# The Golden Swan

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- Cuisine: New American
- Neighborhood: West Village (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/west-village)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: The Swan Room: up to 12 seated
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (288 reviews)
- Address: 314 W 11th St, New York, NY 10014, USA
- Phone: (212) 597-2681
- Website: https://thegoldenswan.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Friday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

The Golden Swan's intimate Swan Room transforms your group dinner into something magical, where New American dishes arrive like carefully composed love letters to seasonal ingredients in a space that feels like a secret West Village hideaway. With just twelve seats around one table, conversations flow as naturally as the wine, and chef-driven plates encourage the kind of lingering, pass-and-share moments that turn colleagues into friends and celebrations into memories. The room's warm ambiance makes every toast feel significant, whether you're marking a milestone or simply savoring the rare pleasure of unhurried dining with people you care about.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the upstairs private room or take over the downstairs tavern for parties, birthdays and holiday dinners.

- Reviewers describe a private room upstairs and private parties held in the downstairs tavern bar space.
- One private party guest noted regular diners had to walk through the party area in the tavern.
- Group sizes mentioned run from 6 for a holiday dinner up to full private party buyouts of the tavern.
- Staff members are named as helping plan special events in advance; food was ordered a la carte in the private room.

What works: Attentive servers and sommelier in the upstairs private room; Tavern private parties get strong service and cocktails; Named staff actively help plan special events; Old West Village atmosphere suits celebrations.

Watch out for: Tavern party space doubles as a walkway for other diners; Small back and lower rooms can feel cramped and quiet; Reports of billing errors and being rushed off the table.

Distilled from 21 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does The Golden Swan have a private dining room?**

Yes. The Golden Swan offers a private dining room for groups in West Village. The Swan Room: up to 12 seated.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at The Golden Swan?**

Guests at The Golden Swan 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 The Golden Swan for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is The Golden Swan open?**

The Golden Swan is open Monday to Thursday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Friday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, serving brunch 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 The Golden Swan?**

The Golden Swan is a $$$$ New American restaurant in West Village, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 288 Google reviews. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at The Golden Swan?**

Groups book the upstairs private room or take over the downstairs tavern for parties, birthdays and holiday dinners. Reviewers describe a private room upstairs and private parties held in the downstairs tavern bar space. One private party guest noted regular diners had to walk through the party area in the tavern. Group sizes mentioned run from 6 for a holiday dinner up to full private party buyouts of the tavern. Staff members are named as helping plan special events in advance; food was ordered a la carte in the private room. Reviewers praise: attentive servers and sommelier in the upstairs private room; tavern private parties get strong service and cocktails; named staff actively help plan special events; old west village atmosphere suits celebrations. Watch for: tavern party space doubles as a walkway for other diners; small back and lower rooms can feel cramped and quiet; reports of billing errors and being rushed off the table. Based on 21 Google reviews of The Golden Swan that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.
