Partial Buy outs at Festival Cafe NYC

Dining Room in a Cafe
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Private space
1155 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Upper East Side, New York City, NY

About this space

Partial Buy outs is the Dining Room in Festival Cafe NYC, a compact café dining room defined by an adaptable seating layout.

Design: The dining room is a narrow, rectangular space with wooden floors, mixed timber banquettes and freestanding tables, pendant and globe lighting, and framed artwork and plants along the walls.

Features: The room includes a service counter and bar seating to support in-house food and drink service, a small staff pass for setup, Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The room also provides step-free access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small to medium groups looking for a relaxed, social seated dinner or an informal standing reception.

What sets it apart: An in-room PA system, permission for guests to play their own music, and a small dedicated dancefloor area.

What guests say: The space has a warm neighborhood feel, mellow background music and a compact layout that requires little additional décor.


Prices

Sunday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from $2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Dining
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence

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.
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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
Dogs allowed inside

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(11 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JP
Judy P.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · June 2025
The bartenders were absolutely incredible, the space was beautiful and it was just the perfect size and feel for what we wanted. The drink were incredible and the charcuterie table was chefs kiss. I would absolutely do another event here!
5.0
VV
Veronica V.
Verified review
Bar · 35 guests · December 2024
From start to finish Tyler and the crew at Festival were incredible responsive, helpful and delivered on all that was discussed and promised. The venue itself has such a great vibe, the space was ideal for our team to get together and spend some quality downtime together. The service was exceptional and the food and beverages were delicious! We would most definitely consider Festival when planning to host another event - without a doubt!
5.0
JP
Judy P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
VV
Veronica V.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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Tyler Hollinger
Member of Tagvenue since July 2022
11 Reviews
5 Rating
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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