# Vinegar Hill House

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- Cuisine: American
- Neighborhood: Vinegar Hill (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/brooklyn)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Back garden available for private events (especially summer); 72 Hudson Ave Brooklyn
- Price range: $$
- Google rating: 4.4 (1,099 reviews)
- Address: 72 Hudson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
- Phone: 718-522-1018
- Website: https://vinegarhillhouse.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 5:30 to 9:30 PM, Friday 5:30 to 10:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Vinegar Hill House's back garden transforms group dining into something magical, especially during Brooklyn's golden summer evenings when string lights illuminate tables nestled among greenery just steps from the Manhattan Bridge. The restaurant's rustic American fare—think cast-iron roasted chicken and seasonal vegetables that taste like they came straight from a farmstand—creates the kind of unhurried, convivial atmosphere where conversations flow as easily as the wine. This hidden corner of Brooklyn feels like hosting friends at the most charming country house, except someone else is doing all the cooking.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the carriage house, private dining room or back garden for rehearsal dinners, corporate events and milestone birthdays.

- Reviewers name three event spaces: the carriage house, a private dining room and the back garden or patio.
- Reported group sizes include 8, 14 and a rehearsal dinner with 20 guests.
- One 14-person booking used a prix-fixe menu with several options plus an open bar; another group customized the menu.
- Several reviewers dealt with an event contact by name during planning and described the process as responsive.

What works: Staff customize menus and accommodate extra requests; Prix-fixe plus open bar available for larger parties; Cozy, historic rooms and a lush back garden; Responsive, patient event planning contact.

Watch out for: Family style portions can leave larger tables hungry; Dining room gets loud and packed at peak times; Pricey for the portion sizes, per several reviewers.

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

## Questions

**Does Vinegar Hill House have a private dining room?**

Yes. Vinegar Hill House offers a private dining room for groups in Vinegar Hill. Back garden available for private events (especially summer); 72 Hudson Ave Brooklyn.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Vinegar Hill House?**

Vinegar Hill House sits in the $$ price bracket for Vinegar Hill. 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 Vinegar Hill House for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Vinegar Hill House open?**

Vinegar Hill House is open Monday to Thursday 5:30 to 9:30 PM, Friday 5:30 to 10:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM, serving brunch, lunch 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 Vinegar Hill House?**

Vinegar Hill House is a $$ American restaurant in Vinegar Hill, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 1,099 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Seasonal New American cooking served in a cozy, salvaged-decor setting with a garden. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Vinegar Hill House?**

Groups book the carriage house, private dining room or back garden for rehearsal dinners, corporate events and milestone birthdays. Reviewers name three event spaces: the carriage house, a private dining room and the back garden or patio. Reported group sizes include 8, 14 and a rehearsal dinner with 20 guests. One 14-person booking used a prix-fixe menu with several options plus an open bar; another group customized the menu. Several reviewers dealt with an event contact by name during planning and described the process as responsive. Reviewers praise: staff customize menus and accommodate extra requests; prix-fixe plus open bar available for larger parties; cozy, historic rooms and a lush back garden; responsive, patient event planning contact. Watch for: family style portions can leave larger tables hungry; dining room gets loud and packed at peak times; pricey for the portion sizes, per several reviewers. Based on 44 Google reviews of Vinegar Hill House that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.