The best holiday party venues in NYC

A holiday party at Hall des Lumières is guaranteed to leave your guests in awe. Built between 1902 and 1912, this traditional Beaux-Arts-style building was originally a bank and is now an immersive art gallery and party venue. The 30,000 sq. ft. space spans two levels: the Modern floor and the Historical floor, as well as an intimate breakout space in the former Bank Vault. With 130 high-definition projectors and cutting-edge speakers, you can cast festive videos of snow falling or twinkling lights to set the mood.

The venue can accommodate 275 people seated or 1,000 standing across both floors.

The Wythe Hotel, a 120-year-old building that once housed a sugar refinery and textiles factory, is now a beloved hotel and iconic venue perfect for holiday parties. Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this rustic and historic venue blends charm and modernity, offering the ideal atmosphere for festive gatherings of any size. Celebrate the holiday seasonal spirits with champagne in hand by hosting a grand party in the Main Hall (150-350 guests), an intimate celebration on the Garden Terrace (70-150 guests), a cozy event in the Penthouse Loft (40-60 guests), an affair in the Cellar (50-60 guests), or a soirée at the rooftop Bar Blondeau (150 guests).

There’s something about the holidays that brings romance and friendship to light, which is why the Love Shack is a perfect place to host a holiday party. Inside an ex-industrial Bushwick building is a romantic loft with lifesize dollhouses, chandeliers dripping with crystals, and vintage mirrors hung all over the walls. Prepare your favorite seasonal dishes in the full kitchen and gather up to 50 friends for an intimate gathering around flickering candlelight. A projector, LED lighting, and sound system at this venue can help you set the holiday mood – screen your favorite movie or blast some Mariah Carey. If it’s not too chilly, take the party out to the patio garden.

In the heart of Times Square is The Skylark, an upscale cocktail bar and lounge perfect for any holiday party. The indoor lounge’s floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor open-year-round roof deck showcase gorgeous views of Manhattan, and the extravagant blue velvet couches and dark marble tables will make your party feel extra luxurious. Up to 250 guests can sip on an “Old Fashioned Good Thyme” holiday cocktail and munch on some light bites while enjoying grandeur views of the NYC skyline.

Tucked away in Fort Greene is Shell’s Loft, and a charming event space for a laid-back holiday party.. There are three light-filled spaces: the main oft with a backyard for large festive gatherings, the rooftop, and a smaller loft for more intimate holiday dinners. Each space includes giant plants, lounge seating, and catered food and drinks. The Afro-Latina owners wanted to create an inclusive, welcoming space for people to escape the hustle and bustle, connect with one another, and have a good time–and isn’t that what the holidays are all about?

The main loft fits 150 people, and the rooftop and small loft fit 50 people.