Cozy Venues
A barn in the middle of Chelsea, a tasting room in Carroll Gardens, and a B&B in Bed-Stuy.
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Mable’s Smokehouse.
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Mable’s Smokehouse
Location: Williamsburg
Capacity: 120
Williamsburg’s hybrid Texas-Oklahoma barbecue joint feels far away from the generic, glass-walled condos that have sprouted up around it. There are ’70s-esque paneled walls, mismatched vintage chairs, and 22-foot-long farmhouse communal tables. For weddings, the team gussies up the restaurant with white table runners, flowers in old milk jugs and medicine bottles, string lights, votive candles, and fine china. Large trays of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and barbecue chicken are served family style, and there’s a delicious veggie sloppy joe for non-meat-eaters.
Couples typically get married underneath a deer head in the front of the venue, and dancing takes place in front of the restaurant’s horseshoe-shaped bar. From $9,000. 44 Berry St., nr. N. 12th St.; 718-218-6655; mablessmokehouse.com
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The Kitchen Table.
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The Kitchen Table
Location: Nolita
Capacity: 26
This 1,600-square-foot private event space was created with dinner parties and hands-on teaching classes in mind, and it feels like the sprawling home New Yorkers wish they could entertain in. On premise is a kitchen fully stocked with Le Creuset, Limoges porcelain, and handmade napkins. Hold the ceremony in the living room, which is decorated with kilim pillows and a tapestry that owner Grace Park purchased in a small Turkish beach town. Afterward, head to the dining area for a three-course or family-style meal made by a roster of handpicked caterers such as Poppy’s and David Kirschner, with options like pea-and-burrata salad and falafel-crusted lamb. Guests can get in on the action by pulling up a stool in the kitchen and watching dinner be prepared. From $2,750. Capacity: 26 132 Mulberry St., nr. Hester St.; 212-431-3468 thekitchentablenyc.com
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Dobbin St.
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Dobbin St
Location: Williamsburg
Capacity: 300
Formerly a run-down shoe-polish factory, Dobbin St opened in June as an inviting event space with a 3,500-square-foot party room boasting three skylights, room-length lines of hanging Muuto pendants, and pink accent walls. Couples are provided a private area with floor-to-ceiling windows, and, for the after-party�if weather permits�there’s a rooftop terrace overlooking Manhattan. While the rental fee includes access to all areas, the hidden courtyard, which gets tented in the winter and is landscaped by Sprout Brooklyn in Boston Ivies, junipers, and vines, is perfect for intimate weddings. The list of preferred caterers includes neighborhood farm-to-table restaurants like Marlow & Sons and the Fat Radish.
From $4,000. 64 Dobbin St.,
nr. Wythe Ave.; 718-302-0400 dobbinst.com
Wallflower
Location: West Village
Capacity: 50
A wedding at Wallflower’s moody space (outfitted with Venetian blinds, tin ceilings, and soft candlelight) will feel less like a traditional affair and more like a festive night-out with friends. Co-owner Xavier Herit was formerly the head bartender at Daniel, and the bespoke concoctions at his new drinking den feature extravagant touches like rare Spanish brandy, housemade ginger-carrot syrup, and habañero bitters. Couples can opt for a multicourse wine and tasting menu with entrées like jerk-spiced quail and asparagus risotto, or a cocktail reception with passed bites prepared by chef Derrick Paez, also formerly of Daniel. From $4,000. 64 Dobbin St.,
nr. Wythe Ave.; 718-302-0400 dobbinst.com
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Wallflower.
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Wallflower
Location: West Village
Capacity: 50
A wedding at Wallflower’s moody space (outfitted with Venetian blinds, tin ceilings, and soft candlelight) will feel less like a traditional affair and more like a festive night-out with friends. Co-owner Xavier Herit was formerly the head bartender at Daniel, and the bespoke concoctions at his new drinking den feature extravagant touches like rare Spanish brandy, housemade ginger-carrot syrup, and habañero bitters. Couples can opt for a multicourse wine and tasting menu with entrées like jerk-spiced quail and asparagus risotto, or a cocktail reception with passed bites prepared by chef Derrick Paez, also formerly of Daniel. From $4,000. 235 W. 12th St., at Greenwich Ave.
646-682-9842; wallflowernyc.com
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The Milling Room.
