The 16 Best Christmas Bars for Rent in Manhattan, NY

Q: How much does it cost to book holiday bars in Manhattan?

Booking costs of Christmas bars average $1850 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: - From $500 to $3000 minimum spend per event - From $30 to $65 per person - From $150 to $925 hire fee per hour

Q: What are some small Christmas drinks bars in Manhattan?

Smaller Christmas bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manhattan, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026: - Riverside Room at Jake's Dilemma, rated 5/5 - bar for 35 guests. Our user said: ‘I love the fact that it was cash bar, made things very easy. The food is great and the bartender was awesome.’ - 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 Library at The Raines Law Room at The William, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 40 guests. Our user said: ‘The venue was beautiful, the food and drinks were amazing and the staff was fun and accommodating.’

Q: What are some affordable holiday bars in Manhattan?

Cheap Christmas bars in Manhattan start from $300 minimum spend per event or $100 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026: - Entire Venue at The Molly Pitcher Club, from $300 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing). Our user said: ‘The bartenders and staff were so friendly and created a great atmosphere for my party!’ - 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.’ - 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!’

Christmas Bars for Rent in Manhattan, NY

FAQs about Top Holiday Bars in Manhattan, NY

How much does it cost to book holiday bars in Manhattan?

Booking costs of Christmas bars average $1850 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:

Prices of Christmas bars in Manhattan as of September, 2026
From $500	to $3000	minimum spend per event
From $30	to $65	per person
From $150	to $925	hire fee per hour

What are the top holiday bars available in Manhattan?

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

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 Venue at The Molly Pitcher Club in Hell's Kitchen - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The bartenders and staff were so friendly and created a great atmosphere for my party!’
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.’

What are the typical capacities of Christmas drinks bars in Manhattan?

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 (September 2026):

Small	up to 50 guests	prices average $600 minimum spend per event
Medium	between 70 and 100 guests	prices average $2850 minimum spend per event
Large	over 120 guests	prices average $2000 minimum spend per event

What are some small Christmas drinks bars in Manhattan?

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

Riverside Room at Jake's Dilemma, rated 5/5 - bar for 35 guests
Our user said: ‘I love the fact that it was cash bar, made things very easy. The food is great and the bartender was awesome.’
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 Library at The Raines Law Room at The William, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘The venue was beautiful, the food and drinks were amazing and the staff was fun and accommodating.’

What are some affordable holiday bars in Manhattan?

Cheap Christmas bars in Manhattan start from $300 minimum spend per event or $100 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

Entire Venue at The Molly Pitcher Club, from $300 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The bartenders and staff were so friendly and created a great atmosphere for my party!’
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.’
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!’