# American Bar - New York

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- Cuisine: Restaurant
- Neighborhood: West Village (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/west-village)
- Space: Private Room
- Price range: $$
- Google rating: 4.6 (764 reviews)
- Address: 33 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10014, USA
- Phone: (212) 370-4600
- Website: http://www.americanbarnyc.com/
- Hours: Monday to Wednesday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Thursday and Friday 12:00 to 2:45 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 2:45 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 2:45 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

American Bar's intimate private dining room transforms your group gathering into something that feels like a sophisticated dinner party at a well-connected friend's West Village townhouse. The restaurant's elevated American cuisine and carefully curated cocktail program create an atmosphere where conversations flow as smoothly as the expertly mixed drinks, while the secluded setting on charming Greenwich Avenue ensures your celebration feels both exclusive and effortlessly cool.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Friends and small groups come for birthdays and celebratory dinners, ordering shared plates a la carte in the main dining room.

- Reviewers describe groups seated in the main room rather than a separate private space.
- Groups order a la carte and share plates such as chopped salad, fries and cacio e pepe.
- Price signals from reviewers: salads around 25 dollars and cocktails around 17 to 20 dollars.
- A Sunday and Monday discounted martini deal is mentioned, but one group says it was not applied to their bill.

What works: Servers named repeatedly for attentive, friendly group service; Shared plates and cocktails travel well across a big table; Lively, welcoming atmosphere that suits celebrations; Kitchen handled groups ordering half the menu.

Watch out for: Noise level makes conversation hard for group catch-ups; Tables described as too small for a group; Advertised happy hour pricing not honored for one group.

Distilled from 19 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does American Bar - New York have a private dining room?**

Yes. American Bar - New York offers a private dining room for groups in West Village. Contact the restaurant for capacity and availability.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at American Bar - New York?**

American Bar - New York sits in the $$ price bracket for West Village. 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 American Bar - New York for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is American Bar - New York open?**

American Bar - New York is open Monday to Wednesday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Thursday and Friday 12:00 to 2:45 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 2:45 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 2:45 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 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 American Bar - New York?**

American Bar - New York is a $$ Restaurant restaurant in West Village, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 764 Google reviews. Google describes it as: A menu of classic American bistro dishes & cocktails in a traditional dining room, fit for groups. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at American Bar - New York?**

Friends and small groups come for birthdays and celebratory dinners, ordering shared plates a la carte in the main dining room. Reviewers describe groups seated in the main room rather than a separate private space. Groups order a la carte and share plates such as chopped salad, fries and cacio e pepe. Price signals from reviewers: salads around 25 dollars and cocktails around 17 to 20 dollars. A Sunday and Monday discounted martini deal is mentioned, but one group says it was not applied to their bill. Reviewers praise: servers named repeatedly for attentive, friendly group service; shared plates and cocktails travel well across a big table; lively, welcoming atmosphere that suits celebrations; kitchen handled groups ordering half the menu. Watch for: noise level makes conversation hard for group catch-ups; tables described as too small for a group; advertised happy hour pricing not honored for one group. Based on 19 Google reviews of American Bar - New York that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.