Booking costs of cocktail party venues average $1750 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 Dallas, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $850 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $110 | to $250 | hire fee per hour |
| From $17 | to $35 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Large Winery Room at Times Ten Cellars
in Lakewood - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘everything the venue and the people are amazing...’
The Turn at Another Round
in North Oak Cliff - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I liked how professional the staff were. Second event and it was a great turnout thanks to them!’
Tango Room at Corrientes 348 Argentinian Steakhouse
in Downtown Dallas - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The waiters were so patient with us. It was a big group but everyone was so accommodating.’
You'll find cocktail party venues 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 Dallas, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average $125 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 75 and 120 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 165 guests | prices average $4195 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Dallas, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 150 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $1200 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 75 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $800 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 70 guests |
| Bar | prices average $200 hire fee per hour | typically between 70 and 150 guests |
| Function Room | prices average $1350 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 100 guests |
Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 55 guests standing. Here are some great options in Dallas, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Entire Venue at Kennedy Room, rated 5/5 - bar for 30 guests
Venue said: Cozy up by the gas fireplace or enjoy a view of Crescent Court from the red leather couch. Ideal for private gatherings, this space offers a full bar, delectable food from Old Warsaw, WiFi, TVs, and convenient street parking—immersing...
Barrel Room at Times Ten Cellars, rated 5/5 - function room for 45 guests
Venue said: Design: The Barrel Room has high ceilings, corrugated metal wall panels and a polished concrete floor punctuated by patterned area rugs. The room combines chandelier and track lighting over a compact floorplate for an industrial...
Side Room at St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin - event space for 30 guests
Venue said: Our Side Room is waiting to be your next choice for semi-private event. Room is full of neons and decorations of all sort and has its own specific vibe.
Cheap cocktail party venues in Dallas start from $15 per person or $800 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Large Winery Room at Times Ten Cellars, from $17 per person
(up to 80 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘everything the venue and the people are amazing...’
Dining Room at Chet's, from $800 minimum spend per event
(up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: Best for: Birthday dinners, after-work cocktail receptions, and private group dinners are the most natural events for this restaurant. Location: Downtown Dallas provides the venue's setting, and North Market Street places...
Private Back Room at Longhorn Icehouse, from $500 hire fee per day
(up to 90 guests standing)
Venue said: Longhorn Icehouse is a Texas‑themed bar and sports-event venue centred on large-scale audiovisual entertainment and live music. Venue highlights: The interior combines multiple full-service bars, a massive HD video wall and...
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