Harding’s Restaurant and Bar is a wedding venue located in the Flat Iron District in New York City. Housed in a turn-of-the-century printing press building, the venue is elegantly styled and pays tribute to the United States. There is an array of American antiques and historical items that adorn the building, including a 32-foot American flag from 1896 with just 45 stars. The bar and restaurant is a great venue for non-traditional couples looking to evoke an air of nostalgia on their wedding day.

Facilities and Capacity

Harding’s Restaurant and Bar is modernly refurbished but maintains its historical charm. The venue is split into two levels and features exposed brick walls, vintage chandeliers, and antique mirrors. The nineteenth-century atmosphere creates a beautiful backdrop for any couple's wedding reception. The restaurant and bar can host parties of up to 150 guests in a cocktail reception style or 100 seated dining guests.

Services Offered

The venue provides an array of event services to make each couple’s planning process as stress-free as possible. Couples can work closely with the venue’s professional staff and create their dream wedding reception. The restaurant and bar’s starting services include a bridal suite, cleanup, setup, chairs, tables, linens, china, flatware, glassware, and an event planner. Additional event services include:

• Event rentals
• All inclusive packages
• Liability insurance
• Ability to work with outside vendors
• WiFi

Cuisine

The restaurant’s executive chef, Joel Zaragoza aims to pay homage to America’s culinary heritage with an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh, and seasonal ingredients. Couples will find a menu full of choice and flavor that fuses modern influences with the classic tastes of America. Every couple also has the option to create a customized menu that is unique to their wedding reception. Working with the restaurant's chefs, couples can choose the flavors and dishes to best suit their dream wedding. The venue also boasts an extensive wine and beer menu, as well as a range of cocktails that have been crafted by the bar’s expert mixologists.

Location

Located in the vibrant Flatiron Disctrict in Manhattan, couples and guests will have an array of local amenities to take advantage of, as well as useful transport links. For guests traveling from further afield, John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately a 35-minute drive away.