Keys & Heels

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,500 for off-peak dates, and $6,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 75 seated guests

About this venue

Arrive to a run down Locksmith & Shoe repair, only to be transported to a secret cocktail lounge hidden beyond... A New York City Speakeasy, hiding in plain sight. Available for private dining up to 30 guests or cocktail style events for up to 75, Keys & Heels is perfect for rehearsal dinners, welcome drinks, intimate wedding events, wedding receptions, wedding after-parties, bridal showers, engagement parties and anything you can envision! This is an intimate venue, and sadly we do not have other rooms, but we do have sister restaurants on the same block that may be able to support other needs should you need more space.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-75

Venue type

  • Restaurants, Breweries
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
1488 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075

Our event spaces

Keys & Heels

Surprise and delight your guests with a New York Speakeasy experience, transporting them from the city streets to a whole other hidden world!

An intimate, ambient cocktail lounge, with plush fabrics, warm lighting, and flickering candle light lamps on French bistro tables.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- full venue - bar with up to 3 person staff - Can accommodate DJ - Can accommodate live performances - Can accommodate intimate dinner - Craft and custom cocktails - Disco ball - Microphones available

Keys & Heels

Surprise and delight your guests with a New York Speakeasy experience, transporting them from the city streets to a whole other hidden world!

An intimate, ambient cocktail lounge, with plush fabrics, warm lighting, and flickering candle light lamps on French bistro tables.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

- full venue - bar with up to 3 person staff - Can accommodate DJ - Can accommodate live performances - Can accommodate intimate dinner - Craft and custom cocktails - Disco ball - Microphones available

Available services that can be provided by Keys & Heels

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Service staff
  • Wifi

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

  • RJ

    Ragnhild J.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 20, 2026

    Magic Night!!!

    Such an unforgettable night! The team handled everything, from flowers to decor, all the food, custom drinks (we named after our dads!!!), DJ and Magicians - everything. They couldn’t have made it easier for us. Our guests were in love with the space, and couldn’t get over it!

  • LT

    Lola T.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 20, 2026

    Just so special

    Our first date was at Keys & Heels so it felt like the right spot for our engagement party. We hosted a Saturday happy hour in November and it was sooooooooo so special. This place is tucked away and completely hidden, so you are in your own private little world, and the team are amazing. We love it here and our guests still talk about it!

  • ML

    Max L.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 20, 2026

    Perfect Welcome Party

    This was a really special night for us. We had our welcome party at Keys & Heels to kick off our wedding weekend, and guests arriving to a shoe repair and being so confused was all part of the fun! The staff were incredible and the organizers went above and beyond. Huge shout out to Andre who handled everything immaculately. The room is gorgeous and whole experience so New York.

May, June, December
February, March, Late July, August
Yes, but the management will need to approve what is brought in and in what volume. Our minimum spends need to be met regardless of whether you supply the liquor or we do.
No, we are in the heart of the Upper East Side in Manhattan, so do not have our own parking, however there are multiple car-parks on the immediate blocks around us, and some street parking available.
We are a ground floor unit with one step into the building which we have a ramp for. Our venue has two doors to go through on entrance, so large mobility vehicles may not fit, but a standard wheelchair will. Our bathroom was grandfathered in and is a small restroom.
Our packages are based on 3 hours but the venue can be booked for as long as is needed - if elaborate set or design changes are being installed, this can all be booked as load in and load out. 5 hours is the max for a drinking event, unless doing a seated dinner followed by cocktail event.
You can reach our venue by public transportation via the subway or train, or by private car or taxi.

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