The Sotto Lounge at Gelso & Grand

Lounge in a Restaurant
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Private space
186 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013 –
Little Italy, New York City, NY

About this space

The Sotto Lounge is a private lounge in Gelso & Grand characterised by an intimate, low-lit speakeasy character.

Design: The space has exposed brick walls, timber ceiling beams and low pendant lighting, furnished with red leather banquettes and an ornate area rug that give it a compact, classic lounge appearance.

Features: The lounge includes a back bar, standing-height cocktail tables, climate control and on-site Wi‑Fi; the layout maintains a cleared central area for mingling and a raised service counter at the rear.

Ideal for: Intimate groups seeking a relaxed, social standing reception or an informal evening where guests circulate and mingle.

What sets it apart: An in-room dancefloor and PA system that allow hosts to bring their own DJ and control the music programme.

What guests say: The lounge has a relaxed, welcoming ambience and attentive, professional service.


Prices

Sunday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per hour
Per session
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 + $4000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per hour
Per session
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 + $4000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per hour
Per session
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 + $4000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee per hour
Per session
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $250 + $4000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $1800 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $1800 hire fee per hour
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $1800 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $1800 hire fee per hour
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $1800 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $1800 hire fee per hour
Per session
11:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 50

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Photobooth Available
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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 Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

No smoking in the building


Reviews and ratings

(38 reviews and ratings - )

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ML
Mary L.
Verified review
Bar · 40 guests · June 2026

Food, service and venue

5.0
AM
Alexis M.
Verified review
Bar · 45 guests · May 2026

I think this is the best value for money place you can find in NYC if you are looking to throw a private party with DJ and quality food at a reasonable cost. The staff was very nice and accommodating.

Nothin, everything was great.

5.0
HK
Hannah K.
Verified review
Party · 80 guests · December 2023

Food, ambience, decor

Poor and inadequate sound system, rude manager. When we raised a concern about the level fo the sound on the night we were met with a defensive manager who just waved our contract in our faces aggresivlely. We wanted a party, we booked a DJ (which they have a set-up for), we presumed wed be able to hera the

3.4
CM
Chet M.
Verified review
Bar · 40 guests · July 2023

Amazing modern venue with tasteful decor. We comfortably fit 60-70 guests with ample room to eat mingle and dance. Communication was clear and professional throughout the booking process and the onsite staff were very helpful during the event. Would highly recommend for a full-bar event!

Our DJ unfortunately was unable to use the audio hardware provided by the venue because it was faulty from a previous event. The venue staff helped switch to our personal gear during the event and provided a discount for the trouble.

5.0

FAQ

The room is equipped with a full-service bar, private staff, and a DJ booth with a DJ system.

Yes, a microphone can be added to the package.


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38 Reviews
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