Dear Mom might just be the most flexible spot to host a gathering on the cheap. As long as you have a party of a least 20, there are few, if any, restrictions. There are no food and beverage minimums and no booking fees. The bar is happy to work with parties to throw a casual shindig or elaborate party complete with a menu that includes bites like crostini with marinated mozzarella, chili-lime wings and homemade breadsticks wrapped in salami starting at $5 per person.Capacity: 220 standingRental fee: NoneMinimum: None

With a variety of rotating food trucks to choose from, SOMA StreatFood Park might be one of the best, budget-friendly options to host picky eaters for the holidays. The park lets you reserve up to 50 seats at no charge. Alternatively, you can book the Bus — a converted school bus that’s heated and can hold up to 70 people — for an hour at $75 or $255 for up to four hours. They’ll let you decorate it however you want, to boot. Capacity: 50 seatedRental fee: None to $255Minimum: None

One of the most popular spots to watch sports in the FiDi also might be one of the cheapest to host a group in the neighborhood. To reserve a spot, Royal Exchange only charges a $25 per person minimum that all goes toward food and drinks. Food can be customized for groups over 100 people, but anything smaller must choose from pre-ordered apps on the bar’s menu (think pretzel knots and sliders). On the weekends guests can do private buy outs to rent the entire space for $6,000, all of which can be used toward food and drinks. Capacity: 200 seated, 250 standingRental fee: NoneMinimum: $25 per person

Brunch holiday party, anyone? Marla Bakery might be the spot. The restaurant books out its quaint garden patio for private events with a sweet deal on the weekdays starting at $15 per person for a menu that includes house made bagels with cured trout, herbed cheese and pickled vegetables, as well as scones, pan au chocolate and the beloved Marla Bun. Lunch starts at $25, while dinner can be done for $30 per person. Capacity: 20 seated, 40 standingRental fee: $250 during the week, $350 on the weekendMinimum: None

In September, Fiorella unveiled a new stylish (and heated) garden patio. The restaurant is now offering up the space as a private dining area for people looking to host a fun, family-style feast at $30 per person of antipasti, pizza from their wood-fired oven, pasta and other classic mains. An additional $27 per person will get you a beverage package that includes juices, wines and some bubbly for a couple of hours.Capacity: 30 seated, 40 standingRental fee: NoneMinimum: $1,500

Few things says fiesta like a taco. Uno Dos Tacos is happy to host a holiday party for 10 to 60 people at one or all of its community tables. Starting at $20 per person, the restaurant will serve tacos or a family-style spread with beer and margaritas by the bucket or pitcher. Capacity: 60 seatedRental fee: NoneMinimum: $20 per person

For a party of 20 to 30 people, you can book the private dining room at Uva Vinoteca with a prix-fixe food menu starting at $30 per person and $25 for unlimited drinks. Minimums vary depending on the day of the week and start at $1,200 for the weekday and up to $1,400 for the weekend. Expect salumi boards, wild boar lasagna and smoked mozzarella pizza. Capacity: 30 seatedRental fee: NoneMinimum: $1,200 to $1,400

With over 40 beers on tap, a BBQ grill and a full kitchen serving up food all day long, Zeitgeist is a great spot to cheers to the holidays. The only catch: they don’t take reservations. Big groups are welcomed, but the staff encourages interested parties to arrive at least half an hour before their event to scope out seating. Capacity: As many as you can save a table forRetal fee: NoneMinimum: None