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About 48 Lounge

48 Lounge is a premium cocktail lounge and multifaceted NYC event venue located in Midtown Manhattan, offering private and semi-private spaces for corporate and social events. With multiple rooms and capacities, it’s a versatile choice for conferences, galas, product launches, and upscale gatherings. While the original Rockefeller Center location has evolved, Ascent Lounge at The Shops at Columbus Circle now serves as a successor partner venue, continuing the legacy of delivering exceptional event experiences in a prime NYC setting.

Below you’ll find seating options, parking and transit details, and vetted affiliate recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats and plan with ease.

48 Lounge’s variety of spaces includes a Private Venue area ideal for seated events, a Presentation Hall for larger gatherings, and semi-private lounges perfect for networking and receptions. The venue has hosted a broad range of notable clients from finance to media, reflecting its reputation for reliable service and flexible layouts. When planning your event, consider proximity to major transit hubs and nearby hotels to simplify logistics for guests traveling from across the city or beyond.

For a seamless experience, we’ve highlighted nearby parking options, transit access, and affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to enhance your event planning. If you’re ready to secure your date, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticketing and booking guidance.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Original address: 1221 Avenue of the Americas, Midtown Manhattan, NY 10020 (between 6th and 7th Aves).
  • Venue type: premium cocktail lounge and multi-faceted NYC event venue with private and semi-private spaces for corporate and social events.
  • Capacity and spaces (per BizBash): 48 Lounge Venue Private up to 150 seated and 300 standing (≈4,400 sq ft); 2nd Floor Presentation Hall up to 345 seated (5402 sq ft); 2nd Floor Reception Hall 90–120 (≈2,520 sq ft); Main Lounge Semi-Private 98–265 standing (≈3,600 sq ft) and 130 seated; VIP Room 20 seated / 35 standing (≈800 sq ft).
  • Notable hosted clients/events (historical): Rockefeller Group Intl, Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, News Corporation, Paul Weiss, Condé Nast, Ernst & Young, Microsoft, NBC Universal, FOX, Bank of America, NFL, Clinton Foundation, Polaroid Tribeca Film Festival. Concierge Choice Award winner 2012; Zagat Award of Excellence (2010–2013).
  • Parking options nearby include garages around Rockefeller Center and nearby avenues (e.g., 53 W 48th St valet/garage and nearby Broadway garages).
  • Transit: closest subway access to 47th–50th Streets – Rockefeller Center (B/D/F/M trains) with direct concourse connections; 1, 6, N/Q/R also within walking distance.
  • Nearby hotels: InterContinental New York Barclay (111 E 48th St) and New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Ave of the Americas) are within easy reach of the former venue site.
  • Renaming/demolition note: Rockefeller Center location of 48 Lounge is no longer active under that name; Ascent Lounge operates at The Shops at Columbus Circle (10 Columbus Circle) and is described as the successor/partner venue by City Nights Hospitality.