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 October 2026), the best options include:

• Live Room at Pianos in Lower East Side - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Responsive, thorough, kind and accommodating all the way through.’

• Entire Venue at Mehanata Bulgarian Bar in Lower East Side - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: Mehanata Bulgarian Bar is a bilevel Bulgarian bar built around live bands and DJs and centred on late‑night music and dancing. Design: The venue has exposed brick walls, dark timber flooring and a narrow rectangular plan...

• 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 (October 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 October 2026:

• Bar Area at Cafe Katja, rated 5/5 - bar for 18 guests
  Venue said: Bar Area, a Bar in Cafe Katja, is a compact, social space organised around a long wooden counter that encourages conversation and direct service. Design: The bar area features exposed brick walls, timber shelving and a long...

• Entire Space at Cafe Skye, rated 5/5 - cafe for 45 guests
  Our user said: ‘The space was perfect size for a somewhat smaller get together.’

• Bar & Listening Lounge at Close Up - bar for 40 guests
  Venue said: Close Up is an artist-driven jazz club located in the heart of the Lower East Side at 154 Orchard St. We offer table reservations for parties up to 20 guests, buyouts of the main bar for parties up to 50 guests, and buyouts...

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 October 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 is a bilevel Bulgarian bar built around live bands and DJs and centred on late‑night music and dancing. Design: The venue has exposed brick walls, dark timber flooring and a narrow rectangular plan...

• San Antonios at San Antonios, from $1000 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
  Venue said: Features: The venue has a staffed service bar, a small dance area and a PA system with speakers; external DJs and guest playlists are permitted. The venue includes air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, step-free entry and accessible toilets,