We can all agree, just taking a stroll in Central Park is romantic but we have more options for you. For every type of celebration and every kind of date, one of our 5 Most Romantic Event Venues will be just right for you.
1. The River Café
Located on the East River in DUMBO, one of the most romantic neighborhoods in Brooklyn, The River Café is an experience for fine-dining and New American cuisine. What makes this venue simply breathtaking is that it is tucked underneath the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and features a fairy-lit miniature forest and cobblestone pathway. With unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, The River Café is the ultimate romance package for Valentine’s Day or truthfully, any evening you wish to hide away, enjoy the bright lights of Manhattan and enjoy the calm of the East River beneath you.
Bonus Tip: Take a padlock with you, and secure your love on the pier in DUMBO!
2. Tavern on the Green
Since opening its doors in 1934, Tavern on the Green has hosted celebrities, royals, political representatives, visitors, and New York City locals. It has even been a popular location for film and television. This landmark venue is situated in the beauty that is Central Park, facing the bustling summer hangout, Sheep's Meadow. Whether it is a cocktail in the Bar Room or a pre-fixed meal in the beautiful and bright Central Park room, Tavern on the Green is the place to be this Valentine’s Day. With a variety of event spaces nestled inside one historic venue, you will discover murals of greenery, fairy lights on the terrace, lanterns, chandeliers, and even a cozy fireplace!
Bonus Tip: A Central Park stroll must include a walk across Bows Bridge, an iconic “New York” cast-iron bridge. Moreover, spotted in the warmer weather, rowboats for hire in the lake.
3. Bronx Botanical Garden
A National Historic Landmark located in the Bronx, New York, the Bronx Botanical Garden overflows with romance simply by offering an infinite collection of plants, a calm cascade waterfall and the famed 50-acre tract of original, New York forest. A rare and natural collection and cultivation located in one of the busiest, most developed cities in the world, the Bronx Botanical Garden is remarkably one of our most romantic spots in New York City. A few sightseeing favorites include an 1890’s vintage crystal, palace-style greenhouse, a famed rose garden, and a Japanese rock garden.
Bonus Tip: A romantic Valentine’s Day activity. A must-see during the hours of 10am to 5pm.
4. Jane’s Carousel
A popular venue for wedding celebrations and a variety of social events, Jane’s Carousel is a restored 1922 vintage 48 horse carousel with unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline. Located in the aforementioned romantic neighborhood of DUMBO, Jane’s Carousel is open on during the day on weekends for public rides and features a heated pavilion in the winter and a carousel deck just outside, creating the most scenic and romantic location for a Valentine’s Day adventure.
Bonus Tip: The operating carousel is available for private events with unlimited rides. Perhaps Valentine’s Day photoshoot, celebration, or romantic proposal can be arranged?
5. Rainbow Room
A remarkable venue located on the 65th floor of the iconic Rockefeller Center is a rare piece of history in the Manhattan sky. Recently reopened 80 years after first opening in 1934, Rainbow Room offers both modern elegance and old-world glamour with upscale dining and live entertainment including some of the best jazz talents in all of New York City. Moreover, Bar SixtyFive at Rainbow Room is the highest outdoor terrace bar in New York City and offers some of the best cocktails created by top mixologists. What is not to love about this romantic venue at the one and only, 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Bonus Tip: Ice skating adventure for two at The Rink at Rockefeller Center.
Whether you opt for a daytime stroll through Bronx Botanical Gardens or an evening celebration over a quiet upscale cuisine, you can't go wrong in New York City. Take time for a romantic walk and unique adventure to discover all of the bright lights, historic landmarks, cloud-piercing skyscrapers, and hidden gems on every corner. Both old and new, famed locations and secretive ones too, New York City is bursting with opportunity for celebrating the love of every kind. From the team at Best Venues New York, we hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day and every single day after that.