# The Spaniard

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- Cuisine: American/Cocktail Bar
- Neighborhood: West Village (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/west-village)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Extensive whiskey collection
- Price range: $$
- Typical spend: $20 to $30 per person
- Google rating: 4.2 (1,644 reviews)
- Address: 190 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014, USA
- Phone: (212) 918-1986
- Website: https://thespaniardnyc.com
- Hours: Monday to Wednesday 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Thursday and Friday 12:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

The Spaniard's intimate private room transforms your group gathering into a sophisticated West Village salon, where the extensive whiskey collection becomes the evening's conversation starter and your personal bartender crafts cocktails that pair beautifully with their refined American fare. The dimly lit space feels like a well-kept secret, with rich wood details and vintage touches that make every toast feel significant. Your group will linger long past dessert, savoring both the carefully curated spirits and the kind of unhurried atmosphere that makes West Village dining legendary.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the back private room or semi-private space for corporate events, holiday parties and birthdays, with passed bites and open bar.

- The private room sits at the back of the bar and reviewers note it has its own bar and bartender.
- One fundraising group was moved to a separate private room a few doors down from the main restaurant.
- Corporate events ran on catered bites such as grilled cheese bites, smash burgers, fries, bruschetta, corn fritters and onion rings, plus open bar.
- Reported group sizes range from 9 to 18, and one birthday booked a table for 10; the events team handled planning by email.

What works: Private back room is charming and has its own bar; Events team responsive over email when planning; Catered bites and cocktails well received by corporate groups; Servers often singled out as attentive with large tables.

Watch out for: Repeated complaints about aggressive door and bouncer behavior, even at private parties; One booking took 5 days of emails and ended with a rude table experience; Main room gets packed and loud on weekend nights.

Distilled from 44 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does The Spaniard have a private dining room?**

Yes. The Spaniard offers a private dining room for groups in West Village. Extensive whiskey collection.

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

Guests at The Spaniard typically spend $20 to $30 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 Spaniard for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is The Spaniard open?**

The Spaniard is open Monday to Wednesday 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Thursday and Friday 12:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 AM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 2:00 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 Spaniard?**

The Spaniard is a $$ American/Cocktail Bar restaurant in West Village, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 1,644 Google reviews. Google describes it as: American classics, burgers, whiskey & cocktails in a neighborhood gastropub with a throwback vibe. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at The Spaniard?**

Groups book the back private room or semi-private space for corporate events, holiday parties and birthdays, with passed bites and open bar. The private room sits at the back of the bar and reviewers note it has its own bar and bartender. One fundraising group was moved to a separate private room a few doors down from the main restaurant. Corporate events ran on catered bites such as grilled cheese bites, smash burgers, fries, bruschetta, corn fritters and onion rings, plus open bar. Reported group sizes range from 9 to 18, and one birthday booked a table for 10; the events team handled planning by email. Reviewers praise: private back room is charming and has its own bar; events team responsive over email when planning; catered bites and cocktails well received by corporate groups; servers often singled out as attentive with large tables. Watch for: repeated complaints about aggressive door and bouncer behavior, even at private parties; one booking took 5 days of emails and ended with a rude table experience; main room gets packed and loud on weekend nights. Based on 44 Google reviews of The Spaniard that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.
