PRIVATE EVENTS
AT GRAYSON HOTEL
A Distinctive Private Events Collection in Midtown Manhattan
Grayson Hotel is a boutique luxury destination in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Bryant Park and moments from iconic landmarks including the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Fifth Avenue. The property seamlessly blends refined accommodations, thoughtful design, and a curated collection of dining and event venues, all under one roof.
Home to a portfolio of 4 distinctive restaurants, bars and private event venues—including Bar Harta, a dedicated private event floor with indoor-outdoor flow and Harta, a sophisticated private dining experience —the hotel offers versatile, design-forward spaces paired with world-class cuisine, creating an exceptional setting for both corporate entertaining and sophisticated social gatherings.
Bar Harta
A Private Indoor-Outdoor Event Space
For hosts seeking a flexible event format, Bar Harta offers one of Midtown Manhattan’s most versatile private event spaces. Located on the second floor of Grayson Hotel, this fully private indoor-outdoor venue combines an airy terrace feel with the convenience of a full-service event floor, creating a setting that works beautifully for receptions, meetings, engagement parties, networking events, and celebrations of all kinds.
Bar Harta is designed to adapt. With a full bar, lounge and banquette seating, flexible furniture configurations, a seasonal enclosure, and in-house A/V support, the space can accommodate everything from morning meetings and presentations to cocktail receptions and festive evening gatherings. It feels like a hidden Midtown escape — elevated, comfortable, and easy to make your own.
Capacity
10 to 250 Standing, 10 to 150 with Seating
Highlights
- Fully private second-floor event floor
- Indoor-outdoor terrace atmosphere
- Full bar and customizable beverage packages
- Flexible setup for meetings, receptions, and celebrations
- In-house A/V and event support
Harta
For Private Dining, Celebrations & Elevated Gatherings
Harta is Grayson’s signature dining room — a stylish New American brasserie that offers the warmth of a great restaurant with the flexibility of a private event venue. Rich in handcrafted detail and anchored by a striking bar, the space feels polished but approachable, making it a natural fit for occasions that call for a seated experience with strong food, attentive service, and a memorable Midtown setting.
For corporate hosts, Harta is ideal for client dinners, executive meals, and team celebrations that benefit from a more refined dining atmosphere. For social and milestone occasions, it lends itself beautifully to rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, birthday dinners, and intimate gatherings that feel celebratory without being overly formal. The space also offers natural event flow, with access to a private back room and patio that can support cocktails before dinner or a transition between moments.
Capacities
15 to 50 Seated, 15 to 75 Standing
Highlights
- Ideal for private dining and seated celebrations
- Strong fit for executive dinners and client entertaining
- Warm, design-forward Midtown setting
- Patio and back-room flow for cocktail-to-dinner events
- Restaurant-quality food and beverage experience
Explore More Venues at Grayson Hotel
Looking for a different event style? Grayson Hotel also offers rooftop celebrations at Bar Cima and seasonal outdoor gatherings at Tacalle — giving hosts even more ways to match the venue to the occasion.
Bar Cima
Rooftop Cocktail Bar with Skyline Views
For events that call for dramatic atmosphere, Bar Cima brings rooftop energy to the Grayson Hotel collection. Set above Midtown Manhattan, the space pairs a stylish indoor lounge with an open-air terrace and panoramic city views, making it a standout choice for cocktail receptions, milestone celebrations, brand events, and social gatherings that want a true New York backdrop.
Learn MoreTacalle
Hidden Taco Garden for Seasonal Gatherings
For hosts looking for something playful and unexpected, Tacalle is an outdoor venue built around a vintage taco truck, festive lighting, and a lively social atmosphere that works beautifully for team outings, birthday parties, happy hours, and warm-weather celebrations.
Learn MoreVenues for Every Occasion
Whether you are planning an executive dinner, cocktail reception, engagement party, birthday celebration, or holiday gathering, Grayson Hotel brings together multiple venue styles under one roof — making it easy to match the setting to the occasion.
A Prime Midtown Location
Set in Midtown Manhattan, where business, culture, and energy converge, Grayson Hotel is a location that works hard for both hosts and guests. The neighborhood is central, recognizable, and easy to reach, making it especially appealing for corporate groups, local celebrations, and events with out-of-town attendees. For planners, the setting is elevated and distinctly New York while still being practical to execute.
Turnkey Events & World Class Cuisine
Grayson Hotel offers a seamless turnkey event experience, expertly managing every detail from venue selection to food and service for effortless execution. Operated by nationally acclaimed Apicii Hospitality group, the property provides inspired cuisine, seasoned hospitality, and a versatile setting for both corporate and social gatherings. Events can also align with key seasonal moments and recognized holidays, including Cinco de Mayo, New Year’s Eve and other calendar-driven activations, creating a dynamic and memorable experience rooted in the energy of New York City.
Start Planning Your Event
Harta and Bar Harta offer private events that are polished, flexible, and unmistakably New York. We look forward to hearing from you.