{
  "slug": "porchlight",
  "name": "Porchlight",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/porchlight",
  "jsonUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/porchlight.json",
  "markdownUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/porchlight.md",
  "cuisine": "Southern American",
  "neighborhood": "Hudson Yards",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/hudson-yards",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
  "collections": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining-rooms"
  ],
  "capacityDetails": "The Porch, The Game Room, Whole Bar buyout",
  "description": "Porchlight transforms group dining into a genuine Southern celebration, where your party can claim their own corner of hospitality in The Porch's intimate setting, The Game Room's playful atmosphere, or take over the entire bar for an unforgettable night. The restaurant's elevated comfort food—think crispy fried chicken with hot honey and bourbon-laced desserts—creates those magical moments when conversation flows as smoothly as the carefully crafted cocktails. Your group will feel like honored guests at a sophisticated Southern supper club, complete with the warm service that makes everyone feel like family.",
  "priceRange": "$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": null,
  "rating": 4.4,
  "reviewCount": 1169,
  "address": "271 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 981-6188",
  "website": "https://porchlightbar.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.752038299999995,
    "lng": -74.0049906
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Tuesday: 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Wednesday: 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM",
    "Thursday: 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM",
    "Friday: 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM",
    "Saturday: 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM",
    "Sunday: 3:00 to 10:00 PM"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": true,
    "servesBrunch": null,
    "servesLunch": null,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJL4_WOLZZwokRkCkqv1Mqrls",
  "photos": [
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/porchlight-1.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/porchlight-2.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/porchlight-3.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/porchlight-4.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/porchlight-5.jpg"
  ],
  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups rent the Game Room or back room for private parties, wedding celebrations and corporate events with passed food and cocktails.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers rented the Game Room for a few hours for a wedding celebration party of about 25 friends and family.",
      "Private events are described as being held in the back room, with shared plates and finger foods circulating rather than plated courses.",
      "Named event staff handled planning and scouting visits, with one group touring the space months before booking.",
      "Reported bar pricing runs about 15 to 20 dollars for cocktails, with happy hour drinks around 7 to 10 dollars."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Game Room works well for buyouts of around 25 guests",
      "Bartenders and drinks consistently praised at private parties",
      "Southern menu items like biscuits, po'boys and sliders please crowds",
      "Event team described as welcoming and easy to plan with"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "One team event found the finger foods and cookies underwhelming",
      "Main bar gets overcrowded after work hours",
      "Reservations for parties of 6 have been mishandled at busy times"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "private party",
      "corporate event",
      "wedding celebration",
      "team event"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 34,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}