Throwing A Holiday Event? Check Out These Exclusive Venues

As we are officially stuck with this colder weather, we here, at Medium wanted to share some of our fave venues with you that are perfect for hosting holiday parties or a nice night out in NYC, please take a look below:

The VNYL | 100 3rd Ave. | TheVNYL.com

The VNYL, located on the cusp of Union Square and the Lower East Side, is a multi-level space designed to showcase a grouping of influences from 1970s interior design, fashion, art, music and overall attitude. The VNYL’s menu connects Californian flare with a superior standard of quality to shape an innovative and modern 1970s inspired menu and the passionately crafted beverage program features an array of creative cocktails amplified with inventive house-made ingredients. From dinner bookings for 6 people, to private events across our 4 levels for 600 people, The VNYL produces an experience that resonates.

Book your holiday event now to secure one of the packages below:

• Bronze $95
• 2-Hour Premium open bar with selection of one signature VNYL cocktail, one and a half hours of passed canapes & coat check attendant for groups of 25 or more
• Silver $115
• 2-Hour Premium open bar with selection of three signature VNYL cocktail, one and a half hours of 6 passed canapes and one station, coat check attendants, & DJ for groups of 25 or more
• Gold $135
• 2-Hour Premium open bar with selection of five signature VNYL cocktail, one and a half hours of 12 passed canapes and one station, coat check attendants, & DJ for groups of 25 or more

Custom options also available for groups of 50–500 across four levels, for private dining, AV presentations, entertainment, themed events, and more.

Capacities

The VNYL Main Room: 110 standing, 38 seated

Mezzanine: 45 standing, 28 seated

Black Rose Room: 120 standing, 47 seated

Champagne Room: 60 standing, 20 seated

The Lion’s Den: 80 standing

Entire Venue: 500 standing

The Rag Trader | 70 West 36th St. | RagTraderNYC.com

Opening December 5th, The Rag Trader is a vibrant, industrial-influenced restaurant and bar concept by Fox Lifestyle Hospitality Group. Located in the heart of the Garment District, each floor of the multilevel venue showcases reveals unexpected and quirky design details along the way, telling an illustrious story of the space’s history as a garment factory. Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store, a lively subterranean cocktail lounge and piano bar offers a whimsical beverage program to accompany light bites in a seductive and lavishly decorated space.

Capacities

First Floor: 220 standing, 200 seated

Bo Peep: 60 standing, 40 seated

Entire Venue: 275 standing, 250 seated

The Stanton Social | 99 Stanton St. | TheStantonSocial.com

The Stanton Social, known as one of the sexiest restaurants and lounges in NYC, paying homage to the LES garment industry’s past with innovative design across all three levels . Featuring a thirty-foot glowing wine wall displaying over 2,000 bottles of wine, guests will find design details throughout the space that all subtly tip their hat to the luxury and glamour found in the textiles and fashions of the 1940’s. Depending on guest’s preferences, all levels of the restaurant can be utilized for private events.

Capacities

Main Dining Room: 230 standing, 90 seated

Window Box room: 16 guests

Wine Mezzanine: 24 guests

Upstairs Dining Room: 35 guests

2nd Fl Lounge: 40 guests

Entire 2nd Floor: 120 guests

LAVO| 39 E 58th St. | LAVONY.com

Outfitted with antique mirrors, reclaimed subway tiles and bricks repurposed from old factories, LAVO Restaurant will channel a nineteenth century Italian bistro, with sidewalk tables and a row of open air doors leading into a cozy bar and café. Created by Managing Partner and Chef Ralph Scamardella with Executive Chef Manuel Trevino, the menu’s signature dishes include the 1 lb. Meatball, topped with sheep’s milk ricotta or lamb ragu, and the Lobster Pizza, lobster scampi, garlic and red pepper on handmade crust.

Capacities

Restaurant Only: 300 standing, 220 seated

Nightclub Only: 400 standing, 110 seated

Entire Venue: 700 standing, 300 seated