Pier A Harbor House Reviews
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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
11 Reviews
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Rosie T. Sent on 02/16/2020Great Welcome Drinks Venue!
We booked Pier A for a Welcome Drinks event the night before our Manhattan wedding in September 2019. We wanted to spend time with all of our out-of-town guests before the wedding -- we'd been to Pier A before and it was super convenient, as everyone was staying in nearby hotels. We had a Casual Reservation and got space at the bar. We were able to put all our food and drink orders on one card at the bar, so guests wouldn't have to pay. It was such a comfortable spot to hang out with family and friends, and the food, drinks, and music were great! -
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Virginia Sent on 07/24/2016We hosted a Rehearsal Dinner.
The staff was very professional and accommodating. The food was delicious
We had a slide show running in the background with our music playlist which worked out beautifully.
We had originally planned for cocktails outdoors for the view but due to the weather had it to bring everything inside.
It worked out perfectly.
I would highly recommend Pier A. -
User2599246 Sent on 05/06/2016PierA is a great venue for a wedding reception. Our reception included about 50 guests so we reserved a smaller room, which had a wonderful terrace with a view of the Statue of Liberty. The food and the service were exceptional and we received lots of compliments from our guests. It is an elegant venue, and they took care of any details so that the party was impeccable. The cake was provided by Financier, which we also contacted through PierA, and it was perfect. Christiana, the manager who helped us, is extremely efficient, always responds to your requests timely and truly did an amazing job. Also, we had to organize the event in a very short time frame and they were flexible and accommodating. In fact, I asked for an extra hour during the reception, and they agreed with no issues whatsoever. I strongly recommend this place. -
User2600168 Sent on 05/08/2016This is an exceptional venue for a New York City wedding and/or reception. We did a small City Hall wedding for just us and close family and then threw a big bash for friends and extended family at Pier A... and from the first moment we decided on it, this team did a wonderful job of making our event special. The food, drinks, staff... all just ACED it. Pier A is a favorite spot for us to get drinks or weekend lunches or dinners and it turns out they're just as wonderful for big events! -
User2604903 Sent on 05/11/2016My husband and I hosted a brunch the day after our sons wedding. Christiana the sales and events manager went above and beyond to assist us in planning this event from the very first day we spoke to her. We hosted 250 people for brunch on the second floor of Pier A. We had the entire 2nd floor including the bar and the outside deck. The food was in abundance, the presentation was sensational and of course delicious! The staff including bartenders and wait staff were very attentive and professional. Our brunch lasted for 3 hours. During that time no one was in need of food or beverage. After the brunch, Christiana set aside an area of the bar and outside seating area on the first floor which she had portioned off and placed a sign stating private party. She also included a waiter and bartender for our area. Any of our brunch guests who wanted to stay were given wrist bands and we continued with an after brunch party for 3 hours. Let me just say, this group knows how to party and Christiana and the staff at Pier A could not have been more professional, pleasant, accommodating. The venue is breathtaking and historic! The food and beverages as stated earlier were delicious and plentiful! Our guests still talk about "that" brunch every time I see them! -
User2599033 Sent on 05/06/2016Christiana and the team were absolutely great. They were hugely supportive in helping us arrange our wedding from the UK and sent video clips and photos of the rooms etc. to help us with our planning.
We had our ceremony on the balcony overlooking the Statue of Liberty and apart from some helicopter noise and not being able to put chairs out there due to weight restrictions it was perfect. Christiana allowed us to decorate with ribbons and flowers and it looked lovely.
We'd chosen the premium drinks package for everyone so the groom and guests had arrival drinks in the Commissioner's Bar, which Christiana had reserved for our use, with lots of cocktails flowing and our playlist on in the background. We then had drinks on the balcony and Commissioner's Bar with canapés which were lovely and we felt like we got a huge amount for what we paid. The room was laid out as we'd asked with nice white linen, candles etc. They provided a TV and speaker system at no additional cost and let us decorate with some bunting etc. We'd picked the menu but being in the UK hadn't actually been able to have a tasting before the big day. We weren't disappointed. The crabcake to start, tenderloin and chicken options for main and apple crumble were all really tasty with good sized portions. Everyone was really happy with their food. The waiting service was efficient but not intrusive which is just what we wanted. We then relaxed with drinks and music and the room had enough space for a mini dance floor which we hadn't really planned on needing but my friends made good use of! So - location, venue, staff, food, drinks, price were all brilliant and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Pier A for your wedding! -
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Greg C. Sent on 05/02/2020Disappointed
While we love Pier A for the restaurant and bar, we encountered some challenges with the events staff in hosting our Wedding rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks. For the premium price point, we were disappointed by the lack of coordination of the events staff (team members were absent, dropoff the day before was delayed, communication was lacking).
The location and views were wonderful, as expected, but the itemized charges seemed excessive (a bartender staffing fee in addition to the bar package, tax, administrative fee and gratuity). For a ~$100 per person dinner before alcohol, a 20% administrative charge that DOES NOT include gratuity seems exorbitant.
The food, drinks and atmosphere were excellent, but be prepared to overpay significantly relative to other locations in the City.
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