Located in mid-town Manhattan, the Friars Club offers a variety of distinctive banquet and meeting rooms. The Monastery's rich wood paneling and imported Italian marble create a unique enclave to ensure an unforgettable event. Our dedication to excellence enables members to experience a level of service from the highest of standards in this ultimate setting.
Feel the grandeur of this spectacular entry. The spirit of the Friars envelops you as soon as you step inside. Where's Burns? Or Benny? Or Groucho Marx? They were here and you know it.
Once you step inside the Billy Crystal Room it becomes crystal clear that this is the place to hang out. Don’t let the wood-paneled walls fool you, there are plenty of laughs emanating from the Friars first floor bar, named for it’s famously funny Friar. Murals of legendary Friars gone by decorate the vaulted ceiling in all their Friarly splendor.
From the earliest days of vaudeville to the modern world of cable television, show business players have mulled over and hashed out deals in this place of power. You can feel the past come alive surrounded by pictures of George M. Cohan, Milton Berle and Johnny Carson. But you don't have to be in the entertainment business to be drawn to this room.
Surrounded by an amazing litany of photos of great Friars events, you have the feeling that Uncle Miltie will stroll into the room any moment - Cigar in hand - to share a selection of his latest funny lines.
The plush poolroom is the perfect place to rack ‘em up and enjoy a few rounds of pool with fellow Friars. Jackie Gleason once practiced his shots to prepare for his critically acclaimed performance as Minnesota Fats in The Hustler. Danny Aiello and Len Cariou can be seen cueing up in a cool atmosphere attributed to William B. Williams and his Make Believe Ballroom ambiance.
Bring your best friends to the Friars' magical watering hole. A gathering spot for Celebrities before and after shows. Wednesday nights the Friars Jazz Band usually swings to a packed room..... and at 9 PM Thursday is Cafe' Thursday Featuring Friars, singing your favorite songs. Produced by Friars Joe Bachana, Marc Eliot, Larry Gerard, Stan Gilbert and Bill Gulino
Almost lifesize portraits of "victims" and roastmasters from the most famous Friar events of all stare out at you. You can just about feel the barbs of outrageous comedy coming at you from all angles.
