30 Must-See Bat & Bar Mitzvah Venues in NYC [2024]

Lisa Ivler of popular planning firm Lisa Ivler Events,, “Lavan 541 is a versatile venue and a great place to hold a Mitzvah celebration. It is in a prime Chelsea location and features state-of-the-art amenities that will enhance your event. They offer advanced audiovisual capabilities and cutting-edge lighting systems to create a captivating and immersive atmosphere. Plus, the sales team at Lavan provides exceptional service from the first walkthrough to the day of the event, they ensure that every detail is taken care of.”

Florie Huppert of expert Mitzvah planning company, Florie Huppert Design, adds, “This little venue is PERFECT for a kids party or smaller cocktail-style Mitzvah. The space has amazing video-mapped walls and endless design opportunities. The event team is amazing and super accommodating. It’s a little jewel.”

See how this neon-themed Bar Mitzvah party immersed guests in  lights and patterns for a nightclub, dance-all-night vibe.

Lavan 541 Chelsea features two spaces for your celebration for up to 200 of your favorite people.

Ivler of Lisa Ivler Events shares, says, “I recently had a Mitzvah celebration at Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers in NYC. It’s a great venue! I have brought a second client there for a fall Mitzvah.

“Chelsea’s Piers has fantastic staff to work with plus the venue has wonderful  panoramic views of NYC as you’re on the water. The space is very versatile and the kids can run, jump and play for the first hour while the adults are enjoying cocktails on the pier. Then it’s party time.”

Make sure to see how Ivler made use of the terrace to make sports chic with this sports-themed Bat Mitzvah party, with custom neon elements and lots of hands-on fun for the guests.

Sunset Terrace at Chelsea Piers can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Ascent Lounge’s 5,500 square-feet exudes a clubby vibe that leans toward nightlife glam with plush furniture and Swarovski crystal lighting

The space is perfect for sophisticated teens who want to wow with sweeping views of Central Park

The catering team provides a wide variety of fare to meet all tastes

Don’t miss how this glamorous Bat Mitzvah celebration that filled the space with pink floral ceiling installations and purple lighting then treated guests with custom swag.

Ascent Lounge can accommodate up to 500 guests

A sleek urban restaurant venue that not only wows with creative seasonal menus, but also with its design.Additionally, iconic views of Central Park and Columbus Circle will wow your guests.

The space has long been the setting for celebratory dinners and special moments, making it perfect for a memorable Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebraiton.

Don’t miss this thoroughly modern Bat Mitzvah celebration that features a dance party, portable late-night bites, and amazing views.

Robert features three party spaces with the largest accommodating up to 250 guests, including a theater space perfect for a memorable montage.

Huppert of Florie Huppert Design says, “Current is an excellent space for a Mitzvah celebration. It has everything you want: a great view, lots of clean modern space, and excellent service.”

See Huppert’s team’s pink, silver, and black Bat Mitzvah extravaganza. With undulating balloon installations, luxe lounge furniture and branded everything — from glasses to games — it’s a memorable event.

Current featured two event spaces that can be combined to accommodate parties for ups to 500 guests.

Huppert of Florie Huppert Design, says, “Last year this venue [formerly Espace] was taken over by the Lavan team, renovated, and reopened as Lavan 641 Midtown. The space is absolutely spectacular and extremely planner-friendly. They created the perfect blank-box event space with ample power, the ability to bring in any vendor you love, and insane projection walls. The event team is excellent as well; they are completely knowledgeable, helpful, and flexible. This is without a doubt my favorite venue of the year!”

We love how Huppert’s extreme sweet 16 party lit the chic space in neon purple that went from the stunning arched entrance to the custom bar and sunken, projection-mapped dance floor.

Lavan 641 Midtown can accommodate up to 800 guests

Peak Events occupies the entire 101st floor of the newly-iconic Hudson Yards, offering epic views with floor-to-ceiling windows in a transformable column-free space.

Your guests will appreciate the menu, which features the freshest fare from “land, sea, and garden” as well as the extensive wine and spirit offerings.

See how the innovative team at Jen Gould Event Design created custom installations to personalize the space yet keep a sleek aesthetic for this chic Bat Mitzvah party.

Peak Events features two spaces which can accommodate up to 300 guests

Huppert of Florie Huppert Design shares, “The PGB is absolutely one of a kind! It’s perfect for a classic old school NYC style event. When I have a client who loves iconic hotel spaces I always add PGB to their venue list; it offers the flexibility of a modern stand-alone venue with the style of Guilded Age New York.”

The historic space, which features art deco décor and modern amenities, has been called “one of the best kept secrets in NYC.”

Don’t miss how Huppert’s team filled the space with an art gallery and other creative moments for an art-loving teen’s old New York-style Bat Mitzvah party.

The Prince George Ballroom has three spaces can accommodate everything from intimate events for 65 to bashes for 450 guests

Triangle Loft is a newly-renovated private loft space in the heart of the meatpacking district featuring a distinctly modern feel under rafters dating to the 1800s.

Boasting 360-degrees views and bright natural light from its walls of windows, Triangle Loft has a helpful staff dedicated to realizing your unique Bar or Bat Mitzvah event vision.

See how this colorful Bat Mitzvah celebration filled the space with vibrant centerpieces, chic ghost chairs and innovative table installations from Luxe Event Rentals, and vivid uplighting to create a joyful aesthetic.

Triangle Loft‘s open space can accommodate up to 300 guests

Huppert recommends this venue, saying, “This venues is about as old New York as it gets, but under the management of Major Food Group it’s a shining star! This is an over-the-top venue but worth it! The Pool and The Grill are phenomenal and I love working there!”

The site of epic events and gatherings since 1959, the space was refreshed in epic style in 2016 and outfitted with modern amenities — and, of course, features buzzed-about menus that guests will love.

You’ll want to see this B’not Mitzvah party that featured a theme the twin girls loved: an enchanted forest. With a leafy ceiling installation and a bright green and floral floor wrap, guests were transported to a magical woodland.

THE POOL | THE GRILL by Major Food Group features five spaces for everything from intimate dinners for 15 to epic, dance-all-night parties for up to 650.

Bryant Park Grill is a well-located spot that offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for all sizes of Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations.

City, park, and skyline views give Bryant Park Grill a quintessential New York City vibe with a top-notch service team.

Don’t miss this pretty in pink Bat Mitzvah party that made beautiful use of both indoor and outdoor spaces for separate kids and adult cocktail hours and yet another space for games.

Bryant Park Grill offers three event spaces to choose from for up to 300 guests, but our favorite is the South Garden surrounded by trees and city scenes.

Carnegie Hall is a world famous music hall with incredible views that look out onto New York’s Central Park.

We love how the expert planners at NYLUX lit the space in pink hues and dreamy candlelight for a creative theme at this cherry blossom Bat Mitzvah celebration.

Guests also get to enjoy innovative food stylings from Constellation Culinary Group, Carnegie Hall’s exclusive culinary partner.

Our favorite spaces at Carnegie Hall include the Weill Music Room with its grand windows and skyline views and its adjoining Weill Terrace Room, a well-manicured outdoor space that extends the views even further.

Carnegie Hall boasts six event spaces and can accommodate anywhere from 24 to 300 guests. 

The glamorous Ziegfeld Ballroom is a grand, iconic space with historic Art Deco style and the current-day technology to produce your unique Bar or Bat Mitzvah theme.

The unique column-free Ballroom means that your celebration can flow effortlessly from cocktails to dancing with décor seen from every angle.

This “legendary” lightning bolt Bat Mitzvah celebration lives up to its name with ceiling installations of lighting, clouds, and glittering rain; we love it so much we included it in our article of Creative Bat Mitzvah Themes.

Ziegfeld Ballroom features three event spaces with varied styles for 50 to 1,400 friends and family.

Well-located in Midtown, Gotham Hall is a historic space that features wow-design details, from its 70-foot ceiling to its stained-glass skylight.

Their accommodating event team will give you all of their attention as the venue only hosts one event at a time, plus we keep hearing nonstop raves about their catering team.

Gotham Hall features four event spaces for large events accommodating up to 900 guests.

New York’s Rainbow Room is a luxurious space located 65 stories above the historic Rockefeller Center landmark, boasting expansive and iconic cityscapes.

Rainbow Room has provided the perfect urban glam setting for weddings for decades, but we love seeing the variety of events they host — from corporate events to milestone birthdays and galas, making it the perfect Bar or Bat Mitzvah venue in NYC.

Make sure to see how this baseball-themed Bar Mitzvah celebration filled the epic space with custom fabrications from Jen Gould Event Design that brought the theme to live.

Offers four spaces including the classic Rainbow Room with capacity for up to 700 people.

