Mercury Lounge
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Capacity: 250 standing, 125 mixed seated/standing, 50 theater-style or dining
The Mercury Lounge, located at 217 E. Houston Street, is a Lower East Side Icon. This intimate venue is perfect for a small gathering and is admired for its no-frills, rock n’ roll presentation since it opened in the 90’s. It’s divided into two rooms: The front one, with a long oak bar, bathrooms and coat check, welcomes people off the street. The back room, which houses the stage, is the main gathering area. Sightlines are superb, the sound is crystal clear and a green room is available.
Bowery Ballroom
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Capacity: 650 standing, 400 mixed seated/standing, 110-150 theater-style or dining
Opened in 1998 at 6 Delancey Street in New York City’s Lower East Side, The Bowery Ballroom is the city’s premiere live music venue. Holding a cult status among musicians and fans, Bowery’s quality of sound and sightlines make it a constant contender for (and winner of) Best Club in America awards. The venue regularly plays host to some of indie’s most promising acts and beloved stalwarts. The Bowery Ballroom is a premium performance venue fit for any New York occasion. Our timeless atmosphere is suitable for catered dinners, film screenings, photoshoots, wedding receptions, fashion shows, live podcasts, corporate galas and much more.
Some notable artists to have played Bowery Ballroom include: Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Kanye West, The Strokes, Harry Styles, Yo La Tengo, Lana Del Rey, R.E.M., Lady Gaga, Phoebe Bridgers, JPEGMAFIA, and more. Past rental clients include: The New Yorker Festival, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Modern Love, Pan Am, Ray Ban, Red Bull, Rolling Stone, CMJ, SPIN, Levi’s, Louis Vuitton, Nike, and John Varvatos.
THE LOUNGE
Located on the lowest level of the Bowery Ballroom, this intimate lounge is perfect for a quiet drink and conversation. Relax at our 50-foot mahogany horseshoe bar or hide away on a cushioned banquette.
THE BALLROOM
Our soaring main room has hosted some of music’s most renowned artists and features a generous 20x14x4’ stage, a full bar, a 24- foot ceiling, and wrought iron and mahogany accents throughout.
THE MEZZANINE
This wrap-around mezzanine offers 1,000 square feet of standing room and café seating. It’s perfect for VIPs or those who want to get a bird’s eyes view of the action. The mezzanine bar is sheltered beneath an exquisite copper-vaulted ceiling. To each side are intimate, banquetted alcoves.