Deity

Yikes, after reading these reviews I am afraid I may be a «Debbie Downer».
My job hosted a Holiday Party here after the New Year.
The pictures on the website were beautiful and I was looking forward to a great evening.
On arrival, we were ushered downstairs to the main area for cocktail hour. There was a large round bar that was in front of a dance floor with a large decorated beautiful tree in the middle.
This could have been a very cool hang out/​dance club.
Servers walked around with appetizers that were good. There was a cheese table on the dance floor that was lck luster. It seemed as though the cheese was purchased at the local mart and tossed on a serving dish.
Once cocktail hour was over, we were directed to go upstairs to the dining area. CAVEAT: we had to walk upstairs, then outside, to walk up more stairs to the dining area. Perhaps not a big deal in nicer summer months but I was wearing a dress and during those few moments I was freezing! I felt that the establishment could have done what many other places do during the winter months and placed a canopy or covering around the entrances to protect guests from the elements. Additionally, walking up and down flights of stairs in heals… not a great idea.
We were seated for dinner which was served mostly family style. A platter of mashed potatoes, filet minion, chicken etc was placed on the tables. Unfortunately, there was barely enough portions for the table and some people went without having some of a selection! In general the food was just OK. A little too salty for my taste. ALL of the bread on the table was hard so I asked for fresh bread the waiter said that this was all that they had. They did walk around with additional platters of various meats, serving to those who wanted it.
After dinner, we went back downstairs, again bearing the cold weather, back to the main room. The DJ was playing and there was what seemed to be a generic table of desserts. Looked like something you might buy at Costco and set out. I did not engage the dessert table.
Finally, the staff. Overall, very friendly and nice except for one server. She was very arrogant and rude. She bumped into me several times without apology and when it was time to exchange rooms, practically demanded that we move immediately. It was absurd!
Overall, the venue is very nice. Just needs some tweaking.

Got married a few days ago and could not wait to write this review. My wife and I are still in shock about how great Deity was. They hit it out of the park in every way. First of all, the space is beyond cool. Friends and family kept calling it magical. The ceremony was held in the loft which was such a beautiful space. The food was great, especially the yellowfin tuna and mushroom quesadillas. Drinks were plentiful and our DJ was on point throughout the night. With all this, the stuff that stands out the most is the staff. They are something special. Very attentive to detail and seemed truly happy to see everyone happy. Caio and Jay in particular are just great to work with. I am telling you there is no better value around. They take care of everything for a ridiculously reasonable price.
Thank you Deity for playing such an amazing part in our most special day.

My son and partner got married at deity October 12. We only had 90 days to plan the wedding and Deity Events was recommended to us by a friend. We had no idea what a great recommendation this was. I speak for my entire family by giving Deity a 5 star review. They were organized, helpful, and professional.
Jay gave me the tour and I knew it would be perfect for the wedding and we booked it. Jason, the chef, made amazing, beautiful food, from the delicious plentiful appetizers to the fantastic dinner. The dinner exceeded our expectations. The bartenders were wonderful as well as the entire staff, including the DJ were friendly and efficient. It was a dream wedding and we are so happy Deity played a huge role in making that happen. Thank you from all of us.

My daughter had her wedding reception here and it was perfect. the service was kind and attentive and the food is very good. Our out of town guests were very impressed. Best part: very little work for me. Caio and his team took care of everything. I hope to never plan another wedding, but if I did, I’d return to Deity.

Our wedding at Deity was ABSOLUTELY perfect!!!
The venue itself is a gem, beautiful and unique. It is incredibly romantic. There are three floors, but we only used the lounge and the cellar (for dancing), which suited our needs.
The food was delicious. We had two stationary tables of sushi and crudités. We had several passed plates – which just kept coming – and our guests raved about the wild mushroom quesadilla and the black lacquer lollipop chicken wings.
Caio, Jay and the entire staff are wonderful! Our emails were answered in a timely manners, all of our concerns were addressed and attended to, and the day of, the staff went out of their way to make sure we were constantly happy.
Deity uses its own DJ service, Beyonder Events; however, Ben and Cornell are fantastic. We were sent a questionnaire asking us about our music choices (both what we wanted and didn’t want) and were incredibly thorough in making sure we had the music we wanted.
We highly recommend Deity as a venue. The people, place, food, music, and service far exceeded our expectations; we just had to show up. You just need to trust them to do their jobs because they are phenomenal at what they do.

