Waiting on a Friend
206 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
About Waiting on a Friend
Vibrant East Village bar with private room, patio, and AV, perfect for birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and lively happy hours.
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Waiting On A Friend is a vibrant 2,000-square-foot bar located in the heart of the East Village. The space is thoughtfully divided into Three distinct sections, featuring two fully stocked bars, making it the ideal venue for a variety of events. Whether you’re planning an intimate 50-person birthday party, a lively 100-person happy hour, or a dynamic 200-person daytime networking event, Waiting On A Friend provides the perfect atmosphere for your next gathering.
What this venue offers
- Audio Visual Equipment
Pricing & policies
- Average price per person
- $50 / guest
- Rental fee
- $500
- Deposit
- $100
- Minimum spend
- $1,000
- Additional charges
- Service charge of 20% on total bill, plus applicable taxes.
- Cancellation policy
- Cancellations made less than 14 days before the event will result in the loss of the deposit.
Hours
- Sunday5:00pm - 2:00am
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday5:00pm - 2:00am
- Friday5:00pm - 2:00am
- Saturday5:00pm - 2:00am
Venue details
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Location
206 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
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