Are you in search of affordable party venues in Rochester, NY and coming up short? Entertaining at home can come with so many unwanted stressors, but booking a venue can be so expensive. I’ve been there and I know the struggle is REAL. Lucky for you, I’m on a mission to help people like you plan incredible events for less. So, I’ve rounded up my favorite highly affordable yet incredible party venues in the area. Whether you’re organizing a graduation party, milestone anniversary, birthday party, engagement celebration, or shower, these venues offer the perfect backdrop (on a budget) for your festivities.
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Without further adieu, let’s explore some fantastic party venues in Rochester, NY. And, if you’re looking for affordable wedding venues, check out my list of “Top Affordable Wedding Venues in Rochester, NY” for more on this topic.
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Affordable Full-Service Rochester Party Venues
First, let’s cover full-service affordable party venues in Rochester. This means you not only have a beautiful space to host your event, but these venues also offer both food and beverage on-premise making them a one-stop shop for your celebration.
Elegant & Affordable Party Rooms at Hose 22
Hose 22 is one of my favorite affordable party venue choices in Rochester, NY. Why? This unique multi-use property offers incredible food, a great selection of drinks, and a historic, meets rustic, meets industrial ambiance that is such a vibe.
Here you can find the perfect party space for hosting a trendy and budget-friendly event. With its reasonable rates, and variety of party room options, Hose 22 provides an ideal setting for an engagement party, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, baby shower, or holiday party.
- Website: Hose 22 Special Events & Catering
- Capacity: up to 120 (varies by space, see details below)
- Pricing: Room Rentals vary by space (details below)
- Brunch/Lunch: 18-pp
- Dinner Menu: 25-pp
- Appetizer Menu: 28-pp
The Red Room – Intimate & Elevated Dinner Party Venue
The Red Room is a beautiful and intimate party space that features a fireplace, high top cocktail tables, square or rectangle tables with linens, candles, centerpieces, TV, and Bose wireless music system with Bluetooth capability.
- Capacity:
- 30 people seated
- 40 people for appetizer/cocktail style events
- Pricing:
- 4-hour morning time block (11:30- 5 pm) Tues through Sun: $200
- 4-hour evening time block (3 – 11 pm) Tues through Thurs or Sunday: $250
- Fri and Sat evenings (3 – 11 pm): $300
- Bar stocking fee applies
The Captain’s Room – Dinner Party Perfection
Host an elevated dinner party at the House 22 Captain’s Table in your own private room. Featuring a fireplace, elegant high-back chairs and mahogany table, this beautiful, intimate space is attached to the Red Room and is perfect for a special anniversary, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, and more. For this space, guests can order right off of the full Hose 22 menu. A couple things to note for this party room is that weekends are only booked up to two weeks in advance, and the space is only accessible via stairs, and therefore not handicap accessible.
- Capacity: 14
- Pricing: Tuesday through Sunday: $100.00
The Green Room – Elegant & Affordable Entertaining Space
The Green Room is an elegant and affordable party room in Rochester, NY that features a full bar, high top cocktail tables, round tables with linens and decor, a grand piano, TV, Bose wireless sound system with Bluetooth capability, as well as a microphone. Note that this party room is upstairs at Hose 22 with no handicap accessibility.
- Capacity:
- 64 people seated
- 80 people for appetizer/cocktail style events
- Pricing:
- 4-hour morning time block (11:30- 5 pm) Tues through Sun: $250
- 4-hour evening time block (3 – 11 pm) Tues through Thurs or Sunday: $300
- Fri and Sat evenings (3 – 11 pm): $400
- Bar stocking fee applies
The Downtime Pub – Fun & Casual Party Room
This casual pub environment is the perfect affordable party scene for birthday parties, retirements, rehearsal dinners and more, with access to Hose 22’s draft, bottled beer, and wine. TV’s behind the bar are available with cable access, as well as a surround sound speaker system. This party space also features an exterior ramp for handicap access and private bathrooms.
