# Bar Bonobo

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- Cuisine: Cocktail Bar
- Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea)
- Space: Private Room
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $20 to $80 per person
- Google rating: 4.3 (245 reviews)
- Address: 184 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
- Phone: (251) 217-9992
- Website: https://barbonobo.com/
- Hours: Monday to Friday 3:00 PM to 4:00 AM, and Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:00 AM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Bar Bonobo's intimate private room transforms your group gathering into a sophisticated Chelsea hideaway, where expertly crafted cocktails flow as freely as conversation in their dimly lit, design-forward space. The talented bartenders treat each drink like a work of art, creating Instagram-worthy libations that taste even better than they look, while the cozy atmosphere makes everyone feel like they've discovered the neighborhood's best-kept secret. Your group will leave with new favorite cocktail recipes and that satisfied glow that comes from a night done exactly right.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the back private room for work events, holiday parties, birthdays and launch parties with open bar and passed food.

- The back room is a separate private space used for company events, birthdays and book launch parties.
- One work event booked through a marketing contact who answered questions ahead and had the room prepped an hour early.
- That event included 3 food options plus an open bar, and the host brought signage, custom napkins and menus.
- A dedicated bartender staffed the private room during a company holiday party.

What works: Responsive event contact and easy planning ahead of time; Private back room set up and ready before arrival; Personalized branding, signage and custom menus allowed; Dedicated bartender and attentive staff for group events.

Watch out for: Walk-in seating is first come first served and can feel disorganized; Reports of long waits for service on busy nights; Some complaints about inconsistent pre-batched cocktails.

Distilled from 13 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Bar Bonobo have a private dining room?**

Yes. Bar Bonobo offers a private dining room for groups in Chelsea. Contact the restaurant for capacity and availability.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Bar Bonobo?**

Guests at Bar Bonobo typically spend $20 to $80 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Bar Bonobo for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Bar Bonobo open?**

Bar Bonobo is open Monday to Friday 3:00 PM to 4:00 AM, and Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:00 AM. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is Bar Bonobo?**

Bar Bonobo is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 245 Google reviews. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Bar Bonobo?**

Groups book the back private room for work events, holiday parties, birthdays and launch parties with open bar and passed food. The back room is a separate private space used for company events, birthdays and book launch parties. One work event booked through a marketing contact who answered questions ahead and had the room prepped an hour early. That event included 3 food options plus an open bar, and the host brought signage, custom napkins and menus. A dedicated bartender staffed the private room during a company holiday party. Reviewers praise: responsive event contact and easy planning ahead of time; private back room set up and ready before arrival; personalized branding, signage and custom menus allowed; dedicated bartender and attentive staff for group events. Watch for: walk-in seating is first come first served and can feel disorganized; reports of long waits for service on busy nights; some complaints about inconsistent pre-batched cocktails. Based on 13 Google reviews of Bar Bonobo that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.