NYC Interactive Mingling Hour

An elevated happy hour in NYC where guests engage with hosted activities as they mix and mingle.

The NYC Interactive Mingling Hour takes place at a single restaurant location of your choice. Guests will be welcomed with an icebreaker using quirky drink charms to encourage natural conversation throughout the experience. Then they’ll mix and mingle as they nibble on canapés, sip delicious drinks, and engage with two different hosted activities of your choice.

25-500+ Guests

1.5-2 Hours

From $160 Per Person

Single Restaurant

5 Canapés & 2 Beverages

Private Experience Only

How it Works

Designed for standing reception and happy hour-style events, the mingling hour helps guests engage naturally. In between sips and bites, guests can visit the hosted activity stations for hands-on foodie fun.

What’s Included

All of our NYC Interactive Mingling Hour package include the following:

Where is It?

Choose your preferred restaurant from among our network of partner venues throughout the city. The event takes place at the restaurant’s bar, lounge, or private dining room for large groups. Our restaurant partners are curated to be within walking distance from your office or key corporate meeting centers.

We Work with The Best

All of our partners not only serve outstanding food and drinks, but have numerous awards (think Michelin Starred and Michelin Bib Gourmand, James Beard Nominees, and Eater’s Top 38), and a staff committed to guest engagement who understand group and corporate needs.

Vin Sur Vingt

Tapas-style French fare with abundant wine list from the mind of Sebastian Auvet, a Parisian wine enthusiast, drawing inspiration from his grandmother 

Grandma’s Home

Authentic Chinese cooking from the Hangzhou region in a warm and welcoming space

Supper

Cozy Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian Restaurant from Frank Prisinzano with multiple private dining rooms

Empellon

Mexican-influenced contemporary American cuisine Awarded 3 Stars by NYTimes and James Beard Finalist for Best New Restaurant

 

Mermaid Inn

Delightful Seafood and Oyster Bar in Times Square good for large groups

Il Fiorista

Michelin Recommended Floral-themed Restaurant with trendy chic vibes and private dining

Blue Fin

Seafood and Sushi restaurant in the heart of Times Square good for large groups

Aquavit

Seasonal Nordic Cuisine in Midtown Manhattan awarded Two Michelin Stars

Benoit

Michelin Recommended restaurant from world renowned Chef Alain Ducasse

Bottino

Tuscan cooking and boutique wines from Executive Chef/Partner Jamie Kenyon of Eataly and Bar Boulad 

Michael’s

Elegant and Upscale art-adorned California Fine Dining Restaurant

ATLA

From Michelin Bib Gourmand and James Beard nominated Chef, Daniela Soto-Innes

Meama

Elevated Georgian cuisine from woman-owned restaurant

Ammazza Café

Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving up under-the-radar Italian dishes

Same Same

High-end seasonal bar fare from Chef David Sullivan in trendy and stylish Midtown spot

MáLà Project

Cozy and hip Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant featuring elevated Szechwan cuisine (with lower spice levels!)

Custom Venue

Looking for a certain cuisine or location? We’ll onboard a new, custom venue, just for your event

What Are the Activities?

You’ll choose two of the activities for your event. Each activity is hosted by an Avital Emcee.

Smell Like a Sommelier

Learn to smell like a professional wine sommelier.

Water Tasting Bar

Taste water like its wine! Discover how different water can taste.

Nostalgic Snack Pairings

Pair your fine wines with nostalgic snacks from childhood.

Hands-On Cocktail Making

+$35 Per Person

Mix up a cocktail like a pro, then enjoy your delicious creation.

Pop Rocks Blending

+$15 Per Person

Make a one-of-a-kind Pop Rocks blend. Includes take-home gift.

Electric Gummy Bears

+$15 Per Person

Add Electric Dust to flavorful gummy bears. Includes take-home gift.

How Does Pricing Work?

We have simplified pricing so you pay one flat fee per person, with everything included.

Base Package

$160 + $40 Service/Gratuity Per Person = $200 Per Person

Inclusivity & Diversity

Dietary Restrictions

We can accommodate all dietary restrictions on private group dining experiences. You will be asked to submit your group’s dietary restrictions one week before the private dining event. If you are unsure if we can accommodate your restriction, please ask your Avital Culinary Curator during the booking process.

Run of Show

1: Meet Expert Host & Icebreaker Activity

Guests are welcomed to the restaurant by their Avital Host before engaging with the fun icebreaker game using quirky drink charms. 

2: Grab a Drink & Nibble on Canapés

Throughout the event guests will nibble on delicious bite-sized appetizers and sip beer or wine.

3: Engage with Hands-On Activities

At their leisure, guests will engage with the hosted activities, like hands-on cocktail making or a water tasting bar.

4: Connect Authentically

Guests will mix and mingle naturally throughout the event. Conversation flows effortlessly with the perfect balance of structured activities. 

Why Choose Avital for Your NYC Happy Hour Event?

• Expertly Hosted: Our NYC Interactive Mingling Hour is hosted by an on-site, vetted and trained, expert Avital Emcee Host. You can sit back and enjoy as your host takes care of all the logistics with rich storytelling and group engagement throughout. 
• Unique & Memorable: More fun than a standard happy hour, guest will get hands-on and engage between sips and nibbles.
• Experienced Team: A full support team to ensure a turnkey booking and seamless experience from start to finish.
• Designed for Connection: The Interactive Mingling Hour creates the perfect balance of authentic conversation and curated experience. 
• Customizable: Inclusive, accessible, and customizable to a variety of use cases, from small team gatherings to large, multi-city events. 
• Dietary Restriction Friendly: We understand dietary restrictions and want everyone to leave feeling cared for and full! We’ll ask for your restrictions after booking.

How to Book Your Private Event

1: Explore Packages

Download the PDF proposal to view packages and pricing for each experience. Still have questions? Schedule a call with your Culinary Curator.

 

View PDF

2: Start Your Booking

Submit your event details to get started. Upon submission, you’ll also have the option to make an initial, refundable deposit to reserve your date right away.

 

Start Your Booking

3: Finalize Details

A real human will be in touch to finalize your event details, like confirming your package, how to submit request for dietary or alcohol accommodations, and when your final headcount is due.