The Beverage Room
There is a room tucked away on the fifth floor of The Glasshouse that guests will never see.
Just below the venue space, next to the offices, sits one of the most important rooms in the venue: the beverage room.
"Yum, is that orange?"
I ask while walking in on a spring Monday afternoon.
“Grapefruit”
Responds Cesar, Beverage Supervisor at The Glasshouse.
THE ROOM
GUESTS NEVER SEE
Inside the
570-square-foot space, larger than many Manhattan one-bedroom apartments, shelves are lined with every beverage imaginable: coconut water, flavored sparkling drinks, cold-pressed juices, canned oat milk lattes, wines from nearly every region and locally sourced spirits for the next event.
Everything is organized in a way only an expert can fully understand.
Pallets sit wrapped and ready to be escorted upstairs for a gala the following day.
“We are all set for tomorrow?”
Asks Clayton, Vice President of Operations, glancing toward trays of drying grapefruit garnishes prepared for the following evening’s specialty cocktail.
Quiet moments are rare during the busy season. As Cesar prepares for tomorrow’s gala, the team seamlessly executes today’s conference in the venue.
A PROGRAM
BUILT AROUND MOMENTS
At The Glasshouse, the beverage program has always been more than an event add-on; it is a core pillar of the guest experience.
Creativity sits at the center of the approach. From Cocoa Puff Espresso Martinis to Yerba Mate-spiked cocktails, the team is constantly exploring ways to create beverage moments that feel memorable, conversational, and reflective of current hospitality trends.
That philosophy extends beyond cocktails alone. As wellness-forward entertaining continues to evolve, so does the demand for thoughtful non-alcoholic offerings.
Today’s guests expect more than a standard soda option, and mocktails have become just as considered as the cocktails themselves.
Fresh citrus, botanical ingredients, and house-made syrups are increasingly part of the conversation, especially as events transition from daytime programming into late-night after-parties.
POURED
WITH PURPOSE
Sourcing and sustainability are equally central to the program. The beverage team is fully committed to eliminating plastic usage wherever possible, relying instead on canned and glass-bottled products throughout service. Ingredients are selected intentionally, often prioritizing local sourcing and producers aligned with the venue’s standards for quality and hospitality.
Behind every cocktail garnish drying in the beverage room and every intentionally chosen spirit available is an operation designed with the same level of detail and purpose as the events themselves.
At The Glasshouse, the beverage experience is not simply served alongside the event. It is part of the story guests remember long after the night ends.
Discover the space behind the experience and see how The Glasshouse turns logistics, service, and atmosphere into one seamless event story.
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