Rule of Thirds

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Rule of Thirds is a restaurant and event venue that operates out of Brooklyn, New York. Situated in a vibrant, urban setting not far from McCarren Park, there is a chic, design-orientated, and industrial ambience to enjoy here. An ideal place to host your wedding celebration, you are sure to be enthralled by the high quality of space, food, drink, and service within the venue.

Best of Zola 2026
Best of Zola 2025

Seated guest capacity

  • 40-250

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces
  • Museums, Galleries
  • Restaurants, Breweries
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
171 Banker St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Our event spaces

Rule of Thirds

Versatile and chic.

Featuring industrial notes with exposed brick, concrete floors and beautiful light-filled rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. With three indoor private dining rooms, an expansive event space with its own private entrance/exit, and an outdoor courtyard that can be converted to allow for private gatherings, Rule of Thirds can host events ranging from 8 to 450 people.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Rule of Thirds

Versatile and chic.

Featuring industrial notes with exposed brick, concrete floors and beautiful light-filled rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. With three indoor private dining rooms, an expansive event space with its own private entrance/exit, and an outdoor courtyard that can be converted to allow for private gatherings, Rule of Thirds can host events ranging from 8 to 450 people.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Available services that can be provided by Rule of Thirds

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

Write a review

5.0 out of 5

24 reviews

Write a review

  • Prettiest venue ever best food!

    •Verified review
    •Katie W.•Feb 27

    I had multiple people say: "this is by far the best wedding food I've ever had." In addition, the Rule of Thirds team is SO detail oriented and responsive, and the space is absolutely stunning, filled with plants and a huge skylight which means that you don't have to pay for much decoration at all for it to be beautiful.

  • Excellent experience with Rule of Thirds

    •Verified review
    •Myra H.•Feb 4, 2026

    From start to finish, the team at Rule of Thirds was prompt, helpful, and incredibly organized in planning our wedding. Their industrial chic space provided a blank canvas for us to decorate and make our own, with an airy and cozy atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond to assist with event planning and execution - they helped us work through every detail, and the service during dinner was excellent. We never had to worry about long lines at the bar. We had a truly wonderful experience and were so appreciative of the team's willingness to accommodate our needs. They even surprised us by offering the wedding suite for the night, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Overall, Rule of Thirds provided an amazing venue and exceptional service that made our special day perfect.

  • Rule of Thirds is the Best!

    •Verified review
    •Daniel J.•Jan 29, 2026

    Deciding to get married at Rule of Thirds was easily the best decision we made during wedding planning. We got married there at the end of June and it was the perfect venue for a fun, warm, and meaningful celebration. From the staff to the food and drinks to the overall vibe, we had the best day imaginable. From the very beginning, Julie and Mandy were so great and easy to work with. The entire team is friendly, responsive, and flexible- ideal partners to work through ideas and vision. They are also especially accommodating with dietary needs, customizing the menu to fit our needs. They went above and beyond to prepare separate dishes for guests with restrictions so they wouldn't miss out on any of the delicious courses otherwise served family style. The food and drinks in general are amazing and unique. It is truly restaurant quality (and we love going back to the restaurant to eat some of the dishes that were on our wedding menu). We added on the hand roll station and sake tasting during the cocktail hour which were both big hits. Lastly, the space itself is beautiful and needs minimal additional florals or decor. The natural light (especially coming from the super cool skylight periscope), industrial touches, and warmth from the wood and plants all combine to create a chic and relaxed atmosphere. Overall we love RoT and could not recommend it enough. Once you explore the space and eat the food, you will also understand why it's so special. Thank you, thank you to the team for being so great and helping us have the best wedding day.

  • Rule of Thirds 10000/10!

    •Verified review
    •AJ•Nov 22, 2025

    Rule of Thirds was our top venue from the start of our wedding planning, and we’re so happy we went with them for the big day because it was executed flawlessly. We personally didn’t want our wedding to feel overly formal or stiff, but still wanted a chic, elevated vibe so Rule of Thirds was perfect for us. The space itself is already beautiful on its own, we loved the industrial aesthetic with the natural touches of the plants already there. It was nice to not feel pressure to spend out of our budget in terms of decorations, the florist and lighting rentals we brought in blended in seamlessly with the venue. For the food tasting, we weren’t able to make it since we’re currently based out of state, but my mom and her friend who live in the area stepped in for us. They called me the next day gushing about how much fun they had at dinner lol and said that they were very happy with all the food and drink they tried, making it hard to pick favorites. Communication with the events team was easy and efficient throughout the whole planning process. Our main contacts were Julie and Mandy, who were both incredibly cordial and hospitable. They were very responsive to all of our questions or notes too. They provided a great list of vetted vendor recommendations for you to choose from, and there were also no problems bringing in vendors outside of that. The staff who worked on the wedding day (bartenders, servers, etc.) were all really friendly and approachable, our friends and family all had pleasant interactions with them, and they even checked in on us throughout the night to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. One of my friends is considering Rule of Thirds as the venue for her upcoming wedding, so our wedding was essentially a trial run for her and her fiancé and they both left convinced - they loved it! The food was so well prepared and varied, there was something for everyone and all of our guests left happy and full. They were also very accommodating to our guests with food allergies / diet restrictions, and they enjoyed their meals as well (including one with a fish allergy)! Majority of our 120 guests were older relatives and family then the rest were friends our age (late 20s), and everyone collectively had a great time. Overall the venue covered everything we envisioned for our wedding and more, the food and drinks (both alcoholic and NA) were amazing, and it was the perfect environment. Thank you so much!!

More wedding services from Rule of Thirds

Quick responder
Venue
Sunday In Brooklyn

5.0 (3)

Brooklyn, NY

Explore other vendors serving Brooklyn, NY

Complete your dream team

Other venues in Brooklyn

Other wedding services nearby