New York has a diverse range of party venues and nightlife options.
New York City is famous for having a vast range of possible destinations for every situation in close proximity. This is true of birthday party spots. There are options available for every age and most budgets in the five boroughs of New York. When choosing a party venue, consider location, transportation issues, budget, and how many guests you plan to have.
Child's Birthday Parties on a Budget
Children's birthday parties can be expensive, especially in a city like New York. Party venues that offer affordable pricing can cost between $13 and $20 per child, as of April 2011 (see references)
The Birthday Zone (thebirthdayzone.com) is a private party venue that offers themed parties that include popular children's shows. A range of packages are available that can include face painting, cotton candy or crafts. Chuck E. Cheese (chuckecheese.com) is a popular birthday venue across the country. Kids eat pizza while watching animatronic entertainment, and play games that award tickets that they can redeem for prizes.
High-End Children's Birthday Parties
There are many options for high-end kids parties. Apple Seeds (appleseedsnyc.com) offers a coordinated high-end birthday party for children as young as one-year-old. The fully staffed venue includes activities, playground time, cake and personalized invitations. Creative Dream Parties (creativedreamparties.com) offer themed parties such as "Pampered Princess," as well parties themed after Disney shows. Parties include a bubble machine, fondant birthday cakes, pizza, and limbo. Deb's Family Disco (familydisco.com) offers dance-themed birthday parties. They have the option for a Disney princess or Spiderman character to come out and dance with the kids.
Adult Birthday Parties on a Budget
Rather than booking out an event venue such as a hotel, go with your friends to a restaurant or nightclub to keep within your budget. Hi-Life (hi-life.com) is a 1930s-style restaurant with a broad menu that offers varying price points. The restaurant has been featured in several movies. Flight 151 (no website; 151 8th Ave., New York, NY 1001; 212-229-1868) is a fun and affordable New Jersey-themed bar that plays sing-a-long music like Bruce Springsteen songs. Cucina di Pesce (cucinadipesce.com) is an Italian restaurant that offers a warm and hospitable atmosphere at a reasonable price point. Be sure to make a reservation, since this is a popular restaurant.
High-End Adult Birthday Parties
Depending on how formal you want your party to be, you might rent an event space, or reserve a party package at a nightlife spot. The Lott (thelottnyc.com) is a trendy club with a creative menu. It offers party packages with features such as unlimited wine and beer for party guests.
Awesome 80s Prom (awesome80sprom.com) is an event held every weekend event in the East village. A prom-style party is hosted with '80s music, and actors dressed as characters from popular high school movies of that era. Tickets as of April 2001 are $35 on Friday and $50 on Saturday. Bowlmor Lanes (bowlmor.com) is a high-end bowling venue that offers additional event space for parties.
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