10 New Venues in New York for Fall 2020 Meetings and Events

In August, Fresh Beauty co-founders opened The Maker Hotel, a hotel, restaurant, lounge, and cafe that spans three buildings. Located in historic downtown Hudson, the 14,000-square-foot property fits right in with its vintage decor, one-of-a-kind antique pieces, and extensive art collection. The 11-room boutique hotel’s private event space includes the Rose Room, the Conservatory, and the Cafe for seated events up to 16, 47, and 48 guests, respectively. The Lounge hosts as many as 61 guests for cocktail events.

In June, Michael Cerbelli of Cerbelli Creative opened a shared work and event space in the heart of Chelsea/Hudson Yards. Named TwoFortyThirty, the four-story venue is New York City’s first event-industry creative hub set within a restored 1894 FDNY firehouse outfitted with swanky, Old New York-inspired decor. TwoFortyThirty offers space for event professionals to come in person and work on projects, as well as a space to host events and meetings. The first and third floors feature open environments that are primed for meetings and events of all types. The entire building includes 11,658 square feet of space, and each floor has approximately 2,200 square feet to 3,000 square feet of space, depending on the floor. Each floor can accommodate between 60 and 72 people, depending on the event style and function. All floors are fully furnished, and the venue has some unique rentals available on-site. The floors can also be turned into a white space upon request. The second floor features a socially distanced shared work hub for event-industry creatives, with access to four private offices, 12 hot seats, three conference rooms, and two kitchens, as well as the use of other floors and state-of-the-art technology and Wi-Fi. The building also offers an open-air courtyard with a two-story stable/hayloft, called The Carriage House, boasting outdoor seating amid a 1,500-pound Buddha sculpture and bar. Other options inside The Carriage House include additional offices and a recording studio for podcasts and live or recorded broadcasts. Coming this summer: TwoFortyThirty plans to open the building's rooftop for intimate get-togethers.

In September, the NoMad Hotel revealed that its outdoor rooftop terrace had been reimagined to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions. The former event venue is now a stylish rain-or-shine restaurant artfully covered by a 10-foot canvas tent that includes private event offerings. The terrace restaurant spans 420 square feet, can host up to 60 guests, and features an updated menu in an atmosphere with no shortage of chandeliers, greenery, and elegance. Offering sweeping views of the New York City skyline, the 1,950-square-foot rooftop can accommodate as many as 86 guests for seated gatherings and 225 for reception-style events; buyouts are available.

In September, Kimika opened in Nolita, boasting a unique Japanese-Italian menu (think: sausage-stuffed shishitos, roe spaghetti, and black sesame frozen yogurt). The cultural fusion is carried throughout 1,400 square feet of space with woven chairs and marbled tables characteristic of Japanese interior design among rustic, Italian-inspired columns and hues. Kimika’s private dining area hosts as many as 14 guests.

In late August, TONG opened in Bushwick, Brooklyn, bringing authentic Thai food to the neighborhood with kub klaem—small, shareable plates such as spicy beef tartare with toasted rice, fried chicken with crispy shallots, and wok-fried noodles. The 800-square-foot restaurant can accommodate as many as 40 guests and is accented with touches of gold decor as a nod to the eatery’s name—“tong” translates to gold in Thai.

Runaway Roof is a playful rooftop and event venue that opened in early August with multiple bars that each have their own signature color palette, rain-protected outdoor seating, and a summer picnic-inspired food menu. The Pinkys bar, pictured here, is decked out in a rosy color and accommodates as many as 74 guests. The Wild section features a jungle-themed bar for up to 150, and The East Side is a sweeping open-air space equipped for outdoor movie screenings where 300 guests can sip cocktails with the cityscape as their backdrop.

In October, City Winery debuted a new location at Pier 57 in Chelsea, which, at 32,000 square feet, is Manhattan’s largest wine bar. The Main Venue is the winery’s largest space, spanning 5,000 square feet and able to accommodate as many as to 250 banquet style, 300 seated, and 400 for cocktail receptions. The decor includes a wine barrel-accented wall and floor-to-ceiling glass windows showcasing Hudson River views. The 2,800-square-foot mezzanine and loft can be utilized for larger-scale receptions, presentations, and musical performances for up to 400 guests. Restaurant spaces are equipped with full-service pizza, coffee, and cocktail bars fit for networking and cocktail-style events, while three private dining rooms have flexible setups for as many as 40.

The View Bk opened Sept. 1 inside of Tesla's Brooklyn Headquarters. The flexible, 3,500-square-foot space has 25-foot ceilings and can host as many as 125 guests. The View Rooftop is a separate venue that spans 3,000 square feet and can host up to 100 guests with LED lounge furniture for nighttime affairs. The dual venues get their names from the panoramic stretch of Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn skylines that can be seen from both the rooftop and window-lined indoor event space.

In July, a 10,000-square-foot rooftop venue with a fully retractable ceiling opened atop The Box House Hotel in Brooklyn. With a marble wraparound bar, a wall of live greenery, and garland-style lighting fully enclosed by glass sliding doors, Top of the Box can host as many as 293 guests year-round.

In August, Williamsburg rolled out the welcome mat for N 11 St. Cookout, a 20,000-square-foot outdoor-only beer garden offering a spacious alfresco area primed for safe gatherings this fall. With backyard barbecue-inspired fare such as the playfully named Dad Burger, Mexican street corn, and Ballpark Pretzels, N 11 St. Cookout is made to look like a slice of suburbia amid Brooklyn's buildings with astroturf, picnic tables, and lawn games; the space can accommodate as many as 130 guests.