Tavern on the Green

Restaurant

4.3· 8500 reviews

67th St & Central Park West, New York, NY 10023Seasons 1, 2, 4

Tavern on the Green - Gossip Girl filming location NYC

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About This Location

Tavern on the Green, the legendary restaurant located in Central Park, served as a filming location for several of Gossip Girl's most elegant dining and event scenes. Originally opened in 1934, this iconic New York institution with its garden dining rooms and Crystal Room provided the perfect blend of natural beauty and refined dining that matched the show's aesthetic. The restaurant's location within Central Park made it a convenient and visually stunning choice for outdoor scenes.

Featured Scenes & Episodes

High-society dinner events, charity fundraisers hosted by Lily van der Woodsen, family dinners, brunch scenes, and special occasion celebrations. The restaurant's fairy-light-adorned gardens and elegant interior added visual magic to several key episodes.

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This is one of 8 Gossip Girl filming spots inside Central Park. Our full guide to Gossip Girl locations in Central Park maps every scene, plus the subway stops, park entrances and a 90-minute self-guided route.

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The Empire Hotel rooftop on West 63rd Street, the hotel Chuck Bass owns and lives in from season three of Gossip Girl — Gossip Girl Tours NYC

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Chuck Bass's Suite (The Palace → The Empire)

Chuck Bass's living quarters evolved throughout the series, mirroring his character development. Initially residing at The Palace Hotel with his father Bart, Chuck later moved to The Empire Hotel when he acquired it in Season 3. His suites were always lavishly decorated, reflecting his taste for excess and luxury. The transition from The Palace to The Empire represented Chuck's journey from a spoiled heir to a self-made businessman, and his various suites served as the backdrop for some of the show's most dramatic personal moments.

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Tavern on the Green

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Sheep Meadow, Central Park

The Empire Hotel

Chuck Bass's Suite (The Palace → The Empire)

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