The best holiday party venues in Lower Manhattan

With enough decorations to make Buddy the Elf proud, Loreley Beer Garden certainly knows the best way to spread holiday cheer. This venue goes all out for every holiday and even some holidays we think they might have made up - still trying to figure out what day the start of Pumpkin Keg Season falls on this year.

While they might be taking some liberties with the Biergarten theme, Loreley does serve a menu of traditional German dishes, like schnitzel and bratwurst. However, the drinks menu is as festive as the ceilings covered in Christmas garland. Depending on the time of the year, you can order everything from a pumpkin spice cold brew martini to a bourbon hot chocolate. If alcohol isn't your thing, they even celebrate Dry January with non-alcoholic beers and mocktails.

Loreley Beer Garden offers six separate event spaces accommodating parties of 15 to 65 guests.

The holidays are a time to treat yourself to good food and memorable experiences, and there is no better place to indulge than at Manhatta. Set 60 floors above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta combines fine dining with refined interiors and stunning skyline views.

The award-winning restaurant serves a fantastic menu year-round, but their holiday menus inspired by seasonal flavors are extra special. The pumpkin creme brulee on their Thanksgiving menu might ruin normal pumpkin pie for you forever.

For private dining, Manhatta has seven event spaces, ranging from intimate lounges to a grand ballroom. The restaurant can accommodate up to 200 guests in its largest spaces.

Located on one of the most historic streets in the city, Stone Street Tavern is a cozy pub bringing Old World charm to the Big Apple. Lined with twinkling lights, the historical Stone Street frequently transforms for festivities throughout the year. From the Halloween Fright Fest to the St. Patrick's Day street festival, the Tavern is ideally located to experience some of the city's biggest celebrations – and the festive season is no exception. Just imagine snow dusting the cobblestone of one of New York’s oldest streets.

Stone Street Tavern serves traditional pub fare of comfort food and a selection of beer, wine, and classic cocktails. They also offer party packages of appetizer platters and buffet-style or seated meals for larger groups. The Tavern can accommodate up to 40 guests for private events.

If you've ever dreamed of living in one of the cast iron apartments of SoHo, celebrating a special occasion at the Lofts at Prince is your chance to make it a reality. Above the shops and restaurants of Prince Street, this venue offers welcoming spaces and a rooftop with skyline views.

Perfect for celebrations with your nearest and dearest, the rooftop and studio spaces are ideal for intimate gatherings of up to 25 guests. The larger spaces suit up to 100 guests and can be decorated to your heart's content for the ultimate New Year’s bash or a slightly awkward company holiday party.

In a way, the New York skyline provides its own holiday decorations, from twinkling skyscrapers to warm streetlights. And of course, we can’t forget the iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks. Whatever you’re planning to celebrate, where better to throw a holiday party than the tallest building in the city?

At the top of a New York City landmark, ASPIRE at One World Trade offers an event space with breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the fireworks over the Hudson River. With sleek interiors and over 9,000 sq. ft. of customizable space, ASPIRE can be transformed to suit any occasion. The venue can accommodate up to 450 guests for receptions and 250 for seated events.