Christmas Bars for Rent in Manhattan, NY

Booking costs of Christmas bars average $2000 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:

• Entire Venue at The Molly Pitcher Club in Hell's Kitchen - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The bartenders and staff were so friendly and created a great atmosphere for my party!’

• 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 4.7/5
  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 Manhattan, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

Smaller Christmas bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manhattan, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Library at The Raines Law Room at The William, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 40 guests
  Venue said: Event staffing, plated catering and a staffed service bar are provided by the venue. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social cocktail reception or an intimate, seated private dining experience.

• Taproom at Slattery's Mid Town Pub, rated 4.9/5 - function room for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great venue/value/food/staff. We had the second floor of the bar to ourselves for the event.’

• The Radio Room at RPM Underground, rated 5/5 - event space for 40 guests
  Venue said: The room also provides venue Wi‑Fi, wheelchair access and accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a relaxed, music-led semi-private gathering suited to casual mingling and seated conversation.

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

• Event Space at Area 140 First Bar, from $100 hire fee per hour (up to 90 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Bar was clean with plenty of space.’

• Back Room at B Lounge NYC, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Peter was super responsive and fantastic, and Marcel, our bartender for the event, was awesome.’

• Live Room at Pianos, from $25 per person (up to 125 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Responsive, thorough, kind and accommodating all the way through. Thank you so much!’