Small Birthday Party Venues for Rent in New York City, NY

Booking costs of small birthday party venues average $1500 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 October 2026), the best options include:

• Back Room at B Lounge NYC in East Village - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘perfect venue for a 35 person birthday party!’

• Velvet Room at Velvet Brooklyn in Williamsburg - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Phillip was so nice through out the whole communication. Thanks to him I had my best Birthday Party ever!!!’

• Back Lounge at Crystal Lake Brooklyn in Williamsburg - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘It’s a neutral pretty space so it can be used to celebrate many events , not just birthdays .’

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central New York City, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Ketchy Lounge at Ketchy Shuby on 406 Broome Street - 0.1 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘Venue is a ton of fun with good music and a great ambiance.’
• Sotto Lounge at Gelso & Grand on 186 Grand Street - 0.1 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘Absolutely loved the sotto lounge ! Beautiful space & great food.’
• Massive SOHO 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: ‘Great communication. Easy to work with. Nice venue...’

From a picnic with your favorite crew in Central Park to bar hopping, there’s plenty to do in NYC! Host a pizza party for a casual birthday party that doesn’t require too much planning, or rent a photo studio if you are planning to snap some photos of you and your lucky bunch on your special day! Or perhaps you could enjoy a private dining session at Gran Morsi? Check out our 13 unique birthday ideas and activities to try out in NYC- we promise you won’t get bored!

The great thing about NYC is that there is no shortage of amazing birthday party venues! You can find intimate and affordable venues to host a small NYC birthday party for up to 50 guests in the Upper West Side, Astoria, Prospect Heights, and the East Village. These areas have a variety of fun restaurants and bar spaces for rent. Budget at least $1,000-$3,000 to rent a private event space for a few hours depending on the amenities you require.

Ideally you should start researching and booking an NYC party venue at least 3-6 months in advance if you want the best location and pricing options for your date. We recommend browsing as soon as possible and adding your top picks to your favorites on Tagvenue. However, some spaces may be more flexible if you don’t have much time to find a venue, particularly for a small event.