Bars for Groups for Rent in Manhattan, NY

Booking costs of bars for groups average $2500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Manhattan, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Whole Venue at Whiskey Cellar NYC in East Village - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Very hospitable, flexible, communicative, great bartender and service.’

• Entire Bar at Revision Lounge in Alphabet City - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘I guaranteed the bar minimum for the night so the room was all ours.’

• Entire Venue at KGB Bar - The Red Room in East Village - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘The bartenders were attentive and kept everything running smoothly throughout the night.’

You'll find bars for groups in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manhattan, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

Smaller bars for groups usually fit up to 45 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manhattan, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Chandelier Bar at SAINT, rated 4.8/5 - bar for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Really great team as well plus amazing and fun bartenders.’

• The Banquette Section at The Winslow, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘very attentive staff, food was good, drinks were good, back room was great...’

• Semi Private Lounge Room at ZIZI WINE BAR FIDI, rated 5/5 - lounge for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The venue was fantastic! Really clear communication throughout the booking process.’

Cheap bars for groups in Manhattan start from $500 minimum spend per event or $100 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Front Banquet at Waiting on a Friend, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests standing)
  Venue said: Front Banquet is a semi‑private lounge in Waiting on a Friend characterized by intimate, low‑lit proportions that set it apart from the main room. Design: The space has a low ceiling, warm amber lighting, horizontal ribbed...

• The Salon Rouge at Madame X, from $100 hire fee per hour (up to 85 guests standing)
  Venue said: The room provides fixed lounge seating and low coffee tables arranged for casual socialising and standing circulation. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social evening that combines seated lounge time with standing...

• High-Top Tables at The Gem Saloon, from $22 per person (up to 25 guests standing)
  Venue said: High-Top Tables, a Dining Room area in The Gem Saloon, is a semi-private bank of raised wooden booths and high-top seating separated by timber partitions.

In Manhattan, bars for groups are most commonly booked for 30 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

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• Sunrise Room at Dear Irving on Hudson Rooftop -This exclusive downtown location on the 41st floor is stylishly designed and has upholstered seating for up to 65 guests. A 3-hour premium open bar with specialty cocktails costs $100 per person, making it a must-consider venue. This two-story cocktail bar presents an "Ode to the Empire State" with spirits sourced exclusively from New York City. It exudes elegance, reminiscent of a 1960s James Bond set with velvet couches and brass finishes. 
• Jimmy Soho at ModernHouse - This Soho 18th-floor building is ideal for inspiring colleagues and friends. Its cocktail lounge and terrace can comfortably accommodate up to 100 guests. Even if guests choose to stay indoors, the ambiance remains electric, with glazed brick walls and functioning fireplaces. Booking starts with a minimum spend of $20,000. Make your reservation through Tagvenue to enjoy stunning skyline views that are genuinely unparalleled.
  

While some clubs have a 21+ policy, others might allow 18+ entry. Legally, there isn't a universal restriction, but venues serving alcohol may set their own age limits. Popular bars for the older crowd tend to check IDs at the entrance. On the other hand, more beer-bar oriented places most likely won’t card you at the door. If the venue has a restaurant (like The DL in the Lower East Side), being underage won’t be a problem!