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The Milling Room
Location: Upper West Side
Capacity: 150
The domed dining room at chef Scott Bryan’s new restaurant near the American Museum of Natural History had a previous life as the lobby of the Endicott Hotel in the late 1800s. Old-world touches remain intact, including the building’s original brick arches, antique coffee mills, meat grinders, and encyclopedias, and a big terra-cotta fireplace. Guests can dine on comfort food like New York strip steak and roast farm chicken, and dance in the enormous event room in the back of the restaurant. Most couples opt to get married in Central Park, which is just a block away, but ceremonies can be held on-site in one of two private rooms made of brick and beams. From $9,000. 446 Columbus Ave., nr. 82nd St.; 212-595-0380; themillingroom.com
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Kingston Hall.
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Kingston Hall
Location: East Village
Capacity: 170
The wide-open, stained-glassed lounge is heavily influenced by the first James Bond film, Dr. No, which took place in Jamaica, and the space feels like a classic tiki bar: Vintage martini shakers and brass knuckles abound, and James Bond posters and movie stills hang in all the bathrooms. There are four areas for celebrating: a foliage-lined outdoor balcony, a billiard hall with a fireplace, a private back room with fabric-covered walls and a thatched roof, and a main bar offering distilled-cane-sugar cocktails served in coconuts. An in-house catering team makes upscale, Caribbean-inspired bar food, like jerk chicken wings and beef patties. From $2,775. 149 Second Ave., nr. 9th St.; 212-673-2663; kingstonhall.com
The Grocery
Location: Carroll Gardens
Capacity: 30
Husband-and-wife team Sharon Pachter and Charles Kiely put Smith Street on the map when they opened their veggie-centric restaurant in 1999, but they recently stopped daily service to focus on pop-up dinners and private events. The Grocery’s homey interior features pale-green walls, dimly lit aluminum sconces, lots of candles, white-linen-covered tables, and cherry-stained chairs. Cocktail hour consists of passed hors d’oeuvre like fried artichokes with lemon aïoli and duck-confit wontons, followed by seasonal dishes such as squash risotto and short ribs served family style. Pachter and Kiely source flowers from GRDN and outfit their backyard garden (where ceremonies typically take place) with string lights and candles in the winter. Couples can bring in a traditional tiered wedding cake, or leave it to Kiely to make a more understated option, like flourless chocolate, yellow with lemon frosting, or his mom’s legendary carrot cake. Price upon request. 288 Smith St., nr. Sackett St.
718-596-3335; thegroceryrestaurant.com
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The Metrograph.
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The Metrograph
Location: Lower East Side
Capacity: 225
The Metrograph, a new boutique two-screen cinema on the Lower East Side, is a quiet, upscale departure from its neighborhood’s boisterous party scene�and its retro theaters are available for weddings. Ceremonies take place in either the large, 175-seat theater (which has a balcony that can accommodate a singer or string quartet) or the more intimate 50-seat space. Afterward, guests can make their way to the lobby for a cocktail hour with passed canapés, then migrate to the Commissary Restaurant on the second floor for dinner and dancing. Inspired by 1920s Hollywood, the meticulously decorated interior features walnut tables, a terrazzo floor inlaid with onyx and seashells, and comfy black Chesterfield sofas. The menu includes classic fare like spaghetti pomodoro and steak-frites. During the party, the couple’s favorite film or a photo slideshow can be screened in one or both of the theaters.
Price upon request. 7 Ludlow St., nr. Canal St.
212-660-0312; metrograph.com
The Flatiron Room
Location: Flatiron District
Capacity: 200
Though this elegant restaurant known for its collection of more than 1,000 whiskeys is not small� � it’s 3,500 square feet � the hand-painted coffered ceilings, 100-year-old reclaimed floorboards, Chesterfield-patterned leather banquettes, and dim lighting create an intimate vibe, and a stage decorated with heavy velvet curtains is a popular spot for ceremonies. Guests will dine on pigs in a blanket, mushroom tarts, and honey-roasted chicken, and dance the night away to 1940s hits performed by a three-piece jazz band.
Price upon request.37 W. 26th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-725-3860; theflatironroom.com
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The Beekman.
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The Cellar at the Beekman
Location: Financial District
Capacity: 90
Built in the long-languishing 1880s building that premiered Shakespeare’s Hamlet for a New York audience, this much-buzzed-about new luxury hotel is finally open after years of hype. Inside, you’ll find a vast atrium, intricate Victorian metal-and-tile designs, and a pyramid-shaped skylight. There are four private event spaces, but the largest is the Cellar room, which features original brick walls from the 19th century, terra-cotta vaulted ceilings, custom industrial chandeliers, and dark, aged-timber floors. Catering is provided by Tom Colicchio’s new restaurant, Fowler & Wells.
