Maison Barnes
About Maison Barnes
Located in a historic townhouse on the Upper East Side, Maison Barnes represents a sophisticated collaboration between real estate house BARNES and Chef Daniel Boulud. The venue channels the elegance of a Parisian hôtel particulier, blending Gilded Age architectural details with contemporary French luxury. It serves as a flagship for French 'Art de Vivre,' where the atmosphere shifts from the light-filled, clover-leaf molded main dining room to moody, velvet-draped cocktail lounges.
The culinary program is led by Chef Daniel Boulud, offering a refined menu that emphasizes seasonal French techniques. For private events, the venue is particularly unique for its range of highly specialized environments—from a library-style room filled with fine porcelain to a professional-grade screening room upholstered in Loro Piana fabrics. Whether guests enter through the grand main foyer or use the discreet secondary entrance on 63rd Street for high-profile gatherings, the experience is designed to feel like a private residence in the heart of Manhattan.
Best For
- Intimate wine pairing dinners for 10 guests in the floor-to-ceiling Le Cellier wine vault
- Corporate board meetings or upscale luncheons for 14 in the library-themed Vaisselier room
- Private film screenings or cultural salons for up to 20 guests in the plush Film Center
- Elegant wedding receptions or corporate soirées for up to 60 guests in the Art Deco Salon Madeleine
- Large-scale seated dinners for 90 guests in the vaulted Main Dining Room
- Hidden cocktail celebrations for up to 40 guests in the speakeasy-style Le Confidentiel lounge
What Guests Are Saying
Guests frequently remark on the seamless blend of Chef Daniel Boulud’s exceptional French cuisine with the stunning, mural-adorned interiors.
Event hosts praise the venue for its versatility, noting that the transition from a formal dinner in the main room to cocktails in the hidden lounge feels effortless.
The attentive service and museum-quality decor, particularly the hand-painted tropical murals in Le Salon, are consistently highlighted as standout features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different private event spaces and their capacities?▾
Maison Barnes offers seven distinct event spaces, including the Main Dining Room (90 guests), Salon Madeleine (60 guests), Le Salon (50 guests), Le Confidentiel (40 guests), The Film Center (20 guests), Vaisselier (14 guests), and Le Cellier (10 guests).
Does the venue offer a private entrance for event guests?▾
Yes, the Salon Madeleine features a discreet private entrance on 63rd Street, making it an ideal choice for high-profile guests or hosts seeking a grand, exclusive arrival for their attendees.
What amenities are available for screenings or presentations?▾
The Film Center is a specialized screening room designed for cultural soirées and tastings, featuring dramatic red curtains, Loro Piana upholstered seating, and a professional-grade setup for presentations and films.
Can the venue accommodate specialized wine tastings or pairings?▾
Maison Barnes offers a range of curated wine experiences, specifically in 'Le Cellier,' a dedicated wine vault lined with prestige bottles from Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne, designed for custom pairings.
Le Cellier
An oenophile’s sanctuary lined from floor to ceiling with prestige bottles from Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and beyond. Designed for custom wine pairing lunches, dinners, unique tasting experiences, and meetings.
Vaisselier
An intimate library-like space featuring custom cabinetry lined with beautifully crafted tableware, fine silver, porcelain, and crystal. Ideal for lunches, dinners, and meetings.
Salon Madeleine
An Art Deco-inspired private dining room with chiseled glass pilasters, mirrored furnishings, and cool white and peacock blue tones. Features a discreet entrance on 63rd Street.
Main Dining Room
Window-lined room with high cove vaulted ceilings, clover leaf moldings, bronze framed mirrored panels, and green velvet banquettes.
Le Salon
Opulent Parisian-inspired gilded age setting with one-of-a-kind hand-painted murals of tropical flora against a shimmering silver backdrop, trellis-lined walls, and jewel-toned banquettes. May be paired with the Bar & Lounge.
Le Confidentiel
A hidden lounge behind a mirrored door offering a dim-lit, feutrée ambiance with plush red banquettes for intimate, hidden celebrations.
The Film Center
A storied space reimagined as the Barnes Film Center, enveloped in rich red tones with Loro Piana upholstered couches and dramatic curtains. Ideal for screenings, tastings, and cultural soirées.