of stunning options for hosting pre- and post-ceremony events, so you and your guests can have a seamless, cherished experience at our stunning wedding venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Since 2007, The Bowery Hotel has been providing an unmatched level of luxury, style and sophistication at the crossroads of the East Village. From the hotel accommodations, to the restaurant, to the event staff, we have earned a reputation for unparalleled service and genuine hospitality. In addition to an artful and elegant hotel experience, The Bowery Hotel provides a versatile private event space that has showcased numerous successful benefits, social gatherings and product launches. Vintage fabrics and opulent furnishings fill the spacious second floor, complete with a private entrance and an expansive outdoor terrace.

The XX Venue (XXV) is a beautifully reconstructed 15,000+ square foot space encompassing the top floor of one of the few remaining factory warehouses on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn, NY. With captivating skyline views, ceilings that reach 20’ heights, Madera hardwood floors, striking skylights and abundant windows; XXV is a mesmerizing environment that conveys a sense of grandeur and modern elegance. We will work closely with you and your team of vendors to bring your prefect wedding vision to life.

Kent Ale House is your premier pub and sports bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We offer 24 craft beers on tap and 30+ bottles, with an emphasis on local NY beers. Our pub-style menu includes appetizers, sandwiches, build-your-own burgers, salads, and plenty of baskets and options for large groups.

As a multi-dimensional 23,000 sq. ft. venue boasting a premier performance space, 16 bowling lanes and renowned food by Blue Ribbon, Brooklyn Bowl has redefined the event and entertainment experience. Perfect for intimate gatherings, elegant black-tie events, or late-night ragers, Brooklyn Bowl is the ultimate combination of class meets badass. Our venue can accommodate receptions for up to 500 people with buffet stations. For seated dinners served family-style, around 200 guests can be accommodated.

Welcome to the tasting room Drinkers from down the block and around the globe come together in our Williamsburg home to celebrate their beverage of choice. We’re back to our packed weekends and laid-back weeknights, with parties, fundraisers, live music, bar trivia, and more filling the room. Check out the information here to learn about booking a private event. We’ll be here when you’re ready.

We offer two different spaces for weddings and rehearsal dinners in the same building located at 178 Prince Street. For weddings, we offer a penthouse loft in SoHo with a capacity of 50 guests; the space includes a private rooftop with 360 degree views of Lower Manhattan. For rehearsal dinners, with a capacity of 25 guests, we offer a speakeasy high-end luxury dining room. About Maison Sun, Maison Sun is a NYC fine-dining speakeasy now offering high-end luxury catering for rehearsal dinners and weddings at our selected venues. Our executive chef, Conner Updegrave, served as the former head chef of a two-Michelin Starred restaurant that closed during the pandemic (Blanca). We invite high-profile chefs from around the world to join us for collaborative dinners, and hopefully soon, now that the travel ban is lifted, rehearsal dinners and weddings. We convene in luxury private residences throughout New York City.

This converted steel factory in the heart of Williamsburg has been transformed into a vast event space specializing in hosting the needs of any event type. Brooklyn Steel 1,800 standing capacity event venue featuring three bars, a main floor, a balcony with an additional VIP lounge room. With our state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology, a retracting stage, and flexible layout options, Brooklyn Steel is the ideal location to host an array of event types from corporate meetings, receptions, film & photo shoots, experiential events, award galas, fashion shows, private concerts and a variety of social events. 

Located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn - The Annex, our street-level event space is a unique blend of industrial charm and modern elegance, featuring 2,800 sq-ft of versatile event space. With white-washed brick walls, exposed rafters, and designer furnishings, we create a stunning environment that activates unforgettable experiences for our clients. All bookings include access to our full suite of A/V equipment, select furniture, and professional staff to bring your wedding to life. Base Venue-Rental Pricing includes: Venue Manager | Heating + A/C | WiFi Access | Cleaning Fee | Exclusive Use of Entire Space | Built-In Sound System with Bluetooth | Wireless Microphone | Dimmable & Adjustable Pinspot Lighting | Two TVs with Mobile Stands | Disco Ball with Rotating Unit | Custom Furniture Packages | Professional Event Staffing | 120 guests max | 1st floor | 2800 sq. feet | Event Space | 2 Rooms | 2 Bathrooms

Bees' Knees is Williamsburg's newest restaurant & cocktail lounge. Dine or drink on our main Floor, or Upstairs in the 'Honey Lounge' for a more intimate experience. ​ Join us for brunch, group dinners, dates, and private events! The Honey Lounge can fit up to 50 Guests and the adjacent Patio can fit an additional 30!

Lure Fishbar is a seafood restaurant offering not only the freshest fish selections from around the world but also a complete raw bar with rotating oyster selection, and a world class sushi program. Lure Fishbar has many options to help you organize any number of occasions. Large party dinners of 9+ can be arranged with a full range of menu options and wine pairings. Wine Vault dinners at Lure Fishbar New York, can accommodate up to 28 guests and can be taken completely private or semi-private. Full shut down of the restaurant for parties up to 200 guests seated or up to 300 for a cocktail party or buffet type presentation.

BLACKBARN Hudson Valley is a unique option for an intimate gathering that can be customized for each event. This space features a multi-level formal dining room with fireplace and loft that overlooks the main dining room. Guests are also able to enjoy the private terrace with optional covered awning and use of country chic Tavern bar. Each wedding is customized utilizing the existing wooden top tables and restaurant furniture. Guests can also enjoy on-site luxury accommodations at the Diamond Mills Hotel.

Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn. Our restaurant, bar & lounge is dedicated to crafting unforgettable culinary experiences, blending the diverse flavors of Latin America with unique Asian twists, all while prioritizing quality, detail, and top-notch service. Make your special moments truly memorable at Republic Latin Fusion. With our personalized private event options, we'll transform your celebrations into extraordinary experiences. Let our team handle the details while you enjoy an unforgettable time with your loved ones.

Pera Soho is a transportative Mediterranean retreat in the heart of Soho. Inspired by the renowned Istanbul neighborhood where cuisine, art, culture, nightlife and the cosmopolitan converge, Pera SoHo seduces with an environment that is simultaneously warm and vibrant. Indulge in the cuisine and the joyous reverence for the outdoors that is the hallmark of the Mediterranean experience.

Bistrot Leo is an intimate 50-seat French restaurant in the heart of Soho. Bistrot Leo is a French restaurant from Mercer Street Hospitality located in Soho. Designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, Bistrot Leo offers classic French fare from chef Jesse Freijo. The menu combines both classics and French-inspired dishes. Bistrot Leo features both outdoor seating and a fireplace.

WhiteBox was founded in 1998. Within its first two years, WhiteBox was nominated for “Best Group Show” by the International Art Critics Association for Plural Speech and for a survey of Viennese Actionists, Günter Brus and Hermann Nitsch. During its first decade, WhiteBox built a reputation for producing thought-provoking exhibitions and initiatives that fostered engagement among a broad audience, including neighborhood low-income housing communities such as the Elliot Houses, and the Bayview Women’s Prison. A second decade in the LES/Chinatown, while continuing its trajectory and traditions, WBX interacted with latent local and international Chinese and Asian communities, likewise five seasons in East Harlem created deeper links with the large Latinx, Afro-American and the more quiet, ubiquitous immigrant underserved local multicultural communities.

This classic event space in the heart of Williamsburg stands out as a venue of history and style for those seeking the very best in New York City. Perfect for an alternative wedding space, corporate events, film/TV shoots, themed Mitzvah, or lavish birthday or anniversary party, attention to detail is carried out from beginning to end. The venue contains bar areas located on each floor and available lounge seating with cocktail tables throughout, and three private green rooms. With a 650 capacity, the Music Hall of Williamsburg is ready to host your next event.  

The New Museum is currently undergoing a major building expansion that will double our space, and so we are not currently available for rental events. If you would like to stay up to date about our new building reopening in 2025, please sign up for our newsletter.

The historic and artistic ambiance of Angel Orensanz Foundation provides a stunning setting for weddings. The venue's grand architecture and unique décor create a memorable and enchanting atmosphere, perfect for couples seeking a distinctive and elegant celebration.

Operated by hospitality industry leader, Gerber Group, Mr. Purple, is a rooftop bar and restaurant located on the 15th floor of Hotel Indigo Lower East Side, that captures the vibrant and artistic spirit of the local neighborhood. We offer an intoxicating combination of panoramic views, craft cocktails, locally sourced food, and even fresh cold-pressed juices and handcrafted coffee from local purveyors. Our menu connects with local iconic culinary staples, featuring locally sourced ingredients. The bar menu features an expansive collection of small-batch spirits, regionally brewed craft beers, universal wine offerings and a rotating selection of Gerber Group's classic and modern cocktails that highlight market-fresh ingredients. Signature sips include refined twists on classic cocktails like the GG Manhattan and Old Fashioned, in addition to craft cocktails carbonated and bottled in-house.

Parisian Social is a brand new private members club and private event rental venue unlike any other. Equipped with a fully fledged kitchen so members or hired chefs/caterers can create their own unique concoctions in this iconic space. Inspired by the irreverent Elsa Maxwell, a famous NYC Socialite during the 1920’s. The New Yorker recently compared it to a Harvard Finals club in the city and Elle Decor called it “New York’s Lavish New Social Club.”

Established in 2014, baba cool opened its first location as a vibrant and airy all day café just steps away from Fort Greene Park. In 2021, our second location opened in Williamsburg. We are proud to partner with local vendors such as Café Integral, Kettl, and Grandaisy Bakery for high quality ingredients. Once dubbed “the queen of Fort Greene” by Brooklyn Mag, we focus on thoughtful service and genuinely delicious experiences.

The newly launched Wine Bar is an intimate candle-lit space featuring a private bar and separate entrance. The inviting space can accommodate up to 30 guests for family-style dining or cocktail receptions.

Osteria Morini brings the soulful cuisine and convivial spirit of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy to Manhattan’s vibrant SoHo neighborhood. Known as the Italian Breadbasket, this region is also the birthplace of some of the flavors and ingredients most commonly associated with Italian cuisine worldwide: prosciutto, mortadella, parmigiano, and balsamic vinegar. In Italian, “osteria” means a place where the owner “hosts” guests. The 98-seat restaurant, located on Petrosino Square, offers dinner and weekend brunch. Osteria Morini dismantled and shipped components from an Italian 1700s-era farmhouse to create the unique décor. The semi-open kitchen allows for guests to watch the action of their meal preparation unfold. Executive Chef Bill Dorrler oversees the kitchen operations at Osteria Morini, led daily by Chef di Cucina Gerardo Fernandez. Osteria Morini’s wine list was curated to include wines native to this part of Italy.