Office parties deserve better than an awkward buffet and lame small talk. Fun Christmas party venues in New York City stretch from rooftop spaces overlooking Rockefeller Center to lively bars in the East Village and stylish private rooms close to Bryant Park's famous Winter Village. Some are made for festive cocktails, while others can handle dancing, dinner or a full company celebration beneath sparkling lights. Scroll down and find somewhere that makes everyone glad they accepted the invitation.
Booking costs of fun Christmas party venues average $65 per person. 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 $50 | to $100 | per person |
| From $1000 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $200 | to $450 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Whole Venue at Whiskey Cellar NYC
in East Village - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great space, spacious, fit my party of 40-50! Very intimate & we all had a great time.’
Midtown Luxe Venue at Ten32
in Garment District - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We brought food and drinks and a few decorations but the space was already quite lovely.’
Entire Restaurant at BarDough NYC
in Hell's Kitchen - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘10/10 recommend! The staff was great, the space is perfect, great sound system, and really yummy food!’
You'll find fun Christmas 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 New York City, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 65 and 100 guests | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central New York City, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for fun Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $2600 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 120 guests |
| Bar | prices average $500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $1550 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 40 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $300 hire fee per hour | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Lounge | prices average $4250 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
Smaller fun Christmas party venues usually fit up to 45 guests standing. Here are some great options in New York City, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Main Bar at Velvet Brooklyn, rated 5/5 - bar for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Great venue! Celebrated an engagement here and it was the perfect place!’
Taproom at Slattery's Mid Town Pub, rated 4.9/5 - function room for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Service and the location and the venue overall.’
Chandelier Bar at SAINT, rated 4.8/5 - bar for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Hosted a surprise engagement party here and it was an absolute blast. The venue and service were on point.’
Page last updated in September 2026
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