Private Events in NYC at Riverpark

Located in Kips Bay with sweeping views of the East River and Long Island City, Riverpark offers a versatile setting for private events in NYC. Designed as one dynamic venue with a collection of distinct spaces, Riverpark can accommodate intimate celebrations, cocktail receptions, seated dinners, milestone events, and larger gatherings—all within an elevated and welcoming atmosphere.

A Versatile Venue for Private Events in NYC

Riverpark’s restaurant and bar bring together a variety of micro-environments, allowing each gathering to have its own character. Lounge-style seating surrounds the main bar, dining tables fill the central space, and multiple private dining rooms provide more intimate settings for celebrations, presentations, and larger events. Event capabilities include plated dining, buffet dining, cocktail receptions, presentations, or a custom format to suit your event’s needs.

From a milestone birthday or anniversary to a bridal shower, retirement celebration, or bar or bat mitzvah, Riverpark offers flexible layouts and dining formats to suit the occasion. Event capabilities include plated dining, plated dining with a reception, buffet dining, buffet dining with a reception, cocktail receptions, and presentations.

Private Dining at Riverpark

For more intimate gatherings, the East Dining Room accommodates up to 40 guests in a setting set apart from the energy of the city. Variable table arrangements and presentation capabilities allow the room to adapt to everything from a seated celebration to a more structured private gathering.

For larger events, the West Dining Room accommodates up to 80 guests, or 120 when combined with the East Dining Room, in a warm, inviting setting with a luxe interior. The space supports cocktail receptions, plated and buffet dinners with optional receptions, and dining with keynote speakers, making it suitable for milestone celebrations, award ceremonies, presentations, and seated dinners.

A Setting for Life’s Milestones

Choosing a private event venue in NYC often means balancing atmosphere, space, dining, and the needs of your guests. At Riverpark, multiple event spaces and flexible configurations make it possible to create a gathering that feels considered and appropriate to the occasion, whether you're celebrating a 60th birthday, an anniversary, a wedding, a rehearsal dinner, retirement, a bridal shower, or a bar or bat mitzvah.

With East River views, distinct dining spaces, and a range of event formats, Riverpark provides an elevated setting for bringing family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones together in New York City.

Little River

Located just next door, Little River offers a distinctive private event setting defined by glass, steel, dramatic high ceilings, and abundant natural light. The space feels intimate while remaining connected to the energy of New York City, creating a sophisticated backdrop for gatherings of varying sizes.

An extension of Riverpark’s private events offerings, Little River accommodates dinners and celebrations of all sizes in a versatile new space.

The Riverpark Terrace

For casual gatherings of up to 50 guests, the Riverpark Terrace and patio provide an open-air setting during the warmer months. With exclusive views of the East River and Long Island City, the Terrace offers a relaxed backdrop for happy hours, semi-private dinners, and intimate casual private events. For larger groups, these spaces are included in the buyout of Riverpark Restaurant.

Apella, New York City’s premier meeting and event destination venue, sits above Riverpark and offers 10,000 square feet of beautifully designed private meeting & event space. The sleekly designed turnkey space sets the stage for modern event experiences, accompanied by world-class hospitality, innovative menus, and sophisticated multimedia solutions, ensuring an unparalleled guest experience. For large celebrations and gatherings of over 200 guests, double venue buyouts are available for maximum privacy and flexibility.

Apella NYC

AV & Lighting Capabilities

  • Plasma televisions

  • Dance floor

  • Portable speakers and speaker stands

  • 16-channel soundboard

  • Wireless microphones

  • Closed-Circuit Video

  • Private curbside drop-off

  • Videography

PROVIDED BY OUR IN-HOUSE VENDOR AT AN ADDITIONAL FEE AND ARRANGED CUSTOM TO YOUR EVENT.

  • Laser pointer

  • Remote control for PowerPoint presentations

  • Risers

  • Lectern

  • Lectern Spotlight

  • Up-Lighting

  • Theatrical/special event lighting

Our Amenities

  • Discounted parking garage on-site

  • In-House security

  • Wheelchair accessibility

  • Wireless internet

  • Outdoor access

  • Loading dock & freight elevator

  • Private curbside drop-off

Amenities

(Included with a custom floor plan in rental)

  • Table linen

  • 52” Round tables

  • 60” Round tables

  • 37” Square tables

  • 30” Low cocktail rounds with seating

  • 28” High cocktail rounds

  • Lounge furniture

Furniture & Decor