The best birthday party venues in SoHo

What better way to celebrate a birthday than at a rooftop bar with panoramic views of Manhattan’s skyline? On the 18th floor of the James Hotel is JIMMY, a stunning SoHo bar and rooftop deck. The space is elegant and sophisticated, inspired by Picasso’s Blue Period, featuring blue leather and velvet couches, a roaring fireplace, and atmospheric mood lighting. During the colder months, the conversation pit is a hot commodity, and when the weather gets warmer, the rooftop pool and deck and its gorgeous skyline views become the spot to celebrate. The bar’s cocktail menu draws inspiration from the city, offering creative concoctions like the “Brooklyn Bridge” and the “Big Apple.” The venue accommodates up to 150 people for a full buyout.

Nestled on the corner of Prince and Mercer in SoHo is Lure Fishbar, an upscale seafood harbor, elegantly designed to resemble a luxurious yacht. The interior features polished wood paneling and nautical accents, transporting guests to the deck of a yacht. Alongside their cocktail menu, they offer an impressive array of the freshest seafood sourced from around the globe, including salmon, branzino, lobster, oysters, and more. For a more intimate private birthday gathering, Lure Fishbar offers a wine vault room that accommodates up to 28 guests. The entire venue is also available for larger events, hosting up to 200 guests for a seated dinner or 300 for a cocktail-style affair.

Ladurée, the beloved French bakery and tea salon, is known for its divine macarons and Parisian charm. Tucked behind the boutique lies a serene, tree-shaded garden with white marble tables and lush greenery cascading overhead. For an unforgettable birthday celebration, Ladurée offers two rooms for gatherings from 10 to 100, the Pompadour Room and the Castaing Room, each decorated with refined decor, elegant chandeliers, and plush seating. The menu features classic French plates, from quiches and croque-monsieur to an array of irresistible croissants—and, of course, their signature macarons. Before you leave, indulge in a box of six to take a taste of Paris home with you.

If you’re looking to celebrate your birthday with tapas, look no further than Boqueria. This vibrant, tapas-centric gem invites you to indulge in a menu brimming with artisanal cheeses, paella, and small plates that pair perfectly with a pomegranate-rose margarita or a pitcher of sangria. Or, if you’re more of a birthday brunch kind of person, they have family-style menus that encourage sharing a plethora of dishes (or savoring your own) with mimosas on the side. And, of course, no birthday toast is more memorable than a pitcher of their signature Shishito Margarita (infused with shishito pepper tequila and lime). The spacious open kitchen area and a generous patio can host up to 120 standing or 75 seated.

Tucked away in the heart of the neighborhood, NoMo SoHo is an enchanting and chic hotel and restaurant. The NoMo Kitchen provides a dreamy oasis for a birthday celebration with its whimsical greenhouse patio, draped with pink roses and lush greenery. Indulge in weekend brunch with eggs benny, or come later for a plate of pasta and a slice of chocolate cake for dessert–and don’t forget to toast to another year with their signature rose spritz.

With space to accommodate up to 200 seated guests or 150 standing, NoMo Kitchen is the perfect party venue for an unforgettable birthday gathering.