Event Space at Chinatown Soup

Gallery
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Whole venue
16b Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
Chinatown, New York City, NY

About this space

Chinatown Soup is a compact gallery that centres on rotating contemporary art exhibitions.

Design: The interior is a narrow, rectangular white-walled room with low ceilings, track spotlights and a raw concrete floor; artworks hang in a continuous line on both sides and a glazed shopfront brings street light to the far end.

Features: The venue provides an installed PA system and speakers and allows hosts to play their own music or bring a DJ subject to a noise restriction. The space includes air conditioning, venue Wi‑Fi, track gallery lighting and a flexible open floor suitable for seated or standing layouts. The glazed frontage provides direct street access for deliveries and guest arrival.

Ideal for: Small creative groups or community gatherings that want an intimate, relaxed social format focused on art viewing and conversation.

What sets it apart: An in-gallery tea and espresso service combined with a small retail selection runs alongside the exhibition programme.

What guests say: The gallery maintains a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere and serves as a local hub for art viewing and casual conversation.


Prices

Sunday
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $1800 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Monday
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $1800 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $1800 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $1800 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $1800 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Friday
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $1800 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $220 hire fee per hour
Per day
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $1800 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 8 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 15
Theatre
up to 20
Boardroom
up to 15
Cabaret
up to 15
U-Shaped
up to 15
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Mics
Display pedestals
Display hanging rack system
Folding tables
Chairs
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
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
Space has noise restriction after 21:00

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
No wedding licence

Host rules

-No alcohol is allowed for public parties.
-Use of the Café Bar is allowed for an additional cost.
-No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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


Location

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Meet your host

Michelle Esteva
Member of Tagvenue since August 2024
86% Response rate
86% Response rate

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