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A unique, modern & versatile event venue in Armory Square, Downtown Syracuse

celebrations - weddings - company meetings & parties + much more

Situated at the edge of Armory Square in Syracuse, NY, the Rail Line is a modern events, meetings and gathering space. Our facility is a refined industrial complex built atop a classic Syracuse train trestle. Rail Line offers indoor seating; a full service bar; a large, ground-level courtyard; a private, exterior courtyard outside the dining and bar area; and rooftop access with garden.

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Armory Square

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A unique, modern & versatile event venue in Armory Square, Downtown Syracuse

Meeting & Gathering Space in Armory Square

celebrations - weddings - company meetings & parties + much more

Situated at the edge of Armory Square in Syracuse, NY, Rail Line is a modern events, meetings and gathering space. Our facility is a refined industrial complex built atop a classic Syracuse train trestle. Rail Line offers indoor seating; a full service bar; a large, ground-level courtyard; a private, exterior courtyard outside the dining and bar area; and rooftop access with garden.

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Armory Square

Rooftop Garden & Patio

The building was designed with an urban, rooftop farm and garden in mind. We've utilized the majority of the space for this purpose in order to provide fresh, locally-grown produce to our partner restaurants and catering companies. Adjacent to the garden is a patio with seating and a nice view of the courtyard below and the surrounding neighborhood.

Rooftop
Garden & Patio

Rooftop Garden & Patio

The building was designed with an urban, rooftop farm and garden in mind. We've utilized the majority of the space for this purpose in order to provide fresh, locally-grown produce to our partner restaurants and catering companies. Adjacent to the garden is a patio with seating and a nice view of the courtyard below and the surrounding neighborhood.

FAQ's

The indoor capacity is 150, with capacity for 200, possibly more, utilizing the outdoor spaces in good weather (tenting the courtyard is an additional option). We have both dining tables as well as high-top tables with bar stools – 14 high-top, 2 seats each, 10 4-seat dining tables. The large bar also seats approximately 16 with plenty more space for standing room. The ground-level patio can be setup for an event to hold 75+. The courtyard outside the bar and dining area can hold 50+, while the roof patio allows for up to 40-50 people to gather. Additional tables can be brought in from a rental company to seat more.

Rail Line is a licensed establishment with the NYS Liquor Authority. We have a full bar with a large variety of beers, wines, and spirits. We open the bar and include bartenders with facility rental if there is a guaranteed spend by guests as a cash bar and/or open bar. The minimum varies based on date, please ask. There are several options for open bar as a per-person or single tab and we can provide you with a page outlining pricing and details. No outside alcohol is permitted in the building or on the property. Guests with outside alcohol will not be allowed back in. Last call is no later than 11:45am. Please ask us if you’d like anything special stocked for your event, or special cocktails on the menu. Please ask ahead about coffee or any hot beverages if you would like them. We can provide a coffee station.

Facility rental includes the exclusive use of the entire facility for up to 6 hours in a row at any time of day/night you choose, plus up to 3 hours for setup early access (additional time may be purchased); cash bar with bartender(s); 3 levels of outdoor space; parking lot; tables and chairs (10 4-seat dining, 14 2-seat high-top, 68 chairs plus 16 bar stools at bar inside, as well as patio furniture on 2 levels outside); customer use of sound system to stream music from a mobile device via Bluetooth; use of the caterers’ kitchen prep space with tables, shelves, 3-bay sink, coolers and hot-hold unit/warming oven.

One of the nice features of the Rail Line that is not something you find at other downtown venues, is our off-street parking adjacent to the building at the train track level. Nights and weekends the full lot opens up to allow for up to 70-80 cars. At ground, street-level, there is plenty of street parking on Clinton Street and the front gates can be opened during events to let people walk upstairs to the venue through the ground-level patio. There are numerous parking lot and garage options within a short walk. Please make sure to view our Parking page on the website for directions on how to find our parking ramp entrance.

Please Note: The parking lot at street level on the other side of our fence is for Clinton Plaza residents ONLY. Rail Line guests are not permitted to park there and the apartment manager may tow vehicles.

Rail Line provides our guests the opportunity to design their own party and theme, and as a part of this you have the option to choose your own caterer/restaurant and type of food. We can provide you with a list of great caterers and partners that often work here, but you're free to hire any restaurant/caterer. We'll work with you and the caterer to answer questions, coordinate arrival time, and meet the catering staff for setup. While we don't have a full, cooking kitchen, Rail Line does provide a prep kitchen space with coolers, hot-hold unit, sinks, prep tables, and storage space.

Rail Line can provide additional tables for food, desserts, gifts, etc. but please keep in mind when talking to a caterer they (or you) must setup the food and supply everything related to the food service and setup. In some cases we may be able to assist with chafing dishes, plates, utensils, sternos, etc. Please ask about our add-on amenities and pricing.

You may also opt to bring in or have special desserts and treats delivered from a separate vendor. We have a few on our list that include ice cream sundae bars, cookie platters, donuts, and more.

Yes the venue is accessible for people with disabilities from our parking lot, however, there is no elevator from the street-level entrance on S. Clinton. All stairs can be avoided by driving/walking from our parking lot street ramp entrance.

Our parking lot is adjacent and on the railroad wall. If you go UP the ramp to the lot – BEFORE you pass the Clinton Plaza apartment tower when heading South on S. Clinton – you may park in the lot and from the lot there are no stairs to the main entrance. There is an entrance sidewalk and ramp that is 50” wide from the parking lot to the main entrance.

Rail Line has hosted many wedding and family events with children and teens. However, with the exception of weddings and family events, children and those under-21 are not allowed in the venue past evening hours. Non-wedding parties such as college student events and birthdays going past 9pm are strictly 21 and up, from start to finish. Some exceptions may be made, please inquire. Ask us about this and other policies and let us know the nature of the event when inquiring online or by phone.