20 Best Private Dinner Party Venues in NYC (2025)

Planning a private dinner party in NYC sounds simple until you're three hours deep in Google results with nothing booked. This guide cuts through it. Below are 20 real venues across Manhattan and Brooklyn, covering cozy 22-person loft dinners up to full buyouts for 400 guests. Use this as your starting point, whether you're building from scratch or just need to see what's actually out there.

Tribeca's coolest spot for a dinner that actually impresses people

That 45-foot marble bar with a 16-foot tower of spirits behind it is the first thing people talk about when they leave. The cocktails are genuinely good. The bar program comes from the same people behind Apotheke, which is saying a lot. The food menu is organized into Little, More, and Most, and the standouts, vertical spiral lasagna, birria ramen, crab mac and cheese, are the kind of dishes that make a dinner party feel like an event.

This is one of the rare Tribeca spots that works equally well for a corporate client dinner and a milestone birthday. The dim, serpent-mural atmosphere reads sexy without trying too hard. Multiple sections give you options: a 40-person front table setup, a 65-person back area upstairs, or the 40-person downstairs speakeasy if you want something truly private. Full venue capacity hits 150 for a buyout.

It's on Reade Street between West Broadway and Church Street. The 1/2/3 at Chambers Street drops you a two-minute walk away. The neighborhood at night is quiet and easy. No hunting for your guests in a sea of bar crowds.

An art installation that throws parties, not the other way around

Deluxx Fluxx was designed by artists FAILE and BÄST, and it shows. The blacklight room alone is worth the booking. Vintage arcade cabinets, original artwork on every surface, customizable LED screens for branding or visuals, and a Danley Sound Labs system that actually sounds like it cost money. This is not your standard bar buyout.

It lives inside the Webster Hall building on East 11th Street, right between Astor Place (6 train) and 14th Street Union Square, which means getting 100 people there is never a logistical nightmare. The 3,000 square feet of event space handles up to 400 for a full buyout, with smaller sections available down to 12 for something more contained.

Good for birthday parties that want something to talk about, corporate events in creative industries, or any gathering where you want the space to do some of the work for you. Open bar packages are available and can be put together to fit most budgets.

A Greek oasis in FiDi with a koi pond and real cocktails

Cherry blossom installations and a koi fish pond in the Financial District sounds like something a set designer made up, but Skinos is the real thing. The space blends modern Greek design with a calming aesthetic that feels genuinely removed from the Wall Street energy outside.

The food is modern Mediterranean done with care. Updated Greek classics, fresh ingredients, proper plating. Cocktails and wine are taken seriously. For a private dinner party in NYC, this is one of the few spots where the food and the room are both actually doing the job. The private section handles up to 150 guests, with semi-private options for 100 and a non-private dining area of the same size.

It's on Washington Street between Albany and Carlisle Streets. Rector Street (R/W) is very close, Wall Street (4/5) is a short walk. The neighborhood is quiet at night, parking isn't a disaster, and the World Trade Center complex is nearby if guests are coming from out of town.

East Village gaming hall with 40+ projectors and a dance floor

Sugar Mouse runs a 360-degree immersive environment powered by over 40 projectors and AI technology that can sync visuals to music in real time. There's nothing else quite like it in the East Village, or really anywhere in the city. Add ping pong, pool, foosball, a stage for live music or DJs, and a proper dance floor, and you have a party venue that keeps people busy all night.

It's on 3rd Avenue between East 10th and East 11th Streets, a one-minute walk from Astor Place (6 train) and very close to the 3rd Ave L stop. The full venue holds 400 for a buyout. Semi-private sections are available, including a 100-person pool and ping pong area and a 60-person main dance floor section.

Works well for birthdays that want an activity-forward format, tech or creative industry corporate events, product launches where you want a memorable backdrop, and social mixers where you need people to actually talk to each other.

Nautical-themed seafood bar on the SoHo/Greenwich Village border

The Folly is a seafood-focused restaurant and craft cocktail bar on West Houston Street, right on the line between SoHo and Greenwich Village. The nautical theme is done with actual restraint. Reclaimed wood, marine details, a warm room that feels like someone's really good idea rather than a marketing concept. Oysters and lobster rolls are on the menu, and the cocktails hold up.

For private events, it comes stocked with a projector and AV setup, a DJ booth, and a vintage photo booth. That combination of amenities at this size, up to 175 for a full buyout and 90 for the private room and mezzanine combined, is genuinely useful for birthday parties, engagement parties, and corporate happy hours that want a bit of personality without going full nightclub.

