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RESTAURANTS AND PARTY SPACES

91 Horatio

91 Horatio St., nr. Washington St.; 212-691-4570; theuppercrustny.com

This exposed-brick loft space allows outside catering and provides an ideal blank canvas for creative-minded couples. It can accommodate a D.J. or live band and holds up to 200 guests for cocktails, 175 for a buffet, and 128 for dinner and dancing. Space rental fees start at $3,500. In-house catering by the Upper Crust starting at $100 per person for a cocktail reception.

230 Fifth

230 Fifth Ave., nr. 27th St.; 212-725-4300; www.230-fifth.com/

This 20,000-square-foot rooftop bar includes three enclosed spaces, along with a terrace. The balcony offers breathtaking views of Manhattan’s skyline. Menus are crafted by in-house chef Zak Pelaccio. The space can fit up to 1,200 guests, but smaller spaces are available. Prices upon request.

583 Park

583 Park Ave., at 63rd St.; 212-583-7200; 583parkave.com

The best bet at this circa-1923 space is the opulent Grand Ballroom, which features a domed ceiling and dramatic chandelier. The ballroom can accommodate 150 to 700 for dinner and dancing. Prices upon request. No outside catering except kosher.

620 Loft & Garden

620 Fifth Ave., nr. 50th St., seventh fl.; 212-593-9499; rockefellercenter.com/privateevents

This midtown penthouse features an outdoor garden with a fountain and views of the majestic St. Patrick’s Cathedral; the indoor loft looks out onto Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. The garden holds up to 90 seated guests for a ceremony; the loft holds up to 100 guests for a seated dinner (with dance floor) and up to 165 for cocktails. Prices upon request.

Alger House in the Village

Off Sixth Ave., nr. Bleecker St.; 212-627-8838; algerhouse.com

With its garden room and sweeping 2,500-square-foot great room, this 1906 carriage house retains its old-fashioned charm. The venue accommodates up to 110 guests, and rental prices range from $750 to $2,000. It also offers an eclectic in-house menu of French, Mediterranean, and fusion specialties ($85 to $120 per person). (good value)

The Altman Building

135 W. 18th St., nr. Seventh Ave; 212-741-3400; thealtmanbuilding.com

A former 1886 carriage house, this landmark building boasts vaulted brick ceilings and original French mahogany doors. The 10,000-square-foot ground floor can accommodate up to 450 for a seated dinner or 575 for cocktails, and the staff can help with event planning and design, including prop rentals, catering, and entertainment. Space rental for weddings starts at $6,500.

Astra

979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., fourteenth fl.; 212-644-9394; charliepalmer.com

This intimate venue features chef Charlie Palmer’s famed cuisine. Windows run along the north and east walls with views of the Manhattan skyline and the Queensboro Bridge. Astra can accommodate up to 140 guests for dinner only, 120 with dancing, or 300 for cocktails ($75 to $200 per guest).

Bathhouse Studios

540 E. 11th Street, nr. Ave. B; 212-388-1111; bathhousestudios.com

Built in the early 1900s, this former public bathhouse has been transformed into a sleek industrial studio with exposed brick and soaring 20-foot ceilings. Packages include Studio A (4,000 square feet, with a state-of-the-art sound system) and Studio B (1,800 square feet, with makeup and wardrobe rooms) for twelve hours. Space rental starts at $5,000. (good value)

The Bell House

149 7th St., nr. Third Ave., Gowanus; 718-643-6510; thebellhouseny.com

Originally a twenties printing factory, this space holds up to 225 people for dinner and dancing and has a 25-foot wooden-arched ceiling and a 450-square-foot stage, which is the perfect setting for a band. For a more intimate feel, the front lounge features Victorian-style décor with a 26-foot oak bar; it can hold up to 100 people for cocktails. Prices vary by day; from $11,000 for a Saturday evening rental.

Bridgewaters

11 Fulton St., nr. Front St.; 212-608-7400; bridgewaters.com

Each of the two lofty rooms at this popular South Street Seaport event space seats 100 to 540 people and can hold up to 2,500 for cocktail parties. Guests will enjoy views of lower Manhattan and New York Harbor from the wraparound terraces. Buffet and seated menus available, prices upon request. No outside catering except kosher.

Brindle Room

277 E. 10th Street nr. Ave. A; 212-529-9702; brindleroom.com

Jeremy Spector’s cozy East Village restaurant accommodates 50 for cocktails and 30 for an intimate reception or rehearsal dinner. The staff will take care of the catering, flowers, music, and photography if you book the full wedding package, starting at $75 per person. For dinner only, from $50 per person. (good value)

Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture

53 Prospect Park W., nr. 1st St.; Park Slope; 718-768-2972; bsec.org

This century-old Brooklyn landmark across from Prospect Park offers four different environments, including a wood-paneled library and a garden room. The grand parlor, with its stunning Tiffany windows, can seat up to 90, or 85 with a dance floor; the garden can accommodate ceremonies with up to 150 guests. Rental fees are $750 an hour, catering not included.

Bryant Park Grill

25 W. 40th St., at Fifth Ave.; 212-206-8815; arkrestaurants.com

This restaurant’s dining room features windows overlooking the park; there’s also a rooftop space that can be used for the ceremony and cocktails. The venue can accommodate up to 200 guests indoors for a seated dinner with dancing. From $125 per person.

The Campbell Apartment

Grand Central Terminal, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., nr. 43rd St.; 212-980-9476; hospitalityholdings.com

Couples who book this venue—the former office and salon of a 1920s business tycoon—will enjoy plush couches, sweeping leaded windows, and a massive stone fireplace, plus gourmet cuisine courtesy of caterer Abigail Kirsch. The swank space comfortably accommodates up to 75 seated guests (50 with dancing) and 125 for cocktails. From $150 to $500 per person.

Capitale

130 Bowery, at Grand St.; 212-334-5500; capitaleny.com

Designed by Stanford White in 1893, the original Bowery Savings Bank embodies all the grandeur of the Romanesque revival, complete with 65-foot ceilings, Corinthian columns, and marble mosaic floors. The 15,000-square-foot ballroom, which features a coved ceiling and glass skylight, can hold up to 700 guests for dinner or 1,500 for cocktails. Prices upon request.

Cipriani Wall Street

55 Wall St., at William St.; 646-723-0813; cipriani.com

With Ionic columns on the outside and Corinthian ones within, this Greek Revival building offers an ideal space (over 13,000 square feet) for couples who think big. The Grand Ballroom is adorned with marble walls and a huge dome. The venue accommodates 700 for a seated dinner; Cipriani handles the catering. Prices upon request.

City Hall Restaurant

131 Duane St., nr. Church St.; 212-964-4118; cityhallnewyork.com

City Hall Restaurant’s two main event spaces can accommodate up to 250 guests—or the whole place can be rented out to fit parties of up to 400. The Granite Room’s walnut-and-brick bar and granite ceilings create a vibe of stately elegance (from $3,500); the Rose Room’s warmly colored walls recall a more romantic atmosphere (from $2,000). (good value)

From the Summer 2013 New York Wedding Guide