Top corporate holiday party venues in NYC

Growing up, we all worried about Kevin reuniting with his mom in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York came out. Luckily, he did, all thanks to the massive Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. If you want to recreate the magical atmosphere captured in this scene, look at 620 Loft & Garden for your NYC corporate holiday party – though you might find your boss instead.

This versatile 3,300 sq. ft. venue at Rockefeller Center is complete with a loft space, a catering area, and a rooftop garden with a reflecting pool overlooking at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The sleek all-white interior and manicured garden create an unforgettable space that accommodates 165 guests for a reception, 120 seated guests indoors, and 75 seated guests outside. Catered dishes include citrus branzino, truffled fillet, and black cod, and they also offer lists of preferred vendors for floral and event design, music, and furniture rental, which makes planning a tad easier.

The warm and cozy atmosphere at The Spaniard is created by the dark wooden bar (praised by Architectural Digest) and tables combined with the deep green booths and velvet bar stools. Additionally, they partner with charity: water to fund clean water projects.

This NYC corporate holiday party venue is home to 100+ whiskies from around the world. While some of your guests will love this, some may want something lighter – choose one of the house cocktails like the Orange Crush, The Fix Is In, and Desert Rose. Of course, you don’t want your guests to drink on an empty stomach, so you serve dishes like crispy calamari, crispy chicken salad, smash burgers, and onion rings.

The Spaniard accommodates 30 standing guests.

Picture this: snow is swirling all around you while you're walking around an adorable village surrounded by reindeer. While this is a hard feat, Bryant Park Grill's heated clear tent comes pretty close to a snow globe with its fairy lights and charming tables. But the party spaces don't stop there; it also has a dining room (max. 220), rooftop terrace (max. 220), and garden (max. 200). Additionally, there's a semi-private dining alcove for parties of 30 or less.

The menu is sure to impress, with dishes like Moroccan lamb kabobs, black ink risotto with grilled sepia, and seafood pasta in a cioppino sauce. Signature cocktails range in flavor profiles: the Wild Hibiscus Flower has Le Chemin Du Roi champagne and hibiscus syrup, the Paper Plane has Sagamore rye whiskey, Aperol, amaro, and fresh lemon, and the Refresher has Grey Goose vodka, St. Germain, and sparkling grapefruit.

If you’re feeling adventurous after your meal, you can take your colleagues to the Bryant Park ice rink – just don’t fall over after one too many drinks.

This Michelin-starred NYC restaurant is an ideal setting for a more intimate corporate holiday party venue. The Garden Dining Room accommodates 25 seated guests and 30 standing, and the built-in wine shelf, brick accent wall, and dim lighting give cozy winter vibes, simulating chatting with friends by the fireplace. However, if you have a larger company, you can buy out the full restaurant for 60 seated guests and 75 standing.

The menu aims to “cross borders and defy categorization” with dishes like rabbit, Pekin duck, panisse, and hamachi crudo. They have red, white, and rose wine, sake, beer, and signature cocktails. The Pineries Prize has rye, pineapple Cheong, shiso, miso, and lime; the Most Wanted has tarragon rum, Velvet Falernum, toasted coconut, and lime; and the Walk in the Park has cucumber vodka, St. Germain, Aperol, lemon, and sparkling wine.

There's no avoiding the holiday season in NYC; lights and decorations are everywhere, and restaurants are no exception. When you start to feel Christmas creeping around the corner, you know Maggie's Place has already put up garlands with lights, ornaments, and pinecones around the ceiling and bar. Now that this venue is decorated, you only have to book the space for your festive corporate holiday party.

Wooden walls, tables, and chairs add warmth to the multiple event areas available to rent– The Nook (max. 15), The Mezzanine (max. 100), and a full venue buyout (max. 175). No matter what option you go for, guests can enjoy charred octopus, savory mushroom hand pies, various burgers, and Shepherd's Pie with a beer, glass of wine, or specialty cocktails like Ring My Bell, Purple Rain, or Spicy Maggie.