Private Bars for Rent in Lower East Side, New York City, NY

Booking costs of private bars average $3500 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 Lower East Side, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• Mezzanine at Pianos in Lower East Side - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Staff went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly.’

• Entire Space at Cafe Skye in Lower East Side - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Josh the bartender/waiter was so kind and patient with my excited bunch of friends.’

• The Mural Room at The Ten Bells in Lower East Side - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘The space felt private enough.’

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 Lower East Side, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

Smaller private bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Lower East Side, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Bar Area at Cafe Katja, rated 5/5 - bar for 18 guests
  Venue said: Café Katja, located in the heart of New York City’s Lower East Side offers contemporary Austrian and American food and wine with a light touch. A menu of classic and signature cocktails accompanies our seasonal, market-driven...

• The Communal Room at The Ten Bells, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 35 guests
  Our user said: ‘Megan was amazing in the organisation! The atmosphere was also so great!’

• The Front Bar at Close Up - bar for 40 guests
  Venue said: The Front Bar at Close Up can host 40 guests. The decor has an eclectic vibe, thanks to the colors and interestingly shaped furniture. It's a match for smaller functions, grabbing drinks with friends, or for a corporate reception!

Cheap private bars in Lower East Side start from $1500 minimum spend per event or $30 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Live Room at Pianos, from $1500 minimum spend per event (up to 125 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Responsive, thorough, kind and accommodating all the way through.’

• Entire Venue at Mehanata Bulgarian Bar, from $30 per person (up to 400 guests standing)
  Venue said: Mehanata Bulgarian Bar emerges as an electrifying retreat in the Lower East Side, presenting a theatrical immersion into Eastern European culture with a contemporary twist.

• Venue for Parties and Events at Kalye Rivington, from $300 hire fee per hour (up to 60 guests seated)
  Venue said: Kalye Rivington offers a versatile and stylish space ideal for intimate dining parties, mid-sized gatherings, and private celebrations. The venue accommodates up to 60 seated guests and features an inviting indoor dining...