About Us

Situated at the base of 601 Lexington Avenue, The Boardroom is a refined speakeasy cocktail lounge hidden within Midtown Manhattan’s upscale food hall, The Hugh — serving as both a private events venue and after-work destination in the heart of New York’s corporate corridor.

Dubbed a private meeting space by day and an alluring speakeasy by night, it invites guests to flow seamlessly from business affairs to late-night cocktails in an intimate setting shaped by subtle nods to Manhattan’s 1960s three-martini-lunch era.

In celebration of the city’s legendary work-hard, play-hard energy, The Boardroom has become a gathering place for coworkers, clients, executives, and private groups seeking an elevated cocktail experience in Midtown.

Defined by a sultry palette of reds and black, the space is opulent yet welcoming — elevated yet hospitable, moody yet energetic. Vintage black-and-white photography, marble floors, and mid-century furnishings transport guests to a bygone Manhattan era without leaving this discreet New York City hideaway.