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from$350/hr
The Empire Room
Midtown, New York, NY
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...For a sit down dinner The Midtown buffet or Midtown dinner party packages are ideal. With our most popular package, the Midtown cocktail package, you have an option to choose eight appetizers from a selection of twenty, it also includes a dessert option and...
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from$150/hr
SoHo, NYC Meeting Room (The Lounge)
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
13
Located in the heart of SoHo, The Lounge is the perfect space for your meetings, family reception, and intimate gatherings. You can add The Lounge to your event for more space to mingle or host breakout sessions. Its flexible plan allows it to be opened...
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from$60/hr
Creative Conference Room with natural light & whiteboard wall
Midtown, New York, NY
50
This space is brightly lit and perfect for small groups looking to have a meeting or brain storming session in a professional and creative space. It will seat 6 guests, had a wall-size white board, and two large windows for natural light. Access to communal...
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from$500/hr
Creative Event Space and Screening Room
Midtown, New York, NY
72
The screening room space can be set up in a number of configurations to accommodate your group. The large flat screen TV has HDMI connection perfect for a presentation or debuting visual work. The space is next to a pantry room/ common area and outdoor...
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from$400/hr
Fully Furnished Penthouse & Terrace
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
112
...built-in bar, conference table, full kitchen and passenger elevator. Perfect For: Intimate Social Gatherings, Birthday Parties, Intimate Weddings, PR Events, Showrooms, Cocktail Parties, Corporate Meetings & Photo/Film Shoots 2 floors | 2500 sq. feet | Terrace | 2 Bathrooms...
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from$99/hr
Open Space with Great Lighting, White and Gold Accents on the Lower East Side: Perfect for your Next Production
Lower East Side, New York, NY
20
• Historic Lower East Side Tenement apartment converted into a stylish one-bedroom. Spacious and open living room with a modern white and gold decorating scheme. Hardwood flooring, exposed brick, windows/arch details, and more. • The space is curated with modern white and gold style furnishings...
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from$300/hr
Modern Industrial Manhattan / Hudson Yards Loft and Gallery for Events
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
105
FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Alcohol may be served by a licensed vendor • Outside food is allowed • Full kitchen • Cooking and food preparation is allowed on site • Microphones, Projector, Speakers • Music Rules: DJ and amplified music is...
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from$300/hr
N Y Event Space in Union Square
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
33
...windows 350 sq. ft. mezzanine 1 bathroom (+1 is additional) AMENITIES AVAILABLE FOR RENT: Open Kitchen Tables for Bar & Food Setup 2 Cocktail Tables 19’ x 14’ HD Digital Projector Professional Sound System Basic Lighting With Color 25 Chairs Secure, High Speed Wifi CAPACITY...
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from$25/hr
Sexy bar/lounge in historic Greenwich Village - Marilyn seating area | Madame X
Greenwich Village, New York, NY
65
...main lounge. The pictured area is comfortable for groups of 30 to 50 and consists of two grouping of couches, ottomans and cocktail tables. Our aim is to give you the event you want at a price you can afford. Birthdays, surprise parties, anniversaries, engagement...
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Frequently Asked Questions




Host a chic event at cocktail party venues in New York City

Cocktail parties are a classy way to celebrate special occasions or simply have an unforgettable time with your favorite people. There's something special about hosting a gathering in an atmosphere that invites conversation, laughter, and good vibes. After all, what’s not to love about a laid-back gathering of friends and family that consists of hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and conversations, whether for a casual meetup or a fundraising event? Lucky for you, New York City boasts some of the best cocktail parties venues around.

Make the most out of cool NYC cocktail party locations

Whether you want a cozy bar, a luxe lounge, or a spacious hall, there's a cocktail party in NYC to make your celebration special. Let's start with a few of the classic options:
  • Halls: For larger events, consider renting out a party hall or banquet space. These venues offer plenty of room to dance, mingle, and enjoy drinks in style.
  • Lounges: Get dressed up and step into an intimate setting with a lounge. Whether it's a swanky rooftop bar or an underground speakeasy, these venues offer some of the best cocktails and ambiance in town.
  • Restaurants: This is an obvious choice for a cocktail party venue. Restaurants can create a fun, high-energy atmosphere, with food and drinks already on the menu.
  • Private spaces: Think galleries and rooftops decks. These offer added exclusivity and provide more space for you to get creative with decorations and design.
  • Bars: These popular hangouts are prime spots for casual yet classy cocktail parties. Find one in your favorite neighborhood that offers signature drinks or a great happy hour selection.

No matter what type of venue you choose, make sure it meets all your needs for hosting a successful event.

Experience the best cocktail party venues in NYC

While informal cocktail parties typically don’t require a lot of planning or preparation, the overall success of your gathering depends on the venue you choose. It needs to be big enough to accommodate all your guests, with enough space for moving about and mingling. When researching cocktail party venues, think about the size of your group, the amount of food you want to serve, and the atmosphere you desire. Different venues offer different experiences, from classic bars with rustic decor to chic rooftop spaces with panoramic views. Let go and have a good time — you'll be glad about it when all is said and done.

Reviews for cocktail party venues

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...
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...
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...
Carol L.
Modern Industrial Manhattan / 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...
Chris P.
Creative Event Space and Screening Room
This was our second time here for a nonprofit fundraising cocktail hour event. Karen and the team are wonderful and accommodating. Strongly recommended...
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...
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...
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...