PRIVATE EVENTS
Three remarkable spaces, Every Occasion
We believe the best celebrations happen when great food, genuine hospitality, and the right setting come together without you having to worry about a single detail. At Shands General, we've hosted birthdays and weddings, graduation dinners and rehearsal nights, corporate milestones and quiet anniversary suppers — and we approach every one of them the same way: as if it were our own.
Located in one of the most historic buildings on Main Street Patchogue, we offer three distinct private spaces that can each be tailored to your vision, your guest count, and your occasion.
SHANDS GENERAL
FIRST FLOOR | 110+ GUESTS
Our main brasserie floor is Patchogue's most flexible large-format private event space. With the full bar as a centerpiece, the open-window front, and outdoor dining access, it's ideal for larger celebrations where you want energy, movement, and room to breathe. Perfect for holiday parties, milestone birthdays, wedding receptions, graduation celebrations, and corporate gatherings.
THE LOFT
SECOND FLOOR | 65+ GUESTS
Tucked above the main floor, The Loft offers a warmer, more contained atmosphere for groups who want privacy without full venue buyout. A great fit for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate team dinners, and mid-size birthday celebrations.
THE STATE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR | 30 SEATED · 45+ COCKTAIL
Our most intimate space — and our most sought-after. The State Room is a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge perched above Main Street in one of Patchogue's oldest buildings, with rich textures, low lighting, and a cocktail program that can anchor an entire evening on its own. Ideal for rehearsal dinners, client entertainment, board dinners, anniversary suppers, and cocktail receptions where the atmosphere is half the occasion.
Occasions We Specialize In
Weddings · Rehearsal Dinners · Engagement Parties · Bridal Showers · Baby Showers · Birthday Celebrations · Anniversary Dinners · Graduation Parties · Holiday Parties · Corporate Team Dinners · Client Entertainment · Board Dinners · Cocktail Receptions · Mitzvahs · Retirement Celebrations · Celebration of Life Events
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Fill out the form above with your event type, preferred date, and estimated guest count and we'll follow up within one business day. For faster response, call us at 631-447-2337 or email catering@thestateroomli.com.
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Yes. Depending on the space and date, partial-evening bookings are available. Mention your preferred time window in your inquiry and we'll let you know what's possible.
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Our private event menus are built from our seasonal catering menu as a starting point. If you have specific needs or requests, let us know in your inquiry — we'll share your vision with our chef and do our best to accommodate.
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Yes. Valet service is available through our partners at Check Valet. Mention it in your inquiry and we'll help you get in contact with them.
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Yes — select "Off-Premise Catering" on the inquiry form above and we'll be in touch with details on service area, minimums, and packages. Alternatively, visit our Catering page for more information.