Jaywalker
About Jaywalker
Located in the heart of Bushwick’s industrial landscape, Jaywalker serves as the design-forward cocktail bar and home base for the New York Distilling Co. The 3,000-square-foot space bridges the gap between a high-end cocktail lounge and a working production facility. Its aesthetic is defined by a striking balance of brutalist gray walls and warm, peel-orange leather banquettes, all set against the backdrop of massive windows looking directly into the distillery where Jaywalk Rye and Dorothy Parker Gin are produced.
Events at Jaywalker lean into the venue’s craft heritage, featuring a beverage program designed by industry veterans Jane Danger and Jamie Gordon. The atmosphere is quintessential Brooklyn—gritty yet refined, with street-art murals and a glowing brass-framed backbar. Because the venue functions as a production space, distillery tours can often be integrated into private bookings, offering guests a behind-the-scenes look at spirits grown, distilled, and aged in New York.
Best For
- Full buyouts for large-scale corporate holiday parties up to 370 guests
- After-work team happy hours for groups of 30 to 60 in the Reserved Area
- Industrial-chic weddings and standing receptions for up to 150 guests
- Live podcast tapings and panel discussions using the dedicated performance space
- Film and photo shoots requiring an authentic distillery and cocktail bar backdrop
What Guests Are Saying
Guests frequently mention the unique backdrop of the working distillery vats as a standout feature for photos.
Event planners appreciate the vibrant contrast between the industrial gray architecture and the bright orange leather seating.
The quality of the house-distilled rye and gin cocktails is consistently highlighted as a step above standard event bar packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different event spaces and their capacities?▾
The venue offers three primary options: a Reserved Area for intimate groups, a Partial Buyout for mid-sized social gatherings, and a Full Buyout for large-scale events. The total capacity for a full buyout is 370 guests across the 3,000-square-foot space.
Does the venue provide amenities for presentations or performances?▾
While the venue is primarily a cocktail bar and distillery, the Full Buyout option includes a dedicated performance space suitable for panels, live sets, or private screenings. The industrial layout is also highly adaptable for film and photo shoots.
What kind of drinks are served at private events?▾
The beverage program is built exclusively around New York Distilling Co. spirits, including their signature Jaywalk Rye, Dorothy Parker Gin, and Perry’s Tot Gin. The menu is curated by renowned mixologists Jane Danger and Jamie Gordon.
Are there age restrictions for hosting events at Jaywalker?▾
Because the bar is located within the New York Distilling Co. facility, all guests must be 21 years of age or older to enter the back room and distillery areas.
Reserved Area
A semi-private corner of the bar featuring orange banquettes for after-work drinks, team happy hours, or small celebrations where the scene stays around you.
Partial Buyout
The main floor of the bar reserved for your group, suited for a seated dinner or standing reception with the full bar and working distillery as the backdrop.
Full Buyout
The entire 3,000-square-foot cocktail bar and working distillery, including performance space for panels, a set, or podcast tapings.