Rent a Party Room in Bay Ridge and Nearby in Brooklyn
Many people have asked me – Where can I rent a place in Bay Ridge and have a party? Some of the places allow you to BYOB, some don’t.
Rent a Place and Bring the Food and Decorations Yourself!
1. Trinity Church – 9020 – 3rd Avenue (Across the street from Foodtown) Contact: Linda 347-366-8836 for a tour – $60 per hour (yes this used to be cheaper, but they raised their rates). It is able to fit up to 40 people. Book far in advance. No alcohol allowed here. *Take a look at the room before you rent it as it might need a lot of decorations.
2. American Legion – 345 – 78th Street. 718-745-0617. I didn’t know this place was here in our community for yearsssssss because it is on a side street between 3rd and 4th Avenue. This place is only available during the daytime hours. It holds 100 people. The people who work there are super nice! You pay $725.00 for four hours at that place (this includes unlimited soda, bartender, chairs and tables) plus $200 for deposit of $200 (which they give you back if your guests don’t damage anything like the walls). See here and here’s what it looks like inside” – see here Large party room upstairs can fit 80-100 people. You can bring your own food. You have to buy drinks from them – beer cost the price of each beer. You can see this place after 11:30 am everyday.
3. The basement of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church is nice. 192 81st St (81st St and Ridge Blvd) 718-238-8008 SMAOC@EARTHLINK.NET
4. St. Patrick’s Church 4th Avenue and 95th Street rents space for businesses and meetings, but not for private events (like parties). 718-238-2600 x 10
5. St Philip’s 1072 80th Street has one large room 718-745-2505 see pic
6. Crossroads Christian Church 6921 4th Avenue no longer rents out space.
7. Christ Church 7301 Ridge Boulevard 718-745-3698 – 4 hours for $500 – includes tables and chairs (no alcohol). This also includes use of their outdoor area as well (BBQ?) Christchurchbayridge.org
8. St. Andrew the Apostle Church 6713 Ridge Boulevard. St. Andrew’s rents out the lower church – Kiernan Hall for private parties on some Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6-11 pm. It holds up to 100 people. $1000 includes set-up, clean up and lock up. Contact Fr. Greg 718-680-1010. From their weekly bulletin:
9. The Bay Ridge Jewish Center rents out a large room – but not on Friday nights and not on Saturday (think Sunday bridal showers or a Sunday birthday or anniversary party). The BRJC is at 405 – 81st Street (on Fourth Avenue). Fill out form here for more info. You can bring your own food and drinks.
10.John Hughes Knights of Columbus 1305 – 86th Street 718-259-8840 – they do not rent their room out without their food/drinks. You have to purchase the whole party from there 50-60 people fit in the small room 110-170 fit in the large room. Either room it’s $40 a person (beer, wine and soda) or $50 a person (open bar). But they do have a menu without liquor – it’s called the bereavement menu and it’s $20.50 per person (no alcohol) – see the last page here
11. St. Finbar Church 1839 Bath Avenue – You can rent out the Msgr. Scanlan Parish Center – see form here. All Non-Parish Organization and Civic Societies are required to compensate St. Finbar Parish for use of facilities at a fair and reasonable market rate. All negotiations are to be finalized by Fr. Gelfant prior to authorization of the requested event. Parish Organizations will be charged an Insurance Rider fee of $150 for certain events depending on their religious nature. Non-religious and civic organizations must supply and Insurance Certificate. See bottom of form
12. Lief Bar 6725 – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge (718) 680-0016 rents the back which includes tables, chairs and the outside patio. Bring your own decorations & food. Drinks are bought from them. People rent it to have birthday parties or reunions. It actually looks nice inside.
13. Old Stone House – $350 for 4 hours ($100 for an extra hour). You can rent the room and bring in food. They have table and chairs that you can setup. The kitchen is very small and you can’t cook here, but there is a refrigerator and sink there.
14. Knights of Columbus 349 Quentin Road (near McDonald Avenue) – Call Aldo 646-657-3272 – you can bring your own food and beverages. The place was renovated about 4 years ago. I have gone to several baby showers here and they are very nice.
15. Knights of Columbus (Cavallero) 7211 20th Avenue Call: John 732-673-1788 – You can bring a bounce house for your child’s birthday party here! 8 tables and 70 chairs – 2 bathrooms – room fits: holds up to 70 kids with stuff and 80 people. Cost: $599 (updated 5/19)
Party from 2 pm – 6 pm or 7 pm -11 pm (come one hour before to setup and decorate)
16. Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) at 2750 Gerritsen Avenue in Brooklyn. 718-891-6622. It looks like a nice party room.
17.Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club – You can bring your own caterer. Nice looking room – see here
18. Floyd Bennett American Legion Post #1060 5601 Avenue N, Brooklyn, New York 11234
19. Hudson River Yacht Club 2101 Bergen Ave, New York, New York 11234
20. Knights of Cardinal Stritch 349 Quentin Road, Brooklyn 718-376-9570 – Newly renovated….looks nice. McDonald ave and Quentin road
21. Brooklyn Arts Exchange (BAX) 421 Fifth Avenue in Park Slope $350 for 2 HUGE dance studios-the whole 2nd floor. (718) 832-0018 or email rentals@bax.org You can see if it is available here: http://thebuilding.bax.org/
22. Knights of Columbus 8122 5th Avenue 718-745-9175
23. The Lockyard 9221 5th Avenue rents out their back outdoor space- Speak to Chris 718-333-5282
24.Danish Club – 741 65th Street – 718-748-7844 older room – see here
25. Widdi Hall 56th Street and 6th Avenue – area not too great, but people have parties here all the time. I have never been to a party here but the place always has music playing and cars outside.
24. Party Room 4824 – 4th Avenue 718-857-7920
$600 for 5 hours on Friday night or Saturday 12-5 pm. Can hold 74 people (chairs and tables included)
$800 for Saturday night 7 – 12 pm.
26. Angel’s Party Hall 357 49th Street 347-965-6734
$1250- 6 hours – on any day. Tables, chairs and linens included.
Bring a computer to use their system.
27. You could have a party in the park – it’s free, unless you have more then 20 people – then you need a permit (and people do it without the permit. See here
28. Moose Club 7711- 18th Avenue (718) 256-7100 – $1000 to rent a big, clean room which fits 100 people comfortably for four hours. You must buy the beer, wine and soda from them – $8.50 per adult and $3 per child. You can use the caterers next door to the Moose Club (see C&C Catering here). They have an old music system so you can not hook up an ipod (bring your own speakers)
29. Rent a kitchen loft in Manhattan for $150 an hour or $1000 a day. There’s another one at 158 Grand Street – $1000 for 8 hours
30. The Kidz Cooking Studio rents out space. It’s a large space – 800 square feet
31. The People’s Playground in Coney Island rents out two spaces – neither is cheap, but I am putting it here because someone may need a unique party spot.
32. Gjoa Club info@gjoa.org or we4gjoa@yahoo.com
I wonder if OLPH School would rent out St. Gerard Hall?
Restaurants in Bay Ridge with Reasonable Brunch or Party Menus
Greenhouse Cafe has a 30 person minimum and is $42/person for their Brunch buffet. Plus tax and 19% gratuity.
South Brooklyn Foundry:
The Wicked Monk has a new party room so it can hold a lot more people now. The food is good, the service is good and the prices are fair.
Hugs,
marlene
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