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Emerald City
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA5.0 (6)
150 guests
Emerald City. Welcome to our versatile event space, where the possibilities are endless! Whether you're planning board meetings, personal events, holiday parties, workshops, happy hours, or networking events, we've got you covered.
Our venue is equipped to meet a wide range of needs, ensuring your event is both successful
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From
$300
/hr
4 hr min
PAIR Culinary Studio
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA25 guests
PAIR Culinary Studio. PAIR Culinary Studio is an intimate hospitality driven event space located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Designed for curated gatherings, food centered experiences, creative activations, and stylish private events, the space blends modern café culture with elevated hosting.
The studio works especially well for:
• Private dinners
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From
$175
/hr
4 hr min
Magarac
Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA5.0 (3)
80 guests
Magarac. This is a unique gallery and gathering space with a super cool industrial vibe. The space features industrial iron furniture handcrafted by the owner, John Walter of Iron Eden. All pieces are constructed from reclaimed Pittsburgh steel (salvaged bridge parts, riveted relics, and other
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$250
/hr
4 hr min
H.o.T Designs Studio
8.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA50 guests
H.o.T Designs Studio. H.o.T Designs is a modern space that is suited for intimate occasions such as birthday parties, brunches, dinners, meetings, baby and bridal showers, receptions, intimate wedding ceremonies, and more!
Includes:
Main Room for event activities
Bar Area
Ample parking adjacent to venue as well as public parking lot across
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
H.O.T. Designs Studio
8.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA50 guests
H.O.T. Designs Studio. "Versatile Modern Event Space for Up to 60 Guests: Perfect for Showers, Parties, Brunches, and More!"
Discover an exclusive event venue that’s perfect for hosting baby & bridal showers, birthday parties, brunches, family dinners, repasts, and more. This modern space features a spacious layout designed to cater
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From
$150
/hr
4 hr min
Press House Coffee
Serving the Pittsburgh, PA area40 guests
Press House Coffee. Our upstairs event space is a bright, flexible venue with seating for up to 40 guests and standing room for 50. Designed with charm and versatility in mind, it’s the perfect setting for baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, and intimate gatherings. With thoughtful add on options
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From
$350
/hr
2 hr min
High End Cafe in the heart of the Strip District
Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA5.0 (3)
20 guests
James Cafe is available to rent for a variety of functions, including small events, photoshoots, classes, and more. As the most upscale boutique cafe in Pittsburgh, it offers meticulous attention to detail, making it the perfect place to impress your guests or clients. The space features
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From
$150
/hr
2 hr min
Neighborhood bar with Skyline View
Troy Hill, Pittsburgh, PA50 guests
Brehm's Return is a quintessential neighborhood bar. Located in the historical and emerging neighborhood of Troy Hill, the space has been thoughtfully renovated to provide an authentic (but "elevated") dive bar experience. Our bar overlooks the Pittsburgh skyline, Allegheny River, and Sixteenth Street Bridge and is
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From
$200
/hr
2 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through September 2026.
How much does a cocktail party venue cost to rent in Pittsburgh?
Cocktail party venues in Pittsburgh average $115 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $163, whereas larger venues run about $275 per hour.
cocktail party venues Pricing Range in Pittsburgh, PA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for cocktail party venues venues in Pittsburgh, ranging between $163 and $275.
$115/hr average
How long do people rent cocktail party venues in Pittsburgh?
Most cocktail party venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 26 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Cocktail Parties starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
cocktail party venues Booking Times in Pittsburgh, PA
Image representing average rental time for cocktail party venues in Pittsburgh, emphasizing most start between 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
How popular are cocktail party venues in Pittsburgh?
Our local hosts have welcomed 931 people into their cocktail party venues with reviews averaging 4.94 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a cocktail party venue in Pittsburgh?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking cocktail party venues in Pittsburgh. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Monday and Wednesday as these days are 12% cheaper on average.
Reviews for cocktail party venues
Desiree B.
Elegant Club Room
Great venue to host a cocktail hour for about 30 people. Clean space and helpful staff! I would definitely book this space again...
D'angelo D.
WINTER SPECIAL: $100 off any 3+hr bookings! U Street Multi-Purpose Event Space
addressed promptly and professionally. The space exceeded expectations, matching the high-quality advertisement. We held a successful training session followed by a lively social cocktail gathering. Highly recommend...
