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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15 reviews

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The Venue of our Dreams
•Verified review
•Sua & A.•Jun 15
From the moment we walked into Rule of Thirds for our site visit, we knew that we had found the perfect venue for our wedding! We had our wedding this past May 2025 at Rule of Thirds, and could not be MORE HAPPY for our decision. Not only is the space incredibly beautiful, but the staff is amazing, truly so helpful, kind, and patient. Food and drink being included due to the incredible restaurant that Rule of Thirds already is, in addition to hosting events, made booking this space an even easier decision! Julie and Mandy, who communicated with us throughout our planning process, were a huge help as we worked to envision our big day, and were always available to answer our questions as they came up. Additionally, the food tasting experience was a lot of fun, and made us even more excited for the wedding! Naturally, everything was DELICIOUS and our friends cannot stop raving about how good everything was. On the day-of our wedding, our onsite events operations manager, Lucia, was also a huge help, and alongside our day of coordinating team, it felt like we had an amazing crew supporting us, and ensuring that we felt relaxed and happy all day long. The space itself is also stunning, especially the skylight at the center of the atrium space, which became such a focal point for our wedding design as we envisioned everything coming together. Having access to the bridal suite behind their sake shop also made preparing before and after our ceremony seamless. The way everything came together at the venue, including flowers, signage, and our floor plan, was perfect, and everything we could have ever dreamed of. We cannot recommend this venue enough, and will always remember Rule of Thirds as a special place in our hearts where we got to start the rest of our lives together with friends and family all around us! Thank you!
An Unforgettable Night!
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•Taylor R.•Apr 12, 2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Rule of Thirds as our wedding venue. From the start, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly kind. They answered every question, accommodated all of our requests, and made the planning process so smooth and stress-free. On the wedding day, everything ran seamlessly thanks to their organized and attentive staff. They were flexible with last-minute adjustments and ensured every detail was perfect. The venue itself is stunning—our guests couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful the space was! If you’re looking for a venue with excellent communication, a warm and professional team, and a gorgeous setting, Rule of Thirds is an amazing choice. We highly recommend them to any couple planning their big day!
Rule of Thirds is amazing!
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•Lindsay•Apr 6, 2025
We hosted our wedding at Rule of Thirds, and it’s hard to put into words just how incredible the experience was. From the very beginning, the team made us feel like we were in the best hands—and on the big day, they absolutely delivered. We want to especially recognize Lucia, Julie, and Mandy, who went above and beyond at every turn. Lucia, in particular, was a calm, steady presence throughout the night and made sure we were taken care of at every moment—anticipating our needs before we even knew what they were. She was genuinely a joy to be around and a huge part of why we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. Our guests were also blown away—not just by the food (which was, of course, phenomenal), but by the service. So many people told us how warm, thoughtful, and attentive the staff were, and we couldn’t agree more. Every single person went the extra mile—not just for our guests, but for us, making sure everything ran smoothly and that we felt supported, celebrated, and cared for. Rule of Thirds is a special place, and their team made our wedding feel effortless, intimate, and unforgettable. If you’re considering hosting an event here—do it. You’ll be in the best hands.
ROT is a dream!
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•Olivia J.•Feb 28, 2025
From the moment we reached out to Rule of Thirds, their communication, especially from Julie, the venue coordinator, was clear, kind, helpful, and highly responsive. The team went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfect, offering thoughtful touches and creative ideas to make our vision a reality. The venue itself was absolutely beautiful - a truly unique, Brooklyn-inspired space that perfectly matched our style. The level of service and attention to detail was outstanding, and we could not have asked for a better experience. We are so grateful to the Rule of Thirds team for helping make our special day unforgettable. All of our guests are still raving about the event and especially the FOOD! We even decided to host our after-party at ROT which worked out splendidly. Highly recommend the full buyout as well - especially for our winter wedding of 155 people, it was the way to go!