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ELEVEN 93 EVENTS
United Neighbors Together, Rochester, NY5.0 (1)
50 guests
ELEVEN 93 EVENTS. Step into a modern upscale lounge designed for unforgettable celebrations. This stylish and versatile space features a sleek bar, cozy lounge seating, and twelve bar height tables — perfect for mingling, dining, or creating an elegant party setup. With two mounted TVs for entertainment or presentations,
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From
$90
/hr
3 hr min
Elevated Event Space- 2 Story Venue with 2 Bars & Fully Equipped Kitchen
Edgerton, Rochester, NY165 guests
Events that work well in this space (private, non ticketed, small scale):
Private parties & gatherings (birthdays, anniversaries)
Dining experiences
Popup restaurant
Catering kitchen
Bridal showers & bachelorette lunches
Baby showers & gender reveals
Intimate wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners
Corporate events (meetings, team socials, trainings)
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From
$80
/hr
12 hr min
Elevated Gathering Space with Bar + Private Entry
Edgerton, Rochester, NY115 guests
Events that work well in this space (private, non ticketed, small scale):
Private parties & gatherings (birthdays, anniversaries)
Bridal showers & bachelorette lunches
Baby showers & gender reveals
Intimate wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners
Corporate events (meetings, team socials, trainings)
Product launches & brand pop ups
Networking
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From
$60
/hr
12 hr min
Elevated Event Space-Dining + Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
Edgerton, Rochester, NY50 guests
Events that work well in this space (private, non ticketed, small scale):
Private dining experiences
Popup restaurant
Private parties & gatherings (birthdays, anniversaries)
Bridal showers & bachelorette lunches
Baby showers & gender reveals
Intimate wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners
Corporate events (meetings, team socials, trainings)
Product
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From
$41
/hr
12 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 July 2026.
How much does a cocktail party venue cost to rent in Rochester?
Cocktail party venues in Rochester average $75 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 $66, whereas larger venues run about $80 per hour.
cocktail party venues Pricing Range in Rochester, NY
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for cocktail party venues venues in Rochester, ranging between $66 and $80.
$75/hr average
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How long do people rent cocktail party venues in Rochester?
Most cocktail party venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 26 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Cocktail Parties starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
cocktail party venues Booking Times in Rochester, NY
Image representing average rental time for cocktail party venues in Rochester, emphasizing most start between 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
How popular are cocktail party venues in Rochester?
Our local hosts have welcomed 153 people into their cocktail party venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
Reviews for cocktail party venues
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...
Holly B.
Extraordinary Soho Designer Loft Showroom - Amazing Natural Light & Views
sound system and talk me through navigating the spaces. It was an incredible venue from the location to the interior design. I hosted a cocktail event and Mark had set up the space perfectly. There was plenty of room and we had full control on the lighting intensity and color...
Adam B.
Classic Contemporary Premium Event Space
This loft was great for our panel event featuring 3 speakers + a cocktail reception before the program. Jessica and the Blender team were great to work with and we hope to work again in the future...
Lauren B.
Spacious Art Gallery in Lower East Side
We hosted a cocktail party here on a Friday night to kick off our wedding weekend-- the space was perfect! We had about 120 guests for beer/wine/appetizers with live music. Michael and Sherri were unbelievable hosts-- extremely responsive, kind and helpful. They let us drop off a few cases of...
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...
Sara C.
A trendy space for every event
this space to celebrate my daughter’s engagement party on 3/14/26, and it was exactly what I envisioned. The highball tables created the perfect cocktail-lounge atmosphere I was aiming for. Nicola was very responsive and always replied in a timely manner. The space was clean, and the bathroom was...
Rachel E.
Beautiful Large Brooklyn Loft for Photo Shoots, Rehearsals, Meetings or Events
Great, sunny space that easily fit my engagement cocktail party of 25-30. Very open space, flexible for decorations. Plenty of chairs and tables and window ACs.
There were some areas that could've been a bit cleaner (dusty rug, scratched floor), so if you're not going for 'industrial...
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...
Tammy H.
Unique, warm and cozy space for all kinds of events
We hosted a cocktail party in this space and it was wonderful. Buzz had a designated staff member onsite and he was super accommodating and helpful. Loved it...
Mary K.
West Village Penthouse, 360 view
from beginning to end. Alan was a pleasure to work with and provided me with the perfect guidance and advice for our company's cocktail party with our top 75 clients and supplier partners. There was plenty of space for the caterer to set up and produce an elegant event...
Jai L.
N Y Event Space in Union Square
Haruko went out of her way to make sure our event was a success. Space is as advertised. We used the space for a cocktail party, Haruko helped us bring together last minute details with her creative eye. Would definitely book here again. Thanks...
Christine L.
NoHo Loft
Great space. We had a cocktail party there.
Chefs supplies were fabulous. Very very accommodating.
Would absolutely use this place again...
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...
Karen P.
Spacious, Sophisticated Lounge Designed for Entertaining
We hosted an engagement cocktail party at this place and it was a total hit. It was 30 people and everyone was confortable, there are different sections in the room and everyone was able to make their own little groups.
The place was very spacious, clean and updated and you...
Yasmine R.
Beautiful Versatile Event Space
renting this space basically alleviated most of my worries. Who needs a ton of decorations when your venue is this gorgeous? We celebrated a cocktail birthday brunch here with about 65 guests comfortably; simply spreading the food along the tables on the walls & in the kitchen, and having some balloons...
Varun S.
Unique, warm and cozy space for all kinds of events
We had a cocktail party at Snapdragon. Wonderful place. Buzz is very accommodative. The place is in a safe area, rustic ambiance, good music system. All our guests enjoyed it. If you are looking for a space around the area I would highly recommend Snapdragon...
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...
Heather W.
Creative Event Space and Screening Room
with, always available to answer questions, and made us feel incredibly comfortable. We used the space for a panel discussion event followed by networking cocktail hour. We had a little over 30 people and never felt tight in the space - the outside terrace is a nice touch as well. We...
Charlie Z.
Artist's Loft for Conferences and Events
is fantastic and having the fully functioning BOH kitchen was a major bonus. The space has such a unique vibe and is perfect for cocktail receptions and even corporate meetings.
The space appeared as advertised and the pricing was extremely reasonable. The space was utilized for back-to-back meetings...
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Updated July 29, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.