The Pool NYC
THE POOL
New York’s Premier Event Destination Since 1959, by Major Food Group
Situated in the landmarked Seagram Building, THE POOL has been home to New York's most storied parties and events for over half a century. With its soaring 20-foot ceilings, white-marble fountain, and shimmering chain curtains enveloping the walls, THE POOL is an iconic venue where the room itself is an occasion. Conveying mid-century elegance and fantastical grandeur in equal measure, THE POOL lends itself to a variety of configurations and is, simply put, the finest events space in all of New York City.
History
Built in 1959 and restored in 2016, The Seagram Building is one of just 117 interior landmarks in New York City, and the only interior landmark restaurant. Lovingly restored and lavishly refurbished, Philip Johnson’s awe-inspiring 1959 interiors are glowing again. Restoration architect Annabelle Selldorf worked within strict requirements to rejuvenate every corner of Johnson’s masterpiece, from glass walls to steel beams, to the ceiling’s complex recessed lighting fixtures. The refreshed lighting system was designed by the world’s premier lighting designer, Hervé Descottes of L’Observatoire International.
Richard Lippold’s breathtaking, seemingly weightless ceiling sculpture still occupies pride of place in THE GRILL's dining room. Sought-after designer William T. Georgis oversaw the reimagining of interior elements. Marie Nicols’ beloved original chain curtains, made of looped aluminum in gold, brass and bronze, have been painstakingly cleaned and restored. A spectacle on their own, they undulate and shimmer in the light.
CAPACITIES
THE SALON: 15 seated, 25 reception style
THE GALLERY: 22 seated
The Salon & The Gallery may be booked together to accommodate a cocktail reception followed by a seated meal for 22 guests.
THE POOL LOUNGE: 60 seated, 120 reception style
THE POOL: 150 seated, 300 reception style
A buyout of The Pool includes The Lounge, a stunning cocktail bar that overlooks the main space.
THE POOL + THE GRILL: 300 seated, 650 reception style
THE POOL + THE GRILL can be booked together for larger-scale events, together comprising 6,800 square feet.
WEDDINGS
A LANDMARK IS FOREVER
THE POOL is the ideal destination for an iconic Manhattan wedding. THE POOL can accommodate weddings with onsite ceremony for up to 120 guests, or weddings with offsite ceremony for up to 175 guests.
When booked together with THE GRILL, the space can accommodate weddings with onsite ceremony for up to 300 guests.
A wedding at THE POOL + THE GRILL creates a magnificent connection to New York history with a refined, celebratory, and thoroughly contemporary approach.
PHOTO CREDIT: BRETT MATTHEWS
ADDITIONAL ROOMS IN THE POOL and THE GRILL
The Grill
The Pool Lounge
Gallery
Salon
MAJOR FOOD EVENTS
Offering a collection of coveted spaces and unparalleled expertise in creating the most unforgettable experiences, Major Food Events is recognized as the predominant culinary and hospitality organization in North America. The planners at Major Food Events bring a wealth of creativity and practice to executing any type of affair to perfection and would be delighted to bring your vision to life.
Major Food Group
Founded a decade ago by Jeff Zalaznick, Chef Mario Carbone, and Chef Rich Torrisi, Major Food Group has consistently delivered the most celebrated, innovative, and exciting culinary experiences in the world. Together, the three visionary leaders deliver exceptional, delicious food and hospitality concepts that delight guests, define categories and, while creating distinguishable sense of place in every city, establish new standards for the industry.
While each brand this creative team brings to life is distinct, they all reflect MFG’s refined, celebratory, and thoroughly contemporary approach to its craft.
THE POOL
The Seagram Building
99 East 52nd Street
New York, NY, 10022