Newark, NJ — Near NYC
Private Dinner Venue in Newark, NJ
An industrial-chic private dining space that transforms beautifully for intimate dinners, fundraiser events, and exclusive gatherings — 10 minutes from Manhattan.
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Where Industrial Character Meets Private Dining Elegance
ODR Studios is Newark's most distinctive private dinner venue. Our century-old industrial building — with its exposed brick, soaring ceilings, and raw concrete — provides an atmospheric backdrop that no ballroom can replicate. With the right lighting and table styling, the space transforms into an intimate private dining environment with genuine character and warmth.
We've hosted fundraiser dinners, corporate private dining events, client appreciation evenings, and intimate celebrations — each one elevated by the inherent beauty of the space itself.
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Venue Features
Everything a Private Dinner Needs
Seated Capacity: 150+
Flexible layout for intimate dinners of 20 or seated galas for 150+ guests with room for a cocktail reception area.
Industrial-Chic Ambiance
Exposed brick, raw concrete, and soaring 18 ft ceilings create an atmospheric private dining environment.
Catering Kitchen Access
Full catering coordination support and kitchen access for your preferred caterer or our trusted vendor partners.
Private & Exclusive
Full exclusive use of the venue — no shared spaces, no overlapping events. Your guests have the run of the floor.
Flexible Lighting Control
Full lighting dimming and color control to set the exact mood for each course, toast, or entertainment segment.
AV & Entertainment
Integrated sound system, projection, and full support for live entertainment, keynote presentations, and toasts.
Events at ODR
Private Dining & Events
Event Types
Private Dinner Events We Host
Fundraiser Dinners
Non-profit and charity fundraiser events with the kind of distinctive atmosphere that drives attendance and giving.
Corporate Private Dining
Client appreciation dinners, partner events, and executive dining in a one-of-a-kind Newark venue.
Intimate Celebrations
Milestone birthday dinners, anniversary celebrations, and private parties with full exclusive venue use.
Pop-Up Dining Experiences
Chef's table events, pop-up restaurants, and culinary experiences in a venue that itself becomes part of the story.
Brand Dinners & Tastings
Food and beverage brand events, product launches with dinner, and hosted press and influencer dining experiences.
Rehearsal Dinners
A distinctive Newark alternative to the hotel ballroom — exposed brick and candlelight for the night before the big day.
Getting Here
A Private Venue Minutes from Manhattan
89 Madison Street, Newark is a 10-minute drive from Lower Manhattan and easily accessible by PATH train. On-site parking for guests, easy drop-off access, and a private entrance keep your event feeling exclusive from arrival to departure.
Also explore our wedding venue and full corporate event space.
Planning Your Event
We Make It Easy
Our team works with you from inquiry to event day — floor plan, lighting, vendor coordination, AV setup, and event flow. We partner with trusted caterers, florists, and entertainment vendors throughout the tri-state area.
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Newark's most distinctive private dining venue — 10 minutes from Manhattan. Contact us to check availability.
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