- Capacity:
- 50 people seated
- 70 people for appetizer/cocktail style events
- Pricing:
- 4-hour morning time block (11:30- 5 pm) Tues through Sun: $150
- 4-hour evening time block (3 – 11 pm) Tues through Thurs or Sunday: $200
- Fri and Sat evenings (Memorial Day to Labor Day): $400.00 + $1000 food minimum
- Liquor add on – $50.00 bar stocking fee
The Stutson House – Historical Haven for Large Events
This venue is as unique as it is beautiful with a rustic elegance that is hard to find in other large-scale, affordable party venues. The Stutson House, formerly known as the Rochester Hollow Grinder Building, is located 2 doors down from Hose 22, and has been beautifully restored with all reclaimed local materials from Charlotte, NY. Featuring impressive brick work from the original Stutson Street brick road, thick hardwood floors made from the Charlotte boardwalk, a unique bar made from the Hotel DeMay Doors and a corrugated tin ceiling.
- Capacity:
- 120 people seated
- 200 people for appetizer/cocktail style events
- Pricing:
- 4-hour morning time block (11:30- 5 pm) Tues through Sun: $300
- 4-hour evening time block (3 – 11 pm) Tues through Thurs or Sunday: $400
- 4-hour time block Fri & Sat (3pm-12AM): $700
- 6-hour time block Fri & Sat (3pm-12AM): $1,000
- Bar-only after party: $100/hour
The Stutson House Bar – Swanky Cocktail Party Vibes
Love the vibe of The Stutson House but planning a smaller event? You can rent the beautiful, fully stocked bar instead! Perfect for any cocktail-style party, the space includes the bar area and use of the surrounding high-top tables.
- Capacity: 64 seated (bar stools)
- Pricing:
- 4-hour time block Tues-Sun (11:30-5pm): $200.00
- 4-hour time block Tues-Thurs & Sunday (3:00-11:00 pm): $300.00
- 4-hour time block Friday & Saturday (3:00pm-12:00am): $350.00
- Bar extension after party: $100.00/per hour
Rohrbach’s Beer Hall & Party Rooms
As a Rochester staple for over 30 years, Rohrbach’s party rooms offer in-house catering, on-site brews, and cozy industrial beer hall vibes. With two locations, you also have great options no matter where you’re located in the Rochester area. They also offer tab options including limitless, limited tab, or drink ticket distribution. If you’re planning a party with a more rustic, casual vibe and love a good local craft brew, Rohrbach’s party rooms are the ideal setting for your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, birthday party, shower or bachelor/bachelorette party.
- Website: Rohrbach’s Party Rooms
- Capacity: 42 – 150 (see details by space)
- Pricing: $750+ (see details by space)
Rohrbach’s Railroad Street Party Room
- Capacity:
- 100 people seated
- 150 people for appetizer/cocktail style events
- Pricing:
- Wed-Thurs: $750 food and beverage minimum
- Fri-Sat: $1,000 food and beverage minimum
- Sun-Tues: $1,500 food and beverage minimum
Rohrbach’s Buffalo Road Party Room
- Capacity:
- 45 people seated
- 55 people for appetizer/cocktail style events
- Pricing:
- Sun-Thurs: $750 food and beverage minimum
- Fri-Sat: $1,000 food and beverage minimum
Affordable Fun at The Swillburger Playhouse
Looking for something a bit less formal? Something that can really bring out the kid in you and your guests? Then the Playhouse at Swillburger might just be your perfect affordable party venue in Rochester. What’s great is they have a variety of options to suit your needs from low-budget all-inclusive party packages, to a la carte room rental, and even full restaurant buy-out! This space is the perfect spot to let the child in you shine for birthday parties, retirements, graduation parties, and more.
