Big parties, smaller crowds

The Russian Tea Room

Honey
The chic and warmly decorated Honey has 3,000 square feet to split between 250 revelers–that’s a whopping 12 square feet in which to shake your moneymaker. There’s an open bar all night, so try one of their signature libations like the Picasso Honey: honey liquor, gin and Cointreau, with a honey-stick garnish. Sweet! 243 W. 14th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves. Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 14th St; L to Eighth Ave. $100, VIP Table $150, Ultra VIP Table $175. 10pm–4am. Click to buy tix.

Russian Tea Room
Where do the elite go to escape the hoi polloi? Why the Russian Tea Room, of course. Start your five-course meal with one ounce of Russian Osetra Caviar, before moving upstairs to hit the dance floor. And rest assured that the price, if nothing else, will keep the proletariat away. 150 W 57th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves. Subway: F, N, Q, R, W to 57th St. First seating $250, 5–7pm. Second seating $500, 8:30–10:30pm followed by dancing until 2am. Click to buy tix.

24 Prince
For a dinner party vibe without taking a risk on friends’ cooking, book a table at 24 Prince where Top Chef’s Nikki Cascone will be serving orrechiette as part of the four-course prix fixe meal. Also take advantage of the dinner-and-drinks deal and stay on to enjoy the open bar until 2am. 24 Prince St between Elizabeth and Mott Sts. Subway: N, R, W to Prince St; 6 to Spring St. Prix fixe menu $60, drink package $125, dinner and drink package $160. 9pm–2am. Click to buy tix.

Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Show
If Sweet Caroline’s 200-person capacity sounds like a lot, imagine how cozy the place will feel after squeezing through the crowd at Times Square. The pay off? Being able to request your favorite song from the dueling piano band. 163 W 46th Street at Seventh Ave (enter from the East Side at the NYPD Security Checkpoint at 46th Street and 6th Avenue). Subway: B, D, F, V to 47–50th Sts–Rockefeller Ctr. $200. 9pm–2am. Click to buy tix.

The Hill
Normally the preserve of college football fans in Murray Hill, this upscale bi-level lounge with a warm autumnal decor will be turning its TVs to the ball drop. They’re also known for tasty bar snacks, but with only 250 tickets, you won’t have to scramble for the last Vegas fry. 416 3rd Avenue between 29th and 30th Sts. Subway: 6 to 28th St. $100, VIP table $150, ultra VIP table $175. 10pm–4am. Click to buy tix.

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