A bar with a long counter, colorful under-shelf lighting, wall-mounted shelves of liquor, and high stools at Area 140 First Bar.
A bar with a long metal counter, backlit liquor shelves, exposed brick walls, and TVs at Area 140 First Bar.
A bar with exposed brick walls, shelves of liquor bottles, and undercounter storage at Area 140 First Bar.
A bar with patterned wallpaper, neon lighting, mismatched seating, and wall art 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

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.

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.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 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, DJs are permitted and can be connected to the venue’s system. You need to bring your own deck and/or computer.

Yes, the venue has a projector, but its positioning is not really suitable for karaoke.

Yes. 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.

Yes, we can move some furniture out for a standing layout.

Yes, everyone can start their own tab.

Area 140 First Bar is a #Supervenue

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

About Area 140 First Bar

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Location

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

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