Party
Typically for 30-35 guests and costs about $3,800.
"The drink were incredible and the charcuterie table was chefs kiss. I would absolutely do another event here!"
- Judy P. Jun 2025
Partial Buy outs at Festival Cafe NYC
30 seats
•
40 standing
In-house catering
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available.
Space facilities
Wi-Fi
• Projector
• PA system / speakers
• Air conditioning
• Natural light
• Storage space
Space features
Partial Buy outs at Festival Cafe NYC
Dining Room in a Cafe
·
Private space
11 reviews
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1155 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10065
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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.
Usually booked for
Prices
Sunday
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Monday
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Tuesday
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Wednesday
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Thursday
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Friday
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Saturday
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Per day
4:00 pm –
11:00 pm
from
$2500
min. spend
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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.
Partial buy outs are great option for 10-40ppl. 40p max
Capacity
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Standingup to 40
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Diningup 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
Music & sound equipment
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Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
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Bring your own DJ not allowed
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No noise restrictions
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
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Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
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Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
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Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
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Unavailable: Lift to all floors
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Unavailable: Cargo lift
Rules of the space
Allowed events
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No promoted and ticketed events allowed
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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.
*
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!
Submitted 1 year ago
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!
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
JP
Judy P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
VV
Veronica V.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
About Festival Cafe NYC
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