Dining at Roxy Hotel New York: Roxy Bar, The Django, Oyster Bar and Café
Roxy Hotel New York offers four on-site dining and drinking options: Roxy Bar (all-day American bar with live entertainment), The Django (subterranean jazz club with small plates and a cover charge), The Oyster Bar (raw-bar seafood and East Coast oysters), and Roxy Café (Partners Coffee and pastries). Hours, reservation rules and cover/minimum policies vary by venue, so check with the concierge or the venues when you arrive.
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How the hotel's dining and nightlife are organized
Roxy Hotel New York groups daytime café service, all-day bar dining, a raw-bar seafood restaurant and a cellar jazz club across its public floors. Each venue has its own hours, style and entry policies.
You’ll find Roxy Café for mornings and daytime, Roxy Bar for all-day American fare and evening entertainment beneath an atrium, The Oyster Bar for raw seafood and East-coast oysters, and The Django as a separate subterranean jazz club with set seating times.
- Roxy Café: coffee, espresso, pastries, breakfast and light lunch (6:00 AM–4:00 PM).
- Roxy Bar: all-day American menu, hand-crafted cocktails, live music and DJs.
- The Oyster Bar: raw bar and seafood with daily-sourced oysters.
- The Django: small plates, cocktails and nightly live jazz (reservations required; cover/minimum apply).
| Venue | Type | Typical service |
|---|---|---|
| Roxy Café | Coffee & café | Breakfast, daytime (6:00 AM–4:00 PM) |
| Roxy Bar | American bar & dining | All-day menu, evening live entertainment |
| The Django | Subterranean jazz club | Evening jazz with reservations, cover and drink minimum |
Roxy Bar: atmosphere, music and practical hours
Roxy Bar is the hotel’s large lobby bar/restaurant set beneath an 8-story atrium that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and runs live entertainment and DJs in the evenings.
Live music programming includes a resident pianist (evening sunset sets) and bands/DJs on selected nights; the bar’s published hours run early morning through late night most days.
- Hours (as listed): Sun–Wed 7:00 AM–12:00 AM; Thu–Sat 7:00 AM–2:00 AM.
- Daily breakfast is served there from 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; weekend brunch times are listed on the hotel site.
- Roxy Bar is also the hotel’s largest event space for receptions and private buyouts.
| What to expect | Note |
|---|---|
| All-day American menu (shareables and mains) | Includes items like shareable appetizers and full meals |
| Live entertainment schedule | Resident pianist and rotating bands/DJs — check the hotel for the nightly lineup |
| Event capacity | Used as largest event space (capacity listed on hotel pages) |
The Django: reservations, cover and what to order
The Django is a cellar-level jazz club modeled on Parisian boîtes, with vaulted brick ceilings, two cocktail bars and a stage. It runs live jazz seven nights a week and uses timed, seated reservations.
Reservations are required to guarantee admission; the venue enforces a $25 cover charge plus a two-drink minimum per person and typical reservation lengths are about 90 minutes.
- Reservation seating times vary by night; check The Django’s online schedule for exact slots.
- A kitchen closes at 11:00 PM, so plan food orders earlier in the evening.
- Dress code: no formal rule is required but fashionable or smart-casual attire is recommended.
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reservation | Required to guarantee admission; online bookings may limit party size |
| Charges | $25 cover + two-drink minimum (applied to final bill) |
| Seating window | Reservations held about 15 minutes past the confirmed time before cancellation |
The Oyster Bar: raw bar, oysters and signature cocktails
The Oyster Bar at Roxy Hotel focuses on East-coast oysters and a daily-sourced raw bar selection—staff shuck oysters to order and three-tier seafood plateaus are available.
The menu lists choices like oysters, clams, ceviche, mussels, crab, prawns and lobster along with coastal preparations, plus at least one venue-specific cocktail (The Lola).
- Oysters and raw-bar items are sourced from regional waters (examples listed on the hotel site include Narragansett Bay and Virginia suppliers).
- Happy hour and oyster specials are published seasonally — check with the concierge for current offers and hours.
- The setting is described as intimate and suitable for a relaxed raw-bar meal or a happy-hour stop.
| What to expect | Example |
|---|---|
| Raw bar selections | Oysters, clams, ceviche, mussels, crab, prawns, lobster |
| Signature cocktail | The Lola |
| Ambience | Intimate seafood-focused dining |
Roxy Café: coffee, breakfast and daytime service
Roxy Café serves Partners Coffee drip and espresso drinks, tea, matcha and baked goods with breakfast and lunch items daily from early morning through mid-afternoon.
The café follows a European café-style service and also lists vegan options and light lunch items on its menu; outdoor seating is sometimes available in the evenings for a limited menu.
- Hours: 6:00 AM–4:00 PM daily (check hotel pages for seasonal changes).
- Breakfast is available on-site for a surcharge rather than being included with room rates; set breakfast hours are given as 7:00 AM–11:00 AM elsewhere on the hotel site.
- Good spot for coffee, quick pastries and light daytime meals before heading out to explore SoHo/TriBeCa.
| Menu highlights | Typical offering |
|---|---|
| Coffee & espresso | Partners Coffee drip and espresso drinks |
| Breakfast items | Greek yogurt parfait, bagels, eggs and pastries |
| Daytime options | Light lunch and vegan selections |
Practical tips for dining, reservations and costs
Not all dining is included with your room — breakfast is a paid surcharge and venue cover charges or drink minimums can apply (notably at The Django). Confirm charges when you reserve or ask the concierge.
The hotel charges a mandatory amenity fee per night that covers live entertainment at Roxy Bar, premium Wi‑Fi and other benefits; check the front desk or your booking for details.
- Reservations: Recommended for The Django (required), advised for weekend Roxy Bar and Oyster Bar seating.
- Cover/minimum: The Django enforces a $25 cover plus a two-drink minimum per person.
- Accessibility & hours: Hours vary by venue and by day — ask the concierge on arrival for same-day availability and any special events.
- Pet policy: The hotel is pet-friendly; pets are welcome and the hotel provides pet amenities.
| Common question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Is breakfast included in room rate? | No — breakfast is available for a surcharge |
| Is there live music with dining? | Yes — Roxy Bar and The Django both feature live music programming |
| Are reservations needed? | The Django requires reservations; other venues accept walk-ins but reservations are recommended for peak times |
