11 New Venues in New York for Summer 2023 Meetings and Events

Moxy extended its stylish footprint into Brooklyn with the March debut of Moxy Williamsburg. The pet-friendly, 216-room, 11-story hotel brought with it four F&B concepts and 13,000 square feet of event space, including the window-clad LiliStar (pictured) lounge, where patrons can admire the city skyline in all its glory. The 4,183-square-foot space is available for full buyouts for up to 280, or partial buyouts. Its 1,626-square-foot indoor lounge and 2,557-square-foot outdoor terrace can be reserved separately for 109 and 171 guests, respectively. As a property designed to fit in with the locals, aspiring Brooklynites can also expect a swanky bar, restaurant, and sound studio, which are all available for event bookings. For a fun photo moment, head to the building's southern façade to snap a pic under a vibrant mural by British artist D*Face of a woman stuck in traffic, shouting: "Get me to the Moxy!" Consider bringing corporate clients to one of three meeting studios, which range from about 200 to 300 square feet each or can be combined to fit up to 53 in a 777-square-foot boardroom.

A sanctuary on Southold's bayside, The Shoals opened the doors to its luxury accommodations in May 2022. Located three hours outside the city on Long Island's East End, the hustle and bustle of Manhattan is a world away. Here, guests will find 20 boat slips and 20 suites inside a cedar-shingled abode that also offers 8,300 square feet of venue space across three designated event areas. The 3,500-square-foot West & South Lawn is the largest space on offer, while the 2,300-square-foot North Lawn can host up to 150 guests. All three open-air options are blank canvases for planners to use tents and deck with rented furniture, lighting, food trucks, and more. The 2,500-square-foot indoor Oyster & Bayview Lounges, meanwhile, can fit up to 75 guests. The entire venue can be reserved for a weekendlong team-building escape, wedding, or other event-centered marathon for $10,000 during peak season and $8,000 during the off-season.

Manhattan didn't know it needed more venue space until Virgin Hotels New York City added 33,225 square feet of vibrant space in April courtesy of Sir Richard Branson. The boutique, 460-"chamber" hotel is situated in NoMad just blocks from the Empire State Building—and with 39 stories, views from the 1,170-square-foot Sky Lounge rival those of the Big Apple landmark's. The lounge is available for events of up to 100, and an adjacent terrace adds an additional 1,000 square feet-plus to mix and mingle in. The fourth-floor Pool Club (pictured), meanwhile, is an oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle with whimsical floor tiles and electric-blue accents for up to 80 guests to revel in. More than a dozen other gathering spaces are on offer. Highlights include a 3,200-square-foot fine dining restaurant helmed by chef Freddy Vargas of Scarpetta; a bilevel, 2,800 space playfully dubbed "Richard's Flat"; and a 4,000-square-foot alfresco space, named the Everdene Garden, for up to 260.

Set on 73 acres along the Hudson River is a romantic collection of pint-sized cabins that make up the tranquil Hutton Brickyards. As of October 2022, a 12-room late-1800s-era mansion has been added to the resort's offerings called Edgewood. The stately hall is the epitome of old meets new, with 12 guest rooms rendered with both French and contemporary styles in mind. Celebrate on Edgewood's charming front porch and old-world gazebo, or take advantage of 40,000 square feet of venue space located elsewhere on the property. The largest space on offer is the 21,400-square-foot Butler Pavilion, which can play host to as many as 4,000 guests. Other highlights include the 8,100-square-foot Lidgerwood Pavilion for 1,600 guests and the 2,400-square-foot Hutton Hall for 300 standing or 150 for a seated banquet.

Brooklyn may have paved the way for New York City breweries, but Torch & Crown Union Square has proved that this hoppy pastime can fit right into the Manhattan skyline too since it opened a first-of-its-kind venue in early May. Set in the historic Union Square Pavilion, the destination is as iconic as it is event-worthy. The 3,300-square-foot open-air venue offers 1,100 square feet of covered space—where there's also a full bar—and 2,200 square feet in an outdoor courtyard. Events are available for groups of 10 to 500 for the next three years from May to November, and pricing is dependent on event size and date.

