# Creature's Rooftop Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/creatures-rooftop JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/creatures-rooftop.json - Cuisine: Cocktail Bar - Neighborhood: Chelsea (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea) - Space: Full Buyout - Price range: $$ - Typical spend: $20 to $60 per person - Google rating: 4.4 (341 reviews) - Address: 518 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001, USA - Phone: (917) 920-5536 - Website: https://www.creaturesrooftop.com/ - Hours: closed Monday, Tuesday to Thursday 4:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday 4:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Creature's Rooftop transforms your group gathering into an elevated Chelsea escape, where craft cocktails flow as freely as conversation under the open sky. The full buyout gives your party exclusive access to this sleek rooftop sanctuary, creating an intimate atmosphere where every guest feels like they're part of something special rather than competing with other diners for attention. Your group will have the entire space to toast, mingle, and create those spontaneous moments that only happen when great drinks meet great company in one of Manhattan's most coveted elevated hideaways. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups book the rooftop for buyouts, weddings, birthdays and corporate parties, often 40 to 100 guests with passed food and cocktails. - Reviewers report events from a party of 6 up to 100 guests, with one mention of space for 250 to 300. - Beyond the rooftop, a Lobby/Garden area downstairs has been used for corporate events. - Full-space buyouts are available; an events manager handles planning and an on-site lead runs the day. - Outside cake is allowed and staff have coordinated third-party vendor deliveries; DJs and music are common. What works: Events team responsive and organized from planning through event day; Skyline and Empire State Building views in every direction; Flexible with changing needs, extra food rounds and vendor coordination; Cocktails and food praised by event guests. Watch out for: Understaffed bar at busy events; 25 minute drink waits reported; Winter warmth relies on space heaters only; Regular guests get bumped or cut short when private parties take over. Distilled from 58 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Can Creature's Rooftop host a large group?** Creature's Rooftop welcomes larger parties for group dining in Chelsea and is flagged as good for groups by Google reviewers. Contact the restaurant for group reservations and any set menu. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Creature's Rooftop?** Guests at Creature's Rooftop typically spend $20 to $60 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room is usually booked on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure, and a full buyout is priced on the restaurant's expected revenue for the night. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Creature's Rooftop for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Creature's Rooftop open?** Creature's Rooftop is open closed Monday, Tuesday to Thursday 4:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday 4:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, serving 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 Creature's Rooftop?** Creature's Rooftop is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Chelsea, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 341 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Cool watering hole featuring tapas & cocktails, plus views of the city & Empire State Building. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Creature's Rooftop?** Groups book the rooftop for buyouts, weddings, birthdays and corporate parties, often 40 to 100 guests with passed food and cocktails. Reviewers report events from a party of 6 up to 100 guests, with one mention of space for 250 to 300. Beyond the rooftop, a Lobby/Garden area downstairs has been used for corporate events. Full-space buyouts are available; an events manager handles planning and an on-site lead runs the day. Outside cake is allowed and staff have coordinated third-party vendor deliveries; DJs and music are common. Reviewers praise: events team responsive and organized from planning through event day; skyline and empire state building views in every direction; flexible with changing needs, extra food rounds and vendor coordination; cocktails and food praised by event guests. Watch for: understaffed bar at busy events; 25 minute drink waits reported; winter warmth relies on space heaters only; regular guests get bumped or cut short when private parties take over. Based on 58 Google reviews of Creature's Rooftop that mention a group, a private room or a celebration. **Can you buy out Creature's Rooftop for a private event?** Yes. Creature's Rooftop can be reserved as a full buyout, meaning your event takes over the entire venue with no other guests. Regular service runs closed Monday, Tuesday to Thursday 4:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday 4:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so a buyout on a busy night carries the highest minimum.