Classic East Village tavern since 1968 with a private Back Bar and full buyouts up to 250
Description
Phebe's Tavern and Grill has anchored the corner of East 4th and Bowery since 1968, making it one of the East Village's longest-running neighborhood taverns. It's a classic American bar and grill: 16 draft beers on tap, craft cocktails, comfort food like burgers and tacos, and multiple flatscreen TVs that make it a reliable spot for game days — it's famously the NYC home base for Cincinnati Bengals fans. For events, the space works at several scales. Smaller groups can reserve a cluster of high-top cocktail tables in the main bar area and stay in the middle of the tavern's energy. Groups up to about 100 standing can book the Back Bar, a private room behind the main bar with its own dedicated bar. For large celebrations and corporate parties, a full venue buyout combines both spaces and can hold up to 250 guests. The overall feel is casual and lively rather than formal — a good fit for birthdays, corporate happy hours, watch parties, holiday parties, and group dinners where you want a real neighborhood bar atmosphere with in-house food and a full bar.
Planning an Event Here
Phebe's is a classic East Village tavern (est. 1968) at 361 Bowery offering three tiers of event booking: semi-private high-top clusters in the main bar, a private Back Bar room with its own bar, and full venue buyouts for up to 250 guests. Food and drink are handled in-house from the tavern's kitchen and bars.
Vibe
Lively, welcoming, energetic, classic neighborhood tavern — casual rather than formal, with a sports-bar energy on game days.
Space Layout
The venue consists of a main tavern and bar area with high-top seating and multiple flatscreen TVs, leading into a separate private Back Bar room. The Back Bar can be booked on its own for intimate gatherings or combined with the main space for a full buyout.
Private Events
Flexible arrangements are available, from reserving a cluster of high-top tables in the main bar, to booking the private Back Bar with its own dedicated bar, to a full venue buyout for up to 250 guests. Private spaces should be booked in advance.
Food & Drinks
Classic American tavern comfort food including burgers, sandwiches, and tacos, served for lunch and dinner. The bar pours 16 draft beers, craft cocktails, and an extensive selection of wine and spirits. Weekly food specials include $10 Burger Mondays and Taco Tuesdays.
Group Size
High-top areas host around 30 standing guests. The Back Bar accommodates up to 100 standing (roughly 25–40 seated depending on arrangement). Full venue buyouts hold up to 250 guests.
Good To Know
Up to 30 guests
|Semi-Private
A semi-private section of cocktail tables in the main bar area.
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Up to 50 guests
|Semi-Private
|From $100/hr
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Up to 100 guests
|Private
|From $100/hr
The entire tavern and grill space, combining the main bar and Back Bar for large events.
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Up to 100 guests
|Private
A private back room featuring its own bar, ideal for cocktail parties and group dinners.
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Booking Policy
Free cancellations for 48 hours after booking, unless the booking is within 48 hours of the event.
Location
361 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
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