Bar Hugo

Two-story glass rooftop lounge atop Hotel Hugo with Hudson River and skyline views

SoHo
Up to 100 guests
From $100 / hour

Cancellation policy
Free cancellations for 48 hours after booking, unless the booking is within 48 hours of the event.

About Bar Hugo

Bar Hugo sits on the 20th floor of Hotel Hugo at 525 Greenwich Street in SoHo, offering one of downtown Manhattan's more striking event backdrops: unobstructed views of the Hudson River, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty. The space is a duplex rooftop lounge with a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed indoor area, floor-to-ceiling retractable windows, and an open-air terrace, so the indoor-outdoor experience works year-round rather than only in warm months. The design leans modern and sophisticated, with concrete and chrome accents and blown-glass pendant lighting. It suits elevated gatherings like milestone birthdays, engagement parties, corporate mixers, and brand activations. Full private buyouts accommodate up to 115 guests standing or 80 seated, and the space comes equipped for presentations and entertainment with a flatscreen TV, projector, and PA/music system. Food and drink are handled in-house: artisanal cocktails made with premium spirits and a curated menu of light bites. External catering is not permitted, so plan menus with the venue directly. Note that recent official hotel listings indicate the venue is undergoing renovations with an anticipated return in Spring 2026, so confirm availability before planning.

Best for

Cocktail receptions
Summer rooftop parties
Scenic milestone celebrations
Upscale corporate mixers
corporate event
birthday
brand activation
networking reception

Planning your event

Bar Hugo is a two-level rooftop lounge on the 20th floor of Hotel Hugo in SoHo, available for full private buyouts of up to 115 guests. It combines a glass-enclosed, climate-controlled interior with an open-air terrace and panoramic Hudson River and skyline views, making it a strong fit for upscale cocktail-style events year-round.

Vibe: Sophisticated and chic with a modern-luxury feel — concrete and chrome accents, blown-glass pendants, and a vibrant rooftop energy framed by river and skyline views.
Space layout: A duplex rooftop lounge with a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed indoor area, floor-to-ceiling retractable windows, and an open-air terrace, allowing a seamless indoor-outdoor flow across two levels.
Private events: Available for full private buyouts accommodating up to 115 guests. The space is equipped for presentations and entertainment, including a flatscreen TV, projector, and PA/music system.
Food & drinks: In-house catering only — external catering is not permitted. Expect artisanal cocktails made with premium spirits and a curated menu of sophisticated light bites.
Group size: Best suited to mid-sized gatherings: up to 80 guests seated or up to 115 for a standing cocktail reception.

Spaces

1 space, smallest first. Prices are starting rates before taxes and fees.

Entire Venue
A sophisticated two-level, glass-enclosed rooftop lounge with an outdoor terrace and panoramic city and river views.
Up to 100 · Private
From $100/ hour
100max
Private
$100/ hour

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What this venue offers

Audio Setup

Brand Activation

City Views

Cocktail Lounge

East Village

Food

Full Bar

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Great Cocktails

Good for: birthday, corporate

Location

525 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013

Good to know

Alcohol license is valid until 2:00 AM.
The glass-enclosed, climate-controlled interior means the space operates year-round, not just in warm weather.
External catering is not permitted; all food and beverage is handled in-house.
Recent official hotel listings state the venue is undergoing renovations with an anticipated return in Spring 2026 — confirm availability before committing to a date.
The venue is on the 20th floor of Hotel Hugo at 525 Greenwich Street in SoHo.