18 New Venues in New York for Summer 2022 Meetings and Events

The brand-new Wall Street Hotel is a pearl of a hotel and venue in Manhattan’s Financial District that’s fittingly located between Pearl and Water Street in the historic Tontine building. The 180-room luxury property welcomes guests with a grandiose lobby (pictured) reminiscent of an elevated living room, thanks to an eclectic mix of upholstered furniture juxtaposed with custom wallpaper murals of New York’s architecture and 26-foot cathedral ceilings. Event planners, rejoice, because there’s over 6,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including pre-function rooms, a ballroom, and a social lounge housed inside of a bar. The 2,100-square-foot ballroom can accommodate receptions and theater- or classroom-style seating arrangements for gatherings of up to 100, 192, and 66, respectively. It can also be divided into Room A—a 1,363-square-foot space for up to 123 for a reception—or the smaller Room B—a 705-square-foot space for receptions of up to 64. Bar Tontine, an on-site bar, lounge, and terrace, boasts 2,700 square feet, including a 1,100-square-foot social lounge for up to 100 to gather with the breathtaking background of the New York Harbor. The Wall Street Hotel’s signature restaurant, La Marchange, handles all food and beverage for events. Room rentals start at $5,000 and increase over high-demand periods; inquire within.

At Wonderland, there are no cheshire cats, white rabbits, or looking glasses; however, there’s certainly no shortage of marvels. At Chelsea’s newest nightclub and adult nightlife venue, there are exotic dancers, sword swallowers, ax jugglers, and burlesque performers. Richie Romero is the creative director (he’s also the mastermind behind the recently opened Nebula nightclub in Midtown Manhattan), and the venue is run by adult entertainment veterans Twenty West Partners. Wonderland spans 10,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 300 people across its two floors, which were designed by locally based SBS Slammer of SBS Designs. A stage anchors the room and is backed by two, 12-foot LED video walls where live acts, musical guests, and celebrity hosts will perform. And to accompany bottle service, a menu featuring truffle butter popcorn, chips and guacamole, wagyu cheeseburger sliders, and other elevated bites is available. And there’s more: a VIP, members-only, speakeasy-style club is slated to open inside the venue later this year.

Thirty-nine stories up atop the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel is Somewhere Nowhere, the city’s tallest rooftop pool that debuted last July. The 5,516-square-foot space has 360-degree views of Manhattan’s skyline, not to mention a striking eyeshot of the Empire State Building. Host an alfresco dinner party for 120 seated guests or a trendy cocktail hour for 150 standing guests. There's also no shortage of live greenery, including sprawling ivy overhead. A secret garden-inspired experience begins as soon as guests walk through the door, with a lush arched entry that leads into a 38th-floor lounge decorated with fairytale-like art pieces of gnomes and fireflies, not to mention neon signs and lantern sconces with room for 230 seated or 400 standing guests. A seasonal food program has been curated by El Grupo SN and includes truffled grilled cheese, vegan sliders, lobster rolls, and more, and cocktails use tropical ingredients such as hibiscus, ruby red grapefruit, and ancho chili. Somewhere Nowhere also boasts robust daily event programming featuring pool parties and world-renowned DJs. Full venue buyouts are also available; inquire within for pricing.

Carroll Hall—a multifaceted, designated event and art venue—opened in Brooklyn in April. Designed as the outdoor garden escape many New Yorkers crave, the 3,767-square-foot venue boasts handmade mosaic murals, moving walls, and secret doors among its four main private event spaces. The 1,088-square-foot Warehouse is a sun-drenched room with 25-foot-tall ceilings, an elevated DJ booth, and custom cedar walls inspired by the cellular structure of birch trees. It’s perfect for a seated gathering of 65, ceremony for 90, or cocktail reception for 95, and has access—and is ADA compliant—with the Mezzanine Lounge, a 613-square-foot space for up to eight guests. For very intimate gatherings of up to six, tucked in Carroll Hall’s back garden is The Treehouse, a 100-square-foot room designed to encourage guests to slow down and take in the surrounding gardens. Rose’s Room is an indoor-outdoor space that also opens up to the garden (pictured), and comes complete with a kitchen-prep area, large commercial fridge, dishwashers, and ice machine. The 360-square-foot private dining area can accommodate up to 15 for a cocktail reception. Pricing for full venue rentals ranges from $4,600-$10,000, and patrons can inquire within about hourly pricing for smaller events or photoshoots.