Central Park Zoo is an iconic locale in the heart of the city and also makes for a perfect Bat or Bar Mitzvah venue in NYC

The space offers the opportunity for unique experiences for your guests like a sea lion feeding demonstration or having cocktails alongside exotic wildlife

Central Park Zoo offers flexible event spaces such as the Central Garden that accommodate capacities of 700 seated and 2,000 standing.

Huppert of Florie Huppert Design says that SECOND. is “One of the city’s strongest venues. They have excellent food, exceptional service and the amities of being in a hotel without the hotel feel.

“Additionally, I love that SECOND. is extremely client friendly with a clean and generous contract structure. From a décor point of view, I love SECOND. for its versatility, you can go over the top or stay low-key and the space always shines!” 

Though SECOND. was custom-built to host corporate events, its flexible space, natural light, and exposed brick also make it perfect for any Bar and Bat Mitzvah in NYC

See how Huppert and her team filled the space with custom details, moody purple lighting, neon lighting, and even a flash mob (yes, that’s right) for this swanky Bat Mitzvah celebration.

SECOND. offers three event spaces, including their wide open Great Room that can accommodate up to 500.

NEBULA features a staggering 10,000 square feet of adaptable open space with towering ceilings and tons of LED panels perfect for personalization and theming.

Your band or DJ will be right at home on the large performance stage with lots of room for kids to join in to dance while the room is lit in whatever scheme you can imagine.

You’ll want to see how this graffiti-themed Bat Mitzvah party furthered the urban vibe with street art projections and personalized décor.

NEBULA‘s swanky space can fit up to 800 people for an epic Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration. 

Tribeca 360 is a well-designed blank canvas loft space for the party of your dreams with views that span, you guessed it, 360-degrees of sparkling New York cityscape as seen from Tribeca.

We adore the heart-shaped lighting projections at this all-pink “I Love Lucy”-themed Bat Mitzvah from the talented team at NYLUX Events for a “girl who always signs her name with a heart.”

Tribeca 360 can accommodate up to 720 guests and its open space is perfect for including separate areas for Bar or Bat Mitzvah activities.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is synonymous with New York culture and entertainment and, as an event space, offers the opportunity for you to host your own debut event — like a Bat or Bar Mitzvah in NYC.

Its myriad of well-appointed spaces are flexible and stunning with outdoor and indoor options.

When two icons like Colin Cowie Lifestyle and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts work together, you can expect wonderful things — like this Chic Pink Bat Mitzvah, which mixed modern mirrored tables and Ghost chairs with plumes of bright pink feathers to elegant effect; also don’t miss the endless row of stylish lounge seating.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts can accommodate any size soirée, from 100 to 3,600 guests.

Mandarin Oriental, New York boasts views of the Hudson River, Central Park, and the glittering skyline — a true city experience for a Bat or Bar Mitzvah in NYC.

In the main space, we love the amazing views and unique lighting installations that make every event feel special. And the venue’s team is top-notch, delivering a true luxury experience.

We XO this pretty pink Bat Mitzvah party with its ombre ribbon ceiling dripping with Swarovski Crystals above the custom vinyl pink and white pattern-wrapped dance floor and custom Pantone dyed carpet designed by the creative team at Jen Gould Event Design.

Mandarin Oriental, New York offers two spaces for more intimate gatherings, but our favorite of their spaces is the Mandarin Ballroom which can accommodate up to 1,000 guests.

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York has defined luxury in NYC for almost a century, with lavish spaces and historic details.

The combination of the beautiful venue, attentive service, and inspired fare routinely makes for memorable celebrations, including Bar and Bat Mitzvah gatherings.

See how this SYD City-themed Bat Mitzvah wows with custom invitations with personalized city theming from Alpine Creative Group and design and fabrications from Jen Gould Event Design like one of the most glam photo spots we’ve seen.

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York features four ballrooms and event spaces that can accommodate from 50 to 750 guests.

Huppert says of the historic, modernized space that dates to 1896, “Altman is always on my favorite vendor list! It had endless decor opportunities, a supreme location and a truly amazing events team.” 

The venue boasts two virtually column-free spaces with design details like custom hardwood floors, exposed brick ceilings, and tons of natural light.

You know a spot is good when a planner uses it for their own event. Huppert chose the space for her own daughter’s book-themed Bat Mitzvah party, which featured an embroidery station and a series of branded food stalls.

