Cocktail Bars for Rent in Manhattan, NY

Booking costs of cocktail bars average $3300 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:

• Event Space at Seven Sins in Gramercy Park - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Great bar and Gary was super helpful in helping me set up logistics for my birthday!’

• Back Room at B Lounge NYC in East Village - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Peter was super responsive and fantastic, and Marcel, our bartender for the event, was awesome.’

• Entire Venue at The Molly Pitcher Club in Hell's Kitchen - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘A special shoutout to the bartenders Joey and Cassie.’

You'll find cocktail 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 cocktail bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manhattan, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Marie Antoinette & Victoria at Dear Irving Gramercy, rated 4.7/5 - lounge for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘The drinks were excellent and the vibe in the venue was great. Very happy with how it turned out.’

• The Terrace at The Raines Law Room at The William, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 25 guests
  Venue said: Features: A portable bar occupies one corner while a continuous banquette wraps two walls, supplemented by cocktail-height tables and small benches that allow mixed standing and seated layouts.

• The Gam at Quick Eternity, rated 5/5 - lounge for 50 guests
  Venue said: We’re a small bar and event space in the Seaport, at 22 Peck Slip. Two floors. Good drinks. Brick walls. Big windows upstairs with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Cheap cocktail bars in Manhattan start from $80 hire fee per event or $500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Greenhouse Bar at Swingers NoMad, from $80 hire fee per event (up to 65 guests standing)
  Venue said: Inspired by the hot houses at Kew Gardens in London, you’ll find the Greenhouse Bar next to our Waterwheel course. Consisting of three massive interlocking domes, this impressive double-height space is just the place for...

• Cellar Bar at Printers Alley, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great place. Very professional and easy to organize.’

• Rooftop at HGU Rooftop Bar, from $30 per person (up to 150 guests standing)
  Venue said: The space reads as an enclosed urban roof terrace framed by nearby mid-rise buildings. Features: The space includes modular rattan lounge seating, low coffee tables, bar-height counters with stools and parasols for shade.

In Manhattan, cocktail bars are most commonly booked for 25 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026: