Event Description
Croton Reservoir Tavern has been a Midtown fixture since 2003, steps from Bryant Park and Times Square. The interior is classic American tavern: a 50-foot oak bar, brass-studded leather chairs, wrought iron railings, and a hand-painted mural of the historic Croton Reservoir that once stood where the New York Public Library is now.
The venue operates on two distinct levels that can be rented together or as separate spaces. The main floor (2,000+ sq ft) handles regular dining and bar service plus larger cocktail receptions, with modular seating, leather banquettes, and a formal dining area separated from the bar. The downstairs lounge (1,000+ sq ft) is the dedicated event space: exposed brick, leather banquette booths, polished concrete floors, and a built-in DJ booth setup for dancing and live music.
Modern American cuisine, a strong whiskey selection, craft cocktails, and rotating beers on tap. The location near virtually every major subway line makes it one of the easiest venues in the city to get to. The venue has built a reputation hosting cast parties for Broadway shows, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations of every size.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of events does Croton Reservoir Tavern suit?
A classic Midtown tavern since 2003, Croton suits corporate dinners, corporate holiday parties, and cast parties, along with milestone birthdays, engagement parties, and celebrations of every size. Two distinct levels let it run a lively main-floor reception or a dedicated downstairs event with dancing.
What's included with a private event at Croton Reservoir Tavern?
The venue operates on two levels that rent together or separately. The main floor (2,000+ sq ft) offers a 50-foot oak bar, leather banquettes, modular seating, and a formal dining area for larger cocktail receptions. The downstairs lounge (1,000+ sq ft) is the dedicated event space, with exposed brick, banquette booths, polished concrete floors, and a built-in DJ booth for dancing and live music. A full or partial buyout scales to your group size.
How does pricing work at Croton Reservoir Tavern?
Every event is custom-quoted, with no fixed package price. Depending on what you're planning, it can be structured as a food-and-beverage minimum or on a per-person basis covering open bar and food, and it scales with your date, guest count, and whether you take the main floor, the downstairs lounge, or both. Tell us what you have in mind and we build an exact quote around it.
How do I get to Croton Reservoir Tavern?
Croton is at 108 W 40th Street in Midtown, steps from Bryant Park and Times Square, with nearly every major subway line within walking distance, making it one of the easiest venues in the city to reach.
What does GetSocial handle when booking Croton Reservoir Tavern?
We handle the whole thing start to finish. GetSocial is your concierge and the layer between you and the venue. We negotiate on your behalf, coordinate the contract, and manage everything with venue staff through the day of your event, on-site at setup to kick things off. For qualifying events we include a complimentary photographer. Our service costs you nothing; venues pay us a referral fee from their existing budget.
Does Croton Reservoir Tavern offer in-house catering or use private catering?
Croton caters in-house, with modern American cuisine, a strong whiskey selection, craft cocktails, and rotating beers on tap. Menus are customizable and scale to your event, accommodating religious and dietary restrictions.