Website: The Playhouse Parties
Capacity:
- Private Party Room – up to 36
- Full Buyout – up to 220
Pricing:
- Party Package – $18/guest that includes both meal and game tokens
- Room Rental –
- Fri – Sun: $400
- Wed & Thurs: $200
- Full Buyout – contact for pricing
Irondequoit Beer Company’s Brewery Bash
Located in the heart of West Irondequoit, this little gem of a brewery is the perfect low-key party venue for a bash on a budget. With no room rental fee, a cozy little space situated on the top floor and a selection of fantastic bar food, fresh brews and wine, this space is a no-brainer for hosting more informal celebrations. It could even be the first stop on a brewery tour for a bachelor or bachelorette party, or the pre-game party to a Bills game. Whatever you’re celebrating, it’s quaint, cozy, and budget-friendly.
Website: Irondequoit Beer Company
- Capacity:
- 25 people seated
- 30 people total
- Pricing: Food and beverage costs only
Affordable DIY Party Venues in Rochester, NY
This next group of unique and affordable party venues in Rochester, NY are more of a blank slate option, meaning you rent the space (some have a few on-site extras and offerings), and you bring in the rest. This is perfect for the DIY party planner who wants to make the space and all the details their own.
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Picture Perfect Affordable Party Venues
Do you have your heart set on a space that’s totally Gram-worthy? Lucky for you, there’s incredible picture perfect party spaces in Rochester, NY that aren’t going to blow your whole budget. Here’s a few to consider.
Modern Affordability at The Greenhouse at the Port of Rochester
The Greenhouse at the Port of Rochester is an affordable and unique party venue. Nestled by Lake Ontario in Charlotte, this beautiful modern space offers stunning panoramic river views for your event. With its affordable rates and natural ambiance, The Greenhouse provides a memorable and budget-friendly option for larger parties. Plus, it’s got tons of parking and is handicap accessible.
- Website: Greenhouse at the Port of Rochester
- Capacity:
- 128 people seated
- 175 people for appetizer/cocktail style events
- Pricing: $125 – $200/hour
Large Industrial Loft in Historic Cornhill
Looking for an affordable yet sophisticated party venue with industrial vibes? This large loft in the historic Cornhill area has got just that. You can book this space by the hour on Peerspace for larger events and parties, making it the perfect low-budget party venue for graduations, engagement parties, reunions and more. The space includes Wifi, PA system, microphones, large screen TV, projector, tables and chairs.
- Website: Industrial Loft Booking
- Capacity: 80 people
- Pricing: $165/hour (3 hour min)
Historic Elegance at Homemade HQ
For those who cherish intimate gatherings and the beauty of simplicity, this is a party space unlike any other. Located in downtown Rochester, off a quiet street, the Homemade HQ party space has sophistication, charm, and beautiful bright light. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a small shower, or a cozy yet elevated dinner party, this is the perfect backdrop to make some magic.
- Website: Homemade Events
- Capacity:
- 10 people seated
- 20 people for appetizer/cocktail style events
- Pricing:
- Space only: $75/hour
- Space plus table and chairs: $95/hour
Party at the Park
Thinking about hosting your party in a beautiful park setting, but not quite sure where to start? Before you book a tired old pavilion, consider taking your celebration up a notch with one of these incredible Rochester park lodges. They are equal parts beautiful and affordable to set the perfect scene.
Scenic Park Party at The Olmsted Lodge
For those seeking a picturesque and affordable party venue, The Olmsted Lodge is a hidden gem. Located in Highland Park, this historic lodge features stunning architecture, a large attached deck, and lush surrounding gardens. With its affordable pricing options, The Olmsted Lodge offers an enchanting setting for showers, graduation parties, reunions and more.
- Website: Olmsted Lodge at Highland Park
- Capacity: 99
- Rental Fee:
- Mon-Friday (4pm – 10:30pm): $500
- Sat-Sun (4pm – 10:30pm): $750
- Holidays: $1,500
Elevated Park Party at the Lakefront Lodge
If you’re dreaming of an elevated and elegant party by the water, the Lakefront Lodge at Webster Park is an ideal choice. This affordable Rochester party venue offers picturesque lake views, an open air outdoor shelter, fire pit, and a cozy indoor space for any season. Though on the premium end of lodge rental rates, with the option to bring in your own catering and decor, the Lakefront Lodge allows you to celebrate in a serene yet upscale setting without breaking the bank.
