It’s time for that annual rite of toasts, gossip and camaraderie—and the bane of HR directors everywhere—the holiday party. But it begins with one thing: an exceptional private room to hold it in. Herewith, five such rooms.
The chophouse’s dining room is all crushed red velvet, river views and Oprah sightings—so you may feel a bit exposed. Head way back, where these dual rooms—discreetly placed and finished with all the wood-beamed steakhouse trimmings—let you steak and champagne without O’s prying eyes.
Someone wants to keep things simple this year. But someone else wants chandeliers, jaw-dropping wine and aged whiskey. Fortunately, both of those someones are you. Take over the entire top floor here—or the dozen-person Octagon Room—and throw back bourbon and barbecue, and raise a toast in your honor.
This stretch of Lincoln is a bit of an outlier for an office party, but it’ll all make sense as your party enters the back dining room overlooking the kitchen. Two communal tables will be filled with ramen, oysters and duck while you hoist sake bottles for your traditional saketini toast.
Remember that guy in high school who hosted keggers in the garage? Well, he hired an architect... and got a lot more beer. There are 80 brews available here, plus a stage in case you want to get the old band back together... your all-guitar rendition of “Silver Bells” makes the holiday complete.
Commanding views of the city. A bartender who has a way with a martini shaker. The very real possibility of romance. Yes, this secluded corner of Roof feels like home. Feel free to snuggle in front of the roaring fireplace. But bring your own bearskin.
