Live View of the Ball Drop Bowtie Bar inside Renaissance Hotel NYC
THE Best Views of The Times Square Ball Drop
Event Description
Bowtie Bar occupies the Renaissance Hotel Times Square's prime real estate at 714 Seventh Avenue where floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows deliver the most coveted ball drop views in Manhattan, you're suspended above seven million street revelers watching through unobstructed glass. The brand-new cocktail lounge (opened November 2025) channels Art Deco theater glamour with polished metals, jewel-toned fabrics, and Italian marble, all illuminated by Times Square's electric billboards. For New Year's Eve 2026, this is where the city's most discerning celebrate warm, elevated, with champagne in hand and the ball descending at eye level.

What to Expect
New Year's Eve at Bowtie Bar means five hours inside Times Square's newest luxury lounge with Grey Goose flowing, Wagyu beef stations, and raw bar spreading across Italian marble. From 8 PM to 1 AM you're warm while street crowds freeze, you're seated while millions stand, you're sipping Hennessey VSOP while accessing bathrooms without losing your spot. The Renaissance Hotel's wraparound windows keep you at eye level with the descending ball no craning necks, no fighting crowds. At midnight, raise Dom Pérignon as the Waterford Crystal drops fifteen feet from your face through floor-to-ceiling glass. This is how people with means celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square.
The Venue
Bowtie Bar occupies the Renaissance Hotel Times Square's prime real estate at 714 Seventh Avenue where floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows deliver the most coveted ball drop views in Manhattan, you're suspended above seven million street revelers watching through unobstructed glass. The brand-new cocktail lounge (opened November 2025) channels Art Deco theater glamour with polished metals, jewel-toned fabrics, and Italian marble, all illuminated by Times Square's electric billboards. For New Year's Eve 2026, this is where the city's most discerning celebrate warm, elevated, with champagne in hand and the ball descending at eye level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the event start and end?
The event runs from 8:00 PM on December 31st until 1:00 AM on January 1st (5 hours total).
What is the age requirement?
This is a 21+ event. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry.
Is there a view of the Times Square Ball Drop from Bowtie Bar?
Yes! Bowtie Bar offers panoramic views of the Times Square Ball Drop through floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows throughout the lounge. You'll watch the ball descend from an elevated vantage point inside the Renaissance Hotel Times Square, above the street-level crowds with unobstructed sightlines through the glass.
What's included with my Bowtie Bar ticket?
Your ticket includes 5-hour premium open bar (8 PM-1 AM) featuring Grey Goose Vodka, Casamigos Silver Tequila, Knob Creek Bourbon, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Hennessey VSOP Cognac, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Jack Daniel's, premium wines, craft beers including Heineken and Brooklyn Lager; passed appetizers and food stations throughout the evening including Wild Mushroom Arancini, Buffalo Chicken Empanadas, Mini Beef Wellington, Poached Shrimp and Pesto Mousse Canapés, Seared Filet Mignon Potato Pancakes, Cheese & Charcuterie Display, Sushi Station and Raw Bar (oysters, lobster, clams, shrimp cocktail), Pan Roasted Halibut, Butter Poached Lobster Tail, Roasted American Wagyu Filet Mignon, Chef's Selection of Seasonal Desserts; live entertainment; champagne toast at midnight; access to panoramic ball drop views through floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows; party favors and festive atmosphere in this Art Deco theater-inspired lounge.
What's the dress code for Bowtie Bar on New Year's Eve?
Festive cocktail attire is recommended for Bowtie Bar. Think upscale, this is a sophisticated cocktail lounge inside the Renaissance Hotel Times Square. Nice jeans with a dressy top work, but avoid athletic wear, sneakers, or overly casual outfits. This is New Year's Eve in NYC at an elevated venue, so bring your stylish A-game.



