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About Friars Club
The Friars Club stands as a storied private social club in the heart of Midtown East, New York City. Known for its historic celebrity roasts and intimate dining settings, the club has hosted countless showbiz moments in a discreet, exclusive environment. While public seating charts aren’t published, the facility houses notable private rooms such as the Milton Berle Room, Ed Sullivan Room, and Billy Crystal Room, making it a unique venue for private events and high-profile gatherings.
Whether you’re attending a private event or simply planning a visit to the area, this guide covers seating considerations, parking options, convenient transit, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your plans with ease.
Friars Club is located at 57 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022, in Midtown East. The venue is a private club with a rich history in entertainment circles. For guests and event-goers, it’s useful to know there is no on-site parking. Nearby parking options are available at garages around Madison Avenue and 57th Street. Public transit access is excellent, with multiple subway lines (E, M, 4, 5, 6) within walking distance, making it convenient to reach the club from across Manhattan and beyond.
For a complete entertainment experience, consider nearby accommodations like The St. Regis New York (2 East 55th Street), Four Seasons Hotel New York (57 East 57th Street), and The Plaza Hotel (768 Fifth Avenue). These properties are well-positioned for pre-event dining, coffee breaks, or post-event nightlife. While the Friars Club itself is renowned for decades of celebrity roasts and showbiz happenings, always verify event details with the club or your ticket provider, as private events and member access govern entry. We’ve got you covered with practical tips to simplify your visit and secure your seats for any Friars Club engagement you’re attending.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 57 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022 (Midtown East).
- Venue type: Private social club / membership-based venue; historically hosted celebrity roasts in a private-dining setting.
- Capacity/seating: Public seating charts aren’t publicly disclosed; notable private rooms include Milton Berle Room, Ed Sullivan Room, and Billy Crystal Room inside the Friars Club.
- Parking: No on-site parking; nearby garages exist (e.g., at Madison Ave/57th St and surrounding blocks).
- Transit: Nearby access to multiple subway lines (E, M, 4, 5, 6) within walking distance.
- Nearby hotels: The St. Regis New York (2 East 55th Street), Four Seasons Hotel New York (57 East 57th Street), The Plaza Hotel (768 Fifth Avenue).
- Notable events: Renowned for celebrity roasts (e.g., Dean Martin roasts; Don Rickles tribute), historically a hub for showbiz gatherings.
- Demolished/renamed: The Beverly Hills Friars Club building was demolished in 2011; the New York building is now owned by Kairos after a 2025 foreclosure transfer and is not operating as a club.