The Altman Building features two events spaces that can accommodate up to 750 guests.

With eight varied spaces and a buy-out option, Philippe Chow — NYC Uptown has the perfect space for any event vision.

You are obviously guaranteed delectable fare, but also attentive service to ensure that your guests feel cared for.

This tennis-inspired Bat Mitzvah party somehow made a sport seem super chic with balloon and greenery installations and yellow neon tablescapes mirroring the iconic balls used in the game.

From an intimate dinner for 20 to a buyout option that will accommodate 206 guests, Philippe Chow – NYC Uptown has an option for any size of celebration.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Huppert of Florie Huppert Design shares what she loves about this space, “The roof at 74Wythe is outstanding and the main space is a perfect size for a bumping dance party! This venue sets up perfectly for a Mitzvah!”

The Roof space features 5,000 square feet of verdant space with epic city views and a retractable glass enclosure that makes it weather-proof.

This Taylor-Swift-inspired Bat Mitzvah party paid homage to both the pop star and the teen being celebrated with all of the sparkles, fringe, and pink and purple lighting you’d hope for.

74wythe boasts three indoor and outdoor event spaces for celebrations ranging from 60 guests to 400.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Huppert of Florie Huppert Design shares why she chose this venue for her own daughter’s event, “Weylin is a magical jewel box! It has everything — NY charm with a cool Brooklyn vibe! This is a show-stopping choice for any Mitzvah as it’s a perfect place to add major a major WOW factor to your event.” 

The team’s extravagant Bat Mitzvah bash (read more about the epic event here to learn how a Mitzvah planner celebrates her own child) made full use of the venue, using multiple spaces, first for the main event and then for the afterparty.

Weylin boasts a staggering 10 spaces — each unique owing to the building’s long history as a bank. Have an intimate dinner for 10 in the vault or a blow-out bash under the domes for 1,000.

Long Island City, Queens

Ravel Events at the Ravel Hotel offers Manhattan skyline views that captivate, as well as multiple rooftop and indoor spaces to choose from. The Penthouse has Long Island City’s only glass-enclosed, retractable rooftop allowing us to do weddings year around.

Additionally, the hotel’s event team will help make your Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration run smoothy.

See how this glamorous pink garden Bat Mitzvah gathering made use of the venue’s high ceilings for suspended florals and tall arches of greenery, bringing a touch of playful natural beauty to the event.

Long Island City, Queens

This special space boasts a flexible layout. The outdoor space has an undulating wood roof and the indoor space features levels and moody lighting — both spaces are imminently photographable.

JACX&CO offers seven food vendors and fully-stocked bar, making it a plug-and-play space for parties with minimum effort and maximum results.

Debbie Hart Celebrations planned this New York Mets-themed Bar Mitzvah celebration, giving guests the opportunity to shoot hoops, dine at colorful food stations, and dance all night to the tunes from Geo Events Design — who always fill the dance floor.

JACX&CO  features multiple spaces to choose from and can accommodate up to 375 guests for your epic party.

Englewood, New Jersey

Located just outside of New York City, SPACE Events is a mecca for creative Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations because of its unique flexible space and helpful, full-service staff

When it comes to Bar or Bat Mitzvah parties, “branding” is key — expressing the personality of the child being celebrated through custom elements like a step-and-repeat photo spots, printed signage, and more. Luckily, the in-house team at SPACE Events are experts in branded experiences (and epic entrances — check the albums to see).

We can’t get enough of this graffiti-themed Bat Mitzvah celebration with its vibrant lighting, custom signage, and on-point photo booth.

SPACE Events boasts a large and flexible Main Space that can accommodate up to 500, as well as a VIP Lounge (perfect for older guests who want to get away from the pumping dance floor) for  75 guests.

Stamford, Connecticut

Huppert of Florie Huppert Design shares, “The Loading Dock is one of a kind in the area! It’s an urban space in Connecticut, excellent for city transplants or anyone looking for an edgy cooler vibe. The Abigail Kirsch team kills it every time! The space has endless design opportunities. I would gladly work here every weekend.”

Renowned caterer Abigail Kirsch Catering serves up memorable fare in the venue that will delight young and older guests alike. 

Abigail Kirsch at The Loading Dock‘s open industrial, loft-like space offers maximum flexibility with its all-white aesthetic and ability to accommodate any floor plan configuration for parties hosting up to 450 guests.