How do the rooms compare in size?

VENUE RECOMMENDED CAPACITY

Cellar Private Dining Room, lower level: 10–20, seated preferred

Winery, fermentation room: 20–90 standing / 45 classroom / 65 dinner seated / 70 theatre

VIP Lounge, mezzanine area: 20–50 people

Sectioned Stage, orchestra area: 50–110 standing / 60 classroom / 70 dinner seated / 100 theatre

Side Bar, semi-private 2nd bar: 15–65, standing preferred

Sec Stage + VIP Lounge, combined spaces: 75–150 people

Winery + Side Bar, combined spaces: 40–125 / standing in Side Bar, transition to seated in Winery

Main Restaurant + Main Bar, dining room buyout: 75–500 standing / 150 classroom / 260 casual cocktail seated / 180 formal rounds seated / 260 cabaret concert / 300 theatre

Which kinds of events can be held at City Winery?

You name it, we host ‘em all – whether professional functions or personal celebrations.

CONCEPT AVG PRICE RANGE

Corporate meetings, academic conferences & product launches: $3K – $40K

Client entertainment, team-building incentives & networking mixers: $3K – $75K

Wedding receptions & ceremonies: $10K – $65K

Bar/bat mitzvahs: $10K – $50K

Nonprofit galas, silent/live auctions & political fundraisers: $10K – $50K

Birthday parties & anniversaries: $2K – $30K

Rehearsal dinners & engagement parties: $3K – $25K

Alumni reunions & coworker farewell parties: $2K – $25K

Bachelor(ette) parties & bridal/baby showers: $1K – $5K

Wine portfolio tastings & walk-around food/beverage exhibitions: $5K – $40K

Wine industry seminars: $2K – $10K

Music industry showcases: $5K – $25K

Citywide cultural festivals: Negotiable

How much does it cost?

Events at City Winery typically range from $1000 to $75,000 – depending on the headcount, concept, timeframe, food & beverage menus, space allotted, and staffing required. We do our best to create experiences that are memorable, yet also affordable. The minimum rate is ~$50 per person, or $1000 overall.

VENUE AVG PRICE RANGE

Cellar Private Dining Room: $1K – $6K

Winery: $3K – $12K

VIP Lounge: $2K – $8K

Sectioned Stage: $5K – $15K

Side Bar: $1K – $3K

Sec Stage + VIP Lounge combined: $7K – $20K

Winery + Side Bar combined: $5K – $20K

Main Restaurant + Main Bar buyout: $15K – $75K

** Rates include fees for food, beverage, staffing, production, facility rental, tax, and house charge.

What are your minimum nightly buyout rates for the main restaurant & stage?

DAY OF THE WEEK MINIMUM BUYOUT

Sunday- $20K – $25K

Monday- $20K – $30K

Tuesday- $25K – $30K

Wednesday- $25K – $35K

Thursday- $30K – $35K

Friday- $30K – $40K

Saturday- $35K – $45K

** Rates not applicable to peak holiday dates (i.e. December) *** For clients with more conservative budgets but flexible timing, our main space may be booked for $5K to $15K during off-peak hours.

Does City Winery provide audio/visual tech services?

Yes. We have a stage, state-of-the-art sound system, a projector, stage screen, flatscreen monitors throughout the venue, as well as a mini grand piano. Our in-house production engineers can support live concerts, theatrical performances, digital presentations, film screenings, readings, panels, or other programming onstage.

Can you assist in booking bands or live music for events?

Yes. Upon special request, our production team can coordinate with talent agencies to book top-line artist entertainment.

Does City Winery have any outdoor space?

For certain neighborhood festivals, we’ve transformed our loading dock into a makeshift stage. Our future development plans may include outdoor rental space, but currently all private events must be held indoors.

Do you provide catering services onsite?

Yes. We have a kitchen on-premise, and we operate our restaurant & bar on a daily basis. We serve hors d’oeuvres for cocktail receptions, as well as full dinner, lunch, and breakfast/brunch menus.

Are the banquet menus the same as those for concerts or regular restaurant dining?

No, not really. We offer prix-fixe menus for special events, including multi-course seated & buffet dining options, as well as a variety of passed & stationary appetizers. By contrast, our restaurant dinner menu features small plates to be enjoyed during shows or within our wine bar.

What kind of food do you serve for private events?

Our Executive Chef’s menu is seasonal and Mediterranean-inspired, invoking other cuisines/flavors. For special occasions, our Chef is also willing to custom-design menus at an additional charge.

Do you allow catering companies to bring food from offsite?

Yes, absolutely. For full buyout events, your preferred caterer can also rent our kitchen.

Can you accommodate kosher events, or other special dietary requests?

Yes. We do so all the time.

Does City Winery have a full bar?

Yes. In addition to the wines we make on-premise in our Winery, we offer a diverse selection of wine, beer, and liquor.

Can we make our own wine?

Although the winemaking process continues year-round at City Winery, our harvest/crush season occurs primarily from mid-September thru mid-November. For private events, we can incorporate barrel samplings, wine tasting stations, custom label-design & bottling, barrel membership, blind tasting activities, educational seminars, or winemaker-led blending sessions into the overall format.

Can we bring sponsored alcohol from offsite?

Yes. You’re welcome to bring donated wine, beer, liquor, or other beverages from offsite, as long as you provide advance notice. In most cases, the facility rental fee will be adjusted accordingly.

Can guests under the age of 21 attend events at your venue?

Yes, no problem. Teenagers & children are welcome to visit. We even offer non-alcoholic “kids wine” for families.

Can you accommodate exhibitions in a walk-around format?

Yes. We host wine portfolio tastings often for both trade and consumers; additionally, we welcome guest chefs/mixologists and food/beverage vendors. Depending on the number of guests attending, we may prefer to limit the exhibitors to 35 stations within our main space.

Does City Winery assist nonprofit organizations?

We host charity functions frequently, as well as sponsor our own philanthropic events. Pending seasonal availability and operational resources, we do our best to provide financial incentives to cost-conscious associations of noble cause.

Which forms of payment do you accept?

We accept payment by check, credit card, or wire transfer (Visa, Mastercard, American Express). We do charge an additional 3% for credit cards, but payment by check avoids this fee. Kindly make all checks payable to “City Winery”.

Do you allow cash bar events?

Not usually. We prefer to stick to our $1000 minimum for private events. However, if a space is available at short notice, sometimes we do make exceptions and squeeze in cash bar events amidst other paid programming. For a small rental/staffing fee, we can reserve our Side Bar or Tasting Table, and each guest can pay individually upon consumption.

What is the Facility Rental fee in your proposal?

The Facility Rental applies to the private use of event spaces within our venue. The amount reflects occupancy for a certain length of time, including the event duration as well as set-up/load-in & break-down/load-out. Pricing may vary pending the scope, timeframe, meal period, and/or seasonal availability.

What is the Staffing fee?

We dedicate front-of-house & back-of-house support staff specifically to each event. Our Staffing fees are used solely to pay service/catering team individuals, which may include banquet servers, bartenders, bussers, runners, barbacks, coat checkers, security guards, or dishwashers.

What does the 20% House Charge apply to?

The House Charge helps to cover our house overhead costs, and should not be construed as gratuity. This fee may encompass operational expenses, house equipment, utilities, seasonal décor, routine venue maintenance, service materials, linens, glassware, dishware, and silverware. Additionally, the House Charge helps to cover our office & front-of-house restaurant management teams, as well as our back-of-house kitchen staff. City Winery does not charge supplementary gratuity for banquets or special functions.

Do you charge tax?

Yes, unless your organization is tax-exempt. In New York State, sales tax is currently 8.875%.