# Freemans Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/freemans JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/freemans.json - Cuisine: New American - Neighborhood: Lower East Side (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/lower-east-side) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Second-floor rooms rentable individually or together; colonial tavern decor - Price range: $$ - Google rating: 4.4 (2,406 reviews) - Address: Freeman Alley, New York, NY 10002, USA - Phone: (212) 420-0012 - Website: https://freemansrestaurant.com - Hours: 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 - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Tucked away down a hidden alley, Freemans transforms group dining into an intimate colonial tavern experience, with their atmospheric second-floor rooms wrapping your party in weathered wood and vintage hunting lodge charm. The space feels like a secret you're sharing with your guests, where New American plates complement the cozy, candlelit ambiance that makes even large groups feel connected. Whether you book one room or link them together, the rustic elegance creates exactly the kind of memorable backdrop where conversations flow as smoothly as the wine. ## Group dining, from guest reviews 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. What works: 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 out 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. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## 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.