5 Best Open Bar Packages in NYC

Everyone knows hosting an open bar in NYC can be a challenge. With the help of Birthdays and Bottles and our expert party planning skills, we can help take the hassle out of the whole process and help you lock in the best open bar packages in NYC. Of course, bottle service is always an option for an event, but if you’re hosting a larger group, an open bar might be the way to go. With hundreds of options for an open bar in the city, we’ve put together this list of the top 5 open bar venues so that you don’t have to go searching around for hours before you beginning actually planning your party.

1. Open House

Of course we already love Open House Club—it’s one of our favorite venues for throwing an open bar party in NYC. Its eclectic style makes it a fusion of modern chic and vintage vibes. Their reasonably priced open bar options won’t break the bank nor will thier mixology won’t disappoint either. You’re friends are sure to enjoy themselves all night with drinks like the Black Manhattan, Sour Match, and the Houston Mule. Open bar packages at Open House start at $35++ per person for two hours and go up to $45++.

2. M1-5 Lounge

This Tribeca Bar & Lounge is your basic hangout for any type of celebration. They’ve got all your typical New York drinks. M1-5 is a drama free place that likes to keep things simple, which is exactly what you’re looking for when hosting an open bar party in the city. One of the best things about M1-5 Lounge is their customer-focused atmosphere. They specialize in events and creating an easygoing atmosphere for everyone. In addition to their nyc open bar packages, they also offer private seating.

3. Slate

The heart of the Flatiron district brings us to Slate NYC, your perfect upscale bar, lounge and nightclub. The multi-level layout offers plenty of room for your open bar event with all your guests. There are private and semi-private room options as well if you’re looking to host something more intimate or exclusive. The quality American cuisine also will help keep things simple for your party. But don’t count them out to excite with the drink menu. As for the open bar package, depending on your preferences, you and your guests will enjoy a variety of options from the Pear Fizz and Slate Sipper cocktails, to a host of seasonal beer options and your basic wine choices. Open bar packages at Slate start at $40++ and go up to $55++.

4. Monarch Rooftop

This hotel rooftop bar and lounge is set atop the 18th floor penthouse of Marriot Courtyard Harold Square hotel. It breathes luxury, so the atmosphere will help to treat you and your party guests to the extravagant experience you’ve been looking for. Views of Midtown Manhattan and the Empire state building are sure to amaze, but maybe not as much as their open bar options. Contact us for more details on all the options for creating a night you won’t forget at Monarch Rooftop.

5. Lovage

The 17 foot floor-to-ceiling windows and glass roof are the first features that come to mind when recalling the atmosphere at Lovage. You’ll feel like a god hovering above the city with a view of almost every major landmark. Mouth-watering cocktails, intricate interior and exterior décor, as well as an outdoor seating area, all come together to create the most lavish event you’ve ever hosted. Don’t hesitate to contact us so we can start planning your party and get more open bar details to you for your next event.

On the whole, we named these the 5 best open bar packages in NYC as each of these locations has its own specialty and would be ready to give you and your guests an evening of special treatment if you book your event through Birthdays and Bottles. Please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can help you find which venue and which open bar option is right for you and type of party you plan to host. Cheers!