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Wi-Fi
• Projector
• PA system / speakers
• Air conditioning
• Photo equipment
• Natural light
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About this space
Welcome to FESTIVÁL, a Farm-to-Bar cocktail café and private event venue located in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side. Blending the charm of a neighborhood café with the energy of a modern cocktail bar, FESTIVÁL is designed for unforgettable private events, corporate gatherings, networking mixers, birthday celebrations, engagement parties, team-building experiences, product launches, brand activations, photo shoots, and film productions.
The venue features a full-service craft cocktail bar, flexible indoor seating, seasonal décor, abundant natural light, and a charming sidewalk café that captures the authentic spirit of New York City. With a capacity of up to **100 guests standing** or **60 guests seated**, the space can easily accommodate intimate gatherings or full venue buyouts.
Unlike traditional event venues, FESTIVÁL offers exclusive in-house catering with chef-driven menus, handcrafted cocktails, brunch packages, happy hour receptions, passed hors d'oeuvres, wine tastings, oyster shucking classes, and interactive mixology experiences. Custom food and beverage packages can be tailored to suit any occasion.
Conveniently located on Manhattan's Upper East Side with easy access to public transportation, FESTIVÁL provides a stylish, turnkey venue where exceptional hospitality, creative cuisine, and memorable experiences come together under one roof.
Event offers and packages
Package per person
2hr Open Bar Happy Hour Cocktails+Well Liquors+ Beer & Wine
$110 pp++
+$40 pp for Top Shelf + Full Cocktail List
3hr Family Style or Buffet
3hr Open Bar: Happy Hour Cocktails+Well Liquors+ Beer & Wine
1hr Passed Canapés
1hr Dinner
1hr Coffee & Dessert
$135 pp++
+$40 pp for Top Shelf + Full Cocktail List
4hr Family Style or Buffet
4hr Open Bar: Happy Hour Cocktails+Well Liquors+ Beer & Wine
1hr Passed Canapés
1hr Family Style Dinner
1hr Coffee & Dessert
$145 pp++
+$50 pp for Top Shelf + Full Cocktail List
5hr Family Style or Buffet
5hr Open Bar: Happy Hour Cocktails+Well Liquors+ Beer & Wine
1hr Passed Canapés
1hr Family Style Dinner
1hr Coffee & Dessert
$150 pp++
+$60 pp for Top Shelf + Full Cocktail List
Prices
* Full Buyout – Exclusive use of the venue (max 100 people) minimum required.
* Partial Buyout – Half of the venue (max 40 people, bar side standing or dining room seated) 1/2 minimum required
* Large Group Reservations – no minimums, no exclusivities. Max 20ppl Reserve on OPENTABLE
* Cash Bar – Guests pay individually. Walk-in groups.
Customized menus & times available — just let us know your budget and we’ll make suggestions.
FULL BUYOUT EXCLUSIVITY MINIMUMS (Food & Beverage Minimum only)
* Mon–Wed (after 4pm): $4,000
* Thursday (after 4pm): $5,000
* Friday (after 4pm): $5,000
* Saturday Brunch (11am–4pm): $5,000
* Saturday (after 4pm): $5,000
* Sunday Brunch (11am–4pm): $4,000
* Sunday Night (after 4pm): $3,000
* Late Night Bar Party (after 10pm): $3,000
* Weekday Daytime Buyout (7am–3pm): $2,000
💡 Book in Jan/Feb/Aug and receive 10% off after minimum is met. 💡 Events over $10k F/B qualify for additional discounts.
MORE FLEXIBLE FORMATS
* Per head / per hour open bar or food packages (most popular)
* On consumption / à la carte – 50% deposit required, balance due 7 days prior
* Pre-determined spend – Set a prepaid budget credit or pay the minimum.
* Cash Bar – Guests pay individually (Deposit Reservation on OPENTABLE Required) Upfront cash deposit required for reserving applied as credit on bill. If minimum is not met will go on card at bar.
*
Large groups without prepaid minimums are always welcome; we’ll do our best to accommodate as a large reservation or standing walk-in.
50% Deposit is required for reservation, balance in full with guaranteed guest count 7days prior to the event date.
+$20 pp for each additional hour
$90 pp++
2hr HH Cocktails + Beer and Wine & Canapés
+$25 pp for each additional hour
$100 pp++
2hr Premium Cocktails + Beer and Wine & Canapés
+$30 pp for each additional hour
$120 pp++
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
WAYS TO HOST AN EVENT
* Full Buyout – Exclusive use of the venue (max 100 people) minimum required.
* Partial Buyout – Half of the venue (max 40 people, bar side standing or dining room seated) 1/2 minimum required
* Large Group Reservations – no minimums, no exclusivities. Max 20ppl Reserve on OPENTABLE
* Cash Bar – Guests pay individually. Walk-in groups.
Customized menus & times available — just let us know your budget and we’ll make suggestions.
FULL BUYOUT EXCLUSIVITY MINIMUMS (Food & Beverage Minimum only)
* Mon–Wed (after 4pm): $4,000
* Thursday (after 4pm): $5,000
* Friday (after 4pm): $5,000
* Saturday Brunch (11am–4pm): $5,000
* Saturday (after 4pm): $5,000
* Sunday Brunch (11am–4pm): $4,000
* Sunday Night (after 4pm): $3,000
* Late Night Bar Party (after 10pm): $3,000
* Weekday Daytime Buyout (7am–3pm): $2,000
💡 Book in Jan/Feb/Aug and receive 10% off after minimum is met.
💡 Events over $10k F/B qualify for additional discounts.
MORE FLEXIBLE FORMATS
* Per head / per hour open bar or food packages (most popular)
* On consumption / à la carte – 50% deposit required, balance due 7 days prior
* Pre-determined spend – Set a prepaid budget credit or pay the minimum.
* Cash Bar – Guests pay individually (Deposit Reservation on OPENTABLE Required) Upfront cash deposit required for reserving applied as credit on bill. If minimum is not met will go on card at bar.
*
Large groups without prepaid minimums are always welcome; we’ll do our best to accommodate as a large reservation or standing walk-in.
50% Deposit is required for reservation, balance in full with guaranteed guest count 7days prior to the event date.
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed outside
Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day
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