Booking private rooms in NYC, can be quite the task especially if you are looking for larger parties for such gatherings as corporate events, birthday parties or engagement celebrations. The Winslow is a bar, restaurant and small event space wrapped into one amazing location in the heart of New York City’s East Village and Gramercy areas.
Plan an Event at The Winslow
The Winslow is a neighborhood favorite, not only because of its delicious food and drink options, but also because it allows guests to create the space they are seeking for anything from semi-private events to casual dinner parties. This bar and eatery offers private party options as well as semi-private dining options.
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The Winslow has got you covered with a range of private and semi-private areas for you to choose from. We have numerous popular spaces for parties, gatherings or corporate events.
The Back Room
The Winslow Bar’s Private Room : Quick Take
Finding a small private dining room or party space in New York City. However, semi private dining experiences are not an unachievable goal. Here are some key takeaways about The Winslow’s private back room includes:
The semi-private event space can seat up to 20 guests and hold as a gathering space upwards of 30 to 35 guests.
It has two glass window walls with sliding doors so it’s private but your groups can still feel inclusive within the main bar area.
The tables and small stools are minimal to create more of a mingling area but two walls are lined with bench seating so there is never a shortage.
The same bench seating has available storage underneath to keep jackets, bags or other items guests need kept safe in order for them to stay carefree and foot-loose.
There are no rental fees of any kind, only minimum spend requirements, which are easily met allowing for fewer stresses while planning fun gatherings in private spaces.
Two walls of the semi-private back room are decorated by the inventive styling of Flavor Paper. (When back there see if you can spot the decorative golden pigeons, rats and hydrants as to the untrained eye they are hard to spot.)
I had my birthday here last night and it was FANTASTIC! Great atmosphere and very well-crafted gin & tonics. The staff was very helpful and friendly– from making the reservation to serving us at the party. Will definitely go back!
I hosted a going away gathering for a friend at The Winslow and it really couldn’t have had a better, more seamless event. They allowed us into the space early so we could decorate and get things situated for the guest of honor. From there, our 30 person party was able to purchase all the food/drinks they wanted from our incomparable, dedicated server Maya. I can’t overstate how much we appreciated The Winslow’s flexibility with credit cards and ordering. As this was a going away party, I had invited far-flung people in the departer’s life, some of whom I had never met. It would have been such a headache to try and settle up with them after the party, but The Winslow made sure that even the frazzled coordinator (read: me) had a great time that night. Thank you!
I recently had the opportunity to attend a birthday party at a local bar that allows birthday parties, and I have to say, it was an absolute blast. From the moment we arrived, the staff at the bar were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They reserved a private area for our group and decorated it with balloons and streamers, which really set the mood for the celebration. The drinks at the bar were top-notch, with a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines to choose from. The bar also had a great selection of appetizers and snacks, which were a perfect accompaniment to the drinks. But what really made the night special was the atmosphere at the bar. The music was lively and upbeat, and the other patrons were all in good spirits. It was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday, and I know that the birthday person felt truly special and pampered. Overall, I was extremely impressed with my experience at this bar that allows birthday parties. The staff were friendly and attentive, the drinks were excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect for a celebration. I would highly recommend this bar for anyone looking to host a birthday party in a fun and lively setting.
There are many other spaces besides the private back room you can reserve at The Winslow to ensure you have a great space to host your next event. The following are three other spaces you can book:
Communal High Top Area
Nook Area
Banquet Seating
Communal High Top Area
For larger groups (between 35-55 guests) looking for semi-private spaces The Winslow’s Communal High Top private room area is an amazing space. Here are some other features:
Though technically not a private room the Communal High Top area is the right half of the main bar area, and when reserved in its entirety can hold upwards of 55 guests comfortably.
The space would be stanchioned off and the middle pillar tables are removed to create much more floor and gathering space for your party.
This space is ideal for large group events angling more towards a mingling area rather than a sit down dinner, such as fantasy football draft parties.
For convenience the Communal High Top Area and event space also has several hooks and pegs for which to hang garments, bags and jackets. There is no coat check, but this allows guests to keep their personal items close without having to sit on top of them.
The Winslow, even when at it’s busiest, tries to create a welcoming and chill environment for guests to be able to relax in but still turn up if the mood strikes.
Banquette Seating Section
The Winslow’s Banquet Seating Section can seat up to 20 guests and holds as a gathering space upwards of 30 guests. Here are some other details about the party or dining space:
It is the entire left half of the main bar area so no other guests would be in the section as well as providing lower, more comfortable seating preferred by some guests.
Other event spaces in The Winslow offer high tops and stools, but lower seating tends to work better for certain types of gatherings such as dinners or showers.
This section can also be stanchioned off to ensure no other guests are in your area, which aids in making the space feel a bit more private even in an open floor layout.
The Nook
The Winslow’s versatile Nook area consists of a large communal table in a cut out alcove directly across from the lively bar area. Though not a room, our cut out peninsula is great for dinner groups of up to 10 guests. Here are some factors you should consider before booking:
If you are not looking for a sit-down dinner, the space also makes a great home base for guests entering and exiting at varying times all in the name of keeping the party and night going.
The Nook area can seat up to 10 and hold as a gathering space around 12-15 guests.
The wall of the Nook Area is lined with irreverent plates, that let’s just say, upon which your British Nan may or may not approve.
I had a graduation party at The Winslow. Catarina, Maddie, and the rest of the team were phenomenal! The booking process was very easy and they were able to accommodate all of our needs. Highly recommend going for happy hour, dinner, or parties!