Bemelmans Bar, New York City

Condé Nast TravelerAug 18

NYC’s Best Bars, From Haute Hotel Lobbies to Intimate Listening Rooms

Above all else, New York is a drinking town. Here's where locals go for a tipple.

Hotel bar adorned with Ludwig Bemelman's illustrations

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The Fifth Avenue HotelHotelHotel housing Portrait Bar
Bemelmans BarBarHotel bar adorned with Ludwig Bemelman's illustrations
Portrait BarRestaurantHotel bar in Fifth Avenue Hotel with cozy atmosphere
CarlyleCaféHotel housing Bemelmans Bar
Dante AperitivoRestaurantAll-day seafood-and-aperitivo spot on Bank Street
The Long Island BarRestaurantDecades-old bar known for its cocktails and burgers
Lei Wine BarRestaurant28-seat wine bar on Chinatown's Doyers Street
Bar ChuchoRestaurantBuzzy new bar in Two Bridges with multiple Michelada options
OverstoryBar64 floors up, offering cocktails and bird's-eye views
DanteRestaurantMacDougal Street original with aperitivi, Bellinis, and Negroni menu
Dante West VillageRestaurantFocuses on spritzes and martinis
Dante AccademiaPlaceHosts mixology classes and guest residencies
Sip & GuzzleRestaurantMulti-concept cocktail destination, North America's 50 Best Bars
SipRestaurantSleek subterranean bar with inventive cocktails
GuzzleRestaurantStreet-level bar pouring highballs and classics
Bar ChimeraRestaurantFeatures three distinct bars in a soaring atrium
Sugar MonkBarHarlem cocktail sanctuary with avant-garde cocktails
The Museum Bar + Gift ShopRestaurantBushwick bar with a T-rex skull and insectarium cocktails
Martiny'sRestaurantIntimate spot with three floors of crafted cocktails
Musette Wine BarRestaurantCozy wine bar and restaurant on a Central Harlem corner
PompetteRestaurantSibling bottle shop to Musette Wine Bar
Double Chicken PleaseBarNorth America's best bar in 2023 with two concepts
Bar GotoBarMinimalist bar with Japanese design, highballs, and okonomiyaki
The Dead RabbitPubTri-level destination with classic and house cocktails
Death & Co.RestaurantBar known for precise cocktails since 2007

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 16

7 Best Hotels on the Upper East Side for Museum Visits, Central Park Walks, and Glimpses of Old New York

The most iconic spots to bed down uptown.

Martinis at the bar.

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Central ParkParkProximity to the park.
Metropolitan Museum of ArtMuseumProximity to the museum.
The LowellHotelQuietly holding court on a leafy block.
The Fifth Avenue HotelHotelLocated at the heart of Manhattan, The Fifth Avenue Hotel offers luxury accommodations, world class dining & more,…
Frick CollectionMuseumUndergone a fresh makeover.
Bemelmans BarBarMartinis at the bar.
MajorelleRestaurantAdjacent to the hotel's Club Room.
CarlyleCaféA living legend embodying NYC's sparkling, elegant self.
Le Veau D’OrRestaurantLegendary prix-fixe French restaurant.
The SurreyHotelCompleted a top-to-bottom renovation in 2024.
Madison AvenueNeighborhoodShops lining the avenue.
The Mark HotelHotelSits on a quiet block of East 77th.
The Mark BarRestaurantIntimate space with retro-futuristic decor.
Caviar KaspiaRestaurantDelectable for a medley of show-stopping plates.
The Mark Restaurant by Jean-GeorgesRestaurantOne of celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's establishments.
Loews RegencyHotelKiller location on the corner of Park and 61st Street.
Sant Ambroeus Coffee BarRestaurantServes Milanese-style coffee, pastries, and sandwiches.
Julien Farel Restore Salon & SpaPlaceA two-story urban spa oasis.
The BeekmanHotelGorgeous design, two excellent restaurants, and a location in a newly revitalized downtown NYC neighborhood.
Sherry NetherlandHotelAcross from Central Park, earns nearly perfect scores.
Harry CiprianiRestaurantServing classic Venetian food and a signature Bellini.
Emile SalonPlaceOld-school shave for men.
The PierreHotelBuilt on the site of a former Gilded Age mansion.
Dorothy Draper lobbySightAstounding lobby.

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 8, 2025

13 Most Romantic Hotels in New York City

From decadent stays on the Upper East Side to buzzy hangouts downtown, here's where the lovers go.

