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The Carnegie Club, Bar restaurant in Midtown West with semi-private room, photo 1 of 5

The Carnegie Club

Bar

4.6
Updated September 2026
Semi-Private Room

The Carnegie Club's mahogany-paneled semi-private room transforms your group gathering into an intimate speakeasy experience, where craft cocktails and elevated bar fare flow as freely as the conversation. Your party will feel like VIP members of an exclusive gentleman's club, tucked away from the Midtown bustle while still being steps from Carnegie Hall and Times Square. The dimly lit, leather-appointed space strikes that rare balance between sophistication and conviviality that keeps everyone lingering long after the last martini.

Location

What groups say

Groups of 5 to 8 book tables for birthdays and Sinatra Saturday shows, with corporate events held upstairs.

What works
  • Attentive servers named repeatedly by celebrating groups
  • Live Sinatra show and old New York atmosphere for celebrations
  • Strong cocktails, cigars and shareable bites like crab cake bites
  • Hosts accommodated reservation mix-ups for birthday parties
Watch out for
  • Per person show charge plus drinks surprised a group of 8
  • Slow, inconsistent service upstairs despite automatic 20% gratuity
  • Premium seating upcharge to move from assigned corner tables
  • There is an upstairs area described as more private, where one reviewer saw a corporate event held.
  • Reported group sizes are mostly 5 to 8 people, seated at tables or corner spots that offer some privacy.
  • Sinatra Saturday shows require reservations well in advance; one party booked 2 months out and others used a waitlist.
  • Cost signals include a $50 per person show charge, a group of 8 splitting at $75 each, and a mandatory 20% gratuity.

Drawn from 34 Google reviews of The Carnegie Club 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.

  • corporate event upstairs
    Bacon wrapped meatballs, crab cake bites, amazing. Old fashioned was made perfectly. One of the nicest cigar lounges anywhere. Really enjoyed the comfortable seating. Corporate event upstairs. Very high priced. Not for anyone on a budget. Unfortunately in this town, there are very few places to enjoy a cigar when the weather forces you inside.
  • group night out, party of 8
    If you want to be ripped off come here. It advertises as $50 including a two drink minimum towards the $50 but in reality they charge you $50 plus any drinks you get. I came with a group of 8 and they charged us $400 just for sitting plus drinks. I've been living in NYC for over 8 years and have never been ripped off more. DO NOT COME to this overpriced bullshit place whatever you do!!!!!!
  • birthday with friends, party of 8
    It was our friend's birthday, and loves this kind of atmosphere. They had cheese and crackers with wine, and the cigar were great quality. We were a group of 8 each. we split the bill at 75 per person
  • friends night out, party of 7
    Wonderful night at Carnegie Club last night. Great servers and staff. Cozy accommodations for our party of 7. Excellent cigar selections, great scotch, and of course 10/10 music. Definitely will be back!
  • 21st birthday show, party of 5
    My daughter wanted to do Sinatra Saturday to celebrate her 21st birthday. We were at last night’s 5pm show! Five of us spent the weekend in NY and Sinatra Saturday was definitely the highlight of our trip! It was so much fun. Such a fun vibe. And, fun to go back in time for a bit. We are already planning on doing it again, although this next time around we will book the 5 and 8pm show, so we can have a leisurely evening of Sinatra! Do it! You won’t be disappointed.

Good to know

Patrons puff on cigars & sip single malts at this clubby, elegant smoking lounge with a fireplace.

Reservations
Takes reservations
Groups
Good for groups
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Hours
Monday2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Thursday2:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Friday2:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Saturday2:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Sunday2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Carnegie Club have a private dining room?
The Carnegie Club offers a semi-private dining space for groups rather than a fully enclosed room. Contact the restaurant for details on the space.
How much does it cost to book a private event at The Carnegie Club?
The Carnegie Club sits in the $$$ price bracket for Midtown West. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact The Carnegie Club for the current minimum and deposit terms.
When is The Carnegie Club open?
The Carnegie Club is open Monday 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Tuesday to Thursday 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Friday and Saturday 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.
What kind of restaurant is The Carnegie Club?
The Carnegie Club is a $$$ Bar restaurant in Midtown West, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 1,125 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Patrons puff on cigars & sip single malts at this clubby, elegant smoking lounge with a fireplace. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.
What do guests say about group dining at The Carnegie Club?
Groups of 5 to 8 book tables for birthdays and Sinatra Saturday shows, with corporate events held upstairs. There is an upstairs area described as more private, where one reviewer saw a corporate event held. Reported group sizes are mostly 5 to 8 people, seated at tables or corner spots that offer some privacy. Sinatra Saturday shows require reservations well in advance; one party booked 2 months out and others used a waitlist. Cost signals include a $50 per person show charge, a group of 8 splitting at $75 each, and a mandatory 20% gratuity. Reviewers praise: attentive servers named repeatedly by celebrating groups; live sinatra show and old new york atmosphere for celebrations; strong cocktails, cigars and shareable bites like crab cake bites; hosts accommodated reservation mix-ups for birthday parties. Watch for: per person show charge plus drinks surprised a group of 8; slow, inconsistent service upstairs despite automatic 20% gratuity; premium seating upcharge to move from assigned corner tables. Based on 34 Google reviews of The Carnegie Club that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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