Fifty Four is an event venue in the midtown east area with a full bar and catering options. I went…read morefor a holiday work event and enjoyed my time there! In particular I really liked their drinks and DJ. They offered all the standard open bar drinks and I liked their tequila sunrise, Paloma, and French 75. Cocktails were sweet as expected but didnt overpower the alcohol. My colleague had asked for something sweet with gin and got this gin-based elderflower drink with citrus notes. It was so good! Food was alright but I appreciated the range of flatbread, pasta, fried rice, and noodles. Didn't get a chance to try their desserts but it looked solid from a caterer. The space was quite nice because they had two floors. First was the entrance with a photo booth and bar area. Second was a bunch of velvet couches with a mini dance floor. Music was loud enough and they have the ability to change the lights/lighting. Coat check area in the front along with a staff member to check IDs. I had a great time at this venue!

We had a great party here! The room was beautiful and our party planner transformed the space! Its…read morereally a great canvas for youre events. The bartenders were also great!

The venue was absolutely beautiful and very well-maintained. Everything was spotless, and the…read morebathrooms stayed fully stocked with toilet tissue and hand towels throughout the entire event. The staff was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to assist with every detail of my daughter's baby shower. The service was exceptional from start to finish -- highly recommend!

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It's worth coming here for the views alone. Spectacular vistas of midtown and east with a unique…read moreview of the Empire State Building. The drinks are also quite good, I was pleased with my Old Fashioned so much that I had another. Service was attentive and friendly. Don't expect to have an intimate conversation here, though, the music is cranked.

We visited this bar pretty early, right after dinner and before heading to an evening broadway…read moreshow. It was very quiet and empty at that time, so we really enjoyed relaxing with a drink and taking in the views. The drink menu is good, and we were able to use our property credits that came with our room package here. We would return if staying at the Virgin again.

Was recently at the Foundry for hands down, one of the best weddings we've ever been to. First the…read morelocation is in LIC, which was easy for us to get to. Second, the decor and rustic yet elegant vibe really made the night. And lastly, the food was spectacular, from the apps, food station and family style main courses, the food here was top! We really enjoyed the Foundry for a wedding location. While we were guests I can only comment on how nice everything went from the outside.

Beautiful place, they definitely transform their space. Staff professional and courteous!read more

What a lovely experience at this catering hall which I attended for an awards ceremony with over…read more200 guests. Separate room for the cocktail hour with great seating and ample open bar options. They had both Campari and Aperol. The passed hors d'oerveurs we're all great and the cocktail hour buffet was clean and diverse. The entree was served hot, notable for such a huge event. Ample parking lot, lovely cocktail hour, great service and food. Beautiful renovated venue and coat check. Everything was a win.

Went to a 50th birthday party held here and it was so well run and the staff was great. Excellent…read morepresentation buffet style the food was very good. Great decor inside and out. Perfect spot to host an event if your in the Brooklyn area.

Overlook is located in Bryant Park and is on the 2nd floor of the observation deck of the skating…read morepavilion. They often host free events and can be rented for parties, dinners and receptions. Overlook is a gorgeous space with floor to ceiling windows and skylights. It overlooks the Bryant Park skating rink, Winter Village and has views of the surrounding buildings. The views here are AMAZING!!! I recently attended one of their free yoga classes as part of their Winter Fitness program. The space is pretty large and comfortably held the 40 or so attendees the night I attended yoga. We all were informed beforehand to bring our own mats and towels as these would not be provided. The yoga sessions are run by different yoga companies and the one I attended was by Sputnik Yoga and was a silent headphone yoga session. We each were provided, free of charge, headphones to wear during class. This was my first time attending a session like this but had a blast! The headphones took a bit getting used to, but I loved that you could clearly hear the teacher during the class. They also played some cool music while helping to block out all other sounds. This really helped me focus on the movement and the instructions. The class was an open level Vinyasa but the movements and flow were slightly advance. It was quite a workout and I was sweaty by the end. After class, we were each given wipes to sanitize the headphones and our mats. Then we all took selfies in this beautiful space and one final group picture, which they posted on their Instagram account. This was by far the coolest yoga class I've ever taken. I've been telling all of my friends and co-workers about it and have already signed up for some of their upcoming classes. Overlook offers other types of activities like Meditation, Ribbon Dancing, Barre classes and Story time for kids. It is a great place to watch the skaters below and enjoy Bryant Park's free activities. I highly recommend trying them out.

We held our annual holiday party at Overlook at Bryant Park and could not have been happier. The…read morestaff, the venue, the food were all excellent. All 130 guests raved about the beautiful evening. Do not hesitate to engage Overlook at Bryant Park for a special event. You will be wowed.

Smells like cat urine when the metal door opens. Unimpressive exterior. Frightening…read moreentryway..carpet frayed on steps..phew smell that mold! Hot. Humid with a burning stench. There are nice spots to take photos. Use your own staff to avoid manager. Overall the place is unacceptable. This is NYC...you have choices. Shabby and in need of repair. Temperature control issues. Unpleasant unethical management.

Venue used for private events...quaint & cozy for smaller gatherings...beautiful cathedral…read moreceilings. We attended a private graduation party here & the food was delicious. Very eclectic array of decorations that work really well with each. Simple but elegant. Staff was wonderful too! Outside is literally a simple door marked 45 Downing that you have to get buzzed in to enter.7

I was here for a brief cocktail before meeting friends for dinner. Of course I ordered an Old…read moreFashioned. (That Truffle Butter lobster roll looked soooo good, but I was having dinner too soon after and did not want to spoil my appetite.) The ambiance is warm and cozy and I had seen photos of the Edgar Allan Poe art on the wall, so of course I loved it. The cocktail was $30 after the tip. It was good, but probably not a 30 dollar cocktail. I remember 25+ years ago when the basement of this building was storage for Pace when I worked and lived downtown. It was a ghost town at that time and the concept for Beekman Hotel was probably did not even exist yet. Businesses were moving out of lower Manhattan at that time. Now it's a bustling and elegant place, beautifully decorated. I love the atrium and the design of the place. I hope to get to stay here one day.

The architecture is superb we sat at the bar and had a nice bartender…read more We had a onion dip that was very nice and the Ramon not so much. The place is a great throwback to beautiful architecture. We enjoyed our time listening to jazz band and a drink. The experience is worth it.