Planning a corporate event? Windowless hotel ballrooms are outdated and often don’t provide a fun experience for guests. Instead, rooftop restaurants are a popular choice for casual office gatherings.
But can you choose the right location? With dozens of rooftop bars to choose from, the place you choose to host your event can influence the success of your evening.
At Highwater Rooftop, our chic rooftop restaurant in the Financial District is the perfect place for corporate events. Contact us to learn more or make your reservation now.
Why Rooftop Restaurants are the Top Choice for Corporate Events
In the competitive landscape of New York City business, the venue you choose for your corporate event can say a lot about your company’s trajectory. If you want inspiration and atmosphere, rooftop restaurants are a great choice. They can transform routine corporate mixers into a memorable experience for your guests.
These restaurants are great for hosting corporate events for several reasons:
Skyline Views
A panoramic view of the city isn’t just beautiful to look at, it can actually impact the mental state of your guests.
Getting away from the city noise and traffic below can actually relax guests and reduce their stress. As a result, it fosters more creative thinking and open-minded conversation.
Hosting your event at a rooftop bar also says a lot about your brand. It places your business at the center of New York City’s skyline, which can subconsciously associate it with the ambition and success of the city. This makes it easier to close deals or boost your team’s morale and motivation.
Open Floor Plan
Rooftop restaurants often have open floor plans. This design prevents the static feeling of traditional restaurants, where guests tend to be anchored to a single table.
Guests have mobility around the bar to socialize with everyone. There’s often a mixture of lounge seating, high-top bars, and open-air terraces, which encourages guests to circulate around the room.
This fluidity is essential for networking and eliminates the need for formal seating charts. It also adds a dynamic energy to conversations.
Shareable Food & Drinks
Rooftop restaurants often have shareable small plates, handhelds, and cocktails. Menu items are designed to be easy to eat while standing or talking. That way, the flow of business isn’t interrupted by the need to sit down for dinner.
At Highwater Rooftop, our menu focuses on lighter, handheld items and curated cocktails. We emphasize quality over volume, so that all our food and drinks enhance the social experience of our restaurant.
Privacy
One of the biggest concerns for corporate event planners is finding a space that’s private enough. At many rooftop restaurants, including Highwater Rooftop, you can do a partial or full buyout of the space.
Buying out the space gives you all the energy of a rooftop bar, with the security of a more private club. This is perfect for any corporate occasion, whether you’re discussing a confidential merger or celebrating a business win.
Year-Round Adaptibility
Rooftop restaurants are a great choice year round. Modern rooftops often have retractable walls, high-efficiency climate control, and heated outdoor zones.
They also blend indoor and outdoor spaces together, which makes it perfect for admiring the views in the summer or winter.
Choose the Best Rooftop Restaurant for Your Corporate Event
If you’re looking for venues around the Financial District, look no further than Highwater Rooftop. Located on the 25th and 26th floors of Indigo Hotel, our rooftop restaurant and bar is the best place for corporate events.
Our dedicated events team works hard to give you a seamless experience. We can reserve your event date and help you with planning, so you can fully relax and enjoy your guests.
Ready to start planning your next event? Contact us online to learn more or make your reservation now.