Taylor G.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
the pictures show with added string lights and decorations. Kaleab and Andrew worked with me for a surprise 30th birthday to design a custom cocktail, set up decorating times, and even adjusted the cost to better fit my budget. I will absolutely be returning to Smitty's for casual bar...
Shungu J.
Luxury Event Space in Prime Location
Since our party was in June, we really wanted guests to be able to sit outside and enjoy the sun. We had an outdoor cocktail hour and then when it got dark, people moved indoors. There was a spacious fridge, food warmer and ice cooler which made it easy to...
Mattison J.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
Dave & the whole Smitty's crew were amazing. They invited us to come scope out the location beforehand, make custom cocktails and menus, and were incredibly accommodating and creative with how they helped us come up with ideas for our party guests.
Great location, super clean, cute & the perfect size...
Mohamed K.
Tavern/Bar located in the heart of Adams Morgan in Washington, DC
available to answer questions. The bartenders and staff were incredibly friendly and the venue itself is great! Very large space with some chairs and cocktail tables and a dance floor! I loved having my party here and will certainly book again in the future. Thank you Jonathan and staff...
Katara L.
Exquisite SkyLounge in Silver Spring
used two of the monitors - one to show a message throughout the party and the other shows the NCAA football game. We had four cocktail tables in the largest area of the room and lined the walls with the other tables and chairs. We brought in a step and repeat...
J.J. M.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
All of the staff were amazing and made everyone feel welcomed. The food and drink menu was great! I highly recommend the lemongrass cocktail! We were able to play music and set up decorations as well! I would definitely recommend renting out this space and I'll be going back...
Hope M.
Timberlawn Estate
dream with the kitchen and dinner room perfect for a sit down elegant dinner. There is a beautiful bar that had our signature cocktails, we hired wait staff, chef, and a bartender to create the perfect event in this space.
The entry way/grand foyer is perfect for cocktail hour with...
Sheila M.
New Bar and Lounge in the Heart of Washington DC
the celebration. The staff went above and beyond—attentive, professional, and so friendly. The drinks were phenomenal; the bartenders crafted some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. The DJ kept the energy alive and the dance floor packed all night, making the night so much fun. And...
Daniel O.
Beautiful Art Gallery - Blocks from the Liberty Bell
This is a great location for a cocktail party, reception, or (as in my case) birthday party. As long as you're not interested in throwing a raging party, this place could do nicely. They also let me choose which art would be hanging up which was a great touch...
Marco R.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
our wedding reception in this difficult moment of the pandemic. The outdoor patio was very nice furnished and perfect for our needs. Food and cocktails fully satisfied our expectations and both Dave and Kaleab have responded to our requests.
Definitely a yes...
Victor R.
Restaurant Space in Georgetown/Glover Park
and reception. The staff was so accommodating and super polite from the conference room which was worked out with the hotel coordinator to the cocktail hour and lunch/dinner set up. My family and friends enjoyed themselves so much they booked rooms and stayed at the hotel under our room block...
Christina S.
Newly Renovated Arts Center in the Heart of Adams Morgan
people and was able to host a DJ and provide drinks and food for guests. We were able to comfortably fit 4 - 30in round cocktail tables, and we used the existing high top table as a bar.
Overall, it was a phenomenal experience and the pics are great. Would totally...
Nas S.
Upscale, multi-purpose lounge perfect for private events
do much for the amount of people I had in the space or DC's humidity in Spring. Given most people were dressed in cocktail attire and it was a fully catered event - it was extremely warm in this space but outside of this issue, I would book again...
Selina T.
Restaurant Space in Georgetown/Glover Park
for my party. His staff accommodated by even dressing to theme. Plenty of space and seating. I was able to create my own custom cocktails for the event. My guests enjoyed the hors d’oeuvre options! Couldn’t have asked for a better turn out...
Clarissa V.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
my wife and I had this weekend. Dave and Kalaeb were exceptional with accommodating to our needs (as we were planning our little cocktail-style reception in a bit of a hurry). They even got the fire pit going! Fair pricing, excellent service, and a really intimate location. Thank you...
Bria W.
Multipurpose Designer Loft Studio
it was perfect! It intimate enough for close friends and family but still big enough to set up for food, a bartender, a DJ & cocktail tables. Couldn’t imagine anything better...
Daryl And Mary W.
Natural Light Photo Studio and Event Space in Uptown Westerville
had plenty of room for everyone, ample parking. Everything went as planned and was made available by the host that we asked for, the cocktail and folding tables, linens and chairs.
We needed to do some light cleaning to get ready. The desk in the front room and kitchen counter...
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