Entire Venue at The Raines Law Room at The William

  36 reviews  â€“ 
24 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016 –
Grand Central (300 yd)

About this space

The Raines Law Room at The William is a bespoke and craft cocktail bar with a chic retro library vibe within The William hotel. A full buyout is a perfect option for large events: weddings, company receptions, annual general meetings, PR events, charity events, and more. Guests can flow from room to room.

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Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

$15000 min. spend
Experience the magic of Christmas like never before at The Raines Law Room at The William! Join us for a festive celebration filled with elegant decor, delicious holiday feasts, and heartwarming moments that will create cherished memories for years to come.

Minimum spend depends on the group size and the date.
Christmas Dinner (Up to 40 guests)
$75 per person
3-course Menu Sample:

STARTERS
1. Caesar Salad, Baby Romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, Croutons (VG)**
2. House Smoked Salmon Dip, Cucumber & Dill Aioli, Toast*
3. Tuna Tartare, Avocado Mayo, Chili Oil, Rice Crackers (GF)
4. Tomato Gazpacho, Roma Tomatoes, Garlic Confit, Basil Oil (V/GF)
5. Octopus Carpaccio, Squid Ink Vinaigrette, Crispy Potatoes (GF)

MAINS
1. Vegetable Kebabs, garlic roasted broccoli, summer squash, hummus, toasted pita (V)
2. Truffle Ricotta Ravioli, Hen of the Woods Mushroom, Roasted Squash (VG)
3. Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Truffle Vinaigrette (GF)
4. Salmon "a la Plancha", Fennel & Grapefruit Salad, Black Olive Tapenade (GF)
5. The Holy Grail Burger, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Bleu Cheese, Old Bay Chips
6. Grilled Ribeye Steak, Thick-Cut Fries, Chimichurri Sauce (GF)

DESSERTS
1. Milk Chocolate Mousse, Maldon Salt (VG, GF)
2. Affogato, Amaretto, Espresso, Vanilla Ice Cream (VG, GF)
3. New York Cheesecake, Strawberry Coulis (VG)
4. Macarons, Chef Assortment, Fresh Berries (VG)
5. Seasonal Sorbet (V, GF)

*Item can be made gluten free
**Item can be made vegan

V - Vegan | VG - Vegetarian | GF - Gluten Free
Beverages Package (Up to 150 guests)
$70 per person
The Royal Package - $70pp
The Raines Package - $80pp
The Platinum Package - $100pp
The Diamond Package - $120pp

Prices

Sunday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 + $25000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
+ NYS Tax, Gratuity & 8% Admin Fee
Monday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 + $25000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
+ NYS Tax, Gratuity & 8% Admin Fee
Tuesday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 + $25000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
+ NYS Tax, Gratuity & 8% Admin Fee
Wednesday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 + $25000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
+ NYS Tax, Gratuity & 8% Admin Fee
Thursday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 + $25000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
+ NYS Tax, Gratuity & 8% Admin Fee
Friday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 + $25000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
+ NYS Tax, Gratuity & 8% Admin Fee
Saturday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 + $25000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
+ NYS Tax, Gratuity & 8% Admin Fee

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 65

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Raines Law Room at The William has conveniently located steps from Grand Central Station. Located inside The William's Hotel, a converted townhouse that used to be the club for Williams University. Your guests will be transported by the old world charm as they sip cocktails in our lavish parlor rooms.

The Raines Law Room at The William can accommodate a range of events and groups, including private dinners, mixology lessons, and team-building events.


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