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Locations Directory

Except where noted, all of these locations allow outside caterers.

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PRIVATE CLUBS

Asia Society and Museum

725 Park Ave., at 70th St.; 212-327-9322; asiasociety.org

Membership (up to $1,500) is required to rent a space in this red-granite building, which houses paintings, ceramics, and bronzes dating back to 2000 B.C. The eighth floor has sky-blue-silk-covered walls and a 42-foot arched window (it allows 150 for dinner), while the glass-enclosed Garden Court holds up to 300 for cocktails (rent both spaces for $7,500, which includes the membership fee).

The Explorers Club

46 E. 70th St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-628-8383; explorers.org

This elegant, Gothic-style townhouse has an elegant lobby and a grand staircase to transport you to the second floor. The wood-paneled Clark Room and Library are both available for private events and can hold up to 250 guests for cocktails or 120 for a seated dinner. For nonmembers, prices start at $4,500 on weekends, $3,500 on weekdays. Catering by New York Catering.

Harvard Club

27 W. 44th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-840-6600; hcny.org

This landmark, members-only haven for Harvard graduates boasts great spaces for those with booking privileges. The building’s third floor boasts seven banquet spaces that can accommodate up to 200 people and are decorated in Ivy League fashion (think oil paintings, mahogany, and brass bars). Prices upon request.

The Midtown Executive Club

40 W. 45th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-626-9308; midtownexecutiveclub.com

The Chemists’ Club hosts weddings for members and nonmembers alike in its century-old quarters, which were recently restored to the way they looked in 1903. After cocktails in the Rumford Hall, you and up to 80 guests can sit down to a four-course meal in the dining room ($130 a head; no outside catering).

The Penn Club

30 W. 44th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-403-6618; pennclub.org

This midtown club for University of Pennsylvania alumni customizes menus for wedding parties held in their spaces, like the Benjamin Franklin living room or a two-story formal dining room. With 39 overnight rooms for guests, a library, and a fitness center, the club offers everything your guests will need to keep themselves occupied. Available for members only. Prices upon request.

The Princeton Club of New York

15 W. 43rd St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-596-1210; princetonclub.com

The three party rooms (each can hold 220 guests) in this 131-year-old club are available to members and to individuals sponsored by a member. As you’d expect, all have cozy atmospheres. The James Madison Room has large brass chandeliers; the Presidents Room is outfitted with traditional furnishings, sconces, columns, and Audubon prints. Starting at $145 per person. No outside catering except kosher.

The Society of Illustrators

128 E. 63rd St., nr. Lexington Ave.; 212-838-2560; societyillustrators.org

Works by N. C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish, and Norman Rockwell grace the dining-room walls in this 1871 carriage house, complete with leather chairs and wood-burning fireplaces. For $1,200 to $2,400, nonmembers can celebrate with 25 to 75 guests. In-house catering is available but not required. Not available in August.

The University Club

1 W. 54th St., at Fifth Ave.; 212-247-2100; universityclubny.org

This club’s landmark building dates from 1899. Receptions are held in the three-story dining room, with oak-paneled walls, a gilded ceiling, and marble floors. Cocktails can be hosted beneath the frescoed ceiling of the Council Room; ceremonies are generally held in the light-filled first-floor ballroom. No outside catering except for kosher. Prices upon request.

3 West Club

3 W. 51st St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-582-5454, ext. 2110; 3westclub.com

Also known as the Women’s National Republican Club, 3 West opens its doors to everyone. Built in 1933, the building has several party spaces: the Grand Salon, outfitted with fireplaces and brass chandeliers; the cocktail-ready Pratt Lounge; and the Grand Ballroom, accessed by a dramatic marble staircase. From $115 per person.

The Yale Club

50 Vanderbilt Ave., nr. 44th St.; 212-716-2100; yaleclubnyc.com

Just a stone’s throw from Grand Central Terminal, the Yale Club allows couples to choose from the classic Grand Ballroom (150 to 300 guests) or opt for a reception alfresco in the Roof Dining Room, complete with a terrace and great views (90 to 250 guests). For a more relaxed fête, the club also offers a variety of lounges and their low-key Tap Room. Prices upon request.