KGB Bar - The Red Room

Bar

#33 of 821 Bar venues in New York City
#24 of 1305 Drinks Reception venues in New York City
  11 reviews  – 
85 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003
East Village, New York City, NY
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Lori Schwarz
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Response time: Within 1 hour
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
5 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Historic Speakeasy in former Lucky Luciano's Palm Casino, boasting Prohibition Era details and a sound system by Joe's Pub engineer. Ideal for intimate shows or gatherings with a cozy, trendy vibe.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at KGB Bar - The Red Room

Entire Venue
Bar
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Whole venue
40 seats
50 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
Legendary East Village KGB Bar has a newly created sexy and intimate space to entertain its overflowing crowd. Proprietor Denis Woychuk is giving his prohibition-era building its due, premiering a speakeasy-style club on the 3rd floor at 85 E. 4th Street. The limited occupancy Red Room features gangster-inspired libations with names like Wiseguy ...

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV

Reviews and ratings

4.8
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
6 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and catering
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.3
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.8
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NN
Nam N.
Verified review
Bar · 35 guests · January 2026
The space was beautiful. The paintings have been updated since the photos and look amazing in person. The stage was well-lit, and the microphone worked perfectly, which made it easy for me to run a quiz from the stage. The bartenders were attentive and kept everything running smoothly throughout the night. Music was easy to play from my own devices (you may need an AUX converter if you have an iPhone). There is also a wardrobe room at the back where you can store coats and personal items. It is possible to hang decorations on the walls, but I recommend confirming with the host which type of tape to use. We used masking tape to avoid damaging the paint.
If you are planning to use a projector, be aware that there is no ideal setup for it. While the venue has a screen, the projector setup is complicated and the image may not align as cleanly as you would want. We were warned about this in advance and decided to skip using a projector altogether. One small area for improvement was the communication with the host. While they were generally helpful, there were moments where the tone felt a bit abrupt and dismissive when I was simply following up on what had been discussed. Clearer expectations and a bit more responsiveness would have made the experience smoother.
4.7
DZ
Daniel Z.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · October 2025
Amazing space, staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and such a historic building
5.0
JK
Jane K.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 30 guests · October 2024
Lori and the bartenders took amazing care of us!! Communication prior to the event helped us feel very prepared and at ease. The space was absolutely beautiful and drinks were fabulous. Our guests had a blast!! Thank you to everyone at KGB!
5.0
DC
Devin C.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 55 guests · September 2023
-Pretty venue with bar and lounge seating -Spacious with room to move about -Great ambience and general feel
4.8

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $288 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 50
standing
Up to 40
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About KGB Bar - The Red Room

KGB Bar - The Red Room is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

A beautiful Speakeasy located in a building that once housed Lucky Luciano's Palm Casino Speakeasy and Emma Goldman's Secret Society of Anarchists. Prohibition Era details including tufted banquettes, a copper bathtub, antique Mason and Hamlin Piano and copper tables, bar and fixtures; along with a sound system designed by the Joe's Pub sound engineer offer an ideal location for an intimate gathering or show.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At KGB Bar - The Red Room, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at KGB Bar - The Red Room:

  • Entire Venue hosting 35 guests: $1152

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

KGB Bar - The Red Room is located at 85 East 4th Street, in East Village, New York City, NY.

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