The Hawthorne Room + Terrace at The Raines Law Room at The William

Lounge in a Cocktail Bar
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Private space
24 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016 –
Murray Hill, New York City, NY

About this space

The Hawthorne Room + Terrace is a lounge in The Raines Law Room at The William characterised by a retro-library parlor style and an intimate, low-lit atmosphere.

Design: The room features dark wood panelling, tufted velvet banquettes and brass wall sconces that create a compact, club-like interior. The floor pairs polished wood with area rugs and small chandeliers keep sightlines low and intimate.

Features: The room provides flexible lounge seating arranged around low tables, movable couches and small side tables suitable for conversation or light service. The space includes on-site food and cocktail service, plus in-room Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a built-in PA system and speakers. The room allows own music and bring-your-own-DJ options and is wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: Intimate social groups seeking a relaxed, conversation-focused seated dinner or a standing cocktail reception in a compact, lounge-style setting.

What sets it apart: A private, adjoining terrace provides outdoor space directly off the lounge.

What guests say: The space is intimate and dimly lit, and the period-inspired décor and wallpapers are frequently admired. The room's atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable.


Prices

Sunday
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
7:00 am – 2:00 am
from $500 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
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Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 50
  • Dining
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(72 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

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Abi S.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 50 guests · April 2025

Beautiful venue, great location, friendly helpful staff, easy booking process and great cocktails

Nothing

4.0
ZR
Zekara R.
Verified review
Party · 55 guests · July 2023

The food was phenomenal and the drinks were great!! Service was also very good!

The air con lost the battle on a hot humid night

5.0
NS
Nermeen S.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · March 2023

We hosted a party for 40 people here, including drinks, hors d'oeuvres and dinner, followed by catered desserts (cake). The night was absolutely magical: the ambience, the servers (Alex and Luke are utterly charming and kind), the food, the drinks (cocktails are still being raved about several days after the event) and of course Lauren, who planned and coordinated the party. She was beyond professional: immediate responses to all precise and general inquiries and requests, extremely accommodating, polite and solicitous. I can't recommend the place or the people highly enough!

5.0
SM
Stephanie M.
Verified review
Party · 20 guests · December 2022

What’s not to love! The venue was beautiful, the food and drinks were amazing and the staff was fun and accommodating. We had an amazing time

5.0

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Lauren Davis
Member of Tagvenue since March 2022
72 Reviews
4.9 Rating
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