Croton Reservoir Tavern

A Midtown tavern and restaurant. It has served lunch through late night on West 40th Street since 2003, one block from Bryant Park. The upstairs dining room features a 50-foot oak bar, leather banquettes, and a mural depicting the Croton Distributing Reservoir. The menu includes wings, flatbreads, burgers, brisket, hanger steak, and shareable snacks. Drinks include draft beer, wine, cocktails, and a whiskey selection. Downstairs, The Speakeasy offers a darker setting with DJs on select nights and happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Private gatherings are available for groups of eight to 300 across one or both floors, with options for seated dinners, buffets, and cocktail receptions.