New York City has never needed an excuse to raise a glass. The home of Broadway, bagels, and jazz, NYC turns every toast into a story worth telling. Picture champagne by the Hudson, craft cocktails near Times Square, or a chic reception in SoHo, your choice of drinks reception venues is endless. Keep scrolling, because your perfect New York celebration spot is waiting.
 
                    In New York City, prices of drinks reception venues average $3000 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 New York City, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $1000 | to $5750 | minimum spend per event | 
| From $50 | to $90 | per person | 
| From $250 | to $500 | hire fee per hour | 
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
                                    Tasting Room at Wandering Barman
                                    
                                    in Brooklyn - rated 5/5
                                    
                                                                            Our user said: ‘It's super stylish, easily accessible by train, and the drinks are great.’
                                                                    
                                    The Library at The Raines Law Room at The William
                                    
                                    in Murray Hill - rated 4.9/5
                                    
                                                                            Our user said: ‘The venue was beautiful, the food and drinks were amazing and the staff was fun and accommodating.’
                                                                    
                                    Entire Venue at KGB Bar - The Red Room
                                    
                                    in East Village - rated 4.8/5
                                    
                                                                            Our user said: ‘The space was absolutely beautiful and drinks were fabulous.’
                                                                    
You'll find drinks reception 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 New York City, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small drinks reception venues | up to 60 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event | 
| Medium drinks reception venues | between 80 and 100 guests | prices average $2850 minimum spend per event | 
| Large drinks reception venues | over 110 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event | 
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central New York City, available to book on Tagvenue: