| If you're crew (or more importantly, you) is more into | | | | won't be disappointed. There are also side rooms with |
| duking it out than dancing, a birthday spot with games | | | | foosball tables for the more active enthusiasts in your |
| to entertain may be more appropriate than a typical | | | | party. Once guests have had their fill of game night, |
| bar / club. Or even if you're just over the same old | | | | you can always pop outside and go to any of the |
| scene, and want to spice things up with a little | | | | other more typical Meatpacking bars to continue the |
| competitive calling, the venues below are sure to | | | | celebration. |
| deliver. The best part about these places is the | | | | 4. Common Ground. Just like the name indicates, this is |
| no-fuss attitude and all-fun focus. Be sure to all ahead | | | | a great place for getting everyone on the same page. |
| though and reserve space so you're not elbowing | | | | The vibe is chill and unpretentious, the patrons are |
| strangers out of your Candyland board. | | | | high-spirited and chatty, and the big couches make it |
| 1. Fat Black Pussycat. This is a West Village staple | | | | easy to flop down for a game of Connect Four. The |
| when it comes to thinking of laid-back, fun crowd and | | | | library-like walls have stacks of fun board games and |
| plenty going on. Upstairs are ping pong tables, pool | | | | the bartenders keep drinks flowing for prices that |
| tables, regular tables to lounge out at. Downstairs is a | | | | won't leave your guests breaking the bank to |
| full-out dance party. Somewhere in the middle of it all is | | | | celebrate your birthday. You can reserve the front |
| karaoke for those that aren't the least bit stage shy. | | | | section just for you and your crew so if the |
| Something for everyone so no one's unhappy. | | | | entertainment dies down, the people-watching out the |
| 2. Ace Bar. If you want something a little more unusual | | | | window will pick the energy back up. |
| than the usual board game bars, Ace Bar might be | | | | 5. Bowlmor Lanes. Ok so there's really only one game |
| just for you. There's skeeball, pinball, darts, and pool to | | | | here. But it's still a super fun birthday spot because you |
| keep the party popping until you're tired of beating | | | | can reserve lanes / sections ahead of time, and feel |
| everyone at the bar. | | | | like you're in a trendy bar thanks to the club lighting and |
| 3. 675 Bar. When you think of Meatpacking, you usually | | | | club music. With the competitive juices flowing, |
| don't think of laid-back game bar. But that's exactly | | | | everyone's bound to be a little more amped and likely |
| what 675 Bar brought to the trendy restaurant / club | | | | to stay longer. And when it's your birthday, you don't |
| district. This is an underground oasis without a snicker | | | | want anyone leaving early so at least you know you |
| of snob. The music is great, and the board games are | | | | can lock them in for a bit once they start the game. |
| even better. From Jenga to Boggle to Checkers, you | | | | |