Forum 127 4th Ave (btwn 12th & 12th Sts) Map it
click image to enlarge	Location: Union Square Venue Type: Bar Music: Hip Hop, Rock, 80's

Vibe: Forum is the ideal space in Union Square whether you’re looking to loosen your tie for a casual birthday party after the office, or get tipsy and let your party vibrate with big beats from the DJ. The spacious interior makes it easy to check out the surroundings, and the young and attractive clientele combined with excellent service makes Forum a no-brainer when reviewing your options for your birthday party in New York City.

Spot: The venue features an extensive mahogany bar that even Ron Burgundy would be proud of, as well as sizeable tables for larger groups, and leather booths in the back when you’re looking to make it rain (or wait a few rounds and sneak on the tab of an unusually generous friend). The dimly lit white stone walls and plush red settees give the bar the sense of an upscale lounge, but the crowd keeps it from feeling pretentious.

Grub: Forum features a full and diverse menu to please the palette. From unique takes on ordinary dishes like the Forum Pizza (foie gras, truffle oil and mozzarella cheese), to delicious appetizers like the duck confit empanadas, and even the usual deep fried guilty pleasures if you’re feeling especially middle-American, Forum has a dish to satisfy all your birthday party guests.

The Deal: When you just need to let loose without feeling like you’ve let your standards slip, this is your spot for a rowdy birthday party. The crowd is young and ready to let the liquor flow, yet you skip the usual headaches that plague New York City’s 20 something hot spots, like long door lines and even longer waits for drinks. They offer reasonable drink prices for the student loan crowd as well as original cocktails for young professionals or those with Dad’s Visa (don’t miss the Julius Caesar: vodka, Grand Marnier, blood orange puree, splash of fresh lime juice). Forum can help your party strike a perfect chord of taste, style, youth, and good old fashioned boozing.

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