Rent the perfect holiday party venue in Manhattan

When we said we were going for an eclectic mix of holiday party venues in Manhattan, we meant it. No finer example can be found than at RPM Underground. This West Midtown karaoke and vinyl bar is a testament to everything musical.

The vast 11,000 sq. ft. party space offers 18 individually themed rooms, hosting anywhere from 2 to 30 people. Granted, lots of these karaoke rooms give a sort of SAW I vibe, with raw concrete, exposed air ducting, and prison-quality seating – but that’s Manhattan, baby! Whilst the decor is minimal (save some excellent Americana signage and vintage music posters) the sheer versatility offered by the 18 rooms makes RPM a noteworthy private hire option. Combine a few rooms or buy out the full venue for up to 600 guests, and let your inner Mariah Carey come out for her annual appearance.

Modestly declaring itself the ‘best special event space in New York’, The Midnight Theatre boasts a breadth of options for a whole host of different holiday party setups. The titular theatre, a 150-seater auditorium, brings an art deco, jazz bar feel to the ever-stale Hudson Yards, and would be the perfect backdrop for a dinner-and-show style celebration.

For more intimate holiday celebrations, bookers can look to the stunning 20-person private dining room, which comes with its own dedicated service staff to make you feel like one of the elect before you have to take the A-line back to your shoebox apartment in Crown Heights.

Prices for the Midnight Theatre’s event spaces start at around $379 per guest on a Saturday night for a 100-person private event (including catering & beverages).

I am like any sane person: sometimes the cumulative horrors of the word build up like sewage in a flood, threatening to burst and send me into a deep, dank pit of despair. When this does happen I like to go to a wine bar, pay through the nose for a biodynamic red with enough sediment to terraform a beach, and pretend everything is alright.

Enter stage left, Rake’s Wine Bar. This East Village spot has been serving Manhattanites carefully curated, quirky pours for around a decade. Whilst popping in and downing some Shiraz is always great, their private hire functions prove ideal for holiday gatherings. The 28 seated capacity main bar can host a standing reception for 40, and rates start at $75 per person. It’s enough to hold off the ever-growing dread this holiday season.

I like to think that the French invented brasseries as a way of apologizing for their music, their waiters, and their poorly constructed deodorant; in truth, brasseries remind us all of why we put up with David Guetta. Mino Brasserie at 225 West 12th Street does everything you’d expect from a casual Manhattan French eatery. The menu races through crowd-pleasing favorites like Moules, Boeuf Bourguignon, and, of course, steak frites. The interior decor benefits from the vast Crittal windows, which let plenty of sun in, bathing the restaurant in glory. Come evening, things get cozier, with the paired back wood furnishing, dim lighting and ambient sounds of clattering cutlery putting you straight into a soft Parisian night.

With a capacity for 55 seated diners, Mino offers a great restaurant buyout option for a mid-sized holiday dinner party that doesn't require a tuxedo.

Designed by the award-winning architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, this 1,400-square-foot space seats approximately 70 guests and can hold up to 150 people standing. Lot 15 can be found in the Herald Square neighborhood, giving you plenty of access to Broadway, Sixth Avenue, and 34th Street.

The lounge with charred black wood walls has long continuous banquettes and high-top seating; all enclosed with artwork, dusted mirrors, drapery and pops of gold and burgundy. It’s plush, sexy, and comes equipped with a DJ Booth, 2 large HDTVs, and full A/V and microphone capabilities. There’s not much else you need for a holiday party.

Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg adds an energetic and unexpected twist to the classic company holiday party. As a certified green building with 16 bowling lanes, live music stages, two bars, and a curated menu by Blue Ribbon, it is ideal for teams looking to have some festive fun. Private hire options range from full venue takeovers to lane-side cocktail gatherings.

This venue is perfect for movement and mingling, with full AV capabilities that allow for custom presentations, branding moments, or live performances. Whether your team wants a relaxed bowling night with festive bites or a full evening with dancing and drinks, Brooklyn Bowl brings the kind of atmosphere that keeps spirits high well into the evening.

The Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea is a vast, flexible setting that can be perfectly tailored for a corporate holiday party. With multiple interconnected loft-style spaces, this venue can comfortably accommodate anything from intimate drinks receptions for 50 people to large-scale gatherings of over 16,000 guests. Its central location and easy subway accessibility are complemented by high-speed WiFi, robust AV infrastructure, and loading dock access, making it the ideal venue for seamless end-of-year celebrations.

Catering can be managed through your company’s preferred partners, allowing you to choose between formal seated dinners, canapés, or festive buffets. With a modular layout and premium technical features, the Pavilion works just as well for sophisticated indoor events as it does for holiday-themed installations. Whether you are planning for branded décor or simply need space for casual networking, this venue is adaptable to all your holiday needs.

On the 65th floor of 30 Rock at Rockefeller Center is Bar SixtyFive at Rainbow Room, a not-so-well-kept secret to many New Yorkers. It’s one of the most influential cocktail bars in New York, claiming to have the highest bar terrace in the city. This picture-perfect Christmas party venue offers glamorous, old-world style lounge seating and breathtaking views of the Empire State Building that will awe up to 190 guests. Celebrate the Christmas season in New York by sipping on an expertly crafted cocktail while admiring the twinkling lights of the Manhattan skyline.

Perched atop the historic Beekman Tower, the Ophelia Lounge is an elegant destination for a festive holiday party. Though it originally opened in 1928 as a women-only spot, the lounge soon welcomed all—including the legendary Frank Sinatra—and has since retained its timeless enchantment. The space exudes old-world glamour, with Art Deco details, plush blue velvet seating, and twinkling city views that create a warm and inviting holiday atmosphere. Up to 50 guests can gather to sip on fine wines and crafted cocktails and savor hot dishes (like the truffle mushroom ravioli). For corporate holiday gatherings, the Ophelia Lounge offers an exclusive event package, featuring a delightful selection of appetizers and an open bar—perfect for toasting to the season.

The warm and cozy atmosphere at The Spaniard is created by the dark wooden bar (praised by Architectural Digest) and tables combined with the deep green booths and velvet bar stools. Additionally, they partner with charity: water to fund clean water projects.

This NYC corporate holiday party venue is home to 100+ whiskies from around the world. While some of your guests will love this, some may want something lighter – choose one of the house cocktails like the Orange Crush, The Fix Is In, and Desert Rose. Of course, you don’t want your guests to drink on an empty stomach, so you serve dishes like crispy calamari, crispy chicken salad, smash burgers, and onion rings.

The Spaniard accommodates 30 standing guests.