Live jazz and martinis

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The Rockaway HotelHotelCoastal couple’s escape away from traffic lights
Wythe HotelHotelCocktail moment at Bar Blondeau
The Carlyle, A Rosewood HotelHotelLive jazz and martinis at Bemelmans Bar
The LowellHotelCozy, wood-burning fireplaces in almost every room
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central ParkHotelPanoramic views of Central Park
The Fifth Avenue HotelHotelGilded-Age-inspired decor and in-room martini ritual
Hotel ChelseaHotelRich history of lovers like Patti Smith
The High Line HotelHotelSultry, dark academia vibes in gothic building
Bar BlondeauRestaurantFrench plates and natural wines with river views
Le CrocodileRestaurantBold brasserie fare
Bemelmans BarBarLive jazz and martinis
MajorelleRestaurantFrench restaurant adjacent to the Club Room
Portrait BarRestaurantPerfect Negroni
CarlyleCaféWith an authentic Manhattan backdrop and a soundtrack that is classic cabaret, Café Carlyle is known for headlining…
Fouquet’s New YorkHotelEscape to (almost) Paris
Café CarmelliniRestaurantExtravagant dishes
IntelligentsiaCaféLobby bar latte
Brasserie Fouquet’sRestaurantStreet-level outpost of Champs d’Elysee bistro
PublicHotelMeet a stranger for a drink at the Lobby Bar
Nine OrchardHotelClose proximity to a date night in Dimes Square
Corner BarBarClassic dishes like steak au poivre
The Bowery HotelHotelDark woods and Oriental rugs, popular wedding venue
GemmaRestaurantOutdoor table for people-watching
PopularRestaurant
Cantina & Pisco BarRestaurant
The Beekman, A Thompson HotelHotel

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 21, 2025

The Best Hotel Bars in NYC, From Classic Martini Haunts to Rooftops With Central Park Views

There’s a hotel bar for every type of New Yorker—and for guests, a stand-out nightcap is the cherry on top.

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Bemelmans BarBarStep into the timeless atmosphere of Bemelmans Bar in New York at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel with its extensive…
Portrait BarRestaurantIf you’re in the mood for a change from the big hotel brands that run up and down the spine of Manhattan , and want to…
Titsou BarRestaurantFor Parisian style and five-star hospitality chops at the first US property from famed French hotel brand Groupe…
BemelmansBarStep into the timeless atmosphere of Bemelmans Bar in New York at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel with its extensive…
CarlyleCaféWith an authentic Manhattan backdrop and a soundtrack that is classic cabaret, Café Carlyle is known for headlining…
Fouquet’s New YorkHotelFor Parisian style and five-star hospitality chops at the first US property from famed French hotel brand Groupe…
Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle, A Rosewood HotelRestaurantNew York institution since 1947
Portrait Bar at The Fifth Avenue HotelRestaurantdesigned to imitate a snug library bar
Titsou Bar at Fouquet’s New YorkRestaurantintimate cocktail bar, feels like Parisian speakeasy
King Cole Bar at the St. Regis New YorkRestaurantclassic Old New York charm, hosts Marilyn Monroe
Raines Law Room at The William powered by SonderRestaurantlibrary-inspired space, resembles classic Victorian home
The Bowery Lobby at the Bowery HotelRestauranttrendiest place for drinks, wood-paneled walls
The Bar Room at the Beekman, A Thompson HotelRestaurantVictorian-inspired bar room in nine-story atrium
The Champagne Bar at the PlazaRestaurantlavish and luxurious, overlooks Pulitzer Fountain
Lounge on Pearl at The Wall Street HotelRestaurantall-day bar, gorgeous textiles, high ceilings
Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel BrooklynRestaurantunofficial coworking hub, plant-filled ambiance
Lobby Bar at Hotel ChelseaRestaurantopens at 7 a.m., regal setting
The Swan Room at Nine Orchard HotelRestaurantold restored bank ceilings, velvet booths
Chez Zou at Pendry Manhattan WestRestaurantsprawling cafe-turned-club space, greenery and music
Bar Blondeau at the Wythe HotelRestaurantFrench-style bar, light wood paneling
The Panorama Room at Graduate Roosevelt IslandRestaurantpanoramic views of Manhattan, East River, Queens
Little Ned at The Ned NoMadRestaurantbooth-style seating, pays homage to London location
Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria New YorkRestauranticonic hotel bar, elegant setting
Rarities at Lotte New York PalaceRestaurantexclusive bar, rare spirits and cocktails
elNico at Penny WilliamsburgRestaurantrooftop bar with city views
The Living Room Restaurant & Bar at Park Hyatt New YorkRestaurantsophisticated lounge, serves cocktails and small plates
Nubeluz at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMadRestaurantrooftop bar with stunning city views
Tusk Bar at The Evelyn HotelRestaurantstylish bar with unique cocktails
Peacock AlleyRestaurant
Waldorf Astoria ClockSight
Lex YardRestaurant
NüwaRestaurant
Chez Nous at The Marlton HotelRestaurant

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NYC’s Best Bars, From Haute Hotel Lobbies to Intimate Listening Rooms

7 Best Hotels on the Upper East Side for Museum Visits, Central Park Walks, and Glimpses of Old New York

13 Most Romantic Hotels in New York City

The Best Hotel Bars in NYC, From Classic Martini Haunts to Rooftops With Central Park Views