nor North Square Restaurant and Lounge
PRIVATE EVENTS

North Square is one of the finest choices for private events in lower Manhattan. Located on the northwest corner of Washington Square Park, North Square offers a beautifully designed Art Deco room tailored for intimate dinner events and cocktail parties. In addition to the private room, our lounge and dining room are also available for events. Whether the party is a grand celebration or a small get together, North Square offers a variety of possibilities to meet every event need.
 
THE DECO ROOM

The Deco Room at North Square is our primary private space. It is the ideal setting for dinner parties of 10 to 20, or cocktail parties for up to 35 guests. Situated off the lobby of the family owned Washington Square Hotel, this subdued space's decor includes a stunning Art Deco chandelier, plush banquets, and its own bar. The Deco Room's subtle glamour provides a classic backdrop for intimate birthday celebrations, networking receptions, and family affairs. Its close proximity to NYU makes it the premiere location for department dinners, office parties and recruiting events.

SUMMARY

  • Minimum number of guests for dinner: 10

  • Maximum number of guests for dinner: 24

  • Minimum number for cocktail receptions: 20

  • Maximum number for cocktail receptions: 35

  • Maximum number for meetings: 12

  • The Deco Room is available for events every day of the week.

  • There are three steps up to enter the hotel.

  • There is a handicapped accessible bathroom located on the same floor as the Deco Room.

  • Smoking is not permitted.

  • Services offered: sit down dinner, cocktail receptions, meetings.
 
THE LOUNGE

Presided over by a dazzling tile reproduction of Tamara de Lempicka's La Belle Rafaela, the hide away, speakeasy lounge is the perfect place for dinner and cocktails. Here, the grandiose of the past is a reminder that good food and great company are always a staple of the present. Although the lounge takes on a romantic character after dark, during the day cheery sunlight pours into the room through artisanal crafted double-paned windows, and is well suited for meetings, brunches, bridal and baby showers. The lounge seats up to 30 guests for lunch, brunch or dinner, accommodates up to 40 guests for buffet service and up to 50 guests for a cocktail reception.

Our lounge is open to the public seven days a week, from 5:00 PM to midnight, and for Sunday brunch. In order to close down our lounge during regular service, there is a minimum charge incurred.

SUMMARY

  • Maximum number of guests for seated affair: 30

  • Maximum number of guests for buffet: 40

  • Maximum number for cocktail receptions: 50

  • Maximum number for meetings: 16

  • The lounge is located three steps down from the dining room, with a total of seven steps down from the dining room entrance.

  • There is a separate entrance for the lounge on MacDougal Street.

  • The bathroom is not handicapped accessible.

  • Smoking is not permitted in the lounge.

  • Services offered: sit down lunch, brunch or dinner, buffet service, cocktail receptions, meetings.
 
THE DINING ROOM

The heart of North Square, our main dining room, is open to the public seven days a week from 7:30 AM until 10:30 PM, serving breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. The dining room offers street level views of historic Washington Square Park. Recently renovated, this elegant yet welcoming space features an array of stylish, Deco inspired sconces and cozy banquettes that strike the perfect balance between casual and formal. The main dining room has been under its current ownership since 1991, and in that time has built a devoted clientele of neighbors, guests of the Washington Square Hotel and visitors from around the world.

The dining room can seat up to 50 guests. Through special arrangement, it is possible to close the dining room for private events. In order to close the dining room for evening service or Sunday brunch, the lounge must be contracted as well.

SUMMARY

  • Maximum number of guests for seated affair: 50

  • Maximum number of guests for dinner (Dining Room & Lounge): 75

  • Maximum number for cocktail reception (Dining Room & Lounge): 100

  • The bathroom is not handicapped accessible.

  • There are a total of four steps down from the street entrance.

  • Smoking is not permitted.

  • Services offered: sit down lunch, brunch or dinner, buffet service, cocktail receptions.
 
This information is subject to change at any time.