The best New Year's Eve venues in Brooklyn

A venue with a dazzling view only feels appropriate for your New Year's Eve party, and 74Wythe, located on the Brooklyn waterfront, fulfills these expectations. The 15,000 sq. ft. venue has four interconnected spaces across three stories, with A/V features like an audio system, wired microphones, LED lighting, and an on-site technician. This Brooklyn New Year's Eve venue is the exclusive beverage provider, offers a coat service, and has a designated prep kitchen.

The Roof (max. 400) is a year-round, multilevel rooftop offering unique layouts with four different sections. Other options include The Room (max. 350), JBird Cocktails (max. 80), The Loft & Courtyard (max. 30), Courtyard (max. 15), and Greenroom. Whether you’re looking for cozy, unique, exciting, or mysterious, one of these spaces will fit the vibe.

Sure, New Year's Eve decorations and props are cheesy, but you simply cannot throw a party without them. A bright, simple space allows for ultimate customization and amplifies all the tackiness. The Annex has the Main Hall, a 1,350 sq. ft. space with white walls, light wooden floors and doors, and skylights that allow natural light to flood the room. Up to 75 guests can enjoy moving around this open floor plan, mingling with people they haven't seen in months.

Another space in this Brooklyn New Year's Eve venue is a 600 sq. ft. Lounge that can stand an additional 75 guests or sit 14. Both the Main Hall and Lounge can be rented separately or together. The Annex’s experienced in-house team will work closely with you to throw the perfect party for entering the new year, with a list of preferred vendors and a furniture catalog.

New Year's Eve may not be on a Sunday, but that shouldn't stop you from checking out Sunday In Brooklyn, a restaurant that’s open seven days a week and accommodates 9 to 150 guests in different configurations. The third floor has a Private Dining Room (max. 16), the second floor has a Covered Garden (max. 24), and a Sun Room (max. 50). There's also an Outdoor Greenhouse (max. 20). This New Year's Eve venue is ideal for those who want to enjoy a meal while watching the year slip away.

Starters include spinach and artichoke dip, pita and hummus, and seasonal focaccia. Main dishes include lasagna, gnocchi, dry-aged ribeye, and wood-roasted chicken. The resolutions haven't started, so enjoy their seasonal soft serve or chocolate mousse. Food can be served family style, on platters, passed plates, and stations.

The Williamsburg Savings Bank was a well-known public space during the post-Civil War era, a building that distinguished itself from others. This 1875 building steeped in history is now the Weylin, a venue that will impress all your guests at your New Year’s Eve party. The mosaic marble floor, wooden carvings, and frescoed dome add to the grandeur.

The Main Rotunda is the primary 3,500 sq. ft. area accommodating up to 600 guests, the Oculus Dome is 2,500 sq. ft. accommodating up to 400 guests, The Domes are 6,000 sq. ft. accommodating up to 1,000, The Gallery is 2,500 sq. ft. accommodating up to 265 guests, and the 1875 Bar is 1,750 sq. ft. accommodating up to 175 guests.

This Brooklyn New Year’s Eve venue allows outside caterers and has exclusive lighting, A/V, and party vendors.

Deep velvety reds, brick walls, dark wooden floors, chandeliers, and a disco ball. These characteristics are probably on your New Year’s Eve bucket list, and Velvet Brooklyn checks off all the boxes. The two main areas can be rented together: The Main Bar (max. 40) is a 500 sq. ft. space, and the Velvet Room (max. 60) is a 1,000 sq. ft. space where the captivating ambiance shines. Features include catering, full bar access, A/V equipment, a projector, and a private restroom.

Toast your neighbor while drinking a signature cocktail like The Velvet containing mezcal, Massaya Arak, falernum, and spices, or the Lavendula with vodka, Aperol, prosecco, lavender, and mint. Small plates can range from a cheese and charcuterie board to mini meatballs and a salted pretzel with cheese. And who doesn’t want their last meal of the year to be pizza? Velvet Brooklyn has multiple types– Margherita, pepperoni, tomato basil, carne, and halloumi.