Manhattan｜Wine Bars for a Birthday Toast with Friends

4.6 (2,292)

Mon – Wed, 11:30 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, 11:30 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 12:30 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1)

140 W 44th St

Jimmy's is the historic-dive option on W 44th Street: the deliberately casual outlier, not the high-end anchor. If your friends value old-school bar character more than a polished room, compare this one first. Confirm group seating and the current wine selection before making birthday plans.

4.7 (1,033)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 17:00 – 04:00 (+1)

19 W 31st St

The NoMad choice for a more dressed-up friends night pairs a chic-lounge identity with cocktail-bar and wine-bar tags. Consider this one when your group wants a lounge setting for the birthday toast. Confirm seating arrangements and current wine options directly rather than assuming a group booking is included.

4.6 (606)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 23:00; Fri, 12:00 – 23:30; Sat, 16:00 – 23:30

151 W 51st St

The clearest wine-first option in this group brings together wine-lovers, sharing-plates and cozy signals at a Midtown address. For friends who want the birthday to center on a glass and conversation, make this your comparison point. Ask about group seating and current selections before committing.

4.7 (872)

Mon – Tue, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Wed – Thu, 12:00 – 03:00 (+1); Fri, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 10:30 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 10:30 – 02:00 (+1)

160 W 54th St

On W 54th Street, Bartley's combines cocktail-bar and Irish-pub signals with party and private-event tags, alongside wine. Compare it when your friends want a more social birthday setting. Check arrangements and the current wine list directly; a private room or event package is not implied.