BLACKBARN
Special events with our friends and family are important in marking the milestones in our lives and in creating memories that last a lifetime.
Chelsea is an iconic New York City neighborhood – it’s convenient, soulful, and dynamic. BLACKBARN Café and Bar at Chelsea Market is a calm oasis away from the crowds and provides the perfect setting for private events. With an incredible wall of windows that provide beautiful natural light, the space provides an ideal setting for both daytime and evening events.
Since our opening, we have had the pleasure of hosting many special celebrations from showers and birthdays to intimate rehearsal dinners, and we hope your special event will be next. Our amazing events team will help you design the perfect environment for your unique occasion with an ability to host up to 65 guests for a seated event and 115 standing reception style with enticing food choices that range from vegan to gluten-free, to delectable meats.
“It was the perfect baby shower, the room was transformed to be everything I had hoped it to be. The planning process was simple, I was given great choices and the staff ensured everything went smoothly.
“With very limited effort on my end, I was able to show up the day of to the most beautiful baby shower with delicious food and drink. Family and friends were honestly raving about the event for weeks!”
– Jenna Elliott on her Bridal Shower at BLACKBARN Cafe and Bar
The event space at BLACKBARN was designed by internationally renowned Mark Zeff and has its own private entrance on 16th street so your guests can come and go with ease.
448 W 16th Street, New York, NY 10011
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11am – 9pm
Our delicious new vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free additions are available for private events too! Some highlights include:
Artichokes Tahini | GF VEG
hen of the woods, parmigiano, watercress
Roasted Vegetable Focaccia | V
zucchini, cherry tomato, red onion, olive, romesco
Charred Octopus | GF
black bean puree, zucchini, tear drop chili, gremolata
Butternut Squash Ravioli | VEG
baby kale, wild mushroom, smoked eggplant
“The menu was and still is made up of dishes that I personally enjoy. It may sound selfish, but when a Chef shares his passion that way, the food will always be better and more true to his or her vision. Of course, it helps when guests like what the Chef comes up with! At BLACKBARN in NoMad, Chef Matteo and I focus on local, seasonal ingredients and create combinations that bring out each products’ best characteristics. We look to produce complexity of flavor while underscoring the beauty of every ingredient. At Chelsea, I have the same goal, but want the menu to have lighter, healthier choices that promote wellness. The cafe has vegetable-based dishes that are just as satisfying as meat dishes, while leaving you feeling healthier and more energetic; I know I feel better after I’ve eaten this way.”
— Owner & Chef John Doherty
We invite you to drop in for a meal and see what we have to offer because we know that when you come back you’ll want to bring your whole crew.