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The Grotto at Aquarelle NYC

Dining Room in a Restaurant
·
Private space
47 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009 –
Alphabet City, New York City, NY
Up to 60
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Grotto is a Dining Room in Aquarelle NYC defined by its high-backed, curving booths that form intimate, semi-private dining alcoves.

Design: The Grotto pairs a low ceiling and warm recessed lighting with textured teal carpet and metal-accented finishes. Small mirrors and narrow proportions give the space a compact, tailored appearance.

Features: A built-in PA and speaker system is available and guests may play their own music. Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are provided. Wheelchair access is provided via a step‑free entrance and the space includes accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a seated, relaxed and conversational dining setting.

Prices

Sunday
11:00 am – 1:00 am
from $75 per person
Per session
11:00 am – 1:00 am
from $75 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
4:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Per session
4:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
4:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Per session
4:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
4:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Per session
4:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $75 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
4:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $75 per person
Per session
4:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $75 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
4:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $75 per person
Per session
4:30 pm – 1:00 am
from $75 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
11:00 am – 1:00 am
from $75 per person
Per session
11:00 am – 1:00 am
from $75 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Mediterranean cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

• Smoking not permitted inside the building

About Aquarelle NYC

Aquarelle NYC is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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