A pub entrance with a black storefront, glass windows, and potted plants at Gadfly Bar
A bar with exposed brick walls, a colorful mural, hanging bulbs, and wooden tables at Gadfly Bar.
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A bar with an exposed brick wall, hanging pendant lights, tall bar stools, and stocked shelves at Gadfly Bar.
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A bar with exposed brick walls, brown leather banquette seating, greenery decor, and wooden floors at Gadfly Bar.
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A bar with large windows, potted plants, wooden tables, and banquette seating at Gadfly Bar.
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A bar with exposed brick walls, a wooden bar counter, and canned drinks on display at Gadfly Bar.

Gadfly Bar

Bar

#31 of 860 Bar venues in New York City
#28 of 1306 Drinks Reception venues in New York City
  18 reviews  â€“ 
258 W 15th Street, New York, NY 10011 –
Chelsea, New York City, NY
From $225
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 55
seats
Up to 55
standing
Venue offers catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
Manager's avatar
Kara Pally
Your Personal Event Manager from Gadfly Bar
Response rate: 94%
Response time: Within 2 hours
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Excellent communication - 4.9/5
11 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Trendy bar in New York's West 15th Street, known for its fresh cocktails, great beer selection, and lively events like trivia and live performances. Perfect for private celebrations like engagement parties or casual gatherings with bar-exclusive food and music flexibility.

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

Spaces for hire at Gadfly Bar

Entire Venue at Gadfly Bar

Entire Venue
Bar
·
Whole venue
55 seats
55 standing
Gadfly Bar is a compact neighbourhood bar centred on a long service counter and an informal, conversation-friendly layout. Design: The interior is an intimate, narrow room finished with exposed brick walls and a timber bar counter. The lighting is low and directional and seating is arranged close to the bar, creating a compact, easy-to-move-around...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $2325 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.5
Communication
4.9

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

A
Amy
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · May 2024 · Entire Venue

Such a lovely neighborhood bar. Clean, attractive, friendly, great food perfect for a private 50 person event.

5.0
JB
Jonathan B.
Verified review
Bar · 70 guests · October 2022 · Entire Venue

Kara and the whole staff were amazing and made my engagement celebration so special! Kara was super responsive and helped me make sure everything went off without a hitch.

5.0
JR
Jessica R.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · August 2022 · Entire Venue

Perfect spot for a private party! Owners were so easy going to work with and really friendly on the day of our event making sure everything was going well. Great deal for shutting down the bar for a few hours during the later afternoon. We ordered food ahead with them and everything was great.

5.0
LP
Laila P.
Verified review
Excellent communication

clear, fast, and helpful!

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Monday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $225 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago

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 55
standing
Up to 55
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Gadfly Bar

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

Gadfly Bar is a laid back local spot to grab a drink and a bite with friends. Solid beer and whiskey list. Great vibes every day.

If you’re interested in renting the space during hours not available on Tagvenue, shoot us a message and we’ll try to make it work!

Great and convenient location with the subway right across the street (A/C/E/L trains). A short walk from Union Square, Chelsea Piers, and many local attractions.

FAQ

Yes — outside catering is allowed for full buyouts.

Guests under the legal drinking age may attend private events; they may not consume alcohol and there is no age requirement to attend.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At Gadfly Bar, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Gadfly Bar:

  • Entire Venue hosting 50 guests: $4125

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

Gadfly Bar is located at 258 W 15th Street, in Chelsea, New York City, NY.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Jessica R. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Perfect spot for a private party! Owners were so easy going to work with and really friendly on the day of our event making sure everything was going well. Great deal for shutting down the bar for a few hours during the later afternoon. We ordered food ahead with them and everything was great. '

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