Broadway-Lafayette (B/D/F/M) is steps away. Prince Street (N/R/W) is a short walk. The block on West Houston at night is active but not chaotic, easy for guests coming from anywhere in the city.

Sun-soaked SoHo loft with high ceilings and a blank-canvas layout

This 1,000 square foot loft on Broadway in SoHo punches above its size. Fifteen-foot ceilings, panoramic windows, natural light, and antique designer props throughout. It feels like a proper event space, not a cleared-out office. The loft includes a DJ booth, projector and screen, a 40-inch TV, full sound system, and built-in dimmable lighting. Outside catering is allowed, which matters if you want to bring in a specific chef or caterer for your dinner.

The main event space fits 50, with a separate lounge section for 16. It's the right size for an intimate private dinner party, a bridal shower, a baby shower, or a small corporate off-site where the room actually matters. Canal Street (N/Q/R/W/J/Z/6) is a very short walk. You're in the middle of the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District, which makes the walk to and from the space part of the experience.

Note the cleaning fee ($200), and optional bartender and security guard fees if needed. Budget accordingly.

Exposed brick and disco ball in Williamsburg, for people who take parties seriously

Velvet Brooklyn earns its name. Exposed brick, vintage chandeliers, warm lighting, and a 20-inch disco ball that actually gets used. Two separate bar areas mean guests spread out naturally rather than clustering in one corner. The handcrafted cocktails are actually good, which matters for a dinner party where drinks are part of the event.

The full venue holds 110. The Velvet Room is a 60-person semi-private option, and the Main Bar handles 50. It comes stocked with a Pioneer DDJ-SZ2 DJ controller, projector, AV equipment, coat check, and private restroom. The practical stuff that makes running a party less stressful. Customizable catering is available on top of the full bar.

It's on Broadway in Williamsburg, near the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge. Marcy Avenue (J/M/Z) is a short walk. Bedford Avenue (L) is walkable. For Brooklyn dinner parties, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, engagement parties, this is one of the better-equipped spots in the neighborhood.

Two-floor Chelsea venue with a full kitchen and a VIP room upstairs

La Victoria runs two distinct floors and they feel genuinely different from each other. The main floor is a spacious, high-energy space centered on a large bar with a raised VIP box. Good for receptions, launches, and larger birthday parties. The second floor is more intimate, with a library bar and a secret VIP room that gives guests somewhere to actually have a real conversation.

The professionally-equipped kitchen in the basement is a meaningful detail for dinner parties. It means you're not limited to passed appetizers and pre-plated salads. You can run a real seated dinner with proper courses at scale. Full venue capacity is 480, with the first floor at 400 and the second floor as a standalone 80-person option.

It's on West 14th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, right on the Chelsea/Meatpacking border. The A/C/E at 14th/8th and the 1/2/3 at 14th/7th are both extremely close. The High Line entrance at 14th Street is nearby if guests want to arrive early and walk.

Tiny DUMBO studio for intimate dinners under the Manhattan Bridge

BeatBrush Studios is small on purpose. The 12x30 studio in DUMBO, just steps from the Manhattan Bridge, fits up to 22 people for a seated dinner. That's the whole pitch. If you want a truly intimate private dinner party in NYC, where the conversation actually happens, this is one of the few spaces in Brooklyn set up for exactly that.

It has a microwave, fridge, and water access, plus table surfaces and optional decor. Outside catering is welcome. Add-ons include a sound bath, DJ decks, event assistant, and craft supplies. The space is ADA accessible with elevator access and a loading zone, which matters more than people think when you're coordinating food delivery and decor setup.

York Street on the F train is five minutes away. The A/C at High Street–Brooklyn Bridge is also walkable. The DUMBO block outside is one of the most pleasant in Brooklyn at night. Cobblestones, bridge views, easy to impress out-of-town guests.

Greenwich Village pub with 14 TVs, pool tables, and room for 135

Josie Woods has been running private events in Greenwich Village long enough that the staff actually knows how to execute them. Hosts Martin and Andy are specifically called out by regulars for a reason. The service here is attentive in a way that not every pub-style venue can claim. The main dining room fits 70 for a seated dinner, the full venue handles 135, and 14 HD TVs plus pool tables and darts mean there's always something to do other than stand around.

American pub classics, customizable food packages, and full bar service cover the catering side. A very good option for alumni reunions, casual birthday parties, corporate happy hours, and team outings where the vibe matters more than a fancy room.

It's on Waverly Place, a two-minute walk from the West 4th Street station (A/B/C/D/E/F/M) and steps from Washington Square Park. Central enough that getting people there from Midtown, Brooklyn, or the UES is all relatively painless.

5,000 square feet above Hell's Kitchen with Hudson River views

The Penthouse NYC is 5,000 square feet on the top floor of a West 46th Street building, with skyline and Hudson River views and the kind of ceiling height that makes any event feel significant. For a large private event where the room needs to do the talking, this is one of the more straightforward choices available.

Full buyout fits 350 guests. The space comes with wireless internet, professional audio, and elevator access. An on-site event planner is available if you want planning support built into the booking. It's used for corporate galas, weddings, product launches, and film and photo shoots. The natural light and views make it work for productions as much as parties.

West 46th between 11th and 12th Avenues is a walk from the subway. The 7 at Hudson Yards or the A/C/E at 42nd Street Port Authority are the closest options, so factor in transportation logistics for your guests. The M12 bus on 11th/12th Avenue helps bridge the gap.

3,000 sq ft Brooklyn industrial loft with a stage, chef's kitchen, and beauty studio

Pitkin Lofts in East New York is the kind of space where the amenity list surprises you. Full chef's kitchen, built-in bar, stage, sound system, adjustable lighting, two private bathrooms, elevator access, and then also a makeup booth, beauty salon studio setup, and podcast and filming content props. It's legitimately set up for both events and productions, which makes it useful if you're doing something that crosses both.

The 3,000 square foot open-plan loft has full-length windows, high ceilings, and abundant natural light. Full venue capacity is 200. The space is genuinely blank-canvas: come in with a vision and the infrastructure is there to support it, from formal seated dinners to dance-forward birthday parties.

Sutter Avenue on the L and Rockaway Avenue on the C are both walkable. The B14, B60, and B20 buses serve Pitkin Avenue directly. East New York is not the most central Brooklyn neighborhood, but the space is one of the most complete raw lofts on the Litty platform, and the pricing reflects that.

Vinyl lounge and wine bar inside the Ace Hotel, designed for people who care about the details

Libera is the Ace Hotel NoMad's newest social space, and the design team clearly thought hard about every inch of it. Modular lounge seating, a handcrafted half-dome mirror ball, a glowing bottle-back bar, and a wall of vintage speakers that anchors the whole room's identity. There's a vinyl turntable installation, a display of records, and a dedicated listening counter. It's a room that rewards people who notice things.

The full venue buyout holds 205. The aesthetic channels disco-era glamour and 1960s Italian club intimacy. Warm, tactile, and transportive in a way that very few hotel event spaces manage. It works well for dinner parties, client events, rehearsal dinners, product launches, and any gathering where the atmosphere is doing significant heavy lifting.

The Ace Hotel sits in NoMad, close to multiple subway lines. Guests won't feel like they've been booked into a hotel conference room with mood lighting.

The LES natural wine bar that's been quietly doing private dinners since 2008

The Ten Bells has been on the Lower East Side since 2008 and it still feels like a discovery. Dimly lit, cozy, zero pretense, and a natural wine list sourced from small producers doing organic or biodynamic work. The food is tapas-style and built to complement the wine, not compete with it. The $1 oyster happy hour is genuinely one of the better deals in downtown Manhattan.

The private rooms are the real draw for dinner parties. The Mural Room fits 22 in a semi-private setup. The Communal Room handles 35. Combined Rooms get you to 60. Full venue buyout is 100. These are real, dinner-party-sized rooms where conversation flows because the space is the right scale and the wine list gives people something to talk about.

It's in the LES, in Chinatown-adjacent territory. Message the venue directly for current pricing since rates vary by configuration. Good for wine-forward dinners, rehearsal dinners, client events, and birthday celebrations where sophistication matters more than spectacle.

15,000 sq ft Greenpoint industrial space with a screening room and skyline views

100 Sutton is 15,000 square feet of Brooklyn industrial space in Greenpoint, and the breakdown is genuinely useful for complex events. The main hall is 6,000 square feet with skylights, exposed brick, and skyline views. Four breakout rooms each fit 50-plus guests and come with AV setups. The 64-seat screening room has surround sound and red velvet seating. Full venue capacity is 400.

This is the kind of space that works for large weddings, galas, multi-room corporate events, fundraisers, product launches, or immersive experiences that need physical separation between activations. The flexible layouts mean you're not locked into a single event format. Run a dinner in the main hall, a presentation in the screening room, and a cocktail lounge in a breakout room simultaneously.

Greenpoint is well-connected by the G train and multiple bus routes. The space is raw enough to be genuinely customizable but polished enough that you're not starting from zero.

