July 3rd at Bowtie Bar inside Rennaissance Times Square
Event Description
On July 3rd, the Times Square Ball drops outside of New Year's Eve for the first time in history, descending at midnight into July 4th to mark America's 250th. Bowtie Bar's pitch is the most civilized in town. Skip the rooftop wind, the closed plaza, and the indignity of the curb, and post up inside Two Times Square itself, looking down 7th Avenue at the ball. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap three sides of the room. Premium open bar, passed appetizers, food stations, desserts, and live entertainment, with a refined guest list to match.
The Venue
Bowtie Bar sits inside Two Times Square (the actual address) at 7th Avenue and 48th Street, with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides of the main room turning the wall of LED, marquees, and ticker boards into decor. The room itself runs cooler than the chaos outside: low-lit lounge seating, serious cocktails, and a refined crowd. Few Manhattan rooms can claim a literal Times Square address, and the windows make sure you know it.
Venue Photos
Party Highlights:
- Direct view of the historic Times Square Ball Drop, the first ever outside of New Year's Eve, marking America's 250th at midnight into July 4th
- Floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides of the main room with panoramic Times Square sightlines
- Premium open bar, passed appetizers, food stations, desserts, and live entertainment
- 21+ adults-only crowd in a refined lounge setting
Bowtie Bar Times Square
714 7th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Event Time:
8:00 PM – 1:00 AMSpace Capacity:
150Have a Question? Call (646) 205-7600
*** Pricing is Per Person unless stated in the Ticket Type ***
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bowtie Bar located?
714 7th Avenue at 48th Street, inside Two Times Square. Five blocks north of One Times Square and a short walk from any Midtown subway stop. Closest stations are 49th Street (N/R/W) and 50th Street (1).
What's happening in Times Square on July 3rd, 2026?
For the first time in history, the Times Square Ball drops outside of New Year's Eve. It descends at midnight into July 4th to mark America's 250th birthday, a one-time-only moment timed to the Semiquincentennial.
Will I see the ball drop from Bowtie Bar?
Yes. The main room has floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides looking out over Times Square, with a direct sightline down 7th Avenue to the Ball at One Times Square. With public plaza viewing closed off this year, an indoor venue inside Times Square itself is one of the few places to actually watch the ball descend live.
What's included with my ticket?
General admission includes entry to the event at Bowtie Bar, a premium open bar, passed appetizers, food stations, desserts, and live entertainment.
Is the event indoor or outdoor?
Indoor. Bowtie Bar is a fully enclosed venue with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides. Climate-controlled, weather-immune, and built around the view rather than the elements.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual to upscale. Bowtie Bar isn't named accidentally, and most guests dress for the room.
Is there an age requirement?
21+. Valid government-issued photo ID required at the door.