I was really on the fence about Deity at first… the space was GORGEOUS and laid-​back, but I was hesitant because I didn’t know what to expect when not booking a traditional wedding hall.
Jay was really great every step of the way from meeting to the day of the wedding. Caio worked a lot with us, even though there was some misunderstandings on the way I truly believed that he wanted me and my (now) husband to have a great day.
In the end I’m really happy we booked this space. the food was seriously TOP NOTCH… all my guests raved about it. Now keep in mind, I am a born and raised Brooklyn-​ite with a heavy italian, brooklyn guest list… so food is super important. Also, I myself am Egyptian so I know good hummus – I can confidently tell you that the hummus during cocktail hour was seriously one of the best. The food was NOT typical wedding food it was MUCH better.
The music was really great, the DJ was SO helpful before the wedding and really delivered. the space was set up BEAUTIFULLY… seriously I couldn’t have been happier with the décor.
The transition was a little difficult, not to the fault of Deity, but it was harder on the older people, but we knew that going in.
If you’re someone who wants a typical wedding, this is NOT the place for you, so seriously I am warning you if you’re used to dealing with the old guys who own a hall and you’re used to making deals and haggles. this will NOT happen here. I’m not saying thats good or bad, just depends on what you’re expectations are.
WE were looking for an intimate, different wedding and thats exactly what we got. Everyone said it was the most chill, fun and beautiful wedding they have been too. In the end, I would absolutely book here all over again because we were thrilled with the outcome. The only thing Im not thrilled with is the alcohol set –up in terms of pricing, but in the end our wedding was still less then if we would have gone the traditional route. Thank you Deity for an amazing day!

I would absolutely recommend Deity with a caveat I’ve realized after reading other reviews. I don’t know that the whole experience would work for highly-​strung Bridezillas/​Frankengrooms who obsess over every extraneous detail (though this is not to say Deity wasn’t meticulous, they simply have a very, very well tested system that works yet has lots of room to feel personal). The vendors they work with (chef, DJ, staff) are AMAZING and truly made the day (Deity works with almost all the same vendors and coordinates almost all of the details which is HUGE). Jay (our planner) kept everything running smoothly and kept us in the loop.
Our guests commented a lot on how they loved the space – especially the loft. The loft has TONS of windows and natural light. The staff made everyone feel at ease and kept them with drinks in their hands. They kept an eye on the two of us all night making sure we had what we needed but were otherwise ninja-​like.
The space is three floors – a loft-​style top floor where the ceremony and dinner happen, a middle bar/​lounge area for cocktails (and a nice place to relax or talk during the party), and a basement dance floor – and comfortably fits 100 people.
We looked at a handful of other venues in Brooklyn, but nothing came close to offering what Deity could at a price that didn’t make our eyes bleed and make us erupt in maniacal laughter.

If you’re looking for an all-​inclusive event space with great staff and owners, you should reach out to Caio and book Deity. We had our wedding there August 1^st and only have praise for Caio, Jay and the team. Hosting a wedding in NY on a budget is tough but Deity showed us different options. We had a little over 70 guests and everyone raved about the venue, food and drinks, and staff.
I was attracted to the simple yet elegant loft space with exposed brick flooded with natural and candle light. The main lounge has plenty of comfortable seating and large bar area. And the newly renovated cellar was perfect for our cake cutting and dance party. I loved that our older guests had a separate space in the lounge where they could enjoy themselves if the music got too loud in the cellar.
The food was fantastic! We had two stations and four passed hors d’oeuvres during the cocktail hour – all amazing. For our sit-​down, we opted for family style with petite filet and salmon. They also took care of our vegetarian guests with special meals so that they weren’t left with just the sides. Weeks later, our guests are still telling us how delicious everything was.
Most importantly, everyone in their staff is so professional and attentive. Jay, the day-​of manager, ran everything so smoothly. Ben, the dj, was so easy to work with and helped us with our ceremony (we had a family friend perform) and kept the dancing going. From the bartender to the waitstaff, we could not ask for friendlier people to help us put on a great party. From last minute changes to little things like making sure there was non-​alcoholic beer for my father; bringing up dessert for guests in the lounge; and making sure hors d’oeuvres were available for those of us taking photos after the ceremony, Deity took care of it all with care and enthusiasm.
I cannot recommend them more.

Our wedding at Deity was amazing! From the beginning of planning until the end of the night, the owner and the staff executed everything flawlessly. Planning was incredibly easy. Caio, the owner, and Jay, the event planner, answered all of my questions promptly and were incredibly easy to work with. The venue itself is beautiful! The space is so exquisite and interesting that I didn’t need to get floral arrangements. There is an incredible tree in the middle of the bar/​lounge! The food was phenomenal and was served family style, which makes for a smooth and lovely dinner service! It makes dinner much more social. The house DJ, Ben, was great as well! He played incredible music and kept our guests on their feet until the very last song!
I truly cannot recommend Deity enough! The night was perfect from beginning to end.!!

