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The Pool

4.7(141)
Event Venue

About

Located in the landmarked Seagram Building, THE POOL offers a striking mid-century modern setting with soaring 20-foot ceilings, a white-marble fountain, and shimmering chain curtains that create a luminous atmosphere. Its iconic design by Philip Johnson, restored with care, makes it a standout venue for memorable business events in New York City.

THE POOL accommodates a range of group sizes with flexible spaces like The Salon, The Gallery, and The Lounge, supporting seated dinners up to 150 and receptions up to 300 guests. With impeccable service and refined in-house catering from Major Food Group, it delivers a seamless, hospitality-led experience for corporate gatherings and client entertainment.

Best for

  • Elegant seated dinners & client entertaining
  • Cocktail receptions with mid-century grandeur
  • Large-scale corporate events & buyouts

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What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Iconic 1959 Seagram Building interior landmark
Architecture & History
Iconic 1959 Seagram Building interior landmark
The Pool is housed within the landmarked Seagram Building, featuring soaring 20-foot ceilings, a white-marble fountain, and shimmering original chain curtains made of looped aluminum in gold, brass, and bronze. The space was restored with care to
Mid-century elegance with artistic flourishes
Atmosphere
Mid-century elegance with artistic flourishes
The venue blends mid-century modern design with fantastical grandeur, highlighted by Richard Lippold’s weightless ceiling sculpture and a lighting system by Hervé Descottes. The restored interiors create a refined and celebratory ambiance
High-end cocktails and celebrated culinary experience
Food & Beverage
High-end cocktails and celebrated culinary experience
Operated by Major Food Group, The Pool offers exceptional food and drink with a focus on refined, contemporary hospitality. Reviews highlight standout dishes like fresh oysters, Portuguese turbot, and inventive bar bites, complemented by

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 141 reviews