Rent a cocktail party venue in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through May 2026.

How popular are cocktail party venues in Upper West Side?

Our local hosts have welcomed 15409 people into their cocktail party venues with reviews averaging 4.94 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.

How much does a cocktail party venue cost to rent in Upper West Side?

Cocktail party venues in Upper West Side average $338 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $298, whereas larger venues run about $300 per hour.

How long do people rent cocktail party venues in Upper West Side?

Most cocktail party venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 44 people in attendance. You’ll find the most cocktail parties starting between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

Reviews for cocktail party venues

Mary-Jane A.
Event Space, Event Venue
We loved this space! We hosted a cocktail party with dancing and it was a huge success. Irina was a pleasure to work with. She always responded quickly to all of our requests and went out of her way to accommodate us. I highly recommend this event space. We will...
Adam B.
Classic Contemporary Premium Event Space
This loft was great for our panel event featuring 3 speakers + a cocktail reception before the program. Jessica and the Blender team were great to work with and we hope to work again in the future...
Julio C.
Fully Furnished Penthouse & Terrace
Really amazing space. I had a cocktail birthday party here and my guests kept commenting on how much they loved it. The facilities are top of the line (rooftop, sound system, AC, furnishings, bathrooms, etc). Looking forward to hosting an event here again...
Ellen F.
Secret garden at the heart of Manhattan
flower bar for the party, which all of the girls loved! Two long tables with linens and an outdoor seating set were included. Cocktail tables and flower bar were an extra charge. Highly recommend this space if you are looking to throw an outdoor, small gathering with a beautiful backdrop...
Hyangseong J.
Midtown Open Studio Corner Space with Huge Window View
had very good experience with this space. I hosted a cocktail party and everyone commented on how cool this space is
Tina J.
Modern NY Chelsea Loft
who in turn, recommended an equally fabulous caterer. A big shoutout to Todd for being the best mixologist (he even helped craft a custom cocktail for the Bride), and to Noah at Nocofoods.org for making the party great!! I highly recommend the space, It’s custom made for a party...
Jai L.
N Y Event Space in Union Square
Haruko went out of her way to make sure our event was a success. Space is as advertised. We used the space for a cocktail party, Haruko helped us bring together last minute details with her creative eye. Would definitely book here again. Thanks...
Carol L.
MAY DATE DISCOUNTS! Modern Industrial Manhattan Loft / Hudson Yards Loft and Gallery for Events
We loved this space. It was just right for a birthday, cocktail, buffet, dancing dinner. Kitchen is fully operational so our caterer loved that. Plus little extra room for coat rack and the pack-and-play for a sleeping baby a plus. But mostly the staff was wonderful. Thanks to...
Brandon M.
Modern Loft with 2 Floors and High Ceilings - Midtown Manhattan
Ali was super responsive and was more than accommodating of our group in his space. Wonderful venue for a cocktail hours among alumni and friends...
Jose M.
Exclusive Loft with Grand Piano makes your event once-in-a-lifetime experience
What a beautiful location and amazing atmosphere, I had a cocktail hour party for a bride, and was able to accomplish everything she wanted , from having an actual pianist play for her , to have conversation starters with all the artwork on the walls, had a fully functional kitchen , and all...
Janet N.
Bryant Park Modern Aesthetics Loft Event Space
We loved this space! We organized a storytelling event with 120 people, and networking cocktail. The wall mounted decorations are beautiful. Everything worked out easily, including the AV. Marta was friendly and responsive. She guided us through the whole experience. Thanks again...
Daniel O.
Beautiful Art Gallery - Blocks from the Liberty Bell
This is a great location for a cocktail party, reception, or (as in my case) birthday party. As long as you're not interested in throwing a raging party, this place could do nicely. They also let me choose which art would be hanging up which was a great touch...
John P.
N Y Event Space in Union Square
great time. The Capsule team put a lot of effort into making the space look perfect for the night of the party (the cocktail tables that have lights that pulse to the music were a particular hit). We would recommend their services to anyone that is looking to organize...
Olivia P.
Wonderful chic Space including bar and lounge !!
As shown in pictures — really chic space, decor actually works quite well for an event! Hosted a cocktail party for 16 people and definitely could have had more, but this was perfect to mingle and relax. Artur was helpful and willing to help with last min requests (thanks for the...
Julie S.
Groovy Elegant Urban Gallery Space & Roof Terrace
was as advertised with coat rack and beautiful outdoor space. We hosted an engagement party in this space. Great space for this type of cocktail event...
Caroline S.
The Perfect Event Space - Furnished Modern Loft
success. Every one of the people in attendance was blown away by the venue's decor and the staff on hand to help with cocktails and coats...not to mention having people help clean up is a dream...
Deactivated U.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
This space is incredible and was perfect for our wedding reception...it's very true to the pictures and is even more impressive in person! We had about 140 guest cocktail style reception and there was plenty of space to dance and mingle with impressive city views, nice bathrooms, and...
Clarissa V.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
my wife and I had this weekend. Dave and Kalaeb were exceptional with accommodating to our needs (as we were planning our little cocktail-style reception in a bit of a hurry). They even got the fire pit going! Fair pricing, excellent service, and a really intimate location. Thank you...
Lanie W.
Unique North Beach Gallery
My husband and I rented this space for our casual/intimate cocktail wedding reception with 60 guests last week and it was perfect! Andrew went above and beyond to ensure our reception went as planned. He was very communicative (via phone/text/email) and was very accommodating/flexible. He suggested reliable local vendors and...
Yina Z.
Penthouse with Beautiful Terraces
Gen’s space is beautiful. It’s the ideal location for parties, cocktails and weddings. We planned our wedding with limited time and budget, this venue was perfect for us! Two gorgeous terraces with different views of Empire and Chrysler buildings. There’s three bathrooms and a functional kitchen. The...

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