Bar or Restaurant ideas for reception

brookiecp · February 2011

I'm having my reception in nyc later this year. Hopefully, around October. We're eloping for the ceremony and then having a party for friends and family. I don't know where to begin finding an intimate bar or restaurant to have the party. We have about 100 people on our list. We just want an upscale bar o restaurant where friends and family can come eat (buffet probably), drink, dance, and chat. Just like a reception

Someone suggested Moran's in Chelsea (I think).
Does anyone have any ideas, I need all the help I can get!
Thanks

Goldlie11 · February 2011

I thought they would move your post on reception over here. I answered you over there. I'll repeat myself. AJ Maxwell's has a very pretty bar area in the front that would give you privacy. I know they rent it out. I don't know the capacity for it. They also have a private room in the basement. I was not too fond of the low ceiling though.

City Hall restaurant has a private room that is the perfect size. It's called the Granite Room. It looks pretty cool.

http://www.cityhallnewyork.com/index2.htm

http://www.ajmaxwells.com/

I've eaten at both places and the food is very good at both. AJ Maxwell's is more expensive than City Hall.

Edit: I just realized you want dancing. City Hall is probably a better bet.

munnie · February 2011

Check out WINE CELLAR , on 7th ave by the Holland Tunnel....i went there during the holidays and its a greattttt place for a party buffet style! Check out their website, they do a lot of music / concert events.
Good luck!!

sac376 · February 2011

I'm doing the exact same thing in May, with a slightly smaller party

Take a look at these places:

Kellari Parea
http://www.kellari-parea.com/catering-rooms.php
Astor Center
http://rentals.astorcenternyc.com/weddings.ac?ref=navBar
PJ Clarkes Sidecar
http://pjclarkes.com/sidecar/take_a_look.php
Thalassa
www.thalassanyc.com
Norwood Club
http://www.norwoodclub.com/index.php/contact_us/
New Leaf Cafe
http://www.newleafrestaurant.com/g_gallery.html
Public
http://public-nyc.com/private-events/weddings-ceremonies/

Feel free to PM me for more info. I've done a crazy amount of research and am happy to share!

Best of luck!!!

kklumper1 · February 2011

City Winery
Hudson Hotel has a few great rooms that work well
Etcetera Etcetera
Volstead

Good luck!

smenkes · May 2011

I'm in the exact same situation. Reception only for around 100 people for a December wedding. But I can only spend around $10k. Do these suggestions still work? Does anyone else have any ideas for that budget? Thanks!

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