Astoria Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers + Parties

The Ditty

Your Neighborhood Cocktail Bar.

5.0

Verified reviews from real couples

We had our wedding at the Ditty in November and did a full bar buyout for a Saturday evening. Everything went so smoothly and perfectly. Katie and the team at the Ditty worked with us quite a bit beforehand to create our wedding and went above and beyond on the night of. I was especially impressed with their adaptability and level of service. Katie also helped us book a dj and photographer. We are super grateful to the Ditty for hosting our wedding.

Miranda R.

5.0

My husband I hosted our wedding ceremony at the Ditty, and we cannot recommend this place more highly! Katie was incredibly helpful and kind in every email interaction I had with her, and on the day of the wedding -- in fact, every one of the Ditty's employees was lovely, kind, and helped to make our day wonderful! We loved the intimate, garden-party vibe of the backyard space and the option to open the roof on a nice day (or to keep it closed on a rainy day). The decor was super cute, the music was on point, the price of the venue was quite reasonable; and everyone was so helpful -- overall, we were thrilled, and so grateful to find the Ditty as our wedding venue. We're looking forward to visiting again soon! :)

Alice R.

5.0

Katie & Bobby

EVENTS DIRECTOR

A cozy, intimate venue featuring a covered backyard with heating and a retractable roof. Our full space can accommodate up to 125 guests and 60 guests for a seated dinner. The space is perfect for all occasions from Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, Rehearsal Dinners to the big day itself. We pride ourselves in working with couples to customize the perfect event of their dreams. We are also happy to create custom menus and cocktails that reflect the uniqueness of each couple we work with.

11+ years in business

Speaks English

2 team members

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Backyard

Industrial & Warehouse

Restaurant

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Bar Rental

Food & Catering

Rentals & Equipment

Service Staff

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Engagement Party

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Bachelor Party

Bachelorette Party

Bridal Luncheon

Bridal Shower

Brunch

Couples Shower

Engagement Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding

After Party

Day After Brunch

Rehearsal Dinner

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Meet the team

Katie & Bobby

Events Director

Katie & Bobby work as a team to create your dream event. As the owner of The Ditty, Bobby is the "big-picture" guy, who maximizes couples' budgets. As the Events Director, Katie is dedicated to the special details that tie everything together. They have organized and executed dozens of events ranging from engagement parties, bridal showers, to full scale weddings.

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Miranda R

12/19/2023

We had our wedding at the Ditty in November and did a full bar buyout for a Saturday evening. Everything went so smoothly and perfectly. Katie and the team at the Ditty worked wi...

th us quite a bit beforehand to create our wedding and went above and beyond on the night of. I was especially impressed with their adaptability and level of service. Katie also helped us book a dj and photographer. We are super grateful to the Ditty for hosting our wedding.

Alice R

4/26/2023

My husband I hosted our wedding ceremony at the Ditty, and we cannot recommend this place more highly! Katie was incredibly helpful and kind in every email interaction I had with h...

er, and on the day of the wedding -- in fact, every one of the Ditty's employees was lovely, kind, and helped to make our day wonderful! We loved the intimate, garden-party vibe of the backyard space and the option to open the roof on a nice day (or to keep it closed on a rainy day). The decor was super cute, the music was on point, the price of the venue was quite reasonable; and everyone was so helpful -- overall, we were thrilled, and so grateful to find the Ditty as our wedding venue. We're looking forward to visiting again soon! :)

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Roxanne E

5/22/2022

We had our wedding at the Ditty May 1, 2022 and the day was absolutely perfect. When we were first scouting out locations, it was super important for us to find a venue that did no...

t want to fit us into one of their packages, but would instead work with us to create an event as special and unique as our partnership. The Ditty went above and beyond to help bring our vision to life - as the meme goes they 'understood the assignment'. The venue is already EXTREMELY cute, with great lighting and ambiance. The covered backyard gave us great peace of mind when considering rain plans, and the exposed brick and café lighting is cute and also easily able to adapt to the kind of event you want to host. We provided some DIY décor (paper fans, and a statement fringe wall) that the venue hung to perfection, and combined with some colorful florals the mood was set! I cannot possibly overstate how excellent Katie and the entire staff are. From concept to execution, Katie was there every step of the way to ensure our questions were answered, to brainstorm with us, and to support us! Seriously, book your wedding/party here now.

Mackenzie C

5/14/2022

We held our springtime wedding of about 60 people at The Ditty and it was absolutely perfect. We did a full bar buyout during the daytime on a Saturday, and we held the ceremony, c...

ocktail hour, lunch, and full party all in the space. Katie, who was our main point of contact throughout planning and also on the actual day was an absolute rockstar. She went above and beyond to make everything feel absolutely seamless for us. The Ditty takes care of even more than we originally thought when we first inquired (including full set up, full cleanup, Katie coordinated on the day of, helping hire a DJ), and they made planning a wedding honestly a breeze. We had so many compliments on the food and drinks, and so many people commented on how perfect the space was for us as a couple. We would choose The Ditty again in an absolute heartbeat, and I can only hope other couples have as much fun at their weddings as we had at ours!

