Downtown Social
149 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
About Downtown Social
East Village spot with private rooms, stage, and patios—perfect for corporate gatherings or birthday parties with live music and dancing.
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Private Event Venue in East Village, NYC | Downtown Social Nestled at 149 2nd Avenue, Downtown Social is East Village’s latest hotspot, where lively nightlife meets modern edge—perfect for private event bookings from laid‑back gatherings to upscale celebrations. The venue blends a 30-foot main bar with an open dance floor, live entertainment, and two stylish party rooms for tailored event experiences. What Makes Downtown Social Special - Empire Room & State Room – These adjoining spaces feature high ceilings, decorative ceilings, exposed brick, and private bars—ideal for groups from 20 up to 100 guests, classy cocktail parties, corporate mixers, or festive receptions - Live Entertainment & DJ‑Ready Stage – High-energy cover bands and DJs grace the venue weekly, supported by a custom stage and 27 TVs lining the main bar—perfect for watch parties or dance‑centric celebrations - Sophisticated Pub‑Style Fare – The menu offers comfort-food classics such as fried buffalo cauliflower, Bavarian pretzels, wings, pizzas, and more, grounding the elevated atmosphere in familiar flavors Venue Features & Amenities - Capacity: 20–100 guests across private rooms; full buyout accommodates 200–400 guests - Bar Setup: Fully stocked bars in the Empire Room, State Room, and main bar - Tech & AV: PA system, projector, stage, 27 TVs, Wi‑Fi - Atmosphere: High ceilings with decorative accents, exposed brick, herringbone hardwood floors, chic lighting - Extras: Weekly live music, dedicated space for DJs, and customizable food & drink packages Ideal For - Corporate mixers & team‑building events - Cocktail parties and networking socials - Birthday celebrations, engagement parties - Sporting-event watch parties and live‑music nights Book your next event at Downtown Social—East Village’s premier private event space combining modern elegance, robust entertainment options, and versatile event layouts.
What this venue offers
- Full Bar
- Full Kitchen
Pricing & policies
- Average price per person
- $52 / guest
- Rental fee
- $500
- Deposit
- $100
- Minimum spend
- $2,000
- Additional charges
- 20% service charge on total bill.
- Cancellation policy
- Cancellation must be made 14 days prior to the event for a full refund of the deposit; otherwise, the deposit is forfeited.
Hours
- Sunday11:00am - 10:00pm
- Monday11:00am - 10:00pm
- Tuesday11:00am - 10:00pm
- Wednesday11:00am - 10:00pm
- Thursday11:00am - 10:00pm
- Friday11:00am - 10:00pm
- Saturday11:00am - 10:00pm
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149 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
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