Smack Mellon

Smack Mellon, located at 92 Plymouth Street in Brooklyn, NY 11201, is a unique and versatile venue for meetings, conferences, and events. Here is a detailed description of its facilities:

Meeting and Event Facilities

Location and Setting:

• Address: 92 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

• Neighborhood: DUMBO, Brooklyn

• Accessibility: Handicap-accessible with easy access to the BQE, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, and ample parking in nearby garages.

Venue Description:

• Space Type: Industrial-style gallery in the recently renovated “Boiler Building.”

• Square Footage: 6,000 square feet.

• Ceiling Height: 35 feet, featuring an industrial ‘coal trough’.

• Natural Light: 25 windows on two levels provide beautiful light and spectacular views of the Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Smack Mellon Gallery:

• Seated Capacity: Up to 175 guests.
• Standing Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
• Layout Options:
• Seated dinner layouts for 100-120 guests using family-style long tables.
• Seated dinner layouts for 150 guests or less using round tables.
• Standing cocktail-style reception adaptable for guest counts up to 250.

Services and Amenities

• Lighting: Dimmable overhead lights for total lighting customization.

• Prep Area: A separate prep area with an electric stove, sink, and refrigerator.

• Restrooms: ADA-accessible restrooms and additional bathrooms with 4 stalls.

• Audiovisual and Lighting: Available through preferred vendors like Luminous Designs and Shades of Grey Productions.

• Rentals: Limited to pre-approved party rental vendors such as Party Rental Ltd.

• Catering: Clients are responsible for arranging catering services, but preferred vendors include Dish Food & Events and Bartelby and Sage.

• WiFi: Available throughout the space.

• Dance Floor: Room for a dance floor, DJ, and bar.

Event Planning Considerations

• Customization: The space is a blank canvas, allowing full customization of events.

• Rental Fee: The rental fee is for a 12-hour minimum period.

• Reservations: Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, requiring a signed contract and payment of the membership fee and rental fee.

• Floor Plan Layouts: Events with over 74 people require an approved floor plan layout and a $2,350 Temporary Place of Assembly (TPA) fee.

Smack Mellon offers a unique and versatile space for various events, from intimate gatherings to larger receptions, with ample opportunities for customization and flexibility in planning.