Where to organize your birthday party in New York
Birthdays are a tricky business. On the one hand, you want to choose a place that you like. On the other hand, you should choose a place that everyone loves. Then there are the other typical New York factors to consider: location, price, hassle factor, crowd, pickup potential, etc. Before you throw in the towel and decide to spend it at home on an extra-large pizza pie, consider these places for a birthday you won’t forget.
1. The Lupanar. The perfect place to bring your own fun. Great music, great staff, and not too crowded, so if you have a large list, you can fill the place with your own. It’s a place that should have exploded, but hasn’t yet, so call and make a reservation for a party that will get everyone excited.
2. Mama Mexico. The Mexican food at this lively restaurant is excellent, but that’s just the beginning of why you should have a birthday dinner there. Lively decor, happy staff, and a table-to-table live music trio making sure the atmosphere stays festive. They always have big pieces so they are used to handling a crowd.
3. Room. Sala makes good deals for large groups. If you have enough people, host one event per person where you have unlimited sangria, wine, or champagne, plus plenty of tapas to fill hungry stomachs. If you get a table downstairs, you will feel like you have a private party made just for you.
4. The Globe. Although it looks like a normal bar from the outside, the inside is always full of fun people, moving music, and friendly bartenders serving strong drinks. There are separate sections large enough to fit your group so you can relax with your gear but still blend in with the masses.
5. Phebe’s. This East Village bar always has a decent scene. The fact that the door policy is minimal, the space is huge, and the music is all the rage makes this an ideal birthday destination. Not to mention the reasonable prices of the drinks and the emphasis on letting everyone have fun.
6. Pranna. If your audience is a little more exclusive, try Pranna for a beautiful birthday. With three floors, elegant decor, and limitless dancing, Pranna has become a birthday destination for many. It’s a cute crowd that keeps customers flocking here, but the popularity factor is still high, so make sure there aren’t any issues with your list.
7. Blue owl. If you call them ahead of time, they’ll give you all the side space just for you and your friends. A good hangout option ranks high on your birthday to-do list. Plus, the drinks here are out of control and the bartenders show great bartending skills with everything from gin to Jim Beam.