Event Space at Area 140 First Bar

Bar
·
Whole venue
140 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009 –
East Village, New York City, NY

About this space

A compact neighborhood bar centred on an unpretentious, sociable service counter and a stainless-steel bar area that encourages informal gatherings.

Design: The interior pairs painted brick walls and a pressed-tin ceiling with open shelving and coloured LED backlighting behind the bottles, producing low, intimate proportions and a utilitarian, slightly industrial look.

Features: The bar operates a full-service counter stocked for beer, wine, cocktails and spirits. The space provides a PA system and speakers, allows private music or a guest DJ and includes a small area suitable for standing or dancing. The venue also offers Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, natural light, accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social night out that prioritizes casual conversation, standing receptions or informal seated drinks.

What guests say: The bar has a lively, music-friendly atmosphere that includes live music and karaoke nights. The staff are friendly and the space suits relaxed, unhurried visits and occasional sports screenings.


Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 30-50 guests and costs about $250.


"When booking he was quick to respond and easy to communicate with!"

- Danelle B. Feb 2025


Prices

Sunday
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $100 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $100 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $100 hire fee per hour
Per hour
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $100 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
4:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
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Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Add-ons


Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 90
  • Dining
    up to 45
  • Boardroom
    up to 20

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
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
  • 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
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Arcade Games
  • Microphones
  • Restroom
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • 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

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed after 8:00 pm

Host rules

No smoking is permitted inside the building.
Pets are allowed on the premises.
Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome.
All alcoholic beverages must be provided by the venue.
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(14 reviews and ratings - )

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

HB
Hayley B.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · February 2026

Bar was clean with plenty of space. Michael was welcoming and courteous the entire night. A great experience overall!

N/A

5.0
GM
Grace M.
Verified review
Bar · 20 guests · February 2026

Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.

4.8
LB
Lilla B.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · January 2026

He was an excellent host and really made sure to understand my preferences ahead of time so that the night of my birthday party was easy!

5.0
HA
Hilary A.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · June 2025

Great service; especially since I was last minute about a lot of details!

n/a

5.0

FAQ

Yes, everyone can start their own tab.

Yes, DJs are permitted and can be connected to the venue’s system. You need to bring your own deck and/or computer.

No. The karaoke provider must bring their own setup, but the vocals can be connected to the venue’s system and the venue’s TVs can display scrolling lyrics; alternatively, a phone can be placed on an orchestra stand for lyrics.

The venue has two large speakers, one at either end of the bar, which more than fill the 750-square-foot space.

Catering is allowed, and extra tables can be provided if more seating is needed.


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Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Area 140 First Bar

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Meet your host

Michael D
Member of Tagvenue since August 2024
14 Reviews
5 Rating
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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