WILLIAMSBURG・BROOKLYN・SINCE 2012
A Sun-Filled Brooklyn Event Space— Bring Your Own Food, Drinks & Vision
An intimate Williamsburg venue for up to 50 guests. No catering minimums, no corkage, no per-head markups — just a beautiful, ready-to-host room from $1,350.
BROOKLYN'S MOST-LOVED EVENT VENUE · 2,000+ EVENTS HOSTED
HOW IT WORKS
Two Ways To Book
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Rent the Space (BYO)
Bring your own food, drinks, and décor — caterer, restaurant trays, or homemade, your call. We handle setup, cleanup, and the room. No corkage. No catering markup.
$1,350–$1,850
Up to 50 guests · 5-hour rental
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Celebrate With Us
A guided floral, pottery, lamp-making, or sound bath experience — venue, supplies, and host all included. Just show up and create.
From $70/person
6–50 guests
INSIDE OUR WILLIAMSBURG EVENT SPACE
Natural Light & A Rare Private Backyard
WHY BRING YOUR OWN WINS
BYO Beats Full-Service — Especially on Price
Full-service venues
Bat Haus (BYO)
Required in-house catering, $5K–$10K+ minimums
Food & drink
Bring your own — caterer, restaurant, or homemade
Often $15–$30/bottle + 20% service
Corkage / markup
$0 corkage, $0 markup
As few as 6 guests
Minimum group
Frequently 75–150+ guests
Your food, décor, playlist
What you control
Their menu, their vendors
From $1,350 flat
Starting cost
Effectively $8K–$15K+ all-in
The reason a Bat Haus booking costs a fraction of a full-service venue isn't that we cut corners — it's that you're not paying catering markups, corkage, or minimums for 100 guests you don't have. You bring the food and drinks you actually want, and keep the savings.
A SPACE FOR EVERY MOMENT
All Cultures, Identities, & Ways of Celebrating Belong Here
CORPORATE AT BAT HAUS
Trusted by Teams at Google, Uber, Meta, PayPal & Audible
Bring your team to Williamsburg for a hands-on offsite that isn't another conference room — or let us bring the workshop to your office. Rent the full space, or add a guided floral, pottery, lamp-making, painting, or sound bath experience your team will actually remember. In-studio or on-site at your workplace.
WHY BAT HAUS
Hosted by Natalie, Founder Since 2012
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Ready To Host:
Tables, chairs, lighting, sound, and styling are already set, so you can focus on your guests.
02.
14 Years of Experience:
I've helped over 2000 hosts plan their event at Bat Haus. I'll walk you through every detail.
03.
A Space For Everyone:
I created this space to be inclusive, welcoming, and respectful of all people and celebrations.
GOOD TO KNOW
Bat Haus FAQs
What is Bat Haus and where is it located?
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Bat Haus is a light-filled event space in Williamsburg Brooklyn at 459 Grand Street, just steps from the L train (Metropolitan/Lorimer). We host intimate gatherings of up to 50 guests for weddings, showers, birthdays, and corporate offsites, and we've been one of Brooklyn's most-loved venues since 2012.
How much does it cost to rent Bat Haus?
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Bat Haus rentals start at $1,350 for a 5-hour Essential package on Sunday daytime and go up to $1,850 on Saturday evening, with no corkage fee, no catering markup, and the private backyard included. Styled and Styled + Suite packages with in-house florals are also available from $1,650.
What kinds of events does Bat Haus host?
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Bat Haus hosts micro-weddings, baby showers and gender reveals, bridal showers and bachelorettes, birthday parties, kids' birthday parties, engagement parties, corporate offsites, creative workshops, and wellness events. All cultures and identities are welcome, including Nikah ceremonies, Jewish chuppahs, and LGBTQ+ celebrations.
How many guests can Bat Haus hold?
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Bat Haus comfortably hosts up to 50 guests in the main floor event space, making it ideal for small, intimate gatherings in Brooklyn. A separate downstairs studio holds up to 15 guests for workshops and small group experiences.
What's included in a Bat Haus rental?
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Every rental includes the full venue for 5 hours, the private backyard, tables and chairs for up to 50 guests, a Bluetooth sound system, warm string lighting, styling, setup, cleanup, and on-site host support. Bat Haus is bring-your-own food and drinks with no corkage fee and no catering markup.
What do hosts say about Bat Haus? Are there reviews?
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Bat Haus has 5-star reviews from baby-shower hosts, couples, birthday hosts, bridal parties, and corporate teams including Google, Audible, and the Guggenheim. You can read full reviews on our Bat Haus Reviews page or on our Google Business Profile.
How do I check availability or book a tour?
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You can check availability or schedule a tour at our Contact page, or text 917-865-8660 for the fastest response. Tours are free, highly recommended, and usually scheduled within a few days of your inquiry.