The Tusk Bar

What groups say

Groups book The Tusk Bar for wedding afterparties, private events and birthday drinks, with cocktails and small plates.

• Reviewers describe private events and a wedding afterparty hosted in the bar, which sits within a hotel setting.
• One group arrived as 3 and grew to 6, and the staff accommodated the change without a prior booking.
• Menu is cocktail led with a small food list of seafood and Spanish style plates; several reviewers call it pricey.
• One wedding afterparty was arranged quickly after the original venue fell through.

Drawn from 14 Google reviews of The Tusk Bar 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.

• wedding afterparty

  Thank you to Tusk for hosting our wedding afterparty and working so quickly to give us an amazing night after our original venue didn’t work out!! Amazing vibes, drinks, food, and staff — can’t recommend enough for a lovely cocktail or a big fun party.

• private event

  Attended a private event here and was blown away by the gorgeous space and lovely staff. I was so impressed when several employees went out of their way to make sure a sick guest was safe and cared for, they handled everything with kindness and professionalism.

• private event

  Just attended an event there and I was so impressed by the service. Everyone was so polite and helpful - and effortlessly pleasant, even received a compliment about my outfit. Take a bow, very well done!

• friends night out, party of 6

  Came in on a Friday night. Loved the warm, lower lighting, high ceilings, and the intimate vibe. One of the first things I noticed was the ostrich on the wall LOL We were initially a group of three, but we unexpectedly grew to a group of six and they were super accommodating! As a large group, we got to try several of the drinks on the current menu. These were my favorites: Community Garden - Gin and chartreuse drink with watermelon, aloe, and preserved lemon. It was refreshing and easy to drink. I hope they keep this on the menu for a while. Upon Arrival - Gin and St. German highball with shiso and yuzu that my friends got multiple times because it was super crushable. Ruby slipper - A yogurt washed gin, grapefruit, cucumber (and other things I'm forgetting) drink that I found quite nice as well but I'm a sucker for yogurt-washed anything. For food, we just got olives to pick at while we were drinking. They were obviously of quality, but I'll have to return and try more items. From the looks on other people's faces while they were eating around us, food seemed pretty good! Overall: I'm going to return to try more drinks and food, but for now, I can easily see myself frequent this place. Its on my list for "places to take people who like to be posh."

• birthday drinks

  We had a reservation and had to wait a half hour for our table (which we could see was open). Unfortunately, the table had an unappealing large taxidermied ostrich above it and was missing a chair. They said they would get one for us but forgot, and we had to ask again and wait for 10 minutes. We also didn’t receive any menus. Ultimately, we waited 45 minutes past our reservation time before we could order a drink. We also had marked on the res that we were celebrating a birthday and unfortunately there was no acknowledgement. 2 stars only for the drink menu

Good to know

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Tusk Bar have a private dining room?

Yes. The Tusk Bar offers a private dining room for groups in Murray Hill. Contact the restaurant for capacity and availability.

How much does it cost to book a private event at The Tusk Bar?

The Tusk Bar has not published event pricing. 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 Tusk Bar for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is The Tusk Bar open?

The Tusk Bar is open daily from 4:00 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 Tusk Bar?

The Tusk Bar is a Cocktail Bar restaurant in Murray Hill, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 215 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at The Tusk Bar?

Groups book The Tusk Bar for wedding afterparties, private events and birthday drinks, with cocktails and small plates. Reviewers describe private events and a wedding afterparty hosted in the bar, which sits within a hotel setting. One group arrived as 3 and grew to 6, and the staff accommodated the change without a prior booking. Menu is cocktail led with a small food list of seafood and Spanish style plates; several reviewers call it pricey. One wedding afterparty was arranged quickly after the original venue fell through. Reviewers praise: staff handled a last minute wedding afterparty booking; attentive, professional service noted at private events; walk in groups and added guests accommodated easily; strong cocktail program and fun, elegant atmosphere. Watch for: one party waited 45 minutes past reservation before ordering; missing chair and menus reported at a booked table; noted birthday on reservation went unacknowledged once. Based on 14 Google reviews of The Tusk Bar that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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