On June 17, the Virgin Hotel in NoMad welcomes Swingers, a playfully named mini golf and event venue. Part of a chain of British-based indoor golf entertainment facilities, Swingers is a 23,000-square-foot underground space with 20-foot-high ceilings, six cocktail bars with 12 drinks curated with nods to the New York venue, and private event rooms. Up to 525 standing or 374 seated guests can occupy the space. Of course, there’s also three, nine-hole golf courses where four people can tee off at each course every five minutes (up to 120 people can be playing golf at the same time at any given moment). Swingers provides guests with the feel of playing at a whimsical, bucolic English country golf club of the 1920s. But in 2022 fashion, there are four gourmet street vendors on-site to recharge after playing a round—Sauce Pizzeria, Miznon, Fonda, and Mah Ze Dahr Bakery. Available for guests 21 and over, event pricing starts at $26 per person during peak hours, and $22 during off-peak hours.

Rooftop oasis The Summer Club debuted its rooftop pool on May 21, and it’s an Instagrammer’s paradise. Perched atop the Ravel Hotel in Long Island City, it’s a 24,000-square-foot, turf-covered city escape with room for up to 400 seated or 800 standing guests. Designed with opulent day clubs in Miami and Las Vegas in mind, The Summer Club is decorated with white lounge chairs and pink, branded beach towels, pink and white umbrellas, LED signs displaying the club’s name, and, at the center of it all, a 50-by-20-foot pool. From a bird’s-eye view, palm tree decals at the bottom of the pool are an eye-catching touch to the overall decor. The perimeter of the rooftop space is lined with 26 private cabanas that can be reserved for more intimate gatherings of up to eight. When not hosting a full buyout event, the venue hosts its own pool parties featuring local DJs, and daily passes to The Summer Club are $60 for a weekday and $75 on weekends. There’s also a dining space—The Penthouse—which is currently only available for private events. The 6,000-square-foot space can accommodate up to 205 seated or 350 standing guests for a soiree with skyline views and dishes courtesy of executive chef Seth Levine.

The Ellington bolstered the Upper West Side’s restaurant scene when it opened in September 2021. The rustic-chic tavern achieves an intimate, neighborhood-restaurant feel with rattan lighting fixtures, a grand piano, a watercolor-style wall mural, and live greenery cascading from the bar. The space spans a total of 2,000 square feet, which includes the 500-square-foot Straus Room, a private dining space that can host up to 55 seated or 70 standing guests. Pricing to rent the Straus Room starts at $3,500 Sunday-Wednesday and increases to $5,000 for events on Friday or Saturday evenings. The 1,500-square-foot main dining room can accommodate parties of 20 or less, and full venue buyouts are available for a seated dinner of up to 150 guests or a cocktail-style event for up to 250 standing guests. The Ellington also has its own private events team to help planners curate a menu tailored to any occasion, from European-inspired plates to seasonal American dishes.

In March, Brooklyn Chop House Times Square added an upscale, Asian-fusion steakhouse to the glitz and glamor of the bustling tourist destination. The five-level space in the heart of NYC spans a total of 25,000 square feet, featuring a main dining room for 120 seated or 150 standing guests; a mezzanine for 30 seated or 50 standing; and a rooftop garden for 50 seated or 75 standing. The Garden Room (pictured), which boasts a retractable roof perfect for year-round celebrations, is an oasis above bustling Broadway, with a lush wall of greenery and fairy lights twinkling above. The rooftop space, dubbed the "Brooklyn Beach House," can also be reserved for seated soirees of 120 or standing, cocktail-style receptions of 150. Indoors, there’s a total of six private dining rooms, three bars each at least 30 feet long, and a private cellar that will house a members-only NFT restaurant when it debuts later this summer. Large screens throughout the swanky space can be synced up to display company logos for a professional event or throwback photos for a birthday party. Menu highlights on the American-Asian menu include short rib bao buns, bacon cheeseburger dumplings, dry-aged porterhouse, and nine-season shrimp.

Collective Retreats, a leader in outdoor hospitality, unveiled the Collective Pavilion on April 29, a memorable event space with striking views of the Statue of Liberty. Located just eight minutes from downtown Manhattan via ferry or water taxi, the Collective Pavilion is a 950-square-foot, climate-controlled, indoor-outdoor alcove for groups up to 70. For daytime events of 10 with food, pricing starts at $2,500 and from there, varies depending on the number of attendees, additional dining options, activity add-ons, and more. Collective Retreats also offers Collective Commons, a 500-square-foot private dining tent for intimate meetings and events of 20, and Three Peaks Lodge, a 1,000-square-foot open-air lodge overlooking The Great Lawn for gatherings of 15-70. Hosting a team-building event? Consider adding on one of Collective Retreats’ alfresco activities, including yoga classes, campfire sessions, cocktail crafting classes, and more.