Maggie D

2/16/2022

We had our wedding at The Ditty in October 2021. From the start, we both felt so comfortable working with Katie and the team at The Ditty and knew they'd help us bring our dream to...

life. Everyone was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Katie always answered my (many) questions quickly and with tons of detail. The day of was perfect. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how much they enjoyed the space, the food, the drinks, and the DJ. We still hear from our guests how much they loved their experience at The Ditty. It was truly a magical day! You're in good hands with Katie and the team at The Ditty — can't recommend it enough!

Response from The Ditty on 02/16/2022

Maggie! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly our pleasure to work with you ...

and Theo. I am so glad to hear your guests had such a great time and are still raving about it. It was a beautiful wedding and we hope to see you two again soon!-Katie

Anonymous

3/08/2019

Most days, the Ditty is an awesome neighborhood bar, but a Saturday afternoon a few weeks ago, The Ditty turned into our dream wedding venue and hosted an unforgettable wedding rec...

eption. Starting with our initial contact with them, Sam and the entire staff at the Ditty were helpful, accommodating, friendly, professional, and, most importantly, fun to work with! They were attentive to our "vision", worked with us to create a custom, delicious menu, our guests were never without food or drink, and feet were constantly jamming to the (ditty resident) DJ. Aside from adding a little extra greenery, the aesthetics of the venue already made for a cozy, rustic theme, and they were flexible and open to the extra decor we did bring in. The team at the Ditty helped us pull together a day me and my husband, and many of our guests, will never forget! I cannot recommend the Ditty enough!!

Response from The Ditty on 03/11/2019

Natalie, we absolutely loved hosting your big day! You both brought your own unique style ...

to the space and were a blast to work with from day one. Best wishes to you both, we'll see you for a drink soon! - Sam

Vani N

1/21/2019

We threw my sister's bridal shower at this venue and it was a great experience! The manager Sam was so helpful throughout the whole planning process and the day of the event. We us...

ed the backyard/greenhouse space for a group of about 45/50 people. The venue was able to accommodate a completely vegetarian menu with some vegan options as well (but they also have meat options). We were concerned that space would be cold in the winter, but the heaters worked really well. Overall it was a great experience and we would recommend anyone to book the space for party less than 55 people.

Response from The Ditty on 01/21/2019

Vani, I'm so happy that you all had a great time with us for your sister's bridal shower! ...

You really transformed the space with your own style and we were so happy to host your group. Hope you stop by for a drink in the future :) - Sam

Vani N

1/21/2019

We threw my sister's bridal shower in the backyard/greenhouse space and it was a great experience! We had about 45/50 people attend the party and space was perfect for that amount....

The staff was helpful throughout the event and the service was very good. The food was delicious and they were able to serve a full vegetarian menu (but they also have meat options available). We were concerned about the heating because it is greenhouse space and the part was thrown in January, but it was the perfect temperature. I highly recommend the space for any parties of less than 55 people!

Nicole P

11/07/2018

My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding here in July. I had emailed the Ditty on a whim when I was on the hunt for an intimate bar/restaurant venue. I knew from the first ...

moment that I looked at the space that it was absolutely perfect for our small ceremony and reception. The Ditty easily combines a modern and rustic cozy vibe that made all of our guests feel welcome from the moment they stepped in. My guests still chat about how much fun they had at the Ditty. The Ditty is truly a one of a kind venue that helped make our wedding day so special with their beautiful space, amazing service, and super friendly staff.

Response from The Ditty on 11/07/2018

Nicole, you and Ken are one of a kind and we were so thrilled to host your big day! Thanks...

for making the planning process easy and enjoyable. We'll see you soon! - Sam

Amanda K

11/06/2018

We hosted our engagement party, with open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres, at The Ditty in October 2018. Bobby and Sam made the whole planning process and day of so easy and stress ...

free, and they really went above and beyond in every respect. The food they served was great and there was never a food platter far from reach. Nearly all of our guests noted what a great vibe the bar had and how wonderful the service was. We had about 75 people there which was very comfortable between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Response from The Ditty on 11/06/2018

Amanda, thanks for sharing your experience! We're so glad you had a great time, you and yo...

ur fiance were awesome and we were thrilled to celebrate with you both. Stop by for a drink soon! - Sam

Joyce Z

11/06/2018

The Ditty hosted my daughter-in-law's bridal shower in April, 2018. I was extremely pleased w/ the venue, and we had the shower in the outside garden room. We were fortunate to hav...

e a gorgeous day and about 30 guests attended. The staff did a terrific job! Guests were greeted w/ mimosas. The outdoor space for our bridal shower was just the best. The weather cooperated and having the open air back room was just perfect!!! The staff was so attentive and the food was de-lish!!! My family and friends absolutely loved the place. The staff of Sam and Hartney were wonderful. We arrived early to decorate w/ balloons. There was one long table which was a great set-up. Thank you for letting us linger a bit as we said good-bye to the guests. I highly recommend the Ditty! They have a professional, friendly and competent staff and excellent chef !

Response from The Ditty on 11/06/2018

Joyce, thank you for your kind words! You were great to work with, and we loved hosting yo...

ur daughter-in-law's bridal shower. Stop by for a drink with us soon! - Sam

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