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A Long Island guide to private event spaces for your next special occasion

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If there’s one thing cheek-kissing Long Islanders love, it’s getting together. We do it often, and the local restaurants and even breweries have evolved to better serve our perpetual gathering needs — with super special event spaces. So whether you’re looking to invite 50 or 500 to your next big thing, you can’t miss with this range of options from across Nassau and Suffolk.


Great South Bay Brewery

WHERE: BAY SHORE, LINDENHURST & RONKONKOMA

Great South Bay Brewery offers a variety of unique spaces to host your next event, with options for every style and size. At their flagship location in Bay Shore, where GSB was founded, you’ll find four distinct rooms: the Jetty Ale Room, Blonde Ambition Room, Massive IPA Hall, and the Ghost Brewery Taproom. Whether you’re hosting 15 guests or 150, you can expect great beer and a fun atmosphere.

For a downtown feel, consider booking at GSB’s Lindenhurst location, housed in a beautifully restored historic bank building. Choose from The Vault, featuring century-old authentic vault doors for a cozy yet sophisticated vibe; the Overdraft Lounge, a sleek, private space that accommodates up to 30 guests and includes a private bar and downtown views through original glass windows; or The Treasury, a mezzanine level with stunning views of the main bar area below, and access to a rooftop terrace for a unique and elevated experience. The Treasury can host up to 75 guests and includes a private bar.

GSBs newest event space, the Station Room, is a modern, open-concept venue designed for maximum flexibility. Accommodating 30 to 100 guests, it features a spacious private bar, and a customizable layout, and a sleek glass wall system allows you to transform the space from fully private to semi-private, giving you the freedom to tailor the atmosphere for your event.

No matter what type of event you’re planning, Great South Bay Brewery has the ideal space to make it unforgettable. Fill out the form below to get in touch with the GSB team today to start planning your event!

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AG Steakhouse

WHERE: WESTBURY

Recently named one of Long Island’s best new restaurants by Newsday’s FeedMe, AG Steakhouse is the perfect choice for your next big special event. AG Steakhouse’s warm yet elevated space boasts three unique private event rooms that can accommodate up to 110 people. That, and the restaurant is also available for a full buy-out for larger groups! 

Primed to host your next holiday dinner, fundraiser, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or smaller group dining experience, AG’s modern take on traditional Rodizio cuisine will leave your guests in awe of their sumptuous and unique flavors. This would be a day your guests would talk about long after the event is over.

There are pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan a la carte options available, too. 

All three rooms are also equipped with projectors or televisions, if need be. And your special event will be handled by seasoned veterans of the restaurant industry, as the owner is certified by the MEI and HMMC as a certified event manager. We are talking absolute attention to detail. Their friendly team will work with you to customize a package that suits your needs.

 Fill out the form below to inquire about availability, and let’s partake in AG Steakhouse’s immersive culinary experience, together.

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And start planning your night to remember!

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Villa Lombardi’s

WHERE: HOLBROOK

Villa Lombardi’s is a private event venue that offers exquisite accommodations, exceptional service, and an abundance of excellent cuisine for which Long Island’s Lombardi family is renowned. This is where elegance meets Italian hospitality. 

So think food, and plenty of it. 

The place is also sparkling — and sprawling, featuring a palatial ballroom, sun-splashed glass pavilion and outdoor gardens that are ideal for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions and photographs.

There’s truly no better backdrop for life’s special moments. If you’re looking for the perfect place to celebrate showers, mitzvahs, corporate parties, Sweet 16s, birthday milestones, reunions, graduations or proms, Villa Lombardi’s will accommodate — for parties as small as 50 or as big as 700-plus. What’s more, throughout the process, you’ll make new friends among their dedicated team of event specialists, culinary staff, and servers. They will make any event exactly what you dreamed of. 

Simply fill out the form below to get in touch. In the meantime, Villa Lombardi’s is also getting set to host its big, annual Thanksgiving Buffet, Small Office Holiday Party and New Year’s Eve Party, which are open to all. Tap the links for details.

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And get ready to be taken care of.

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Tap Room

WHERE: EIGHT LOCATIONS

Tap Room offers one stop-shopping for private events, whether you live in Nassau or Suffolk, and whether you’re entertaining 25 or 250 people. Each of Tap Room’s six locations offers private event spaces of varying sizes and vibes, with some upstairs, other downstairs. They also have a dedicated catering team ready to assist you. Click here for packages and pricing.

The photos above highlight the more unique spots in the Tap Room portfolio. Farmingdale, for instance, features an upstairs lounge and bar, as well as a speakeasy for small intimate gatherings. Then there’s the Rockville Centre location’s second floor, The Loft, which can easily accommodate several hundred people and is complete with an HD projector and a stage for live entertainment.

The other Tap Room catering spots are in Patchogue, Bay Shore, Massapequa Park, Jericho, Huntington and Garden City.

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VIP Room

WHERE: PATCHOGUE VILLAGE

Silver Lining Restaurant group unveiled the brand-new VIP Room on Main Street in Patchogue this past spring. The huge space is impeccably designed to elevate any special affair and only caters to one private party at a time.

It’s lined with mirrors, brass vintage chandeliers, high ceilings and a massive bar. There’s two huge bathrooms in the back, and a bridal suite, which is perfect for micro-wedding brides and grooms.

The food is all prepared on premises in a shared kitchen, with silver, gold and platinum packages available for parties. Platinum packages might include seafood towers, steaks and more higher-end fare.

The space is also fully plugin ready for A/V, including DJ lighting, as well as a 120-inch screen projector and two televisions. DJ’s and live music are not only allowed, but encouraged.

They want this to be a night to remember. Fill out the form below to get in touch.

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The Wharf

Catered events and weddings at the Wharf in Oakdale
WHERE: OAKDALE

The revamped Wharf in Oakdale, on the Connetquot River, has quickly emerged as a big player in the South Shore catering game, especially for waterfront weddings.

“This is not a set, structured catering venue,” said Lauren Salamone of operators Lily Flanagan’s Restaurant Group, which oversaw the property’s overhaul and provides all the food. “It could be a rustic affair, or more formal. We can make it as fancy or as casual as a couple needs.”

Features include, among others, three sprawling paved patios, an outdoor bar, several fireplaces and two party tents with spaces for hundreds of guests to eat, drink and dance.

All with the backdrop of the river boat dock and Fire Island. The Wharf can provide guests with music, flowers, desserts and more for complete wedding and event packages. Catered events at The Wharf can be as small as 40 guests, or as big as 250.

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