La dolce vita Dante-style at the famed aperitivo bar’s new location at Pier 17. Dante Seaport debuted an open-air oasis in March 2022, conjuring up a piece of the Italian seaside on downtown Manhattan’s waterfront with bistro-style seating for up to 250 reception style, 400 standing, or 125 seated; olive and citrus trees; as well as Italian-themed cocktails featuring limoncello, prosecco, and rosé. The upscale watering hole spans 8,361 square feet—including the 111-square-foot Negroni Bar—and, aside from wine, martini, Negroni, and spiked slushie lists, offers brunch, light bites, and a selection of pastas. Event pricing starts at $25,000 for a full venue buyout and ranges from $2,000-$5,000 for semiprivate gatherings.

Upscale Greek restaurant Avra opened its third location in Rockefeller Center in early June, and the expansive space is a feast for the eyes. Spanning 18,000 square feet, Avra can accommodate up to 628 guests for an elevated gathering in a space designed by New York-based Rockwell Group to evoke the feeling of being in a Grecian courtyard with white oak, limestone, oil-rubbed bronze, natural linens, water features, and greenery. A seafood bar sits prominently in the center of the main dining room and in front of a grand staircase and adjacent to a custom salt sculpture by Brooklyn-based artist Fernando Mastrangelo. Located in the historic Time-Life Building, there are also two private event rooms: Skylite and Athena, each spanning 750 square feet for up to 26 guests. By day, Avra is a sun-soaked sanctuary with light pouring through the restaurant’s 30-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows, and by night, the venue is a jewel box with golden hues shining from the inside and captivating passersby. The menu boasts sophisticated takes on Greek favorites, including haloumi, grilled oyster mushrooms with kefalograviera cheese, Chilean sea bass souvlaki, hamachi sashimi, and more.

Le Meridien New York welcomed LiFE Rooftop in July 2021, and the bar opened for its first summer season as of May 2022. Since then, it has been inviting guests to take in wow-worthy views of Central Park from the 1,204-square-foot indoor-outdoor space 29 stories in the sky. The covered terrace can accommodate up to 175 guests, perfect for hosting corporate events, birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and more—rain or shine. The indoor lounge is alluring for its gold ceiling, DJ booth, and warm-toned lighting, and the entire space has no shortage of velvet lounge seating sure to make guests feel right at home. Bar bites, courtesy of executive chef Anastacia Song, include cajun-spiced wings, beef sliders, and shoestring fries. And a curated cocktail menu includes the likes of the playfully named Seersucker—a blend of rum, fresh strawberries, lemon, and cinnamon—Tropical Nymph—with vodka, blue curaçao, pineapple, mango, and orgeat—and Spicy Paloma—made with jalapeño-infused tequila, grapefruit, and lime.

In June, outdoor hangout Makitiki opened near South Street Seaport and combines “maki,” Japanese hand rolls and tasty snacks, with “tiki,” Caribbean art. The blend makes for an open-air paradise serving up frozen cocktails made with tropical fruits with Asian flair (think: coconut, pineapple, and passionfruit with shiso, sake, and chamomile) alongside nori hand rolls, chilled noodle bowls, wasabi shrimp chips, and more. The 1,250-square-foot space overlooks the pier and is available for standing receptions only, and full buyouts can accommodate up to 150 guests. Plus, semiprivate events in the colorful lounge area can host up to 60. Fittingly, there’s no shortage of palms and rattan at Makitiki, which is a spinoff of popular barbecue concept Yakitiki in Greenpoint, and is the sister venue to American restaurant and barroom Sunday in Brooklyn.

Slated to debut in August is the Rosevale Cocktail Room at the CIVILIAN Hotel, located in Hell’s Kitchen. The opening marks Las Vegas-based Carver Road Hospitality’s first venture in NYC (the team is also behind Carversteak at Resorts World Las Vegas). The second-floor cocktail room spans 1,570 square feet and boasts warm-wood walls decorated with vignettes of famed Broadway shows, a funky marbled bar top, and checkered floors. There’s also a 500-square-foot terrace and adjacent Blue Room hidden just off the bar and filled with Broadway ephemera. Here, nine arched curio cabinets co-curated by local architect David Rockwell and American costume designer Paul Tazewell display treasures such as the original polo shirt and cast worn in Dear Evan Hansen, a pair of red boots from Kinky Boots, Elphaba’s hat from Wicked, perfume bottles from She Loves Me, and more. Upon opening, the entire Rosevale Cocktail Room will be able to accommodate 125 standing or 85 seated guests between its indoor-outdoor spaces. And downstairs, there’s an accompanying Rosevale Kitchen, a New York brasserie that will also open this summer with a global-inspired culinary program designed by Jeannie Glass. Something else to look out for later this summer? Starchild, the 27th-floor, elevated, 2,000-square-foot rooftop lounge for up to 90 seated or 120 standing guests.

