Bar Twelve
206 E. 34th St. (@ 3rd Ave) Map it

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

Vibe: You would never insult your team by catching only their Sportcenter highlights, but you’d never insult your friends by throwing a less than legendary birthday party. So what’s the solution when your birthday party falls on the same night as your team’s big game? New York City’s Bar Twelve, where you get sports, big beats, and, of course, a good drinking atmosphere (beer pong encouraged), all under one roof (they only ask you take a shower and leave your jersey and sweat pants at home).

Tags: Food Served, Happy Hour, Sports Bar, After Work, Outdoor Seating

Choice
380 3rd Ave. (27th & 28th Sts.) Map it

1 Reviews Location: Murray Hill Venue Type: Restaurant/Lounge Music: Hip-Hip, Rock, 80's

Vibe: Although it is fairly certain your birthday party in New York City will end in a hazy mix of hard liquor and prophylactics, this doesn’t mean you can’t keep it classy along the way.  Choice is poised to keep your birthday party’s road to legendary inebriation at the level of style such a journey deserves.  

Spot: Murray Hill’s chic alternative to the usual frat star hangouts, Choice is a beautiful blend of exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, the Island Bar (perfect for watching your team, hanging with friends, and people

Tags: Swanky Lounge, Private Room, Drink Specials, Group Dinners, Happy Hour

The Lott
55 W. 21st St. Between 5th & 6th Aves. Map it

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

Vibe:  Some days, somewhere between burning your tongue on your coffee and rushing to catch the train, you just know it’s the kind of day that needs to end with a fishbowl-sized libation.  Loosen that tie and head to The Lott—your fun-loving party awaits.

Spot: Formerly known as The Yard, The Lott keeps the eclectic décor of neon lights, faux-trees, random water towers, and, of course, the fishbowl drink specials that set this party den apart.  Expect a healthy atmosphere of unreserved

Tags: Frat, Bar, Crazy, Affordable Drinks, Happy Hour, Local

Tonic East
411 3rd Ave. (@ 29th St.) Map it

1 Reviews Location: Murray Hill Venue Type: Restaurant/Lounge Music: Hip-Hop, Rock, 80's

Vibe: Birthday parties are like Tom Cruise’s rational days: they are few and far between, so you really want to make them count.  In New York City’s Murray Hill, Tonic East is where you keep it Top Gun and steer clear of any scientology-esque disappointment. 

Spot: A sea of neon blues, reds, and golds, Tonic East is three floors of swanky, uniquely-lit décor, plush booths, and huge flat screens, all topped off with a bumpin roof deck (complete with views of the Empire State and Chrysler).  A fantastic spot for birthday parties,

Tags: Group Dining, Rooftop Bar, Happy Hour Ready, Large Space, Swanky Lounge