A bar with exposed brick walls, a colorful mural, hanging bulbs, and wooden tables at Gadfly Bar.
A bar with exposed brick walls, tall stools, wooden floors, and a stocked back bar at Gadfly Bar.
A bar with an exposed brick wall, hanging pendant lights, tall bar stools, and stocked shelves at Gadfly Bar.
A bar with exposed brick walls, brown leather banquette seating, greenery decor, and wooden floors at Gadfly Bar.
A bar with large windows, potted plants, wooden tables, and banquette seating at Gadfly Bar.
A bar with exposed brick walls, artificial greenery, festive balloons, and patrons gathered at tables at Gadfly Bar.
A bar with exposed brick walls, wooden bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles at Gadfly Bar.
A bar with colorful mural walls, exposed bulbs, and red chairs around wooden tables at Gadfly Bar.
A bar with exposed brick walls, framed movie posters, faux greenery panels, and brown leather banquette seating at Gadfly Bar.
A bar with exposed brick walls, a wooden bar counter, and canned drinks on display at Gadfly Bar.
A pub entrance with a black storefront, glass windows, and potted plants at Gadfly Bar

Entire Venue at Gadfly Bar

Bar
·
Whole venue
258 W 15th Street, New York, NY 10011 –
Chelsea, New York City, NY
Up to 55
seats
Up to 55
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Gadfly Bar is a compact neighbourhood bar centred on a long service counter and an informal, conversation-friendly layout.

Design: The interior is an intimate, narrow room finished with exposed brick walls and a timber bar counter. The lighting is low and directional and seating is arranged close to the bar, creating a compact, easy-to-move-around layout.

Features: The venue provides a full-service back bar and staffed counter for on-site drink service. The room includes a PA system and speakers with an option to use your own music, plus Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The space has step-free guest access and an operational kitchen that supports dine-in and takeout, with outside deliveries accommodated when required.

Ideal for: Small, informal groups seeking a drink-led, social gathering where conversation at the bar or nearby seating is central.

What sets it apart: A focused cocktail and whiskey programme run by experienced bartenders, supported by a rotating selection of beers.

What guests say: The space is dark, comfortable and laid-back and the staff are welcoming and attentive. The seating is compact and can feel tight when the bar gets busy.

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $225 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $825 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1425 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $225 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $825 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1425 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $225 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $825 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2025 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $225 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $825 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2925 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
from $225 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
from $825 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2925 + $2100 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 55
  • Dining
    up to 55

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
American cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • 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
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Restroom
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Bar games
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking is allowed on site.
- All events must be respectful of our neighbors.
- Outside catering is allowed.
- No outside alcohol is allowed, but we can provide it via our bar for an additional fee.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(18 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

A
Amy
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · May 2024

Such a lovely neighborhood bar. Clean, attractive, friendly, great food perfect for a private 50 person event.

5.0
JB
Jonathan B.
Verified review
Bar · 70 guests · October 2022

Kara and the whole staff were amazing and made my engagement celebration so special! Kara was super responsive and helped me make sure everything went off without a hitch.

5.0
JR
Jessica R.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · August 2022

Perfect spot for a private party! Owners were so easy going to work with and really friendly on the day of our event making sure everything was going well. Great deal for shutting down the bar for a few hours during the later afternoon. We ordered food ahead with them and everything was great.

5.0
LP
Laila P.
Verified review
Excellent communication

clear, fast, and helpful!

5.0

About Gadfly Bar

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Kara Pally
Member of Tagvenue since July 2022
18 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
99% Response rate

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