A bar with a long counter, colorful under-shelf lighting, wall-mounted shelves of liquor, and high stools at Area 140 First Bar.

Event Space at Area 140 First Bar

Bar
·
Whole venue
140 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009 –
East Village, New York City, NY
Up to 45
seats
Up to 90
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Area 140 First Bar has an industrial setup with a long metal bar, pinball machines, vibrant murals, and LED lighting. The venue also provides microphones, speakers, and televisions, supporting DJs, live music, and amplified sound.

Entertainment options such as karaoke, pinball, and the use of a projector offer flexibility in how the space is used, making it suitable for relaxed parties or productions. Guests can bring their own food, while the venue handles alcoholic beverages.

The space offers ample seating and a flexible layout suitable for informal events, meetups, and creative projects like photo shoots. Professional bartenders are provided to ensure smooth service, and the versatile industrial-style decor makes it an ideal spot for hosting informal celebrations and creative endeavors.

We have hosted birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, graduation parties, engagement parties, opening / closing parties, film production, music video production, extra pen for movies and more. The only limit to creative use of the space is what we cannot figure out working together.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $50 + $50 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $50 + $50 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $50 + $50 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $50 + $50 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $50 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $50 + $50 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 + $150 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $150 + $150 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

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

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Unavailable: Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Arcade Games
Microphones
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
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

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

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.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(6 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AD
Allen D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Michael is responsive, respectful, and effective in his responses.
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
DB
Danelle B.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 35 guests · February 2025
The owner, Michael, was incredibly easy to work with and so kind. When booking he was quick to respond and easy to communicate with! On the night of my party, he was prepared and was incredibly welcoming to my party. Throughout the night he checked in to make sure we were happy and things were going well (to which the answer was always "We're having so much fun!"). The bartender, Rob, was also incredibly kind and fun. He was incredible to all my guests and added such a fun energy to the party. My friends and I have already discussed how we will be returning to Area 140 and booking it for future parties. Overall the party, atmosphere, and staff were 10/10 and I could not have asked for a better place to host my birthday.
5.0
LB
Lilla B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Area 140 First Bar is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Area 140 First Bar

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

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United States > New York City > Manhattan > East Village > Area 140 First Bar > Event Space

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