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Best overallFinancial District · Up to 200 guests
From $500 / hour
HotTribeca · Up to 150 guests
From $500 / hour
HotEast Village · Up to 400 guests
From $90 / hour
HotSoHo · Up to 250 guests
Price on request
HotWilliamsburg · Up to 60 guests
From $50 / hour
HotMidtown East · Up to 90 guests
From $4,500 / hour
Greenpoint · Up to 400 guests
From $350 / hour
Times Square · Up to 400 guests
From $63 / hour
Midtown · Up to 75 guests
From $84 / hour
SoHo · Up to 60 guests
From $275 / hour
Tribeca · Up to 40 guests
From $67.5 / hour
Manhattan · Up to 150 guests
Price on request
Upper East Side · Up to 100 guests
From $250 / hour
Times Square · Up to 234 guests
From $1,750 / hour
Williamsburg · Up to 100 guests
Price on request
Williamsburg · Up to 100 guests
From $100 / hour
Chinatown · Up to 60 guests
From $277.667 / hour
Times Square · Up to 60 guests
From $400 / hour
Greenwich Village · Up to 100 guests
From $190 / hour
SoHo · Up to 120 guests
From $260 / hour
East Village · Up to 75 guests
From $250 / hour
Greenwich · Up to 97 guests
Price on request
Wakefield · Up to 120 guests
From $125 / hour
East Village · Up to 60 guests
From $37.5 / hour
Fort Greene · Up to 70 guests
From $1,000 / hour
East Village · Up to 50 guests
From $200 / hour
Explore No Minimum Spend Venues for 50 Guests in New York City. These venues feature no minimum spend options perfect for your next event. Each space comfortably accommodates 50 guests. Book through Litty for transparent pricing and real-time availability.
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Venue selection guide
Mid-size events of 50 guests offer flexibility in venue choice. You can opt for a dedicated private room at a restaurant, a semi-private lounge section, or a small event space. Consider how you want guests to interact - seated arrangements foster conversation while cocktail setups encourage mingling.
Balance your per-person budget across food, drinks, and any venue fees. Most venues for this size include beverage service in the minimum. Compare all-inclusive packages against a la carte pricing based on your group's consumption habits.
Peak times (Friday/Saturday evenings) command premium rates and require earlier booking. For budget flexibility, consider Thursday evening (still feels like a weekend celebration), Sunday brunch (unique and often lower-cost), or even a weekday happy hour. Your guests' schedules and the event's purpose should guide timing.
Before booking, confirm: exact capacity limits, what is included in the minimum spend, cancellation/modification policies, deposit requirements, overtime charges, whether you can bring a cake or decorations, AV equipment availability, and accessibility features. Get all agreements in writing.
For groups of 50 guests, minimum spends typically range from $1,500 to $5,000. Weekend evenings command premium rates, while weekday events often have more flexible minimums.
For events with 50 guests, we recommend booking 4-8 weeks in advance. Popular venues fill up quickly, particularly for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Groups of 50 guests have flexible options: banquet rounds (8-10 per table), long communal tables for family-style dining, or cocktail arrangements with scattered seating.
Most NYC venues require using their in-house catering due to licensing requirements. However, many allow outside desserts (like birthday cakes) and decorations with advance notice. Always confirm the venue's policy when booking.
Key factors include: capacity that matches your guest count (avoid spaces that are too large or cramped), accessibility to public transit, a clear breakdown of costs and what's included, flexible cancellation policies, and whether A/V equipment is available if needed.