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5th & Mad

Midtown Bar and Event Space with Private Party Rooms

New · Requests available Bar Max 600 people

About the Venue

5th & MAD is a lively bi-level Midtown venue that combines the energy of a sports bar, lounge and private event destination near the Empire State Building. Multiple gathering areas, two full bars, customizable lighting and a contemporary interior allow the space to shift easily from casual after-work drinks to a large private buyout. Company parties, birthdays, alumni gatherings, networking receptions, product celebrations, holiday events and sports watch parties can all make use of the venue’s built-in entertainment and flexible social layout. The two levels create natural separation between arrival, dining, conversation and dancing, while the finished restaurant setting keeps the event comfortable and visually complete. Hosts can preserve the venue’s upbeat personality or add custom signage, branded content and décor to create a more tailored experience.

The venue accommodates up to 600 guests and includes more than 30 televisions, projection capability, a public-address system and DJ-ready audio. In-house food and beverage service, seating, Wi-Fi, climate control and restrooms reduce the need to coordinate multiple outside vendors, while elevator access to the mezzanine supports movement between floors. The location on East 36th Street is convenient to Midtown offices, Grand Central, Penn Station and nearby hotels, making it practical for local teams and visitors. Events can be structured around passed food, buffet service, drinks, presentations, televised programming or late-night music depending on the group’s priorities. For planners seeking a large Manhattan bar venue with substantial capacity, flexible layouts and entertainment already in place, 5th & MAD offers an efficient and energetic setting for weekday or weekend gatherings.