Price upon request.
123 Nassau St., nr. Beekman St.
212-233-2300; thebeekman.com
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Milk & Roses Bistro.
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Milk & Roses Bistro
Location: Greenpoint
Capacity: 100
The ambience at this restaurant-cum-events-space is a nod to the owner’s upbringing in a small city in Italy: The furniture looks mature and lived-in (because it is), the bar is made from 100-year-old oak floorboards. While individual rooms can be rented out for events, it’s nice to book the whole venue to take advantage of the different spaces. The Piano Room, located at the front of the restaurant, has 120-year-old doors and a grand piano, the Bar Room is covered floor-to-ceiling in books, there’s an outdoor deck for nightcaps, and a romantic garden with magnolia and cherry-blossom trees. Cocktail receptions, family-style meals, and buffets are all available, featuring American fare with an Italian twist, like barbecued spare ribs with eggplant caponata and poached salmon with sweet-and-sour tomato confit. From $1,000. 1110 Manhattan Ave., at Clay St.; 718-389-0160; milkandrosesbk.com
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Arlington Place Bed and Breakfast.
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Arlington Place Bed and Breakfast
Location: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Capacity: 150
Built in 1887, this Brooklyn brownstone was designed by one of the borough’s most notable 19th-century architects, George P. Chappell. It’s now a working bed-and-breakfast that has been hosting weddings since 2015. Couples can take over three floors: a parlor with 14-foot ceilings, original stained-glass windows, and a grand piano for the ceremony; a dining room decked out in paintings by local artist Amy Hill for dinner; and a speakeasy-style cellar for cocktails and dancing (when weather permits, the garden is also available). Guests are encouraged to wander between floors, so owner Liz Mandarano suggests a loosely structured night where people can eat and mingle at their leisure. From $4,000. 7 Arlington Pl., nr. Fulton St.; 718-638-1809; arlingtonplacebnb.com
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The Vine.
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The Vine at Hotel Eventi
Location: Chelsea
Capacity: 75
The newly opened Vine received a massive renovation with the rest of Hotel Eventi last November. Now the 2,500-square-foot venue comprises a bar, a lounge, and an elevated library. The space is large but meant to feel like an upstate farmhouse in midtown, with Windsor chairs, a fireplace, and seasonal floral arrangements. Food is catered by lauded chef Laurent Tourondel. Price upon request. 851 Avenue of the Americas,
nr. 30th St.; 212-564-4567; thevine.nyc
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Weylin.
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Weylin
Location: Williamsburg
Capacity: 150
At the base of the Williamsburg Bridge, Weylin � in the stately former Williamsburgh Savings Bank building � is known for hosting massive weddings under its striking domes that soar above the million-tile mosaic marble floor and original bird-cage elevator. But until recently, couples had to have a minimum of 200 guests. This summer, the space opened up its gallery and speakeasy bar for smaller wedding parties of 75 to 150. Following the ceremony (which couples can still hold under the gilded former entrance), guests can make their way downstairs for an intimate family-style dinner catered by Fig & Pig. Afterward, party in the cavernous speakeasy, which features a 1920s carved-wood hotel bar and an original bank vault from 1875.
From $22,500. 175 Broadway, nr. Driggs Ave.; 718-963-3639; weylin.com
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Black Barn.
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Black Barn
Location: NoMad
Capacity: 300
John Doherty, the former longtime executive chef of the Waldorf Astoria, opened his first restaurant last September: a space that looks like a barn, on 26th Street, with wooden highboy tables and Edison bulbs running the length of the ceiling. Guests can polish off oysters and Champagne in the Loft, a mezzanine-level alcove with concrete columns overlooking the restaurant, and couples can make a dramatic entrance to the reception through the main dining room’s looming black-wood doors. Dinner is served family style on wooden tables that seat up to ten each, with fare like chipotle-rubbed ribs that are marinated all day, Doherty’s signature roasted cauliflower �steak� served with cilantro raita and pickled raisins, and a wine selection of more than 1,500 bottles in the cellar. The large rafters of raw, crisscrossed beams make the 20-foot-high ceilings feel extra barnlike. From $190 per person. 19 E. 26th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-265-5959; blackbarnrestaurant.com