As its name suggests, The Lookup's Midtown location atop the 13-story Kixby Hotel makes it the perfect site for taking in skyline views. The 2,200-square-foot venue opened in May, with room to host as many as 150 guests for a standing reception. The space was designed by Rockwell Group with pops of color and live greenery, and the menu was created with help from the team behind famed NYC milkshake maker Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer. The menu features elevated bar bites like truffle grilled cheese and a Hamptons lobster roll, and cocktails are served neat, over ice, and in slushie form.

Hotel AKA NoMad debuted in Manhattan's Design District on May 23 and fits right into the neighborhood with its 194 rooms and 800 square feet of event space that ooze opulence. Take the Lobby Wine Bar (pictured), for example, which offers gold accents, marble-topped tables, and amber lighting for up to 35 to enjoy. An eight-person boardroom is also on offer, as well as a mezzanine-level designated gathering space for up to 40. The design draws on the minimalism of Japanese and Scandinavian style, with warm tones and colors designed to be altogether serene, sexy, and synergetic.

Forget hailing a taxi—ride a ferry to Shelter Island to experience the lesser-known grandeur of New York. On 10 acres on Crescent Beach you'll find The Pridwin, a 33-room hotel with 16 private cottages that reopened in April after extensive renovations. The timeless destination offers five designated event spaces in the forefront of Peconic Bay. Highlights include the Morgan Room for up to 40 in a classroom setup or 12 in a boardroom-style seating arrangement, as well as The Nook, an intimate space for 10 to 20 guests to gather for a breakout meeting or networking session. The on-site, indoor-outdoor dining room and bar can also be bought out for as many as 125 guests.

TriBeCa welcomed Goa New York to the neighborhood in mid-February, and the Indian lounge debuted a 2,000-square-foot private dining room in June. The designated gathering space is ideal for seated groups of 20 to 60 or standing soirees with up to 75. Forget renting event decor here, as an ornate wall dripping in colorful blooms serves as all the ornamentation an event could need. Elsewhere at the three-level space, a 1,200-square-foot mezzanine looks over a photo-worthy art installation titled "The Dance of the Peacocks" by artist Ankon Mitra. Up to 35 guests can dine in the second-level space at the forefront of the origami-inspired work of art. Event pricing starts at $80 per person, and a menu boasting shareable plates, an array of curries, fritters, and specialty bread is on offer.

Designed with collaborative meetings in mind, Oasis at 437 Madison Avenue boasts conference spaces, breakout rooms, an outdoor terrace, a cozy bar, and an intimate library. The 12,000-square-foot turnkey venue occupies the 14th and 15th floors of the Midtown Manhattan building in its name, plus boasts a partnership with Relish Catering and Hospitality for event planners' F&B needs. The largest indoor spaces on offer are the Winter Garden (pictured) and Library, which each span 1,400 square feet for up to 59 guests. The Winter Garden is notable for its banquette-style seating and muted tones that draw on nature's color palette. The Library, meanwhile, is a light-washed space optimal for small-group collaboration. The intimate, 1,055-square-foot Parlor can also host up to 59 guests in a space that boasts a coffee and snack bar, while Forums A and B offer a combined 1,200 square feet for as many as 83 guests to gather in an array of seating arrangements. Outdoors, an expansive terrace can play host to as many as 239. Don't forget to take advantage of amenities, like bicycle and garage parking, breakout studios, a meditation room, and more. Buyouts range from $3,000 to $12,000 depending on the on-site location, and the F&B minimum for gatherings is $3,000.

Michelin-starred chef Hiroki Odo is the mastermind behind Odo Lounge, which opened its doors in April and invites patrons to enjoy the finest Japanese sips and sustenance. The 500-square-foot space is hidden behind a chef's counter in Flatiron and is only accessible via a private entrance. In the name of secrecy, chef Odo creates a "secret dish of the day" that's added to his menu of classic Japanese fare inspired by his hometown of Kyushu. Once inside Odo Lounge, the dim lighting and minimal decor make for a captivating atmosphere that puts much of the focus on F&B. The bar area can seat up to six while the dining table can host 14. For foodies looking to buy out the space, pricing starts at $3,000.