My husband and I were married here October 2014. The whole Deity team went above and beyond to make our wedding night special and a night to remember! From the planning to the day of our wedding, the staff was attentive, responsive and so helpful. On the day of our wedding they were on top of everything. They made sure to check-​in with my husband and I and helped make the evening flow seamlessly. The décor was beautiful, the food was delicious and many of our guests were in awe at how beautiful the space was!
Overall Deity made our wedding dreams come true and we cannot thank them enough for everything. Shout out to Camille for being such an awesome day of wedding coordinator!

Deity was a complete and total life saver for us. Our original venue, which we decided on without knowing Deity existed, shuttered its doors without notice and we had a few months to find a solution.
We discovered Deity hours after we found out what happened to our original venue, and Caio got back to us immediately. He was so incredibly understanding and helpful, and his staff was no different– Camille, Christine, Jay, DJ Ben, everyone– made the whole planning process a breeze. Caio saved our date (so lucky that our original date was available!) without a deposit and helped us with the payment schedule because of our situation.
The space is phenomenal, though the main floor is a bit tight (don’t consider putting a photo booth there), the upstairs is a dream when the candles and lights are lit. Downstairs is a total party. I was worried it might be a little too «kitschy» but my guests had an incredible time– one remarked how she’d «never seen a dance party that awesome at a wedding!»
The food was also insane– people raved over the duck quesadillas and the chicken and waffles. Our guests are still talking about the fillet from dinner (remind your tables to ask for more! A few wished they had known that was possible) definitely steer clear of the brussels sprouts, though. Also, wine on the table was a perfect touch!
There were a few things that were a little off. For one, long tables featured on their site cost extra. This was fine with us, but the process made us feel «bad» about wanting it. I’m sure this wasn’t their intention… Perhaps we are too sensitive. Second, they let us know we could have custom drinks (woohoo!) but the bartenders mixed up which was which. Also, the music situation was a bummer. There’s no DJ before the dance party, so it was all iPod– which worked fine except for every music transition (for example, my father-​daughter dance stared early and without warning.) and finally, they expect all things to be picked up from the venue in a very limited time span (that night or early the next morning). We weren’t able to do that, and the remainder of our things was thrown out.
Despite the hiccups (which are inevitable on that day!) Deity gave us a spectacular day that we and our guests will never forget.

Recently went here for an event — nice atmosphere as a whole, and the bar/​bartenders were excellent. My wife and I arrived slightly early but we were told that we wouldn’t be able to come in until the event time. Even though it was freezing outside! We were directed to a coffee spot up the block, which ended-​up being a real find. When you have guest traveling to an event, they often need to leave earlier to anticipate road conditions, travel delays and such. I really believe any quality venue should be willing to accommodate guests an hour before the schedule time — especially considering the extreme weather conditions.

I waited a good month before posting this review to make sure my thoughts were clear and not clouded by anger and disappointment. My fiancé and I booked Deity with the owner Caio after my mother and best friend went to see the venue. We both live out of town but based on reviews, pictures and how helpful the initial phone meeting and tour with my mom turned out we signed the contract. Well, things were good for awhile then things started happening. I questioned the allocation of gratuity on the initial deposit and was told «What difference does it make to you.» (All quotes are taken from actual emails between me and the owner) Next I hired a wedding planner after my mom could no longer assist after two car accidents. Well this was a game changer. Neither Caio nor his director of events were pleased. Lets be clear their contract says outside vendors and wedding planners need to be cleared and approved prior to the wedding day so their refusal to even email my planner was simply rude and a heads up of the customer service to come later. We talked, thought we moved beyond this then the next issue. The tasting. Ladies and Gents take note their tasting is $ 300, yes $ 300 and this won’t be on your contract and it simply said «fee» on their website. Did we get the tasting? No… even though this was requested 2 days after we signed in September, the only date offered during our trip in November was 2 hours after our flight was leaving. At this point the emails and word choice became pretty rude and condescending. Part of me feels that if I told the owner that I was an attorney licensed to practice law in both NY and Florida that he would have treated me better… which is sad. I knew Caio and Christine didn’t intend to make our day stress free when I requested that he call me or give me his number so that we could talk on the phone. That request was ignored. At that point after being told I didn’t need cake or flowers as a way to rid me of my wedding planner, consistently rude emails and lack of consideration we were forced to see this as they don’t want to do business here. Of course we didn’t get any part of our deposit back nor an apology for making our lives miserable in the process. Take note if you are an out of town bride make them show you everything prior to signing the contract, do the tasting, see the linens. Failure to do so will result in a major headache and a loss of your hard earned money. Deity… you need to do better. I’m just happy I have better now.

