Mayer Manor is a historic canal-district residence on the Nes in the heart of Amsterdam, transformed into a private stage for evenings that feel like an invitation rather than a booking. The house unfolds over several floors. On the ground floor, the Nico Mayer Library and the grand dinner and performance hall, home to an antique Erard grand piano, set the scene for dinners, receptions and intimate performances. Downstairs, the atmosphere shifts: a club, a speakeasy cocktail bar hidden behind a barbershop, and a few secret rooms waiting to be discovered by your guests. Mayer Manor hosts up to 120 guests for a walking dinner or reception and up to 50 for a seated dinner. It is made for corporate dinners, brand activations, product launches, weddings and private celebrations with a sense of theatre. Every event is produced in-house by Private Mansions: concept, hospitality, music and programming, tailored to your occasion. The house is the stage, the evening is yours.

Furniture & Layout

Ground floor Nico Mayer Library: furnished library room, suited for receptions, drinks and intimate gatherings. Dinner and performance hall: the main room, with an antique Erard grand piano. Set up for a seated dinner of up to 50 guests or open for a walking dinner and performances. Professional kitchen on the same floor, directly serving both rooms. Lower level The club: open space for dancing, DJ sets and late-night programming. Speakeasy cocktail bar, accessed through a barbershop. A few secret rooms for surprise moments, private corners or breakout use. Layout is flexible per event: from one long dinner table to standing reception and party setup across both floors, up to 120 guests in total. Furniture, styling and setup are arranged by our team to match the concept of your event.

Set up & Vendor access window

Venue access for setup starts 2 hours before the event. Breakdown is completed within 2 hours after the event ends. Extended setup or breakdown time can be arranged on request, subject to availability and an additional fee. All vendors work in coordination with our location manager, who is present throughout setup, event and breakdown. External vendors are welcome after prior approval; deliveries and loading take place via the street entrance on the Nes. Catering and bar are provided by our in-house hospitality partner.

House Rules

Smoking is not permitted indoors. Events end at 03:00. Out of respect for our neighbours in the city centre, guests leave the street quietly. No glassware outside the building. Candlelight is part of the house; no confetti, glitter, smoke machines or pyrotechnics without prior approval. Decorations may not be attached to walls, ceilings or antique furniture with nails, tape or adhesives. The Erard grand piano is played by booked musicians only. Own drinks are only allowed in consultation, a corkage fee applies. The host is responsible for guest conduct; damage is charged at cost. Our location manager has final say on safety and capacity during the event.