# The Carnegie Club Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/the-carnegie-club JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/the-carnegie-club.json - Cuisine: Bar - Neighborhood: Midtown West (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-west) - Space: Semi-Private Room - Price range: $$$ - Google rating: 4.6 (1,125 reviews) - Address: 156 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, USA - Phone: (212) 957-9676 - Website: http://www.carnegie-club.com/ - Hours: Monday 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Tuesday to Thursday 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Friday and Saturday 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 The Carnegie Club's mahogany-paneled semi-private room transforms your group gathering into an intimate speakeasy experience, where craft cocktails and elevated bar fare flow as freely as the conversation. Your party will feel like VIP members of an exclusive gentleman's club, tucked away from the Midtown bustle while still being steps from Carnegie Hall and Times Square. The dimly lit, leather-appointed space strikes that rare balance between sophistication and conviviality that keeps everyone lingering long after the last martini. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups of 5 to 8 book tables for birthdays and Sinatra Saturday shows, with corporate events held upstairs. - There is an upstairs area described as more private, where one reviewer saw a corporate event held. - Reported group sizes are mostly 5 to 8 people, seated at tables or corner spots that offer some privacy. - Sinatra Saturday shows require reservations well in advance; one party booked 2 months out and others used a waitlist. - Cost signals include a $50 per person show charge, a group of 8 splitting at $75 each, and a mandatory 20% gratuity. What works: Attentive servers named repeatedly by celebrating groups; Live Sinatra show and old New York atmosphere for celebrations; Strong cocktails, cigars and shareable bites like crab cake bites; Hosts accommodated reservation mix-ups for birthday parties. Watch out for: Per person show charge plus drinks surprised a group of 8; Slow, inconsistent service upstairs despite automatic 20% gratuity; Premium seating upcharge to move from assigned corner tables. Distilled from 34 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does The Carnegie Club have a private dining room?** The Carnegie Club offers a semi-private dining space for groups rather than a fully enclosed room. Contact the restaurant for details on the space. **How much does it cost to book a private event at The Carnegie Club?** The Carnegie Club sits in the $$$ price bracket for Midtown West. 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 The Carnegie Club for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is The Carnegie Club open?** The Carnegie Club is open Monday 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Tuesday to Thursday 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Friday and Saturday 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM. 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 The Carnegie Club?** The Carnegie Club is a $$$ Bar restaurant in Midtown West, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 1,125 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Patrons puff on cigars & sip single malts at this clubby, elegant smoking lounge with a fireplace. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at The Carnegie Club?** Groups of 5 to 8 book tables for birthdays and Sinatra Saturday shows, with corporate events held upstairs. There is an upstairs area described as more private, where one reviewer saw a corporate event held. Reported group sizes are mostly 5 to 8 people, seated at tables or corner spots that offer some privacy. Sinatra Saturday shows require reservations well in advance; one party booked 2 months out and others used a waitlist. Cost signals include a $50 per person show charge, a group of 8 splitting at $75 each, and a mandatory 20% gratuity. Reviewers praise: attentive servers named repeatedly by celebrating groups; live sinatra show and old new york atmosphere for celebrations; strong cocktails, cigars and shareable bites like crab cake bites; hosts accommodated reservation mix-ups for birthday parties. Watch for: per person show charge plus drinks surprised a group of 8; slow, inconsistent service upstairs despite automatic 20% gratuity; premium seating upcharge to move from assigned corner tables. Based on 34 Google reviews of The Carnegie Club that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.