# Minetta Tavern

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- Cuisine: French Bistro/American
- Neighborhood: NoHo / SoHo (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/soho)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Contact for details; iconic Greenwich Village location
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (2,937 reviews)
- Address: 113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, USA
- Phone: (212) 475-3850
- Website: https://minettatavernny.com
- Hours: Monday and Tuesday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Wednesday to Friday 12:00 to 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Good for groups: Yes
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Minetta Tavern's intimate private dining room captures all the crackling energy and old-world charm that has made this Greenwich Village institution a magnet for celebs, food lovers, and anyone seeking that quintessential New York bistro experience. Your group will feast on legendary dishes like the bone marrow and côte de boeuf while surrounded by the same checkered floors and vintage photographs that have witnessed decades of memorable nights. The room maintains the tavern's convivial spirit while offering the privacy your gathering deserves, creating an atmosphere where great food and even better conversation flow as freely as the exceptional wine.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups mostly book regular dining room tables or bar seats for birthdays, family dinners, bachelor parties and work lunches.

- Reviewers describe the back dining room as the calmer area; the front near the bar fills with people waiting.
- Reported group visits include a party of 6 at the bar, family dinners and a bachelor party anchor dinner.
- Ordering is a la carte, with shared items like the cote de boeuf, souffles for 2 and burgers common for tables.
- Reservations book out well in advance; one group of 6 was seated at the bar rather than a table.

What works: Servers course out meals and keep large tables moving; Staff handled pre-theater timing and late arrivals well; Warm old New York room that suits celebrations; Kitchen remade mis-cooked burgers without argument.

Watch out for: Dining room is tight; larger parties can feel cramped; Reports of pressure to vacate tables and bar seats; Expensive; group checks climb quickly.

Distilled from 60 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Minetta Tavern have a private dining room?**

Yes. Minetta Tavern offers a private dining room for groups in NoHo / SoHo. Contact for details; iconic Greenwich Village location.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Minetta Tavern?**

Guests at Minetta Tavern typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. 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 Minetta Tavern for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Minetta Tavern open?**

Minetta Tavern is open Monday and Tuesday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Wednesday to Friday 12:00 to 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, serving lunch and dinner. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is Minetta Tavern?**

Minetta Tavern is a $$$$ French Bistro/American restaurant in NoHo / SoHo, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 2,937 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Celeb-magnet hot-ticket tavern with upper-end French bistro fare & reimagined vintage decor.

**What do guests say about group dining at Minetta Tavern?**

Groups mostly book regular dining room tables or bar seats for birthdays, family dinners, bachelor parties and work lunches. Reviewers describe the back dining room as the calmer area; the front near the bar fills with people waiting. Reported group visits include a party of 6 at the bar, family dinners and a bachelor party anchor dinner. Ordering is a la carte, with shared items like the cote de boeuf, souffles for 2 and burgers common for tables. Reservations book out well in advance; one group of 6 was seated at the bar rather than a table. Reviewers praise: servers course out meals and keep large tables moving; staff handled pre-theater timing and late arrivals well; warm old new york room that suits celebrations; kitchen remade mis-cooked burgers without argument. Watch for: dining room is tight; larger parties can feel cramped; reports of pressure to vacate tables and bar seats; expensive; group checks climb quickly. Based on 60 Google reviews of Minetta Tavern that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.