SMALL PARTY VENUE | WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN
Small Party Venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Bat Haus is a small party venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn built for intimate gatherings of up to 50 guests — and as few as 6. Unlike large venues that require 75–150+ guest minimums, it's purpose-made for small celebrations: birthdays, showers, dinner parties, and engagements, with a private backyard, BYO food and drinks, and a flat rental from $1,350.
Written by Natalie Chan • Founder of Bat Haus • 2,000+ events since 2012 • Updated June 2026
$1350+
FLAT, 5 HRS
6–50
GUESTS
BYO
FOOD & DRINKS
Yes!
PRIVATE BACKYARD
What makes a good small party venue?
A great small venue is sized for intimacy — big enough to move and mingle, small enough that the room feels full and warm with 20–40 guests. Look for no large guest minimum, a flexible layout, natural light so you need less décor, BYO food and drinks to control the budget, and an included host so the day runs smoothly. A space built for 150 will swallow a party of 30; a space built for small gatherings makes it feel just right.
Why an intimate venue beats a big one
For a small party, intimacy isn't a compromise — it's the point. Everyone can hear the toast, join the games, and actually talk to each other. You're not paying for empty square footage or a 100-guest food minimum. And a cozy, well-styled room photographs warmer than a half-empty hall. The best small parties feel like a gathering in a beautiful home, not an event lost in a ballroom.
What can you host here?
Birthday parties & milestone celebrations
What's included?
Private space for up to 50 guests
Exclusive private backyard
Tables, chairs & sound system
Warm string lighting & greenery
Setup, cleanup & on-site host
BYO food & drinks, no corkage
A separate downstairs studio also hosts up to 15 for even smaller gatherings and workshops.
The sweet spot for a small party
After 14 years of small celebrations here, the parties that feel the best tend to land between 25 and 40 guests in our main room — full enough to feel festive, relaxed enough that everyone connects. If your list is smaller still, the downstairs studio is lovely for 10–15. The secret to a great small party isn't more space; it's the right-sized space.
Small party venue FAQs
What's a good small party venue in Brooklyn for under 50 guests?
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Bat Haus in Williamsburg is purpose-built for small parties of up to 50 guests — and welcomes groups as small as 6 — with no large guest minimum, a private backyard, and BYO food and drinks from a flat $1,350.
How small a group can you host?
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As few as 6 guests on the main floor, with a downstairs studio ideal for 10–15. There's no minimum guest count.
How much does a small party venue cost in Williamsburg?
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Bat Haus rents for a flat $1,350–$1,850 for 5 hours and up to 50 guests, BYO with no corkage or catering markup.
What kinds of small parties can I host?
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Birthdays, baby and bridal showers, engagement parties, dinner parties, micro-weddings, and intimate celebrations of all kinds.
Natalie Chan — Founder, Bat Haus
Natalie has hosted 2,000+ intimate celebrations in Williamsburg since 2012 — and loves a small party done well.
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Up to 50 guests, BYO, and a private backyard — in the heart of Williamsburg. Free tours available before you book.