The best birthday party venues in Manhattan

Whether you are turning 15 or 50, SPIN Midtown is the place to celebrate your birthday while battling your friends in ping pong. Table reservations for groups of 2-10 last 50 minutes, and party packages for groups of 4-20 last 2 hours, including ping pong tables with unlimited balls, a bar package, and stationed food. Private events of 10 to 900 guests are also possible in this industrial Manhattan venue.

Surrounded by neon lights, the energy is high and sometimes goofy; however, if any tensions arise from some friendly competition, SPIN cafe will diffuse the situation. The high-energy vibes will be paired with all-American food, starters, sharables, and signature cocktails.

Stepping inside a fairytale for your birthday is easy at ILA Penthouse, with whimsical hanging flowers and plants in the bright white space. This Manhattan birthday party venue is inside Framed FlowerSchool New York, a floral and decorative arts education center

The bar room (max. 50), the sanctuary (max. 225), and the roof deck (max. 150) are entirely customizable, so your catering, cocktails, and charming flowers can be exactly how you want them on your big day.

If you don't want to have a cocktail party or private dinner for your birthday, your group can partake in a floral design or mixology class.

Your big day only comes once a year, so maybe you don't want to spend it at just any bar down the street – you deserve something more memorable. Thyme Bar, located near the Flatiron building in a pre-war cellar, is a speakeasy that will make you feel like you are someplace special.

It's not just the dim lighting, details of greens and browns, or the roses gathered along the ceiling that make this a distinctive Manhattan birthday party venue; it's the cocktails. Depending on your order, your drink could come in a bathtub, a funky glass, or a smoking genie lamp.

Reservations for up to 6 are exclusively available for its tasting menu, which includes an amuse-bouche, two cocktails of your choosing, and two courses: one savory and one sweet. Groups of at least 15 can inquire about private events.

The Refinery Rooftop Bar is a lively Manhattan birthday party venue with signature cocktails, a brunch, and an all-day menu. You don't have to worry; its retractable glass roof allows it to be open year-round, so whether you’re a winter or summer baby you can enjoy the Manhattan skyline while celebrating.

The brick and glass walls combine the comfort of a loft and the standout views of New York City, creating a unique space to host your party. The indoor seating space and outdoor terrace give your group versatility, and the string lights add an extra special atmosphere.

This venue seats up to 80 guests and stands up to 250.

As a kid, did you ever have a birthday party at your local bowling alley, or at least attend one? We have a feeling the answer is yes. Frames Bowling Lounge NYC takes you back to your childhood of throwing balls down the lane with the help of bumpers.

At this Manhattan birthday party venue, you and your guests can knock down pins and eat classic American dishes. But that's not all – there’s a Cue lounge, sports bar, ping pong, virtual darts, karaoke, and more. You can feel like a kid in a candy store playing these iconic games for your birthday. Various event packages will fit the type of party you want to throw and who will be joining you. Plus, the venue is located inside the Port Authority Bus Terminal, so your friends from out of town won’t have any excuse not to show – but who doesn’t like bowling?