The Best New York City Venues With A View

Finding a unqiue venue can be a job unto itself, but finding a venue with great views, that job can feel almost impossible.Let Best Venues help! Our team of expert event planners has rounded up the 5 Best Venues with A View. You'll be able to use these NYC event spaces year round, select any one of them and your guests are sure to be blown away.Read on to find out who made the cut.

1. Mandarin Oriental, The Aviary

Located in The Shops at Columbus Circle, head to the stylish Mandarin Oriental for delicious drinks and stunning views. Inside the hotel enjoy brand new Chef Grant Achatz's 35th-floor destination imaginative cocktails, tasting menus & set lunches. Looking out over Central Park, this event space is also perfect for a cocktail reception or private party for up to 100 guests.

2. Skylark

Trying to find a venue that's also a hidden gem in the heart of Times Square ? Look no further than the Skylark! This rooftop features both indoor and outdoor spaces, which makes it a perfect space for events year round. Your guests can enjoy a perfectly mixed Harvest Collins while they get amazing views of the Empire State Building. The stylish decor and cozy, dim ambiance are attractions in themselves, but the strong drinks and great DJs make the experience worth repeating.

3. The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers has unparalleled views of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty. The floor to ceiling windows and the 10,000 square feet of space makes the venue perfect for weddings, corporate galas, or seminars. In addition to providing valet parking and shuttle bus service, the in house catering is done by the talented Abigail Kirsch.

4. Tribeca Rooftop

Tribeca Rooftop has 15,000 square feet of beautiful views overlooking Tribeca, the Hudson Riven and downtown New York City. The 65 foot long skylight lets in lovely sunlight during the day and at night the starry sky will dazzle your guests. Pick this event space for an elegant ceremony or an extravagant reception and you guests can gaze out the huge windows at the amazing New York City views.

5.The Royalton Park Avenue

Royalton Park Avenue is conveniently located in Midtown East, located at the top floor of the hotel The Drift has a full service bar and amazing views. The comfortable lounge furniture is perfect for a summer soiree of 150 people or less. This completely outdoor space is a great pick for the sunny days ahead.