# The Skylark - Rooftop Bar

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- Cuisine: Bar
- Neighborhood: Midtown (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown)
- Space: Private Room
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $20 to $70 per person
- Google rating: 4.4 (2,125 reviews)
- Address: 200 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018, USA
- Phone: (212) 257-4577
- Website: https://theskylarknyc.com/
- Hours: Monday to Friday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and closed Saturday and Sunday
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

The Skylark transforms your group gathering into something magical with its soaring 30th-floor perch above Midtown, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Empire State Building and Manhattan's glittering skyline. Your private space feels like a sophisticated aerie, complete with craft cocktails that match the elevated setting and small plates designed for sharing while your guests take in views that stretch from Brooklyn to the Hudson River. The energy shifts from golden hour conversations to sparkling nighttime celebrations as the city lights up below your feet.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book The Skylark for weddings, corporate parties and birthdays, using private rooms or sectioned-off rooftop areas with passed food.

- Reviewers describe weddings held here, including a bridal suite and full planning support from venue staff.
- Private events use a corner room or a portion of the rooftop closed off to other guests; one event was on the 30th floor with coat check.
- Event menus reported include passed appetizers, burrata salad, steak with potato pave and multiple desserts; lamb rack was a favorite.
- Cocktails run $18 to $20 plus, and parties of 6 or more are subject to 20% automatic gratuity.

What works: Staff praised as professional and calming for weddings; Panoramic Empire State and Midtown views for events; Private corner room and sectioned-off areas available; Event food and passed appetizers consistently well reviewed.

Watch out for: Regular reservations sometimes cancelled or displaced by private events; Door staff and dress code enforcement reported as rude and inconsistent; One reviewer found the event space hallway-like and poor for hosting.

Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does The Skylark - Rooftop Bar have a private dining room?**

Yes. The Skylark - Rooftop Bar offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown. Contact the restaurant for capacity and availability.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at The Skylark - Rooftop Bar?**

Guests at The Skylark - Rooftop Bar typically spend $20 to $70 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 Skylark - Rooftop Bar for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is The Skylark - Rooftop Bar open?**

The Skylark - Rooftop Bar is open Monday to Friday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and closed Saturday and Sunday. 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 Skylark - Rooftop Bar?**

The Skylark - Rooftop Bar is a $$ Bar restaurant in Midtown, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 2,125 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Glamorous 30th-floor cocktail lounge & Abigail Kirsch event spaces, with views, a deck & bar bites. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at The Skylark - Rooftop Bar?**

Groups book The Skylark for weddings, corporate parties and birthdays, using private rooms or sectioned-off rooftop areas with passed food. Reviewers describe weddings held here, including a bridal suite and full planning support from venue staff. Private events use a corner room or a portion of the rooftop closed off to other guests; one event was on the 30th floor with coat check. Event menus reported include passed appetizers, burrata salad, steak with potato pave and multiple desserts; lamb rack was a favorite. Cocktails run $18 to $20 plus, and parties of 6 or more are subject to 20% automatic gratuity. Reviewers praise: staff praised as professional and calming for weddings; panoramic empire state and midtown views for events; private corner room and sectioned-off areas available; event food and passed appetizers consistently well reviewed. Watch for: regular reservations sometimes cancelled or displaced by private events; door staff and dress code enforcement reported as rude and inconsistent; one reviewer found the event space hallway-like and poor for hosting. Based on 70 Google reviews of The Skylark - Rooftop Bar that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.