Empire Room at Downtown Social

Function Room in a Bar
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Private space
149 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003 –
East Village, New York City, NY

About this space

The Empire Room is a Function Room in Downtown Social and a timber-lined private space centered on an in-room bar that anchors an open-plan social area.

Design: The room has warm timber panelling, a patterned pressed-metal ceiling, dark herringbone flooring and low industrial pendant lighting that create a compact, slightly rustic interior with clear sightlines across the space.

Features: The room has a PA system and speakers, Wi‑Fi, natural light and air conditioning. The room is wheelchair accessible and served by accessible toilets. The open-plan layout accommodates a DJ or presentations and allows flexible seating or standing arrangements.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a lively, music-friendly social setting for informal standing receptions or relaxed, seated gatherings.

What guests say: The Empire Room has energetic, friendly staff and regular live music or DJ nights that contribute to a lively atmosphere.


Offers and packages


Prices

Sunday
11:30 am – 2:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 2:00 am
from $5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
3:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
11:30 am – 4:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Per session
11:30 am – 4:00 am
from $4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
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Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
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
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
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
Unavailable: Ground level
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

Host rules

- No smoking in the building.
- Dogs not allowed.


Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

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AL
Amanda L.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · February 2026
Amazing space, a lot of tables and bar stools. Enough room for 50-60 comfortably
5.0
HF
Hannah F.
Verified review
Networking · 80 guests · January 2025
4.7
HF
Hannah F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
CF
Celine F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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Christine EDBME
Member of Tagvenue since November 2023
4 Reviews
4.9 Rating
6h Response time
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