A bar with exposed brick walls, a chalkboard drink menu, and high windows at Mess Hall.

Entire Bar at Mess Hall

Bar
·
Whole venue
2194 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York, NY 10026 –
Harlem, New York City, NY
Up to 50
seats
Up to 65
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Mess Hall is Harlem’s go-to neighborhood spot, serving up serious dive-bar chic vibes. With exposed brick, quirky taxidermy, and rustic charm, it’s the perfect blend of cozy and cool. Sip on craft beers, enjoy a curated selection of top-shelf liquor, and indulge in handcrafted cocktails paired with tasty small bites. Whether you’re aiming for the dart board or chilling in the laid-back backyard, Mess Hall’s warm, inviting atmosphere makes it the ultimate local hangout.

Prices

Sunday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $18 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $18 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $18 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $18 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $18 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $18 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $18 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $18 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $18 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $18 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $18 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $18 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $18 per person
Per session
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $18 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Capacity

Standing
up to 65
Dining
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Unavailable: Free on-street parking
Outdoor seating
Darts
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
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
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

No Smoking

Reviews and ratings

(9 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JS
Joseph S.
Verified review
Event Space · 50 guests · October 2025
Very accomodating and friendly. Communication was on point and the staff were very helpful and prompt.
4.7
KC
Kenneth C.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 25 guests · August 2025
Everything was fantastic!
5.0
KS
Katherine S.
Verified review
Restaurant · 45 guests · March 2025
The staff was excellent, attentive, timely, and really easy to communicate with. The prices were fair, and food and drinks were delicious! I would recommend others to come here to enjoy the atmosphere or to host a future event.
Nothing, it was a wonderful experience.
5.0
SD
Sasha D.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · March 2025
Nothing but great things to say about Mess Hall. From the first meeting to the actual event with Karen, the staff was nothing but perfect. I was allowed to bring in outside catering prior to the opening of the bar. Once the bar open, my party has the back area to ourselves and were allowed to have a DJ play through the system. Derek, our bartender took great care of us and made the experience very personal. Would highly recommend hosting your event at Mess hall.
5.0

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 98%

About Mess Hall

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