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from$100/hr
Downtown Culturally Savvy Event Space

Central Ward, Newark, NJ

Venue capacity icon30

Event Space

...sq. ft. space for social gatherings. Our space, which houses upcycled furniture from Smithsonian crates, a bar space for a light cocktail hour, and multiple seating arrangements to ensure your guests are comfortable and have an amazing time. We also offer audio/visual add-ons to...
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from$60/hr
Central Business District Event Space

Central Ward, Newark, NJ

4.9(96)
Venue capacity icon25

Dance Studio

Located in the Heart of Newark, Open 7 Days: Our beautiful industrial-esque storefront space is ideal for Networking Events, Pop-up Shops, Weddings, Productions, Photoshoots, Corporate Team Building, Bachelorette/Birthday Parties, Bridal and Baby Showers, Training Sessions and Dance classes. Features: A sleek industrial design, 2 mirror...
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from$69/hr
Modern Venue in Downtown Newark NJ

Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway, Newark, NJ

Venue capacity icon100

Event Venue

...contact us for rental rates. A $125 Cleaning Fee will be applied to all bookings. Insurance is required to all bookings. Capacity: Cocktail Party: Up to 100 people Banquet-style round tables: 65 people Theater/Auditorium style: 100 people Classroom style: 50 people Conference style...
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from$139/hr
Unique, warm and cozy space for all kinds of events

5.6 miles from Newark, NJ

4.9(78)
Venue capacity icon100

Coffeehouse

This unique and versatile dual-floor venue beautifully integrates the warmth of a vintage loft with the sleekness of a modern gallery - an idyllic canvas for your upcoming gathering. Packed full with character, each floor can independently accommodate up to 50 guests or be combined...
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from$200/hr
Hoboken Coffee House Space

7.6 miles from Newark, NJ

4.9(15)
Venue capacity icon50

Coffeehouse

No ridiculous limits. Our venue is perfect for hosting any size baby shower party, birthday parties, engagement event, etc. We're not like the huge caterers with so many restrictions. You get a beautiful space with music system installed for low ambience music. The space itself...
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from$800/hr
Historic Townhouse Loft Greenwich Village

9 miles from Newark, NJ

5.0(26)
Venue capacity icon100

House

• Huge 2,500 sq. ft. Great Room, 29 ft. wide with double height ceilings • Additional 500 sq. ft. Garden Room with fireplace and separate bathroom • Easy load-in/load-out to freight elevator via attached commercial size garage • Private entrance • Private curb cut parking...
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from$300/hr
Modern Industrial Manhattan / Hudson Yards Loft and Gallery for Events

9.5 miles from Newark, NJ

4.9(105)
Venue capacity icon50

Gallery

FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Alcohol may be served by a licensed vendor • Outside food is allowed • Full kitchen • Cooking and food preparation is allowed on site • Microphones, Projector, Speakers • Music Rules: DJ and amplified music is...
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from$250/hr
Cookhouse Brooklyn, Kitchen Set

9.7 miles from Newark, NJ

4.9(26)
Venue capacity icon25

Apartment Kitchen

We invite you to use our facilities for your next cookbook photo shoot, cooking class, baking show taping or kitchen film set. This is a 1000 sq ft kitchen space with a spacious kitchen that features a forward-facing Viking Stove and large carrara marble countertop...
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from$400/hr
Fully Furnished Penthouse & Terrace

9.7 miles from Newark, NJ

4.8(112)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Venue

...built-in bar, conference table, full kitchen and passenger elevator. Perfect For: Intimate Social Gatherings, Birthday Parties, Intimate Weddings, PR Events, Showrooms, Cocktail Parties, Corporate Meetings & Photo/Film Shoots 2 floors | 2500 sq. feet | Terrace | 2 Bathrooms...
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Reviews for cocktail party venues

Angela Leigh T.
SOHO, NYC Meeting Room (The Lounge)
video presentation. Everything we needed to accommodate our 80+ guests was made available. This venue is a great choice for medium sized gatherings and cocktail parties. Don't hesitate to step into the Farm Soho for your next event. Augustus Renzi...
Christopher D.
Elegant and open loft style space in lively Meatpacking District, NYC!
We held a pop-up art exhibit and cocktail party in the space. It was perfect and our guests were delighted with the space. Hyuna was responsive and really cared about making sure we had a great event. This is a great space in a great location and I enthusiastiacally...
Melissa C.
Gorgeous Cafe & Lounge Space in Co-working Venue, with Living Walls and Beautiful Decor!
considered or planned for to ensure a smooth evening. The space itself was beautiful - clean, modern and comfortable - the perfect location for a relaxed cocktail holiday party atmosphere. Can't recommend highly enough...
Lauren F.
Avant-Garde Duplex in Heart of Tribeca
perfect vibe for a 25 person dinner party I hosted. The bar and lounge area in the back warmly welcomed our guests for the cocktail hour, the downstairs kitchen allowed for the chef to whip up a delicious 5 course meal, and the host William couldn't have been more...
Sarah H.
Avant-Garde Duplex in Heart of Tribeca
This well-located, sophisticated furniture showroom definitely has the wow factor. We loved hosting a cocktail for about 80 people here. Usefully, there is a built-in bar at the back, and the stunning table seen in the main image made for an eye-catching presentation for our food. Our...
Melissa A.
Gorgeous West Village Studio Space
The space was great for a our corporate cocktail reception and I highly recommend this beautiful space for any corporate events. Beyond the great space, Jeremiah, the venue manager was simply a wonderful partner and ensured our event was a success. Super reliable, responsive and nice! What more could you...
Deactivated U.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
This space is incredible and was perfect for our wedding reception...it's very true to the pictures and is even more impressive in person! We had about 140 guest cocktail style reception and there was plenty of space to dance and mingle with impressive city views, nice bathrooms, and...
Lanie W.
Unique North Beach Gallery
My husband and I rented this space for our casual/intimate cocktail wedding reception with 60 guests last week and it was perfect! Andrew went above and beyond to ensure our reception went as planned. He was very communicative (via phone/text/email) and was very accommodating/flexible. He suggested reliable local vendors and...