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Financial District · Up to 200 guests
From $500 / hour
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Best overallFinancial District · Up to 200 guests
From $500 / hour
Best overallGreenwich Village · Up to 125 guests
From $125 / hour
HotTribeca · Up to 150 guests
From $500 / hour
HotEast Village · Up to 400 guests
From $90 / hour
HotGreenwich Village · Up to 175 guests
From $200 / hour
HotChelsea · Up to 150 guests
From $75 / hour
HotChelsea · Up to 200 guests
Price on request
HotSoHo · Up to 250 guests
Price on request
HotSoHo
From $150 / hour
HotWilliamsburg · Up to 60 guests
From $50 / hour
HotTimes Square · Up to 75 guests
From $750 / hour
HotGreenpoint · Up to 270 guests
From $360 / hour
HotLower East Side · Up to 250 guests
From $100 / hour
Midtown · Up to 20 guests
From $110 / hour
East Village · Up to 400 guests
From $250 / hour
Lower Manhattan · Up to 150 guests
From $900 / hour
SoHo · Up to 50 guests
From $150 / hour
Williamsburg · Up to 110 guests
From $125 / hour
Greenpoint · Up to 400 guests
From $350 / hour
New York · Up to 100 guests
From $100 / hour
Midtown · Up to 150 guests
Price on request
Astoria · Up to 60 guests
From $100 / hour
Astoria · Up to 125 guests
From $300 / hour
Park Slope · Up to 400 guests
From $350 / hour
Midtown · Up to 300 guests
From $100 / hour
Midtown · Up to 550 guests
From $325 / hour
Times Square · Up to 400 guests
From $63 / hour
Midtown · Up to 75 guests
From $84 / hour
DUMBO · Up to 35 guests
Price on request
SoHo · Up to 60 guests
From $275 / hour
Tribeca · Up to 40 guests
From $67.5 / hour
Tribeca · Up to 125 guests
From $750 / hour
Little Italy · Up to 60 guests
From $100 / hour
Midtown · Up to 150 guests
From $1,000 / hour
Midtown · Up to 450 guests
Price on request
Financial District · Up to 135 guests
From $1,000 / hour
Gramercy · Up to 400 guests
Price on request
Manhattan · Up to 150 guests
Price on request
Upper East Side · Up to 100 guests
From $250 / hour
Williamsburg · Up to 100 guests
Price on request
Midtown · Up to 190 guests
From $750 / hour
East Village · Up to 300 guests
From $155 / hour
LIC · Up to 15 guests
From $50 / hour
Greenwich Village · Up to 135 guests
Price on request
Lower East Side · Up to 150 guests
From $833.4 / hour
Williamsburg · Up to 100 guests
From $100 / hour
Greenwich Village · Up to 75 guests
Price on request
Chinatown · Up to 60 guests
From $277.667 / hour
Tribeca · Up to 200 guests
From $1,000 / hour
Midtown · Up to 300 guests
From $500 / hour
Times Square · Up to 60 guests
From $400 / hour
Lower East Side · Up to 200 guests
Price on request
West Village · Up to 110 guests
From $100 / hour
SoHo · Up to 65 guests
From $1,000 / hour
Greenwich Village · Up to 100 guests
From $190 / hour
SoHo · Up to 120 guests
From $260 / hour
Chelsea · Up to 300 guests
From $500 / hour
Midtown · Up to 500 guests
From $100 / hour
Midtown West · Up to 75 guests
Price on request
The Bronx · Up to 250 guests
From $600 / hour
Bronx · Up to 300 guests
From $400 / hour
Times Square · Up to 400 guests
Price on request
East New York · Up to 200 guests
From $300 / hour
East Village · Up to 75 guests
From $250 / hour
Upper East Side · Up to 300 guests
From $100 / hour
East Village · Up to 100 guests
From $666 / hour
SoHo · Up to 26 guests
From $250 / hour
Chelsea · Up to 400 guests
Price on request
Greenwich Village · Up to 60 guests
From $1,000 / hour
Greenwich · Up to 97 guests
Price on request
Midtown · Up to 100 guests
From $250 / hour
Wakefield · Up to 120 guests
From $125 / hour
Garment District · Up to 300 guests
From $1,000 / hour
NoMad · Up to 201 guests
Price on request
Midtown · Up to 120 guests
Price on request
Bushwick · Up to 50 guests
Price on request
Midtown · Up to 350 guests
Price on request
Chelsea · Up to 150 guests
From $100 / hour
East Village · Up to 60 guests
From $37.5 / hour
Fort Greene · Up to 70 guests
From $1,000 / hour
Greenpoint · Up to 45 guests
From $300 / hour
Greenwich Village · Up to 120 guests
From $300 / hour
Midtown · Up to 110 guests
From $500 / hour
East Village · Up to 50 guests
From $200 / hour
Find affordable event venues in NYC with lower minimum spends. Perfect for budget-conscious celebrations, smaller gatherings, and events where you want quality without the premium price.
“Great drinks. Great prices. Management and staff were super nice - had the attic reserved for a party and no complaints.”
Unknown U.at Pubkey
“Little more and our server Sadie were excellent. Thank you for making my golden birthday so special!”
Katarina C.at Little More
“Absolutely fantastic. Great vibes, great music, and they even put a birthday message with my name on the screens around us!!! So accommodating and communicative. 100% recommend to EVERYONE!!!”
Zaia B.at Sugar Mouse
“Great basement bar with cool nautical theme. A few corner spots good for a small group. The staff was very nice and the frozen grog drink was great. Happy hour until 8pm!”
Laura H.at The Folly
“This was a wonderful and affordable place to have my birthday party! Matthew was so accommodating and communicative, the whole thing went off without a hitch. 10/10 would recommend.”
Alizajane H.at Grace & Ruby's
Venue selection guide
Find affordable event venues in NYC with lower minimum spends. Perfect for budget-conscious celebrations, smaller gatherings, and events where you want quality without the premium price.
Compare venues based on your specific needs: guest count, budget, date flexibility, and desired atmosphere. The best venue is one that fits your event naturally without requiring significant compromises.
Budget-friendly venues often achieve lower minimums through smaller spaces, off-peak timing (weekdays/early hours), or by offering semi-private rather than fully private sections. The service and ambiance remain excellent.
Lower minimum spend venues provide excellent value without sacrificing quality. You may have time limitations, share space with other guests, or have fewer customization options. The core experience - great drinks, food, and atmosphere - remains strong.
Many venues are flexible on minimums for weekday events, larger groups, or off-peak times. It never hurts to ask. Being flexible on your date/time gives you the most negotiating power.