SOCIAL EVENTS
AT GRAYSON HOTEL
A Distinctive Private Events Collection in Midtown Manhattan
Grayson Hotel is a boutique luxury hotel located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, moments from Bryant Park, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Fifth Avenue. Designed with a modern New York sensibility, the property pairs refined accommodations with thoughtfully curated dining and social spaces — creating an elevated setting for private events in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. With multiple venues located under one roof, Grayson Hotel offers hosts a seamless and versatile approach to entertaining in Midtown.
Across its four distinctive restaurants, bars, and private event venues, Grayson Hotel offers a range of experiences suited for everything from intimate gatherings to lively celebrations. Tacalle brings playful energy to the collection with a hidden open-air taco garden perfect for warm-weather gatherings, while Harta provides a polished dining room ideal for seated dinners and milestone occasions. Bar Harta offers a fully private indoor-outdoor event floor designed for cocktail receptions and social events, and Bar Cima delivers a rooftop setting with panoramic skyline views for elevated celebrations above the city. Together, the venues create flexible, experience-driven settings for birthdays, engagement parties, reunions, and social gatherings of all styles.
Tacalle
A Hidden Taco Garden for Social Gatherings
Tucked behind the Grayson Hotel on 38th Street, Tacalle is a vibrant outdoor taco garden designed for lively social gatherings in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Centered around a vintage taco truck and brought to life with colorful murals, twinkling lights, and playful design details, the venue offers a relaxed, open-air atmosphere that feels energetic, inviting, and distinctly New York. Ideal for birthday parties, engagement celebrations, reunion gatherings, after-work socials, welcome parties, and summer celebrations, Tacalle creates a casual event experience that feels festive without being overly formal.
Built for mingling and easygoing entertaining, Tacalle features flexible outdoor seating, communal picnic tables, frozen cocktails, margaritas, beers on draft, and Mexico City–inspired street fare served in a lively outdoor setting. Available seasonally throughout the warmer months, the space is especially well suited for cocktail-style events, casual receptions, and social gatherings looking to take advantage of Midtown Manhattan’s outdoor event season. Available for partial reservations or full buyouts, Tacalle delivers a spirited atmosphere that feels approachable, high-energy, and perfect for warm-weather celebrati
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!