Historic NoMad hotel lobby bar for happy hours, mixers, and buyouts up to 201 guests
Description
The Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel: Vibrant NoMad Hub for Casual Events
Experience the unique blend of historic charm and lively energy at The Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel New York, located in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant NoMad district. This iconic hotel lobby transforms into a fun and inviting event space, perfect for hosting happy hours, casual corporate gatherings, birthday celebrations, and more.
Iconic Atmosphere & Design:
Step into the Ace Hotel's renowned lobby, known for its distinctive atmosphere. Expect vintage-inspired decor, comfortable lounge seating including plush sofas and armchairs, communal tables, and often warm, moody lighting, creating a space that's both grand and intimate. It's a popular hub that buzzes with activity, transitioning seamlessly from a daytime meeting spot to a lively happy hour and evening scene.
Versatile Space & Capacity:
The expansive lobby area offers surprising versatility for events, accommodating up to 100 guests seated or 200 guests standing. It's ideal for reserving semi-private sections for your group or potentially arranging larger buyouts depending on the time and day, allowing your guests to soak in the signature Ace Hotel vibe.
All-Day Drinks & Bar Fare:
Perfect for events anytime, The Lobby Bar serves breakfast, brunch, and late-night bar fare daily until midnight. Enjoy a rotating selection of craft beers and spirits alongside delicious bites suitable for mingling and casual enjoyment.
Host Your NoMad Gathering:
The Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel is perfectly suited for:
Corporate Happy Hours & Networking Events
Casual Birthday Parties & Celebrations
Social Mixers & Get-Togethers
Pre- or Post-Dinner Drinks Receptions
Any group seeking a lively, stylish, and centrally located gathering spot.
Choose The Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel for its iconic setting and undeniable vibe, its prime NoMad location, its surprisingly large and versatile space, convenient all-day food and drink service (including late night), and its suitability for hosting fun, casual, and social events.
Getting to The Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel:
Location: 20 West 29th Street (Inside Ace Hotel New York), New York, NY 10001
Cross Streets: Located on West 29th Street between Broadway and 5th Avenue.
Nearest Subway Stations:
28th St Station (Lines: N, Q, R, W on Broadway) - Very close walk.
28th St Station (Line: 6 on Park Ave S) - Short walk east.
34th St – Herald Square Station (Lines: B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W, PATH) - Walkable distance north.
Bus Routes: Accessible via numerous bus routes on Broadway (M55), 5th Avenue (M1, M2, M3, M4, Q32), and nearby crosstown routes on 23rd St (M23-SBS) and 34th St (M34/M34A-SBS).
Nearest Famous Landmark: Situated in the bustling NoMad district, very close to the Flatiron District border, Madison Square Park, and numerous hotels and restaurants.
Planning an Event Here
The Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel New York is the hotel's iconic lobby, used for events ranging from semi-private group reservations of up to 80 guests to full private buyouts of up to 201 standing guests. It operates all day, moving from a coffee-and-coworking crowd to an energetic evening bar scene, and events are coordinated through the venue's events team.
Vibe
Historic and vintage-inspired with a bustling, moody, and lively energy — a busy hotel lobby that transitions into a warmly lit evening bar.
Space Layout
An expansive open-layout hotel lobby with soaring ceilings, plush lounge seating, communal tables, and a central bar area that adapts to varying group sizes.
Private Events
The venue accommodates semi-private group reservations for up to 80 guests as well as full private buyouts for up to 201 standing guests. Contact the events team to coordinate either format.
Food & Drinks
Serves breakfast and Stumptown coffee during the day, then transitions to craft cocktails, a rotating selection of craft beers, fine spirits, and late-night bar fare in the evening.
Group Size
Small gatherings can reserve seating areas within the lobby; semi-private sections hold groups of up to 80; full buyouts accommodate up to 201 standing guests.
Good To Know
Up to 80 guests
|Semi-Private
|From $166.667/hour
A dedicated section within the lively lobby for mid-sized social mixers and happy hours.
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Up to 200 guests
|Private
|From $2666.667/hour
The full lobby space available for exclusive buyouts, offering vintage charm and high ceilings.
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Booking Policy
Free cancellations for 48 hours after booking, unless the booking is within 48 hours of the event.
Location
20 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
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