# Westlight

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- Cuisine: Cocktail Bar
- Neighborhood: Greenpoint (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/greenpoint)
- Space: Group Dining
- Price range: $$$
- Typical spend: $50 to $100 per person
- Google rating: 4.2 (3,716 reviews)
- Address: 111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
- Phone: (718) 307-7100
- Website: https://www.westlightnyc.com/menus/
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Saturday 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Perched on the 22nd floor of a Greenpoint tower, Westlight transforms group gatherings into something magical with its floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping views of Manhattan's glittering skyline. The expertly crafted cocktails—think mezcal negronis and bourbon punches designed for sharing—flow as smoothly as conversation while your party takes in one of the city's most breathtaking panoramas. Whether you're toasting a milestone or simply want to elevate an ordinary Tuesday, this sky-high perch delivers an experience that lingers long after last call.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups mostly book rooftop tables for birthdays and small company gatherings, with reserved terrace tables and per-person spend minimums for larger parties.

- Reviewers book tables on the indoor level and outdoor terrace; one guest was shown a private view of the upper rooftop.
- Reported group sizes run from 5 to 8, with one inquiry for a party of 15 and a small company gathering.
- One party of 8 was quoted a $100 per person minimum, or 800 dollars, to sit together at one table.
- Service is a la carte; parties of 5 or more report an automatic 20 percent gratuity, and some reviewers cite a 2 hour table limit.

What works: Reservations team turned around a company event booking quickly; Staff accommodate special requests and birthday tables with skyline views; Rooftop has standing room, so large groups do not feel crammed; Food and cocktails praised by parties that ordered widely.

Watch out for: Per person spend minimum quoted for tables of 8, not listed online; Slow or inattentive service reported for parties of 5 and 6; Hard to reach for large group bookings; one 15 person inquiry went unanswered.

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

## Questions

**Can Westlight host a large group?**

Westlight welcomes larger parties for group dining in Greenpoint and is flagged as good for groups by Google reviewers. Contact the restaurant for group reservations and any set menu.

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

Guests at Westlight typically spend $50 to $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 Westlight for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Westlight open?**

Westlight is open Monday to Thursday 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Saturday 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday 12:00 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 Westlight?**

Westlight is a $$$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Greenpoint, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 3,716 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Rooftop bar with panoramic skyline views from a terrace & glassed-in lounge plus craft cocktails. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Westlight?**

Groups mostly book rooftop tables for birthdays and small company gatherings, with reserved terrace tables and per-person spend minimums for larger parties. Reviewers book tables on the indoor level and outdoor terrace; one guest was shown a private view of the upper rooftop. Reported group sizes run from 5 to 8, with one inquiry for a party of 15 and a small company gathering. One party of 8 was quoted a $100 per person minimum, or 800 dollars, to sit together at one table. Service is a la carte; parties of 5 or more report an automatic 20 percent gratuity, and some reviewers cite a 2 hour table limit. Reviewers praise: reservations team turned around a company event booking quickly; staff accommodate special requests and birthday tables with skyline views; rooftop has standing room, so large groups do not feel crammed; food and cocktails praised by parties that ordered widely. Watch for: per person spend minimum quoted for tables of 8, not listed online; slow or inattentive service reported for parties of 5 and 6; hard to reach for large group bookings; one 15 person inquiry went unanswered. Based on 70 Google reviews of Westlight that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.
