Small Bars for Rent in New York City, NY

Booking costs of small bars average $1635 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:

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

• Velvet Room at Velvet Brooklyn in Williamsburg - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Open bar was great and the bartender made good cocktails.’

• Whole Venue at Whiskey Cellar NYC in East Village - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue was amazing. Nice ambience and very private. Shout out to the bartender that got assigned to us.’

• Entire Bar at Revision Lounge in Alphabet City - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘I guaranteed the bar minimum for the night so the room was all ours.’

These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central New York City, available to book on Tagvenue:

• SOHO MIXOLOGY BAR & EVENT at LOCAL 92 EVENT BAR (40-200cap) on 244 Mulberry Street b\w Spring & Prince - 0.1 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘The venue is such a great space for hosting events and gatherings!’
• Bar at Piacere on 351 Broome Street - 0.1 mi from center.
  Venue said: Step up to the bar and take a seat on one of our plush stools, where you'll be greeted by our friendly bartenders who are eager to craft the perfect drink for you.
• Downstairs at Two Doors Down on 159 East Houston Street - 0.4 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘The space was perfect and staff was so friendly!’

In New York City, small bars are most commonly booked for 30 to 55 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

Some of the top neighborhoods in NYC where you can find exceptional bars are the East Village and Lower East Side in Manhattan, both are renowned for their lively nightlife scenes. The Upper West Side features more classic NYC sports bars and pubs. And the West Village is perfect for quaint, cozy bars in beautiful brownstone buildings. Williamsburg in Brooklyn also has incredible cocktail bars and hipster spaces. Check your options for small bars in New York City on Tagvenue’s free venue marketplace.

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