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Wildcard Bar - Event Space at Wildcard Bar

Lounge in a Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
238 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022 –
Midtown Manhattan, New York City, NY
Up to 42
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Wildcard Bar - Event Space is a Lounge in Wildcard Bar centred on low-lit, Japanese-inspired interiors that create an intimate cocktail setting.

Design: The room has dark walls, wood flooring and a built-in bookshelf that give it a compact, library-like feel. The lighting is low and warm from table lamps and a chandelier, and leather sofas and armchairs are arranged around low tables for seated socialising.

Features: The space includes an in-room PA system and speakers, permission to play your own music or bring a DJ, venue Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, plus accessible toilets. The layout features low tables and clustered seating suitable for drink service and casual conversation.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, drinks-led evening that emphasises seated, lounge-style socialising.

What sets it apart: The bar offers a focused selection of Japanese whiskies and sake that informs its seasonal cocktail menu.

What guests say: The space is cosy and upscale with a restrained noise level that allows conversation. The cocktail programme is creative and well regarded.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 + $5400 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 + $2400 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 + $2400 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 + $2400 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 + $2400 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 + $5400 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 2:30 am
from $650 + $5400 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 80
  • Dining
    up to 42

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
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
  • Quiet space
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • 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

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Reviews and ratings

(3 reviews and ratings - )

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MM
Mia M.
Verified review
Very poor communication

Did not accept my request with no explanation

1.0
CZ
Christine Z.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 25 guests · January 2025
4.7

About Wildcard Bar

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