Daintree debuted a rooftop bar in May and aptly named the forest-inspired hot-spot Treetop. Spanning 1,124 square feet, the intimate space is flush with greenery and boasts bohemian decor, an antique mirrored bar, twinkling string lights, velvet seating, and woven accents—all with dramatic, 29th-floor skyline views as the backdrop. Host an event for up to 100 indoors or gather up to 60 on the outdoor terrace, which has its own bar. The enticing cocktail menu features the “Venus Fly Trap,” a blend of Montelobos mezcal, violette, maraschino, green chili, and lime; and the “Year of the Tiger,” made with mezcal, aperitivo, watermelon, champagne vinegar, soda, and black salt. To accompany curated cocktails, wine, beer, and a selection of martinis, elevated bites include a half-dozen beau soleil oysters, chicken liver bacon mousse, and strawberry rhubarb pavlova. Food and beverage minimums start at $25,000 for a full buyout, at $18,000 for the indoor space, and $10,000 for the outdoor space.

In early June, Convene reopened its 101 Park Avenue location, renovated with 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space just steps away from Grand Central Station. The layout and decor has been reimagined to take cues from the surrounding neighborhood, featuring open layouts, grand proportions, and traditional detailing, including decorative lighting elements, Venetian plaster, and furniture evocative of a traditional townhouse aesthetic. Designated meeting spaces include the Grand Central Lounge, a 774-square-foot space for up to 100; Madison Hub North and South, which each span 440 square feet for up to 40; the 1,452-square-foot Park Hub for 144; and the 702-square-foot Pershing Hub for as many as 72. Hosting a more intimate gathering? Consider the 263-square-foot Boardroom for 10, or the 170-square-foot Vanderbilt Studio for six. All spaces come equipped with top-flight snacks and freshly brewed coffee and tea. For meal-centered meetings, Convene can also accommodate a seasonal dining menu with local ingredients. Pricing starts at $15,000, but is subject to change depending on the day of the week and time of year.

Tokyo native and veteran head bartender of the now-shuttered Angel’s Share cocktail den Takuma Watanabe debuted his own venture, Martiny’s, in April. Spanning three floors, the venue was named both after Watanabe’s favorite cocktail and Philip Martiny, a French-American sculptor whose studio used to occupy the space. The ground floor, second, and third (pictured) levels each span 450 square feet and can host 18, 20, and 18 seated guests, respectively. And the decor of the 1,350-square-foot venue respects the history of the original 1800s carriage house, with exposed brick walls, a hand-painted mural above the bar, and an eclectic mix of cozy furniture. Full buyouts are available for up to 150 guests with completely customizable food and beverage menus curated alongside Martiny’s on-site team. Expect a whiskies and spirits lounge, a selection of martinis, and American-meets-Japanese bites courtesy of Wayne Cheng. Cheng puts a focus on seafood and raw offerings, but menu highlights also include chicken karaage topped with caviar and steak tartare served on buttered toast. Later this summer, Martiny’s will also debut a basement space with its own kitchen that can be reserved for private parties of 12-18.

Slate, a multilevel nightspot in Chelsea, has been in business since the year 2000 and celebrated its 22nd anniversary with the opening of Slate Rooftop on May 26, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. The 5,000-square-foot alfresco bar debuted atop the Pod Brooklyn Hotel in Williamsburg and is the borough’s only solar-powered rooftop. For an eco-friendly meeting or event, gather up to 125 friends or coworkers to mix and mingle under the 1,200-square-foot covered canopy, or buy out the entire venue to invite an additional 200. On a sunny day, quench your thirst with frosé, beer on tap, or a curated cocktail from Liquid Lab NYC. Choices include the Slate Smash with vodka, aperol, muddled raspberries, mint, and lemon; the Queen’s Gambit with bourbon, peach puree, honey, lemon juice, and peach bitters; and the Jenga Gingersnap with Earl Gray vodka, ginger beer, thyme-infused ginger syrup, and lime. To accompany the beverages, executive chef Darryl Harmon is serving up a menu of shareable dishes, such as spicy tuna and crispy rice, beef short rib birria tacos, crispy mac n’ cheese bites, and more.