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Top Private Bars in Bowery, NY
Bowery has evolved, but it still holds onto the lively, after-dark energy that made it famous. Birthday drinks, album launches, and after-work gatherings all feel right on this Lower Manhattan stretch. Private bars in Bowery include basement drinking rooms, sleek hotel lounges, and intimate spaces suited to sharp cocktails and late-night playlists. Nearby subway stops make it easy for guests to arrive from SoHo, the Lower East Side, or Brooklyn. Scroll down and claim a bar before the night gets away.
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![Whole Venue at Whiskey Cellar NYC in East Village (near Bowery), New York City, NY]()
from $500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
50 guestsWhiskey Cellar NYCEast Village (near Bowery), New York City, NY
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AAmelia G.
“Super communicative, perfect sized space with a private bar for convenience.” -
![Entire Venue at KGB Bar - The Red Room in East Village (near Bowery), New York City, NY]()
from $288
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsKGB Bar - The Red RoomEast Village (near Bowery), New York City, NYDDevin C.
“Pretty venue with bar and lounge seating -Spacious with room to move about -Great ambience and general feel” -
![Chandelier Bar at SAINT in East Village (near Bowery), New York City, NY]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityChandelier Bar
40 guestsSAINTEast Village (near Bowery), New York City, NYMManuel B.
“Love the different choices of rooms you can book for a private event and their menus are too notch.” -
![SOHO MIXOLOGY BAR & EVENT at LOCAL 92 EVENT BAR (40-200cap) in Nolita (near Bowery), New York City, NY]()
from $500
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilitySOHO MIXOLOGY BAR & EVENT
150 guestsLOCAL 92 EVENT BAR (40-200cap)Nolita (near Bowery), New York City, NYMMinji K.
“Great space with art and place for a DJ. The venue is such a great space for hosting events and gatherings!” -
![Event Space at Nine Cases in Bowery, New York City, NY]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEvent Space
50 guestsNine CasesBowery, New York City, NYTTessa H.
“Amazing staff, beautiful space, accommodating team. Thank you for making my birthday so special!” -
![Entire Space at Rake Wine Bar in Bowery, New York City, NY]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityEntire Space
40 guestsRake Wine BarBowery, New York City, NYJJake P.
“Perfect space for our event. The staff was very welcoming and the presentation of food and drinks was great!” -
![Live Room at Pianos in Lower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NY]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLive Room
125 guestsPianosLower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NYBBert S.
“Responsive, thorough, kind and accommodating all the way through. Thank you so much!” -
![Mezzanine at Pianos in Lower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NY]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
85 guestsPianosLower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NYRRochelle
“Staff went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly. All communication was seamless.” -
![Remedy Room at Hair of the Dog in Lower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NY]()
from $3500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRemedy Room
130 guestsHair of the DogLower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NYRemedy Room is a Function Room in Hair of the Dog that is notable for its ornate pressed-tin ceiling. Design: The room presents dark timber finishes, exposed brick and a compact rectangular layout arranged around high-top
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![The Mural Room at The Ten Bells in Lower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NY]()
from $80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mural Room
22 guestsThe Ten BellsLower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NYRRaymond T.
“The food was tasty. The space felt private enough.” -
![Entire Venue at Mehanata Bulgarian Bar in Lower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NY]()
from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
400 guestsMehanata Bulgarian BarLower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NYBar service supplies beer, cocktails and spirits. On-site Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are available, and the venue permits external DJs and playing your own music.
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![Entire Venue at La Caverna in Lower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NY]()
from $70
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
200 guestsLa CavernaLower East Side (near Bowery), New York City, NYVenue highlights: The venue operates as a music-focused bar and nightclub with DJ-ready sound and an open floor suitable for dancing. An in-house bar serves cocktails, margaritas and a Mexican menu that can be provided through
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FAQs about Top Private Bars in Bowery, NY
Booking costs of private bars 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 Bowery, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $2000 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $50 | to $80 | per person |
| From $1500 | to $12500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Whole Venue at Whiskey Cellar NYC in East Village - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Such a perfect private space! Private bar, bartender, coat rack, bathroom.’ -
Chandelier Bar at SAINT in East Village - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Really great team as well plus amazing and fun bartenders.’ -
Entire Venue at KGB Bar - The Red Room in East Village - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The bartenders were attentive and kept everything running smoothly throughout the night.’
You'll find private 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 Bowery, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 85 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Bowery, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Back Room at B Lounge NYC, rated 5/5 - lounge for 40 guests
Venue said: Features: A service bar and bottle display occupies one corner for in-room drink service. Built-in banquette seating and small tables flank an open floor area that can be cleared for standing or dancing. -
Tiger Room at Champagne Problems - lounge for 40 guests
Venue said: Features: The room includes air conditioning and Wi‑Fi. The room provides flexible lounge seating and a small service counter suitable for drinks or food drop‑off. -
Entire Venue at Kellys Sports Bar, rated 5/5 - bar for 50 guests
Venue said: Kelly's Sports Bar is located just minutes from the F, J, and M trains that connect to central Manhattan and Brooklyn. We're also just a 5-minute walk from the Bleecker St.
Cheap private bars in Bowery start from $1000 hire fee per event or $1000 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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San Antonios at San Antonios, from $1000 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: A compact neighbourhood bar centred on an intimate counter and standing area. Design: Narrow proportions are lit by warm amber pendants and backlit shelving, with exposed brick and patterned surfaces creating a cosy, compact... -
Bar at Local 138 Bar, from $1000 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Local 138 Bar is a small neighbourhood bar defined by cosy booth seating and modest modern decor that produces an intimate, relaxed setting. Design: The interior pairs dark wood panelling and exposed beams with low pendant... -
Entire Venue at Exposed Brick Multi-Use Event Space, from $160 hire fee per hour (up to 74 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The space is beautiful and so worth it for the price. We were able to have an amazing event here!’
In Bowery, private bars are most commonly booked for 30 to 50 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Party | Usually between $550 and $1,100. |
User who booked Whole Venue at Whiskey Cellar NYC for 25 guests
said: ‘This place was absolutely perfect for my birthday party! Great deal, yummy drinks and food, and great vibes.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between $70 and $400. |
User who booked Entire Venue at Exposed Brick Multi-Use Event Space for 21 guests
said: ‘Space was lovely and the attendant was very helpful...’ |
| Holiday Party | Usually between $800 and $1,900. |
User who booked C+M Rooms Combined at The Ten Bells for 37 guests
said: ‘During the event there were dedicated servers who went above and beyond for the event.’ |
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Page last updated in October 2026
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