- Website: Lakefront Lodge at Webster Park
- Capacity: 99
- Rental Fee:
- Mon-Friday (4pm – 10:30pm): $1,000
- Sat-Sun (4pm – 10:30pm): $1,000
- Holidays: $2,000
Waterfront Park Party at the Abraham Lincoln Park Lodge
Situated on the shores of Irondequoit Bay, the Waterfront Lodge at Abraham Lincoln Park provides an affordable party venue with waterfront charm. This cozy lodge offers panoramic views of the bay from a covered outdoor deck, ample surrounding space for outdoor entertaining, and a cozy rustic indoor space for your event. With its budget-friendly options, the Waterfront Lodge is an excellent choice for hosting a memorable party. Perfect for graduations, showers, retirement parties and more.
- Website: Waterfront Lodge at Abraham Lincoln Park
- Capacity: 99
- Rental Fee:
- Mon-Friday (5pm – 10:30pm): $500
- Sat-Sun (5pm – 10:30pm): $1,000
- Holidays: $2,000
Affordable Garden Party at The Webster Arboretum
The Webster Arboretum is an affordable Rochester party venue, perfect for those seeking a natural and serene setting. This picturesque botanical garden features beautiful landscapes, walking trails, and lush greenery, creating a tranquil atmosphere for your event. With its affordable rental rates for its Curry building, the Webster Arboretum offers a unique and budget-friendly option for your party.
- Website: The Webster Arboretum
- Capacity: 95
- Rental Fee:
- May thru September (7:30am-10pm):
- Mon-Thurs: Resident $325/Non-Resident $375
- Fri-Sun: Resident $450/Non-Resident $700
- October thru April (7:30am-10pm):
- Mon-Thurs: Resident $275/Non-Resident $325
- Fri-Sun: Resident $300/Non-Resident $350
- May thru September (7:30am-10pm):
Budget-Friendly & Boozy Bashes
Want something a little more swanky and boozy that won’t break the bank? Here are some great affordable party venues that’ll give you those cocktail party vibes on a budget.
Black Button Distilling Party Room
Black Button Distilling is a unique and affordable party venue, particularly suitable for cocktail-themed events. This Rochester party venue, located in the heart of Rochester (right near the Public Market) offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with a tasting room and a bar. It can accommodate both intimate and larger gatherings, in addition to offering more interactive tasting and tour experiences, making this perfect for a variety of parties, including a cocktail-style engagement party, bachelorette or bachelor party, or reunion.
- Website: Black Button Distilling Event Booking Information
- Capacity:
- 30 people seated
- 150 cocktail-style
- Pricing: $200 – $500 rental fee + drink tickets ($12/per + tax and gratuity)
Party on the Farm – Stokoe Farms
Whether it is a special birthday, family reunion, or graduation celebration, Stokoe Farms offers private barn rental during the late spring and summer. Better than a park pavilion, this party venue includes 12 picnic tables, spacious courtyard for games, electric and lighting, close parking, refrigeration, clean modern restrooms, and a totally private setting. Plus, you can add on the Beer Wagon for local brews, hard ciders and Finger Lakes Wines.
And, for more kid-friendly affairs such as graduation parties, birthdays, and reunions, you can add on all of the Stokoe farms activities or a unique animal encounter!
- Website: Stokoe Farms Parties
- Capacity: 96 people seated
- Pricing: starts at $400
More Affordable Party Venues in Rochester
Alright friends, there you have it. My favorite affordable party venues in Rochester, NY. Now, you can plan your spectacular event without worrying about going over budget. From creative spaces and breweries to vineyards, lodges, and arboretums, Rochester offers a variety of affordable options to suit your unique party preferences.
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Have a favorite party venue you think should make the list? Leave me a message! I’m always on the hunt for more affordable options in the area.
Happy Planning!
Kelsey
This was so helpful as I’m a caterer and I’m always asked to help my clients find event space for weddings grad parties repast and more
Thanks so much for sharing that perspective, Aretha! I will be adding more to this shortly as well, so be sure to bookmark and check back as needed!