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…
- 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
- BemelmansBar
- Chez Nous at The Marlton HotelRestaurant