Rule of Thirds

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Rule of Thirds is a restaurant and event venue that operates out of Brooklyn, New York. Situated in a vibrant, urban setting not far from McCarren Park, there is a chic, design-orientated, and industrial ambience to enjoy here. An ideal place to host your wedding celebration, you are sure to be enthralled by the high quality of space, food, drink, and service within the venue.

Seated guest capacity

40-250

Venue type

Industrial Spaces
Museums, Galleries
Restaurants, Breweries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

171 Banker St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Our event spaces

Rule of Thirds

Versatile and chic.

Featuring industrial notes with exposed brick, concrete floors and beautiful light-filled rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. With three indoor private dining rooms, an expansive event space with its own private entrance/exit, and an outdoor courtyard that can be converted to allow for private gatherings, Rule of Thirds can host events ranging from 8 to 450 people.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Rule of Thirds

Versatile and chic.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Available services that can be provided by Rule of Thirds

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Lighting/Sound
On-site accommodations
Service staff
Set up
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

30 reviews

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Naomi Z.
Rating: 5
•Jul 22
Amazing venue, vibes, and food
We are so happy we picked Rule of Thirds for our wedding. So many guests commented on the incredible food. Julie from Rule of Thirds was extremely helpful and responsive throughout the entire process. The space itself is beautiful and there are so many ways to transform it to the vibe you’re going for. It rained a lot on our wedding day but even without the outdoor cocktail hour, it was still a beautiful evening and the venue had rain contingency plans. Also the bridal suite was huge - perfect for our wedding party to hang out in before the professional, outfit changes, and hair and makeup touch ups.
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Catherine F.
Rating: 5
•Jul 14, 2026
Amazing venue, great food, awesome team!
We had our wedding here and it turned out perfectly! Julie and her team are amazing, they made everything run so smoothly even during an intense heatwave and thunderstorm! All our guests said it was the best wedding and food they've had, and the venue itself was beautiful. Definitely recommend.
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Lindsy
Rating: 5
•Jul 6, 2026
Loved our wedding at RoT!
Working with Gracyn, Julie, and the team at Rule of Thirds for our wedding was a pleasure and a breeze from start to finish! It was the first and only venue that we looked at, and we fell in love with the space/vibe and the food. We used their recommended vendors list to secure our planner (shout out to the amazing Anita Pandian at Morton Street Events) who has a ton of experience working at the venue, and she helped us find all of our vendors from there, resulting in a dream team of experts who had all worked together before. Communication with the Rule of Thirds team was 10/10, as was their attention to detail. The tasting was SO MUCH FUN, and we absolutely loved the wedding day itself. On the wedding day, we didn't have to lift a finger or think about a thing - everything that was previously discussed and planned was executed to a T. If there were any hiccups, they were addressed behind the scenes without involving us, allowing us to have an amazing time in a beautiful space with all of our loved ones. We had our ceremony in the round under the skylight, which felt so cozy and intimate. The space itself is striking at baseline, with a minimalist, industrial feel, which we loved. We chose to incorporate florals, which were beautiful, but we never felt pressured to go overboard with décor because the space is so striking on its own. We'd choose Rule of Thirds for our wedding again and again without hesitation. From the incredible team to the beautiful space and amazing food, it was everything we hoped for and more.
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Chris and E.
Rating: 5
•Jun 18, 2026
BEST WEDDING VENUE!!!
If anyone is looking for a wedding venue in New York, Rule of Thirds (RoT) should be in your Top 1 list!!! What made RoT so special to us were the people who helped us throughout our wedding planning process. Thanks to people like Gracyn and Julie, we couldn't have asked for a better venue. They were always responsive when we needed them and always handled our questions with care. It was through the way they helped us that made us feel confident with our decision to host our wedding at RoT. The venue is perfect for anyone looking to have a small wedding. The venue is cozy but still has that "New York" vibe that makes it feel special. Even with minimal decoration, the whole venue shined bright and impressed all of our guests! My wife and I were left speechless when they gave us a sneak peak before the dinner reception. Not only was the venue amazing, but you can't forget about the food! My wife and I came to RoT (as a restaurant) before and were familiar with the food they served. Our reason for choosing RoT was mainly because the food was so good. However, we were worried that the food quality may drop since they would be serving a large group of people. Boy, were we soo wrong!! Even though they cooked food for such a large group of people, RoT still managed to keep the quality of their food. All our guests were raving about how good the food was and that they wished they had more. This made us feel even happier with our choice and we will never regret it! The only sad part now is that we will have to wait for another opportunity to come for us reach out to RoT for another event. If you are looking for a wedding venue (or any event venue) please use RoT! You won't regret it!!!!
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Andrew
Rating: 5
•Jun 7, 2026
Amazing wedding experience!
We visited Rule of Thirds twice before signing our contract and fell in love with the space more each time. Choosing them as our wedding venue ended up being one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning, Julie and Gracyn were absolutely amazing to work with. They were incredibly communicative, responsive, and genuinely warm throughout the entire planning process. Their hospitality immediately stood out to us and made the planning process feel exciting and never stressful. The food was obviously one of the biggest reasons we chose Rule of Thirds, and they did not disappoint. We received countless compliments from our guests throughout the evening about how delicious the food was and the overall dining experience. We were able to do a complementary tasting a month before, which was a super fun experience and extremely helpful in curating our menu! The team was also very accommodating in allowing us to make a few small adjustments to the menu so that it better reflected our preferences, which we greatly appreciated. The space itself is absolutely stunning. We hosted a half-buyout wedding, and the minimalist design (natural wood and bamboo elements paired with beautiful greenery) and iconic skylight ceiling created such a warm, modern, and elegant atmosphere. The mirrored view of the Empire State Building through the skylight was also a huge hit with our guests, who were constantly taking photos throughout the evening. One of the things we loved most was that the venue already has so much character on its own that it requires very little additional décor to feel special. Finally, the staff was exceptional. Every member of the team was professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Multiple guests went out of their way to tell us how impressed they were with the service and how warmly they were treated throughout the evening, which meant a lot to us. Rule of Thirds delivered everything we were looking for in a wedding venue: incredible food, a beautiful and unique space, outstanding service, and a team that truly cares about creating a memorable experience. We cannot recommend Rule of Thirds highly enough!!