Freemans

What groups say

Groups of 10 to 50 book the second-floor rooms, including the Blue, Red and Wine rooms, for birthdays, weddings and corporate dinners.

• Second-floor spaces are named, including the Blue Room, Red Room and Wine Room, and are used for parties from about 11 to 50 guests.
• Events are typically served family style from a prix fixe menu chosen in advance, including brunch spreads with passed mimosas and bloody marys.
• Reviewers booked through a private events contact and report deposits are required; one group was refused a date change after flight cancellations.
• A back room downstairs seats smaller groups of about 9 to 12 and reads as semi-private.

Drawn from 70 Google reviews of Freemans that mention a group, a private room or a celebration, read September 2026. The reviews below describe a group visit, private rooms and larger events first, with the critical ones kept in.

• private brunch event, party of 50

  We hosted an event (brunch) of about fifty people in their second floor party rooms. When we first went to check it out, my impression, with apologies to Freemans, was that it seemed dated. I am including a picture of what it actually looked like on the day of. Simply classy, elegant and imbued with a delightful warmth which was so appropriate to the event we were having. WOW!!! Partial but representative picture included. Lina Mark, our point person, for the entire event is truly remarkable as a responsive, pro-active and accommodating professional who understood our requirements and more than met them. 'Abundance' was the catch phrase and we were not let down in any respect. What stood out as the most remarkable ingredient in this affair and commented upon by many of our guests was the outstanding level of service. It was unobtrusive, yet always present, and importantly, hospitable. Our heartful thanks to this amazing team put together for our do. At initial mingling time wait-staff glided through with mimosas and bloody Marys' and accommodated some of our finicky guests with their choice of cocktails. Abundance! The food included their famous artichoke dip and avocado toast for appetizers. Entrees included were Nashville Hot Chicken, Norwegian Benedict and a delish frittata. The chicken, for me, proved to be outstanding! Desserts included mini Basque cheesecakes, brownies and ice cream. It was judiciously laid out family style on the tables and proved to be very successful in terms of reach for everyone. Am I getting tiresome? Sorry, I can't seem to get over it!!

• birthday brunch party, party of 30

  Brought a group of 30 here for a birthday party up in the Red Room during brunch. Service- impeccable. The team took really good care of our group, food was hot and delicious. Ambiance- comfortable and classy. Highly recommend.

• private dinner, party of 18

  Love this charming spot for excellent food and drinks at the end of a graffiti filled alley. Worked with them on a private dinner for 18 and had a great experience from beginning to end, and guests were very happy with the meal, service, cocktails and wine. Great communication from Lina and the team throughout the process. We also attended a private event there a few months ago--they definitely know what they are doing when it comes to private events and dinner parties.

• team offsite dinner, party of 15

  Borderline predatory behavior - I booked a large group dinner here (15 people) as part of a team offsite and was required to put a large deposit down. There is a huge blizzard in New York right now and all of our flights were canceled, there is literally no way for us to get to the city for our offsite and for the dinner. It is fully outside of our control. I didn't even ask for a refund - I just asked if we could please move the reservation to the new date of our offsite (less than a month away). Their director of private events, Lina Mark, said they are unwilling to do so. Again...did not even ask for a refund, simply asked to move the date, which felt reasonable. Absolutely abhorrent way to do business, especially in the hospitality space.

• private room dinner, party of 12

  I hosted a private dinner for 12 women in the ‘blue room’ at this restaurant and our experience was INCREDIBLE. The space was so quirky yet elegant, the food was out of this freaking world (get the panzenella!!!), and the cherry on the top was the Michelin-level service. Truly, our waiter constantly was looking to help us elevate the night and create an incredible experience—no request was too small. I could not recommend enough how much you will love hosting an event here, or even just coming here for a normal meal!!

Good to know

American fare, craft cocktails & Colonial tavern decor draws a hip crowd to this hidden-away spot.

Hours, spend and amenities from Google. Private event hours and minimums are set by the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Does Freemans have a private dining room?

Yes. Freemans offers a private dining room for groups in Lower East Side. Second-floor rooms rentable individually or together; colonial tavern decor.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Freemans?

Freemans sits in the $$ price bracket for Lower East Side. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Freemans for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Freemans open?

Freemans is open Monday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

What kind of restaurant is Freemans?

Freemans is a $$ New American restaurant in Lower East Side, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 2,406 Google reviews. Google describes it as: American fare, craft cocktails & Colonial tavern decor draws a hip crowd to this hidden-away spot. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Freemans?

Groups of 10 to 50 book the second-floor rooms, including the Blue, Red and Wine rooms, for birthdays, weddings and corporate dinners. Second-floor spaces are named, including the Blue Room, Red Room and Wine Room, and are used for parties from about 11 to 50 guests. Events are typically served family style from a prix fixe menu chosen in advance, including brunch spreads with passed mimosas and bloody marys. Reviewers booked through a private events contact and report deposits are required; one group was refused a date change after flight cancellations. A back room downstairs seats smaller groups of about 9 to 12 and reads as semi-private. Reviewers praise: attentive, unobtrusive service praised at 50-person and 30-person events; family-style platters arrive hot with generous portions; multiple distinct upstairs rooms, quieter than the main dining room; customizable prix fixe menus described as reasonably priced for events. Watch for: deposits are non-transferable; one group lost a date change request; one host reported roughly $1,000 in unexpected charges on the event bill; main floor can be loud and tables tightly clamped together for larger parties. Based on 70 Google reviews of Freemans that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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