A bar with glass shelving, assorted spirits, stemware overhead, and vintage signage at Close Up.
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An event space in a bar with a tan tufted reception desk, wall-mounted screen, and stack of magazines at Close Up.

The Front Bar at Close Up

Bar
·
Semi-private area
154 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002 –
Lower East Side, New York City, NY
Up to 25
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Front Bar at Close Up can host 40 guests. The decor has an eclectic vibe, thanks to the colors and interestingly shaped furniture. It's a match for smaller functions, grabbing drinks with friends, or for a corporate reception!

Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Dining
up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flipchart
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
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 inside the building.

About Close Up

Close Up is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Daniel Gaynor
Member of Tagvenue since April 2025
7h Response time
56% Response rate

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United States > New York City > Manhattan > Lower East Side > Close Up > The Front Bar

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