A cozy bar with a polished wood counter, high stools with colorful seats, and warm wood-paneled walls at Local 138 Bar.
A bar with a wooden counter, shelves of liquor bottles, vintage decor, and warm pendant lighting at Local 138 Bar.
A cozy bar with wood-paneled walls, framed vintage photos, and cushioned bar stools at Local 138 Bar.
A bar with dark green leather booths, round wooden tables, and wood-paneled walls at Local 138 Bar.

Bar at Local 138 Bar

Bar
·
Whole venue
181 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002 –
Lower East Side, New York City, NY
Up to 100
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Local 138 Bar is a small neighbourhood bar defined by cosy booth seating and modest modern decor that produces an intimate, relaxed setting.

Design: The interior pairs dark wood panelling and exposed beams with low pendant lights and a compact mezzanine level. The colour palette centres on deep greens and warm neutrals, creating low-lit, intimate sightlines.

Features: A fully stocked bar serves drinks from a central counter. A built-in PA system and speakers support playlists or a brought DJ, and a wall-mounted TV can display video. The space includes Wi‑Fi and air conditioning and operates under a noise restriction policy.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking an informal, conversational gathering that mixes seated and standing socialising in a relaxed, low-key setting.

What sets it apart: A step-free guest entrance and wheelchair-accessible layout that ease arrival and movement through the venue.

What guests say: The space is cosy and relaxed and is known for a popular, generous happy hour that attracts regular local trade.

Prices

Sunday
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
3:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $1000–$2000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
3:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $1000–$2000 min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 100

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
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Quiet 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
Space has noise restriction after 04:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
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

Host rules

-No smoking in the building.
-Please clean decorations/outside food yourselves after the party to avoid additional cleaning fees
-$100 deposit required to reserve venue

Thanks so much!
Local 138 crew

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

About Local 138 Bar

Local 138 Bar is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

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