PRIVATE EVENTS
AT GRAYSON HOTEL
A Distinctive Private Events Collection in Midtown Manhattan
The Grayson Hotel is a boutique luxury destination in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Bryant Park and moments from iconic landmarks including the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Fifth Avenue. The property seamlessly blends refined accommodations, thoughtful design, and a curated collection of dining and event venues, all under one roof.
Home to four distinctive restaurants, bars, and private event venues — each designed to accommodate a wide range of gatherings — from cocktail receptions and networking events to seated dinners and celebratory occasions. Tacalle offers a vibrant outdoor taco garden with playful, downtown-inspired energy, while Bar Cima delivers a rooftop experience framed by sweeping skyline views. Bar Harta features a dedicated private event floor with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and Harta provides a refined setting for elevated dining experiences. Together, the venues offer planners the flexibility to create customized, high-impact events tailored to any occasion.
Tacalle
A Hidden Taco Garden
Tucked behind the Grayson Hotel on 38th Street, Tacalle is a vibrant outdoor taco garden that brings playful, downtown-inspired energy to Midtown Manhattan. Centered around a vintage taco truck and brought to life with a wall-sized mural, twinkling lights, and colorful design details, the space offers a lively, laid-back atmosphere that feels both hidden and inviting. Ideal for happy hours, team outings, birthday parties, welcome gatherings, and warm-weather celebrations, Tacalle delivers a fun, casual event experience unlike anything else in the hotel collection.
Designed for mingling and easygoing entertaining, Tacalle features flexible outdoor seating, communal picnic tables, frozen cocktails, margaritas, beers on draft, and crowd-pleasing Mexico City–inspired street food served in an energetic open-air setting. The venue’s seasonal outdoor layout creates a relaxed flow for cocktail-style events, casual receptions, and social gatherings that want a more unexpected Midtown backdrop. Available for partial reservations or full buyouts, Tacalle offers a spirited, high-energy atmosphere that feels festive, approachable, and distinctly New York.
Capacity
Semi-Private - 15 to 50 Standing & Seated
Buyout - 15 to 125 Standing & Seated
Highlights
- Hidden open-air event space tucked behind Grayson Hotel
- Vintage taco truck centerpiece with vibrant outdoor atmosphere
- Flexible layout for cocktail-style receptions and casual gatherings
- Full-service bar with margaritas, frozen cocktails, and customizable packages
- Ideal for happy hours, team outings, birthday celebrations, and warm-weather events
- Available for partial reservations or full venue buyouts
Explore More Venues at Grayson Hotel
Looking for a different event style? Grayson Hotel also offers refined dining experiences at Harta, a fully private indoor-outdoor event floor at Bar Harta, and rooftop celebrations with skyline views at Bar Cima — giving planners multiple ways to tailor the setting to the occasion.
Harta & Bar Harta
Harta is Grayson’s signature dining room — a stylish New American brasserie that offers the warmth of a great restaurant with the flexibility of a private event venue. Rich in handcrafted detail and anchored by a striking bar, the space feels polished but approachable, making it a natural fit for occasions that call for a seated experience with strong food, attentive service, and a memorable Midtown setting.
Bar Harta offers one of Midtown Manhattan’s most versatile private event spaces. Located on the second floor of Grayson Hotel, this fully private indoor-outdoor venue combines an airy terrace feel with the convenience of a full-service event floor, creating a setting that works beautifully for receptions, meetings, engagement parties, networking events, and celebrations of all kinds.
Learn MoreBar Cima
For events that call for dramatic atmosphere, Bar Cima brings rooftop energy to the Grayson Hotel collection. Set above Midtown Manhattan, the space pairs a stylish indoor lounge with an open-air terrace and panoramic city views, making it a standout choice for cocktail receptions, milestone celebrations, brand events, and social gatherings that want a true New York backdrop.
Learn MoreA Prime Midtown Location
Set in Midtown Manhattan, where business, culture, and energy converge, the Grayson Hotel is a location that works hard for both hosts and guests. The neighborhood is central, recognizable, and easy to reach, making it especially appealing for corporate groups, local celebrations, and events with out-of-town attendees. For planners, the setting is elevated and distinctly New York while still being practical to execute.
Turnkey Events & World Class Cuisine
Grayson Hotel offers a seamless turnkey event experience, expertly managing every detail from venue selection to food and service for effortless execution. Operated by nationally acclaimed Apicii Hospitality group, the property provides inspired cuisine, seasoned hospitality, and a versatile setting for both corporate and social gatherings. Events can also align with key seasonal moments and recognized holidays, including Cinco de Mayo, New Year’s Eve and other calendar-driven activations, creating a dynamic and memorable experience rooted in the energy of New York City.
Start Planning Your Event
Tacalle offers private events that are lively, casual, and full of Midtown energy—we look forward to hosting your next event!