Where to Host Your NY Tech Week Event: 9 Standout Venues You Can Still Book
- RestauRent Blog
- 3 days ago
- 5 min read
Updated: 16 hours ago
From June 2–8, 2025, NYC will be the epicenter of tech. Founders, funds, and operators from around the country will flood the city—and every decent venue will get scooped up fast.
Planning a happy hour, panel, launch event, or investor dinner? Now’s the time to act. By May, the top spots will be booked solid.
That’s where RestauRent comes in. We make it easy to lock in NYC’s best private event spaces, without the endless email chains, slow responses, or last-minute panic. Skip the stress. Skip the co-working space with warm LaCroix.
Get ahead of the rush and lock in a venue people will actually want to show up for.
Here are a few RestauRent venues perfect for NY Tech Week events:
Fairfield Inn & Suites – Times Square South
📍 338 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018
Looking for a versatile, tech-friendly venue in the heart of Manhattan? The Garment Room at Fairfield Inn & Suites is a 2,000 sq ft blank canvas, perfect for panels, founder meetups, or investor sessions during NY Tech Week. With flexible layouts (up to 17 configurations!), high-speed Wi-Fi, full A/V setup, and catering options, it’s designed to handle everything from intimate team huddles to full-scale presentations.
The Wallace Hotel – Upper West Side
📍 242 W 76th St, New York, NY 10023
If you’re looking to host an intimate, elevated event during NY Tech Week, The Sterling Room at The Wallace Hotel is a hidden gem. Tucked away on the Upper West Side, this serene and stylish space offers a residential feel that sets the tone for more personal, high-touch gatherings—perfect for investor dinners, founder roundtables, or fireside chats.
With flexible setup options and a team that works with top-tier (including Kosher-certified) caterers, The Sterling Room makes it easy to create a tailored experience for your guests. Want to keep the energy going? Head to the Wallace Lounge, where curated cocktails and elevated small plates make for the ideal post-event unwind.
The Lucerne – Upper West Side
📍 201 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024
For a more refined, intimate setting during NY Tech Week, The Lucerne’s Penthouse Salon delivers sophistication with a view. Located on the top floor, this 1,000 sq ft space comfortably hosts 50–60 guests—ideal for business networking, investor meetings, thought-leadership dinners, or mini panels with an upscale touch.
Need space to break out into smaller groups? A second room on the same level is perfect for side sessions or quieter conversations. With full A/V capabilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, and on-site tech support, The Lucerne makes logistics seamless so you can focus on what matters: connection and conversation.
Apella – East River, Manhattan
📍 450 E 29th St, New York, NY 10016
If you’re aiming for a polished, high-impact Tech Week event, Apella delivers. With over 20,000 sq ft of modern, flexible space and ten private conference rooms, this East River–facing venue is built for serious gatherings—think investor summits, founder forums, or multi-track panels with room to scale.
Every room comes equipped with state-of-the-art A/V and tech infrastructure, so presentations run smooth and virtual attendees don’t miss a beat. On-site catering by Riverpark adds a next-level culinary touch, and the floor-to-ceiling river views don’t hurt either.
Whether you’re planning a sleek demo day or a full-day conference, Apella sets the tone for events that impress.
Ascent Lounge – Columbus Circle
📍 4th Floor, The Shops at Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
Looking to impress during NY Tech Week? Ascent Lounge offers a show-stopping venue with panoramic views of Central Park and Columbus Circle. Perfect for brand activations, founder mixers, or investor cocktail hours that feel anything but ordinary.
With space for up to 500 guests, this luxe lounge blends elegance with functionality: plush seating, customizable LED lighting, and full A/V capabilities make it easy to set the vibe. The menu is equally elevated—gourmet small plates, handcrafted cocktails, and curated wines round out the experience. Hosting a small fireside or a buzzy, late-night celebration, Ascent delivers high-end atmosphere with serious New York energy.
Lobby Bar & Garden – West Chelsea
📍 518 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
Looking to mix business with cocktails during NY Tech Week? Lobby Bar & Garden in the heart of West Chelsea offers a vibrant, stylish venue that blends indoor elegance with outdoor energy—ideal for networking events, founder happy hours, brand mixers, or post-panel dinners.
With space for up to 300 guests, this flexible venue includes a buzzing lobby bar, 45-seat dining room, and a private garden oasis that’s perfect for full or semi-private rentals. Whether you’re planning a casual meetup or a high-design dinner, the space adapts—offering great flow, curated coastal cuisine, and expertly crafted cocktails.
Plus, its location in the arts district makes it a natural hub for creative minds and conversation.
Flop House Comedy Club – Williamsburg, Brooklyn
📍 362 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Looking for a venue with character during NY Tech Week? Flop House Comedy Club brings Brooklyn charm, cozy vibes, and total flexibility. Split into two distinct spaces—a fully equipped showroom with stage, seating, and sound, plus a front lounge with serious "grandma’s basement" energy—this spot is perfect for offbeat panels, founder roast nights, late-night pitch events, or just good old-fashioned networking with a twist.
With plenty of furniture, no frills, and all the personality, Flop House gives you a creative blank slate to make your event feel totally your own. It's quirky, customizable, and full of heart—just like your favorite indie startup.
The Onion Tree Pizza Co – East Village
📍 214 1st Ave., New York, NY 10009
Looking for a Tech Week venue with serious flavor and a laid-back vibe? The Onion Tree Pizza Co in the East Village is the perfect pick for teams that want something a little unexpected. With space for up to 80 guests cocktail-style across its dining room and bar area, it's ideal for founder meetups, investor mixers, or post-panel dinners that don’t feel stiff.
The real standout? The menu, a one-of-a-kind blend of Neapolitan and Roman-style pizzas topped with bold Indian flavors, plus modern apps and regional curries. It’s memorable, crowd-pleasing, and a total conversation starter.
Whether you're hosting a casual happy hour or a full buyout, The Onion Tree brings a creative twist to your Tech Week plans.
Highwater Rooftop
📍 120 Water St, New York, NY 10005
Highwater Rooftop offers the ultimate setting for NY Tech Week meetups, happy hours, and networking events. With sleek indoor-outdoor spaces, skyline views, and an energetic vibe, it’s the perfect spot to mix business with a little rooftop fun. Plus, their exclusive Happy Hour offer for RestauRent users gets you $9 cocktails and $12 bites make hosting an event easy, stylish, and budget-friendly — ideal for gathering your team, clients, or new connections during one of the city's busiest weeks.
Ready to Lock In Your NY Tech Week Venue?
Whether you’re planning a buzzy product launch, an intimate investor dinner, or a no-pressure happy hour to connect with fellow operators, the right venue makes all the difference. NYC gets booked fast during Tech Week—so don’t wait until the last minute.
With RestauRent, finding and securing the perfect space is quick, easy, and actually fun (no endless email chains, we promise).
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