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A unique, modern & versatile event venue in Armory Square, Downtown Syracuse
celebrations - weddings - company parties - and 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.
A unique, modern & versatile event venue in Armory Square, Downtown Syracuse
Meeting & Gathering Space in Armory Square
celebrations - weddings - company parties - and 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.
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 facility rental fee varies depending on the date, type of event, requirements/needs, and size. In-demand dates such as holidays and weekends may be higher than weekday rental fees.
For charity fundraisers, we may be able to offer a discounted rate on weekdays for fundraisers. Please contact us and tell us about the event details.
We are a fully licensed and stocked bar. We provide the bartenders, alcohol, glassware and run the bar for your event and you arrange for the food and catering - though we can also help coordinate with local restaurants and caterers through our partner event production business if you'd like help with that.
There is no charge for a cash bar, the guests can run tabs and use credit cards. If you'd like we can also provide open bar options priced per person per hour, or you can even just run a tab and we'll keep track of all the guests' drinks. No outside alcohol is every permitted, however we can stock any special beers, wines or spirits that you request.
The fees vary, please call to discuss your type of event, size, needs, and date. 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 4 hours for setup early open; 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 and 8 bistro tables with 4 chairs each on 2 levels outside); our sound system to stream music; use of the caterers’ prep space with tables, shelves, 3-bay sink, walk-in cooler and proofer-oven / warming box.
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.
While the Rail Line does not offer a full kitchen to cook food, we do have a catering space with coolers, warmers, sinks, dishwasher and stainless steel worktops for caterers to setup and work out of. Our partners at The Evergreen may cater some events but we are open to any caterers our clients may wish to use. We can setup a meeting with The Evergreen if you wish, and their management can discuss your event, menus and budget to determine the options.
For additional catering options, our partners at Macroburst Productions offer event planning and coordination including working with caterers and vendors on your behalf. Just ask and we can connect you.
Yes the venue is handicap accessible from our parking lot, however, there is no elevator from the street-level entrance on S. Clinton. Our parking lot is adjacent and on the rail road wall. If you go UP the ramp to the lot – BEFORE you pass the Clinton Plaza apartment tower on S. Clinton – you may park in the lot and 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.
While we host many wedding and family events with children and teens, for night-time events such as birthdays and college student and/or student organization events, we only allow those 21 years of age and up to enter the venue. Please ask us about this and other policies and let us know the nature of the event when inquiring online or by phone.
FAQ's
The facility rental fee varies depending on the date, type of event, requirements/needs, and size. In-demand dates such as holidays and weekends may be higher than weekday rental fees.
For charity fundraisers, we may be able to offer a discounted rate on weekdays for fundraisers. Please contact us and tell us about the event details.
We are a fully licensed and stocked bar. We provide the bartenders, a large variety of alcohol, glassware and run the bar for your event and you arrange for the food and catering - though we can also help coordinate with local restaurants and caterers through our partner event production business if you'd like help with that.
There is no charge for a cash bar, the guests can run tabs and use credit cards. If you'd like we can also provide open bar options priced per person per hour, or you can even just run a tab and we'll keep track of all the guests' drinks. No outside alcohol is every permitted, however we can stock any special beers, wines or spirits that you request.
The fees vary, please call to discuss your type of event, size, needs, and date. 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 4 hours for setup early open; 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 and 8 bistro tables with 4 chairs each on 2 levels outside); our sound system to stream music; use of the caterers’ prep space with tables, shelves, 3-bay sink, walk-in cooler and proofer-oven / warming box.
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.
While the Rail Line does not offer a full kitchen to cook food, we do have a catering space with coolers, warmers, sinks, dishwasher and stainless steel worktops for caterers to setup and work out of. Our partners at The Evergreen may cater some events but we are open to any caterers our clients may wish to use. We can setup a meeting with The Evergreen if you wish, and their management can discuss your event, menus and budget to determine the options.
For additional catering options, our partners at Macroburst Productions offer event planning and coordination including working with caterers and vendors on your behalf. Just ask and we can connect you.
Yes the venue is handicap accessible from our parking lot, however, there is no elevator from the street-level entrance on S. Clinton. Our parking lot is adjacent and on the rail road wall. If you go UP the ramp to the lot – BEFORE you pass the Clinton Plaza apartment tower on S. Clinton – you may park in the lot and 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.
While we host many wedding and family events with children and teens, for night-time events such as birthdays and college student and/or student organization events, we only allow those 21 years of age and up to enter the venue. Please ask us about this and other policies and let us know the nature of the event when inquiring online or by phone.
Celebrations, Cocktail Parties, Wedding Receptions, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties & More
Versatile & Unique Spaces
Three levels and four spaces. The Rail Line is a very versatile space for year-round events. The main building with the dining areas and bar is on the elevated train tracks with off-street parking adjacent. A gated, street level patio and yard are available and feature a converted shipping container which was developed to be an office and restroom. Back at the building level, through a garage door at the far end, is another large patio space which can be easily tented and a great space to put a band. Finally at level 3 is the rooftop patio and garden where we get fresh produce for our partner caterers and restaurants.
Celebrations, Cocktail Parties, Wedding Receptions, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties & More
Celebrations, Cocktail Parties, Wedding Receptions, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties & More
Versatile & Unique Spaces
Three levels and four spaces. The Rail Line is a very versatile space for year-round events. The main building with the dining areas and bar is on the elevated train tracks with off-street parking adjacent. A gated, street level patio and yard are available and feature a converted shipping container which was developed to be an office and restroom. Back at the building level, through a garage door at the far end, is another large patio space which can be easily tented and a great space to put a band. Finally at level 3 is the rooftop patio and garden where we get fresh produce for our partner caterers and restaurants.
Just some of the kind words customers have sent us...
"Everyone enjoyed the party on Friday. The venue was a huge hit as well as food. Thanks so much for your assistance!!" - Eri
"I wanted to reach out to thank you and your staff for making our graduation event such a success. You guys were awesome all around, and my offer still stands: if you need a ringing endorsement, send people my contact information. " - Angelika
"I wanted to thank you for a wonderful event this past Saturday. Our classmates/friends had a great time, the food was delicious and the space was perfect for what we wanted. I was happy to introduce everyone, several of them locals, to the space. Everything was really great and we appreciate everything you and your teams contributed to making it such a fun night for all of us." - Amy
Free off-street parking and easy accessbility
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. After 5pm the employee parking opens up to allow for up to 80 cars. During the day our portion of the lot allows for 30+. At ground, street-level, there is 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.
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.
"Everyone enjoyed the party on Friday. The venue was a huge hit as well as food. Thanks so much for your assistance!!" - Eri
"I wanted to reach out and thank you for a wonderful event. We were very happy with the venue and the service we were provided during this past Friday's event." - Samantha
"I wanted to thank you for a wonderful event this past Saturday. Our classmates/friends had a great time, the food was delicious and the space was perfect for what we wanted. I was happy to introduce everyone, several of them locals, to the space. Everything was really great and we appreciate everything you and your teams contributed to making it such a fun night for all of us." - Amy