Bushwick neo-noir event space with glowing red lanterns and rigging points for performances

The Red Pavilion in Bushwick is cinematic in the literal sense. Glowing red lanterns, Art Deco detailing, a layout that feels like it was designed for atmosphere first and logistics second. The space has rigging points for aerial performances, which tells you something about how seriously it takes production capability. A stage, full bar, dance floor, and cocktail lounge round out the setup.

The Main Show Room holds 225 for a full private buyout. Good for intimate dinners that want serious atmosphere, brand activations, late-night birthday parties, weddings, and any event where you want guests to feel like they've walked into a world rather than a rented room. The speakeasy bar element and cabaret-ready layout make it one of the more distinctive spaces in Brooklyn.

Bushwick is accessible via the L and J/M/Z trains. The neighborhood has a strong creative-industry crowd, and the venue fits that energy naturally.

Rooftop terrace and indoor lounge with skyline views and flexible capacity up to 550

Aventura Skybar runs both a rooftop terrace and an indoor lounge, which means you get skyline views without being completely at the mercy of the weather. The rooftop holds 250, the indoor lounge fits 300, and the full venue combining both handles 550, making this one of the larger capacity options on this list that still manages to feel like an event destination rather than a convention hall.

Amenities include tables, chairs, ambient lighting, WiFi, and AV capabilities as a baseline. Catering, decor, entertainment, and bar packages can all be arranged to build out a fully tailored event. The flexible layouts work for intimate dinners, large cocktail receptions, and mitzvahs.

The venue covers multiple neighborhoods in its listing, which gives it geographic flexibility. For private dinner parties in NYC that need real capacity with a view component, it's worth evaluating alongside The Penthouse NYC.

Fort Greene bistro with Eleven Madison Park pedigree and room for 70

Third Falcon was opened by someone who came up through Eleven Madison Park and Crown Shy. That background shows in the cooking. Northern French cuisine with the kind of precision and care that comes from serious fine-dining training. Dishes like sole meunière and chicken bathed in crab butter are exactly what you want at a dinner party where food is the point.

The space itself is warm and feels established in the way good neighborhood restaurants do. Three distinct art pieces centered on a falcon theme, an English pub sign from the owner's grandfather, a local artist commission, and a flea market find, give the room genuine character. Full venue buyout is 70 guests.

This is the right place for a sophisticated private dinner party, a rehearsal dinner, a corporate client dinner where food quality matters, or a milestone celebration that deserves a real restaurant experience rather than a party space with catering. Fort Greene is served by the G train at Clinton-Washington Avenues and the C train at Lafayette Avenue.

West 57th Street lounge-club hybrid with karaoke and private rooms near Central Park

Aura 57 sits on West 57th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues, a quieter stretch of Midtown close to Columbus Circle and the southwest entrance to Central Park, but away from the Times Square chaos. The private event rooms can be customized and decorated to match your specific setup, and the blend of lounge comfort and club energy gives the space some range.

Three separate private rooms each hold up to 100 guests. The full Aura Club holds 300. State-of-the-art sound and lighting come standard. Karaoke is available, which is either very relevant or completely beside the point depending on your crowd. Resident DJs run the evening events. Full dinner service and menu options are available for seated events.

Good for milestone birthday parties, corporate functions, intimate wedding receptions, and cocktail parties where you want Midtown convenience without the generic hotel ballroom feel. 59th Street Columbus Circle (A/B/C/D/1) is a short walk away.

NYC's largest indoor playground in FiDi — for family events and kids' parties with a non-profit mission

Complete Playground is 40,000 square feet of indoor play space in the Financial District, and the only venue on this list where the dinner party might include a slide. Operated as a non-profit with a neuro-inclusive mission, it's built for kids' birthdays, baby showers, corporate family days, and any event where children are actually part of the guest list rather than an afterthought.

The space breaks down usefully: private party rooms for up to 24, full Level 3 for 135, Level B for 104. A full venue buyout covers the entire 40,000 square feet including the on-site café, which serves coffee, kid-friendly meals, and light bites for adults. Custom-built play structures, climbing walls, sensory zones, and proper restrooms make the logistics manageable.

Broad Street (J/Z) and Wall Street (4/5) are very close. For a family-forward private dinner or celebration in NYC where the venue's mission actually aligns with your values, Complete Playground is genuinely singular.

Still not sure which venue fits your event? The Litty concierge team can match you with the right space based on your guest count, budget, and vibe. Reach out at getlitty.com and someone will actually help you figure it out.