Guastavino's

Guastavino's is a private event venue in Manhattan, set beneath the Queensboro Bridge at East 59th Street. Its distinctive historic setting, with soaring arches and Catalan vaulted-tile ceilings, gives weddings, business functions and celebrations a character quite different from a conventional ballroom. The space is available exclusively for private events, including wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate dinners and conferences, product launches, holiday parties, charity galas, fundraisers and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.

The venue offers a range of layouts for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, presentations and dance-floor events. Capacity depends on the event and room arrangement: weddings are generally planned for 200 to 400 guests, while some corporate and gala formats can accommodate larger gatherings. Couples can hold their ceremony on site, and wedding bookings include an event coordinator and access to a bridal suite. Corporate and gala clients can also request a green room and discuss layouts for presentations or receptions.

Food is prepared by the venue's culinary team, with seasonal menus and the option to tailor selections to the occasion. Wedding, corporate, charity and other sample menus provide a starting point for planning. Guastavino's also works with an exclusive audio-visual production provider for sound, staging and lighting. The venue has accessible facilities and nearby parking. Organisers can contact the team to discuss availability and requirements, as the website currently recommends calling while its enquiry forms are not working.