The best party venues for rent in West Village, NY

Want a tropical getaway but can't make it out of the city? Decorated with cartoon palm trees and shades of pink and green is The Happiest Hour. This West Village party venue, inspired by resorts of bygone California and Florida, gives you that momentary escape with your friends.

It can accommodate groups of 20 to 300 guests for semi-private and private events. Bonsai chicken bites, loaded tater tots, and the Happiest Burger are just a few of its food offerings, along with beachy drinks like the Pineapple Express and Baja Malibu. Its rock and soul soundtrack, tropical decor, and themed menu will bring your party out of the neverending city lifestyle, if only just for a night.

Letting your competitive side run wild can be freeing, and Cellar Dog lets you do just that. This West Village party venue combines classic games and drinks for a fun (and potentially cut-throat) night of ping pong, shuffleboard, and billiards.

The 9,000 sq. ft. space comprises six semi-private areas accommodating groups of 20 to 150, and full buyouts are available for up to 300 guests. Events are subject to a minimum spend requirement, but that can include food and drink packages, jazz performances, or games.

If it happens to be your special day that only comes once a year, Cellar Dog offers a Birthday in a Box package with photo props, party favors, a bottle of wine, and ten White Claws or Coronas.

Whiskey and a NY Strip always sounds like a good idea. The Spaniard, located near Washington Square Park, is an elevated gastropub in NYC that serves comfort dishes and over 100 kinds of whiskey. You and your party will never run out of things to try.

The wooden panels add sophistication to contrast the comforting pops of color on the velvet bar stools and the green and white light fixtures. This West Village party venue's private dining room seats 30, and the semi-private corner area accommodates up to 50 guests. A full buyout option is available for 300 standing guests.

The Mary Lane screams cheerful, light, and airy. Floor-to-ceiling windows, colorful flowers, light blue and white accents, and furnishings fill the room. The farm-to-table menu highlights locally sourced, market-based seasonal dishes. You may find Braised Chicken Cacciatore Ravioli or King Trumpet Mushroom Tartare, or you may not; it depends on what’s fresh at the time.

This West Village venue has multiple spaces to host your party. The warmly candle-lit dining room seats up to 24 guests and has an adjacent cocktail lounge. Another option is the main dining room, which seats 50 or accommodates 75 guests for a reception-style event. You could also go outside to the all-weather tent, which has floral greenery and clear ceilings.

It will take you around 22 hours to get to Australia for a party if that's what your heart desires. You may feel differently, but that sounds expensive and exhausting to us. It's good that Little Ruby's Cafe brings the casual cafe culture of Australia only blocks away from the Hudson River, helping you avoid that strenuous trek.

If you’re craving vegemite toast or ricotta hotcakes for breakfast, Little Ruby's Cafe has you covered. If you want a burger and pasta, it also has you covered. This West Village party venue offers brekkie, lunch, and dinner, along with cocktails like an Aussie Cucumber Mule and a Lavender Paloma.

Private and semi-private options are available as the lower dining room accommodates 40 guests, and a full buyout accommodates 110 guests.