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Top Christmas Bars in New York City, NY
In New York City, finding available venues during Christmas is practically a competitive sport—and Tagvenue is rising to the challenge. We’ve lined up New York City’s top Christmas bars so you can celebrate your holidays properly. Think boozy hot cocoa in Brooklyn, rooftop igloos in Midtown, and pop-up snow globes in the East Village. Whether you're near Central Park or out in Williamsburg, these bars turn up the sparkle in NYC. Ready to book your holiday hangout? Scroll down to discover our top bar picks this festive season!
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![Main Bar & Balcony at Slattery's Mid Town Pub in Murray Hill, New York City, NY]()
from $300
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Bar & Balcony
100 guestsSlattery's Mid Town PubMurray Hill, New York City, NY
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RRyan P.
“Excellent venue and bartenders were extremely friendly. Would recommend and book again!” -
![Velvet Room at Velvet Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York City, NY]()
from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityVelvet Room
60 guestsVelvet BrooklynBrooklyn, New York City, NYRRick T.
“Good location and venue. Open bar was great and the bartender made good cocktails.” -
![Entire Bar at Revision Lounge in Alphabet City, New York City, NY]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityEntire Bar
125 guestsRevision LoungeAlphabet City, New York City, NY
#Supervenue
AAndrea K.
“The bartenders mix up a serious cocktail! I guaranteed the bar minimum for the night so the room was all ours.” -
![Entire Venue at The Molly Pitcher Club in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, NY]()
from $650
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsThe Molly Pitcher ClubHell's Kitchen, New York City, NY
#Supervenue
GGrant L.
“The bar was nicely decorated for Christmas, too.” -
![Whole Venue at Whiskey Cellar NYC in East Village, New York City, NY]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
50 guestsWhiskey Cellar NYCEast Village, New York City, NY
#Supervenue
AAmelia G.
“Super communicative, perfect sized space with a private bar for convenience.” -
![Entire Venue at KGB Bar - The Red Room in East Village, New York City, NY]()
from $288
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsKGB Bar - The Red RoomEast Village, New York City, NYDDevin C.
“Pretty venue with bar and lounge seating -Spacious with room to move about -Great ambience and general feel” -
![Entire Venue at The DOM in Gramercy Park, New York City, NY]()
from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
350 guestsThe DOMGramercy Park, New York City, NYCChirag P.
“The bartenders were great, and even my DJ was impressed by the speakers and the setup.” -
![Back Room at B Lounge NYC in East Village, New York City, NY]()
from $400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBack Room
35 guestsB Lounge NYCEast Village, New York City, NY
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JJameson L.
“Great space and very responsive host! Location is great. The bartender was wonderful (thanks Brian!).” -
![Back Lounge at Crystal Lake Brooklyn in Williamsburg, New York City, NY]()
from $800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBack Lounge
90 guestsCrystal Lake BrooklynWilliamsburg, New York City, NYTTricia M.
“I had a great experience renting out the back part of the bar for my 30th birthday party.” -
![The Oak Cellar at Jake's Dilemma in Upper West Side, New York City, NY]()
from $1200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Oak Cellar
60 guestsJake's DilemmaUpper West Side, New York City, NYCCilla P.
“Great staff! Room is private, a good size and has personal bathroom disconnected from public bar.” -
![Back Room at TØRST in Greenpoint, New York City, NY]()
from $600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBack Room
45 guestsTØRSTGreenpoint, New York City, NY
#Supervenue
MMichelle C.
“Our guest kept raving about the food, and it was so easy to plan with the help of Bartley and Chef Jared.” -
![Entire Venue at Gadfly Bar in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $1725
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
55 guestsGadfly BarChelsea, New York City, NYAAmy
“Such a lovely neighborhood bar. Clean, attractive, friendly, great food perfect for a private 50 person event.”
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“I recently rented out Velvet Brooklyn for a private event, and I can’t recommend this place enough!”
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“Brenton and his team made organising this event so easy.”
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“When booking he was quick to respond and easy to communicate with!”
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“The space was perfect and staff was so friendly!”
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“Very easy to communicate with, made it easy for us to book and confirm everything.”
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“Great venue for our private event, rented out the entire second floor, easily accommodated our 100 guests.”
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“The seamless process, the venue, and staff all get A+’s from me. I definitely would rent this venue again!”
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“Beautiful venue, great location, friendly helpful staff, easy booking process and great cocktails”
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“The venue was comfortable. The food/drinks were great. Our hostess was friendly and capable.”
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“The top-floor room was just perfect for our gathering of friends; we had 25 people for a 50th birthday party.”
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“Easy to book, quick responses, good venue”
FAQs about Top Christmas Bars in New York City, NY
In New York City, prices of Christmas bars average $1634 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 New York City, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $650 | to $3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $30 | to $55 | per person |
| From $200 | to $350 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Velvet Room at Velvet Brooklyn in Brooklyn - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Open bar was great and the bartender made good cocktails.’ -
Main Bar & Balcony at Slattery's Mid Town Pub in Murray Hill - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue and bartenders were extremely friendly.’ -
Entire Bar at Revision Lounge in Alphabet City - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I guaranteed the bar minimum for the night so the room was all ours.’
You'll find Christmas bars 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 New York City, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small Christmas bars | up to 50 guests | prices average $1200 minimum spend per event |
| Medium Christmas bars | between 65 and 100 guests | prices average $1635 minimum spend per event |
| Large Christmas bars | over 110 guests | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event |
Most venues include access to private or semi-private spaces, staffing, and standard furniture. If booked with a minimum spend, that cost usually goes toward food and drink purchases. Premium venues may also include AV equipment, coat check, or seasonal décor. Always confirm details with the venue, especially for larger groups or custom setups.
You can book everything from rooftop lounges, cocktail bars, and speakeasies to wine bars and hybrid venues with food and entertainment.
You should aim to book your Christmas party venue at least 4-6 months in advance, especially for Fridays and Saturdays in December. Rooftop spots, large lounges, and centrally located venues often get snapped up early. Booking early ensures you get the time slot, capacity, and pricing that works best for your event.