My husband and I celebrated our wedding with family and friends at this amazing venue. With us both from Brooklyn, its location was perfect. Before we talk about the venue, lets mention our amazing event coordinator who came complementary by the venue, Jay. He went out of his way to make us comfortable and keeping the momentum and spirit true to our expectations. The staff was courteous and friendly. And the DJ… TORE THE HOUSE DOWN!!! Just make sure all that you discuss is included in the contract no surprises are brought up 2 weeks before the event. For us, is a discrepancy between verbal convos and the contract in regards to total amount of guests. Despite that mishap, the Diety provided us with the best wedding we had ever attended –OUR’s!!!

Nancy and I have been searching a venue for our marriage for months… The criteria was difficult. It had to embody Brooklyn. It had to be hip, with a dash of neighborhood flare, unique, elegant in a Brooklyn way and simple. We had our reservations, when we passed by on the sidewalk of Atlantic Ave. We decided, we had to check it out. When we called, Jay was very accommodating and willing to work with us. That weekend, we setup the time, and met. Jay gave us the «white glove» tour.
1^st the upstairs, a simple, clean, minimalistic style and provides the feel of a ceremonial room, which also doubles the dining room. Its a charming room, that gives the guest a cozy dining experience to share the special day.
Next was the cocktail area. It has a bar up front, and seating around an interesting tree in the center of the room. The vibe was a bit gothic with romanesque tones. It also had some good mood lighting. We thought this would bring people together as a comfortable social area.
Throughout the tour, Jay couldn’t be more helpful, answering each our concerns, and at times, just being honest. His forwardness was well received and made us feel that we were not being «sold» to. The candid and honest approach worked well.
Then he took us to the dance room. The area reminded us of the a swank lounge, that brought us back, to our days of clubbing and dancing. Definitely felt the club vibe.
All in all, these themes all helped us decide on diety for the reception.
As we approach our day, we get anxiety and met with Jay to finalize some plans. Once again, Jay was helpful, made us feel comfortable. He was able to re-​addresss our concerns, and as overwhelmed as we felt, he was able help us with dessert ideas, music plans and the dinner menu.
At the end, we highly recommend it! Stay tuned… for our final review after our special day.

My fiancé and I were left stranded when the owner of our original venue, reBar, shut the doors (with our money) two weeks before our wedding. Someone mentioned Deity so that weekend, we went to go look at it.
The space itself is impressive. Caio and Christine have done an amazing job keeping the feeling of the building but making it more up to date and modern. I loved it but obviously, having lost so much money, we were hesitant. Caio and Christine told us they would do anything they could to help us.
We had our wedding there on Sunday and every single person has talked about how awesome everything was. DJ Trama kept the party going, the food was stellar (not just wedding good, it was actually delicious and we’re still craving the lobster rolls) and the staff was amazing. Jay, the events manager and the bouncer bonded with our friends over the course of the night.
We are seriously indebted to Deity and the rest of the staff. We not only wouldn’t have had a wedding without them but anywhere else (including reBar) would not have given us such a fabulous wedding,

Amazing venue. Impeccable service. Perfect venue for my Great Gatsby birthday celebration.

Wedding review: One of my good friends had her wedding there on a Friday starting at 7. Considering that people apparently never showed up on time, we didn’t start the ceremony until 7:45 but the coordinator was very gracious and kept his cool the entire time. After the ceremony upstairs, you head downstairs to the bar for cocktail hour and then back up stairs for a sit down dinner. My friend chose the family dinner style with chicken and veggies and it was very delicious. The bartenders were also attentive. At the end of the night, we went to their bar/​club area downstairs. This is a perfect place to have a glamorous part for a glam glam couple. It totally fit my friend’s personality (dancing through the late night, lounge feel, glam, city. etc.).

Not sure how I’d feel about Deity as a nightclub — I was in for a private party on a Saturday afternoon.
The place fills three levels — the ground level is a large bar and lounge, the upstairs is open with large windows and light hardwood floors — and I never made it to the basement.
My favorite aspect was the under-​21 crowd got the basement — with their own food and soft drinks and the «kid» friendly music I call noise. The adults were on the top floor with a lovely buffet, full bar and live 3 piece band playing on the far end. There was some dancing, some drinking, lots of eating and laughing and telling stories.
Great venue for a party of any size!
The food was better than most standard catering halls, and as others have pointed out, the drinks are poured strong. (And there I was, thinking I was special or something!)

Came here last night for the first time for a private event. This place is ideal for private events, b-​day parties, weddings, they do a killer job. Also, its huge so it can really push the limit on the number of people.
The main level was very intimate, the food was plentiful and tasty. The upstairs was beautiful, lots of light, nice wood floors. I would totally recommend it for a b-​day party, or work event– the staff is great they will accommodate you on whatever music you like.
I didn’t get to stay for the basement dance party, but it looked raging when I left. The bartenders were Hot! and pour strong drinks –haha love it! :)