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Typically for 35-55 guests and costs about $6,000.
"Location is great, near grand central so guests can take the train."
- Kelly W. Jun 2025
The Raines Law Room at The William
Cocktail Bar
#2 of 182 Wedding venues in Midtown Manhattan
#1 of 761 Drinks Reception venues in Manhattan
72 reviews
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24 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016
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Murray Hill, New York City, NY
Lauren Davis
Your Personal Event Manager from Dear Hudson LLC
Response rate: 98%
Response time: Within
2 hours
Partnered with Tagvenue for 4 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 4.8/5
86 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Venue overview
Speakeasy-style cocktail bar inside The William hotel, featuring retro library-inspired interiors and cozy parlors for an intimate, upscale vibe. Ideal for private parties, cocktail classes, or poker nights with your own music or DJ.
This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile
Spaces for hire at The Raines Law Room at The William
The Peacock Room
Lounge
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Private space
25 seats
40 standing
The Peacock Room is a Lounge in The Raines Law Room at The William, a private speakeasy-style parlor that prioritizes an intimate, conversation-friendly layout.
Design: The room features dark wood panelling up to a dado rail, patterned wallpaper above, low ceilings and layered lighting from a central chandelier and wall sconces to create a compact...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $3300 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Library
Lounge
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Private space
20 seats
40 standing
The Library is a lounge in The Raines Law Room at The William, a private speakeasy-style parlor distinguished by its Victorian decorative detail.
Design: The Library presents dark wood paneling, gilt molding and framed artwork against deep-painted walls, plus low leather seating, patterned rugs and warm, low lighting from wall sconces and a centra...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $2750 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Hawthorne Room + Terrace
Lounge
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Private space
40 seats
50 standing
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 ...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $5500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace
Lounge
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Private space
65 seats
100 standing
The Hawthorne Room and Peacock Parlor can be utilized together as a fluid event space. It is a perfect combination for larger gatherings, receptions, dining, parties with your closest ones.
The Raines Law Room at The William is a bespoke & craft cocktail bar with a chic retro library vibe within The William hotel.
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $7150 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Entire Venue
Cocktail Bar
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Whole venue
65 seats
150 standing
The Raines Law Room at The William is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar defined by dimly lit Victorian-era parlors and craft cocktails.
Design: The interior uses dark wood panelling, patterned wallpaper and tufted velvet seating under warm chandeliers and wall sconces, creating compact, sofa-lined rooms and a close, conversational scale.
Features: T...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $16500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Terrace
Lounge
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Semi-private area
20 seats
25 standing
The Terrace is a semi-private outdoor lounge in The Raines Law Room at The William, defined by its intimate, conversational scale.
Design: The space has dark-painted walls, vertical timber slat panels and a stone-tiled floor arranged around low, upholstered bench seating with teal cushions. The proportions are compact and the lighting is kept low ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $5500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Bar Room
Bar
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Shared space
30 standing
Serving cocktail classics as well as our own signature creations, The Bar Room with cozy lounge furniture by a marble fireplace, is a welcome respite from the city streets.
The Raines Law Room at The William is a bespoke & craft cocktail bar with a chic retro library vibe within The William hotel. Contact us for more details.
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $5500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Enquire now
Reviews and ratings
4.9
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
24 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.9
Communication
4.8
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
MC
Melinda C.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests
· July 2026
· Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace
AGM Jax was fantastic. Good communication throughout. Almost all the event staff was professional and courteous.
Bartender told my guests they were not pre tipped. Seemed rude like they didn’t want to be there.
Submitted 2 months ago
4.3
TC
Tom C.
Verified review
Birthday Dinner · 25 guests
· December 2025
· The Peacock Room
Lauren was fantastic and very communicative throughout the process
Submitted 9 months ago
5.0
N
Neil
Verified review
Engagement Party · 55 guests
· November 2025
· Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace
Great venue, great team, great service during my party -- everything exceed my expectations. I had ~60 guests and this was more then spacious enough + the perfect setting
Submitted 10 months ago
5.0
TG
Troy G.
Verified review
Private Dining · 10 guests
· October 2025
· The Peacock Room
Very professional, responsive, and clear on details. Very open to new ideas and really appreciated the fast responses.
Price felt a little high. Didn’t like the extra fees.
Submitted 11 months ago
5.0
Prices and opening hours
Sunday
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Bar Room
7:30 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
The Peacock Room
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$300
hire fee + min. spend
The Hawthorne Room + Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$650
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$1500
hire fee + min. spend
Monday
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Bar Room
7:30 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
The Peacock Room
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$300
hire fee + min. spend
The Hawthorne Room + Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$650
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$1500
hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Bar Room
7:30 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
The Peacock Room
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$300
hire fee + min. spend
The Hawthorne Room + Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$650
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$1500
hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Bar Room
7:30 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
The Peacock Room
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$300
hire fee + min. spend
The Hawthorne Room + Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$650
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$1500
hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Bar Room
7:30 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
The Peacock Room
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$300
hire fee + min. spend
The Hawthorne Room + Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$650
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$1500
hire fee + min. spend
Friday
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Bar Room
7:30 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
The Peacock Room
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$300
hire fee + min. spend
The Hawthorne Room + Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$650
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$1500
hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$250
hire fee + min. spend
The Bar Room
7:30 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
The Peacock Room
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$300
hire fee + min. spend
The Hawthorne Room + Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$650
hire fee + min. spend
The Terrace
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$500
hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
7:00 am –
2:00 am
from
$1500
hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 150
standing
Up to 65
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
Accommodation available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About The Raines Law Room at The William
The Raines Law Room at The William is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
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, weddings, mixology lessons, and team-building events.
FAQ
No. Food is required and there is no cash bar option.
No. Food is required and there is no cash bar option.
Yes, a toddler is fine to attend.
Yes. Food is required and there is no cash bar option.
Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.
At The Raines Law Room at The William, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Raines Law Room at The William:
- The Peacock Room hosting 30 guests: $4799
- The Hawthorne Room + Terrace hosting 40 guests: $6250
- The Library hosting 15 guests: $1700
- Entire Venue hosting 100 guests: $12650
- Hawthorne & Peacock & Terrace hosting 50 guests: $5750
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Raines Law Room at The William is located at 24 East 39th Street, in Murray Hill, New York City, NY.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Melinda C. rated it 4.3/5 stars
'AGM Jax was fantastic. Good communication throughout. Almost all the event staff was professional and courteous.'
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