Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Jersey City, NJ
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from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Room
60 guestsLunaDowntown Jersey City, NJLuna offers a private room that is available weekdays at any time and on Saturdays from 12-4 p.m., the private room can hold up to 50 guests. For cocktail-style events, the room can hold up to 60 guests with no tables and
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from $95
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
20 guestsSushi by Bou Jersey CityDowntown Jersey City, NJFeatures: The venue houses an in-house bar serving cocktails, beer, wine and a selection of sake. The space operates as dine-in only and runs reservation-based seatings; there is no takeout or delivery.
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from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Main Dining
150 guestsLokal Eatery & BarDowntown Jersey City, NJThe menu includes a range of appetizers, mains, and desserts, along with a great selection of beverages to complement the meals. The bar offers a variety of cocktails, beers, and wines.
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from $500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBack Lounge
60 guestsLokal Eatery & BarDowntown Jersey City, NJThe bar offers a variety of cocktails, beers, and wines. The decor combines a modern style with cozy touches, creating a comfortable yet stylish atmosphere.
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from $75
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityInside Space
80 guestsHarry's DaughterJersey City, NJHarry's Daughter is a Caribbean-inspired gastropub serving home-cooked Caribbean dishes and craft cocktails in a compact, tropical-styled dining room. Venue highlights: The restaurant provides in-house catering and a full
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from $65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBackyard
30 guestsHarry's DaughterJersey City, NJVenue highlights: The restaurant provides in-house catering and a full kitchen for private hires. The bar maintains a focused cocktail programme of rum-forward and tropical drinks alongside beer and wine.
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from $8000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Space
110 guestsHarry's DaughterJersey City, NJBest for: Cocktail receptions, private dining dinners, after-hours social gatherings. Location: The Communipaw Avenue area of Jersey City sits on a walkable commercial strip with nearby restaurants and bars.
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from $22
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Area
40 guestsSub CultureDowntown Jersey City, NJSub Culture is a bar centered on a sandwich-focused American menu that emphasises creative, hearty subs and multiple vegetarian options. Venue highlights: An in-house kitchen provides catering of the sandwich-led menu for
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from $25
per person / per morningCheck availabilityEmpyrean Bistro
150 guestsEmpyrean Bistro & BarJersey City, NJA modern bistro and bar organised around a single open-plan dining room that adapts easily between seated service and social layouts. Design: The interior pairs pale stone-effect tabletops and timber seating with polished
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from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Ledge
25 guestsLokal Eatery & BarDowntown Jersey City, NJThe Ledge is a dining room in Lokal Eatery & Bar, a semi-private ledge area whose defining quality is uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling windows that provide panoramic skyline and river views.
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from $100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue
30 guests123 Lex Venues & EventsJersey City, NJThe venue is a bar-based space centred on an adaptable main room that prioritises flexible layouts. Design: The interior presents a compact, clean-lined layout with mid-height ceilings, painted grey walls, and tiled flooring.
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from $5000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityEnclosed Patio
100 guestsLokal Eatery & BarDowntown Jersey City, NJEnclosed Patio is a terrace at Lokal Eatery & Bar that provides panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson. Design: The patio presents an industrial-modern palette of exposed concrete columns, a dark painted
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FAQs about Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Jersey City, NJ
Booking costs of cocktail party venues average $125 hire fee per hour. 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 Jersey City, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $85 | to $200 | hire fee per hour |
| From $50 | to $65 | per person |
| From $2500 | to $5500 | minimum spend per event |
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 Jersey City, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average $5500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 40 and 50 guests | prices average $90 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 60 guests | prices average $8000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Jersey City, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Sushi by Bou Jersey City
on 218 Newark Avenue Jersey City - 0.1 mi from center.
Venue said: The ceiling includes a glazed roof and string lighting, and the color palette mixes navy upholstery with red paper lanterns. Features: The venue houses an in-house bar serving cocktails, beer, wine and a selection of sake. -
Dining Area at Sub Culture
on 260 Newark Avenue - 0.2 mi from center.
Venue said: Sub Culture is a bar centred on a fixed projection screen and an informal, compact dining layout. Design: Interior finishes are functional and high‑contrast: a low black ceiling with track spotlights and ceiling fans, light... -
Private Room at Luna
on 279 Grove Street - 0.4 mi from center.
Venue said: For cocktail-style events, the room can hold up to 60 guests with no tables and chairs. An event coordinator can assist you with this process. Our package includes two appetizers, a salad, and a choice of three entrees, unlimited...
Cheap cocktail party venues in Jersey City start from $25 per person or $30 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Empyrean Bistro at Empyrean Bistro & Bar, from $25 per person (up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: Empyrean Bistro & Bar is an all-purpose event venue in Hoboken that can cater to both corporate events and family celebrations. The indoor space of the venue has a capacity of 175 guests while the outdoor space can accommodate... -
Entire Space at 123 Lex Venues and Events, from $30 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: The venue is a compact, accessible events space that combines contemporary finishes with flexible table layouts. Design: The interior pairs warm wood panelling and framed artwork with tiled floors and metal-framed leather... -
Whole Venue at Luna De Papel, from $600 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: Our venue has a fun and creative atmosphere with bright colors, wooden floors, and brick walls that give it a warm, artsy vibe. It has plenty of tables and chairs where people can sit and work on art projects or crafts.
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