The Refuge in Melville, NY, is the best place for a lively cocktail party, complete with a disc jockey for dancing. It was voted the best bar, lounge, and restaurant on Route 110 in Melville, Nassau County, on Long Island. A catered cocktail party is a great way to enjoy the holiday season or any time of the year.
Our special catering ballroom offers modern elegance, a fully stocked bar, and ample space for dancing. You can also decorate the room in any style to match your theme, and choose from a variety of seating arrangements for any event.
This is the upscale venue for any occasion, featuring our expertly mixed cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and catering menu. Our catering hall can accommodate up to 100 guests, and you can add a DJ for a lively dance party. During the warmer months, you can also host DJ-fueled cocktail parties in our outdoor covered patio area, which includes a dedicated bar.
Signature Cocktails
Check out our menu for a list of our special cocktails, including our passion fruit mojito made with two types of rum, passion fruit juice, lime, mint, and soda. You can also try the Frostbite, made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, cucumber, and lemonade.
Other original drinks include the Lychee Rose, Nut Case, and Ruby Red. The Refuge offers an extensive wine list, along with tequila, bourbon, gin, scotch, and other blended whiskeys. We also serve a variety of colorful mocktails for guests who prefer non-alcoholic options. Our professional mixologists prepare every drink to order, ensuring each glass is fresh and of the highest quality.
We offer beverages for your cocktail party either based on consumption or as part of an open bar package. Our open bar package includes a selection of specialty cocktails, wines by the glass, bottled and draft beer, and spirits.
Hors d’oeuvres
The Refuge also offers a selection of Italian and Latin-style hors d’oeuvres to accompany our signature drinks. We offer hot and cold hors d’oeuvres buffet style, or servers can circulate with trays of tasty treats.
This includes our menu favorites from guacamole to our famous chopped baked clams. We set up tables for guests as they enjoy appetizers and drinks. We also offer buffet or plated dinner options, featuring dishes that complement any cocktail party theme.
Dance Parties
Let your guests enjoy a DJ-fueled dance party, like a Retro 80s night featuring the best music from that unforgettable era. Team the cocktail event with nachos and sliders, along with an arcade decor.
Recreate the 1950s and 1960s with a Rock n’ Roll party. A DJ can “spin the platters” with music from that era, including the most famous Elvis Presley tunes. Add music from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for a 1960s atmosphere.
A Latin cocktail and dance party is sure to be a big hit with guests. Keep the energy high as the DJ spins favorite Latin dance and rock hits, and add some excitement with a lively Latin dance contest. The best food with a Mexican flair is found at The Refuge. This includes empanadas, quesadillas, and specialty nachos to accompany our Margaritas and pitchers of Sangria.
Dance the Texas Two Step with a country-themed dance party. Serve wood-charred wings and pizza to accompany our cocktails.
The Refuge Experience
While our ballroom can accommodate up to 100 guests, we also offer a smaller space ideal for intimate cocktail and dinner gatherings. This is the Bodega, which serves up to 35 people at separate tables or a combined table.
Our bar and lounge area is also available for exclusive cocktail parties and meetings. You can reserve our main dining hall for special events, including cocktail receptions and dinners.
Contact us to learn more when you’re ready to host a cocktail party. We will make all arrangements for a lively event!