49 Grove
49 Grove St. (Bleecker St. & 7th Ave. South) Map it

16 Reviews Location: West Village Venue Type: Bar Music: Dance, House, Top 40, Rock, 80s

Vibe: You want your birthday party to be just that: “YOUR!”birthday party.  And that means ditching the after-work cocktail crowd, and finding a spot that is all about you and your guests, and specifically a spot that doesn’t shoot dirty looks when you start popping bottles or singing happy birthday.  Enter 49 Grove, an upscale lounge that brings a perfect mix of class, style, intimacy and revelry to the New York party scene.  Voted Best Lounge of 2008 By CitySearch for its comfort, service and ambiance 49 Grove is the perfect place for “YOUR!”

Tags: Underground, Very Cool, Sexy Lounge, Plenty of Seating

Alphabet Lounge
104 Avenue C (E 7th Street) Map it

1 Reviews Location: Alphabet City Venue Type: Bar Music: Mostly 80's & Top 40's

Vibe: With each passing year, growing up is an inevitability we all have to face. But that doesn’t mean you have to forget your roots (we’ll politely look the other way while you make sure you DVRed the latest Road Rules/Real World Challenge).  New York hotspot Alphabet Lounge knows this well, and while the beverages and the DJ are fully grown, that gritty haze of debauchery in the air ensures your birthday party doesn’t stray too far from your history of being late-night royalty and a lover of ’80s jams.

Spot: A fashionable East

Tags: 80's music, Singing, Dancing, Great for Birthdays, No Door

Amnesia
609 West 29th Street New York, NY 10001 Map it

1 Reviews Location: United States Venue Type: Bar Music: Top 40's, Hip-Hop, Rock, 80's

Vibe: Sure, a place like New York City’s Amnesia lends itself to bad jokes about remembering a night out, but a birthday party here is one-of-a-kind—who forgets a birthday party with aerialists? 

Spot: High-tech, ultra chic, and pretty much limitless are the easy ways to sum up Amnesia. At over 7000 square feet with 40-foot vaulted ceilings, Amnesia has plenty of space for aerialists (which are scantily-clad dancers hanging from long white cloths, if you were

Tags: Club, Dancing, Great Music, Pricey Drinks, Large Space

Anchor Bar
310 Spring Street (Hudston & Greenwich Sts) Map it

7 Reviews Location: SoHo Venue Type: Bar Music: Hip Hop, Rock, 80's

Vibe: Although owned and operated by a publicist and 2 designers, fight off the sarcastic smirk sneaking onto your face.  Voted New York City’s best bar/lounge of 2007 by Paper Magazine, The Anchor is an ideal setting for your next birthday party, corporate event, or just a weekend spot to get tipsy with one of SoHo’s most appealing clientele.   

Spot: Decorated in a somewhat nautical, somewhat

Tags: Live Music, Late-Night Scene, Specialty Cocktails, Dance Floor, Bars, DJ, Dive, Clubs

Aspen Downtown
30 W 22nd St (btwn 5th and 6th ave) Map it

8 Reviews Location: Flatiron District Venue Type: Restaurant/Lounge Music: Hip-Hop, Rock, 80's

Vibe: Many times, a party results in hazy confusion as to where exactly you are when you wake up (not to mention who’s snoring next to you). In this case, the confusion may start before the haze. A gorgeous mountain getaway (minus the mountain) in New York’s FlatIron district, Greg Brier (Groovejet) and NYC nightlife vet, designer Steve Lewis (Limelight, Marquee) combined talents to pull off the faux-escape Aspen provides. Whether the party you’re planning is a peaceful midweek gathering or a weekend no-holds-barred

Tags: Date Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene, Swanky Lounge

Aspen Social Club
157 W 47th St (btwn 6th and 7th ave) Map it

5 Reviews Location: Midtown West Venue Type: Bar Music: Hip-Hop, Rock, 80's

Vibe: Aspen Social Club channels the same lodge-like atmosphere of its Flatiron sister establishment (Aspen), with a bit more flair for eye-catching. Midtown’s version of the Colorado getaway for private and birthday parties, Aspen Social Club is a perfect spot to pretend you’re out of New York for just long enough to miss drunken arguments with the homeless.

Spot: This futuristic snowy-white and wood cabin

Tags: Lounge, Swanky Bar, Hotel Bar, Pickup Spot, Restaurant

Awesome 80's Prom
125 E 11th St Map it

1 Reviews Location: East Village Venue Type: Bar Music: 80's

Vibe: You know all the words to Toto’s “Africa.” You quote The Breakfast Club even in social situations that generally require business etiquette. You wore throwback high-tops straight through the decade or so it wasn’t cool to wear throwback high-tops. Awesome 80s Prom has been waiting for you and your birthday party, and it’s primed to make your birthday totally rad.

Spot: Located in New York’s legendary LES hotspot Webster Hall, Awesome 80s Prom is a wild night filled with all the high school staples: football jocks, hot

Tags: Interactive Show, Incredible Experience, Amazing Music

Bar 13
35 E. 13th St (@ University Place) Map it

2 Reviews Location: East Village Venue Type: Bar Music: Hip Hop Rock and 80s

Up the stairs and around the way we go. Bar 13 should scare some away with the unlucky number embedded in the title, but oh contraire, it does the exact opposite. Flocks of booze loving singles and collegiate super-stars occupy this three floor drinking destination that takes pride in its super cool "rooftop bar." Space could get a little tight, so make sure to have your dancing shoes on because moving may be tough and shaking ya groove thang is very necessary. A bar that stands true to its colors and appreciates the novelty of a birthday party, Bar 13 is a solid pick for some downtown

Tags: Rooftop Bar, Late-Night Scene, Speciality Cocktails, Bar Scene, Dancing

Bar 29
405 3rd Avenue (b/n 28th and 29th) Map it

3 Reviews Location: Murray Hill Venue Type: Bar Music: Top 40's, Hip-Hop, Rock, 80's and Jukebox

Vibe:  Your friends aren't exactly black-tie clad, but they're definitely not a bunch of slouchy-and-brooding Taylor Momsens either.  Luckily, Bar 29 finds a better-than-average middle ground that's ideal for an NYC reunion that's no-nonsense and contemporary without being obnoxiously swanky or pretentiously lo-fi.

Spot: Obviously, the party starts and ends at Bar 29's 25-foot bar. Dark wood abounds and well-placed low lighting gives the space a classy yet comfortable atmosphere.  Tons of HD plasmas keep the sports fans content, and the pool table, darts, and

Tags: Bar, No Cover, Outdoor, Jukebox, LCD's

Bar Basque
839 6th Avenue Map it

1 Reviews Location: Flatiron Venue Type: Hotel Lounge Music: Top 40's, Hip-Hop, Rock, 80's

Vibe: Now that you’ve grown out of keg-stands (well, mostly anyway… totally acceptable if you’re challenged to do one), a birthday party is a chance to have a refined drink and toast to the future. What better way to do so than with New York’s Bar Basque, the chic, futuristic-minded locale for upscale drinks and cuisine in an ultra-modern space.

Spot: Located on the second floor of the Eventi Hotel, Bar Basque was designed by concept artist and “visual futurist” Syd Mead (set designer for Tron, and Blade Runner, and Aliens). The

Tags: Hotel Bar, Outdoor Space, Great Food, After-Work, Happy Hour