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About The National - NY

The National Bar & Dining Rooms occupies a prime spot inside The Benjamin hotel at 557 Lexington Ave (private entrances on Lexington Ave and adjacent to Midtown East). With multiple private-dining rooms and a total venue capacity suitable for intimate to mid-size gatherings, The National is a reliable, easy option for weddings, corporate dinners, private celebrations, and buy-out events in New York City.

Whether you’re planning a wedding reception, a corporate dinner, or a private milestone, we’ve got you covered with straightforward booking, clear space options, and partner recommendations for hotels and dining nearby. Read on for seating layouts, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations to help you secure your seats with confidence.

Venue highlights include private spaces: The Corner Room (up to 75 seated), The Lexington Room (up to 140 seated), and The National (restaurant buy-out up to 200 total; 80 seated, 150 standing for private-dining areas). Total venue capacity for events reaches up to 200. A valet option is available for convenience, and the area is well-served by public transit (E/M at Lexington Ave–53rd St and 6 at 51st St). The Benjamin hosts on-site private dining spaces, with the hotel offering 209 guest rooms and meeting/event services for guests and organizers. For celebrations and corporate events, The National provides a sophisticated setting with a straightforward, no-fuss booking experience.

Looking for place-based recommendations? We’ve curated a list of affiliate hotel and dining partners near Midtown East to simplify planning. Whether you’re arriving from out of town or coordinating a multi-day itinerary, these trusted options help streamline your event experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: The National Bar & Dining Rooms is housed in The Benjamin hotel at 557 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022, with street access from Lexington Avenue; The Benjamin’s address is commonly listed as 125 East 50th Street. (Venue details show both the private dining entrance and hotel context) ([venuereport.com](https://www.venuereport.com/venue/the-national/))
  • Capacity: Private dining spaces include The Corner Room (up to 75 seated), The Lexington Room (up to 140 seated), and The National (restaurant buy-out up to 200 total; 80 seated, 150 standing for the private dining areas) ([venuereport.com](https://www.venuereport.com/venue/the-national/))
  • Total venue capacity for events: The National Bar & Dining Rooms lists a maximum of 200 for entire space; private-dining capacity 80 seated, 150 standing (as per BizBash listing) ([bizbash.com](https://www.bizbash.com/venue-directory/restaurants/all-restaurants-with-private-rooms/venue/13426709/the-national-bar-and-dining-rooms?utm_source=openai))
  • Parking: Amenities include valet parking at the venue ([venuereport.com](https://www.venuereport.com/venue/the-national/))
  • Transit: Nearby subway access includes E/M to Lexington Ave–53rd St and 6 to 51st St (transit details from Time Out/NYC listings) ([timeout.com](https://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/the-national-bar-dining-rooms?utm_source=openai))
  • Nearby hotels: The National is inside The Benjamin hotel, which provides on-site private dining spaces and has 209 rooms (The Benjamin private spaces page notes meeting/event spaces) ([nyc.sonesta.com](https://nyc.sonesta.com/the-benjamin/meetings-events/catering-menus/?utm_source=openai))
  • Notable events hosted: The venue supports private celebrations, weddings, corporate events, and private dinners; sources note private-dining spaces and events since 2012; opening coverage confirms the venue opened in 2010 inside The Benjamin ([venuereport.com](https://www.venuereport.com/venue/the-national/))
  • Renamed/demolished: The National Bar & Dining Rooms continues to operate as part of The Benjamin; no demolition or renaming is indicated in current sources (The Benjamin remains the hosting property). ([venuereport.com](https://www.venuereport.com/venue/the-benjamin-hotel-1/?utm_source=openai))