The best corporate venues in Brooklyn

The mid-century modern vibe of the Ace Hotel makes it a warm and inviting venue for any corporate event. There are several event spaces to choose from, and its location near Downtown Brooklyn means getting to and from Manhattan is a breeze.

Capacities vary between 50 and 250 guests. The largest space, The Atrium, is a wide-open room with high ceilings, wood-paneled walls, and unique web-like lighting fixtures. The Studio (max. 150) has a similar open-plan layout. Both spaces are versatile options for presentations, receptions, and launch parties. The Stoop serves as a pre and post-function space, complete with a bar.

The smaller boardroom accommodates 10 guests and offers a three-course family-style lunch menu. 50 guests can also enjoy the Garden, complete with an indoor fireplace, skylight ceiling, and concrete bar.

As Williamsburg’s only luxury hotel, The William Vale brings sophistication and style to their corporate event spaces. The largest space, the Ballroom & Foyer, is a warm, minimalist event space ideal for large conferences and galas of up to 320 guests. The elevated open-air terrace has skyline views and a private bar for up to 250 guests. The three meeting rooms range from 510 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft. and are equipped with full A/V capabilities.

For something more social, rent out the Westlight, an indoor/outdoor bar located on the 22nd floor, for up to 110 guests. The Upstairs open-air rooftop can host 240 guests with a panoramic view of the city and beyond. Westlight’s rooftop lounge space (max. 240) is also available to rent out for outdoor socials or even team-building lawn games.

If your corporate event is for a smaller start-up, a team or department, or a group of freelancers, the meeting spaces at The Hoxton, Williamsburg are your best bet. The Apartment is a flexible meeting and events space made to feel like home, centered around a communal kitchen that turns into a bar after dark.

The rooms include the Living Room (max. 16), the board-style Dining Room (max. 14), the Play Room (max. 12), the Study (max. 12), and the Library (max. 12). Adjoining spaces can be rented together, or book the entire Apartment for a networking event that flows between rooms for up to 120 guests total.

Included with corporate rentals are TVs in each room, flip charts, complimentary beverages and pastries, and an Apartment host on hand. The Pantry is a help-yourself kitchen stocked with snacks, fruit, and drinks to keep you ticking all day. If you want to treat your team after a long day, The Pantry can be rented out as a private bar after the sun sets.

Located on Pier 41 in the historic Red Hook shipping yards, this pre-Civil War building is home to an expansive 15,000 sq. ft. waterside corporate event venue. Liberty Warehouse boasts panoramic views of the New York Harbor and the Verrazano Bridge, as well as a unique face-front view of the Statue of Liberty.

There are two large event rooms on the property. The second-floor Governor's Room has high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the harbor. The ground-floor Harbor Room opens up to a waterfront patio and features wooden beams and exposed brick. More intimate gatherings can be held in the Bridge Room, a 1,600 sq. ft. space with a small balcony ideal for cocktail parties and small corporate dinners.

The full venue can accommodate up to 1200 standing guests or 400 seated.

Whether it’s an underground speakeasy or an open-air rooftop you’re looking for, 74 Wythe has it all. Each space is uniquely decorated, and you can choose whatever suits your corporate event. Each interior alludes to the building’s 1920s origins, with Art Deco floral wallpaper, velvet chairs and booths, mirrors, and globe lighting.

74 Whythe’s event spaces feature indoor and outdoor spaces for a variety of capacities. The multi-level all-season rooftop space can host up to 450 guests across four sections and includes a full-service bar, a retractable glass enclosure, and memorable views of the Manhattan skyline. The Loft & Courtyard is an intimate setting ideal for board meetings and VIP dinners for up to 30 seated guests, complete with a complementing outdoor space.

The Room, their most creatively named space, is a 4,000 sq. ft. high-ceiling event area accommodating flexible layouts for up to 350 standing guests and includes a built-in stage, two cocktail bars, and A/V capabilities. For a unique setting, book the 60-person JBird Cocktails space, an opulent venue accessible through a secret brick tunnel.