And we’re back. Did you hit up any of the other hotel bars yet? Was that a ‘No’ I heard being mumbled? What are you waiting for!? If the other bars weren’t to your liking, here are 3 more that might be more your style:
The Standard Hotel Biergarten: Terrible puns aside, this sets the standard of outdoor bar entertainment. The Biergarten brings Munich across the Atlantic and fills tables all year with giant steins of Germany’s best imported beer, sausages and house-made pretzels. Take a walk on the gorgeous High Line then refresh at one of the buzzy communal tables. You’ll be making friends and prost-ing in no time. The Standard Biergarten | 848 Washington Street (Meatpacking) | Practice prior to stopping by at http://www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city/bars/biergarten/
The Bar Downstairs at the Andaz Fifth Avenue: Dark, sexy, and mysterious, the bar at the Andaz is located in the basement of the sprawling hotel. The counter-high communal tables offer small bartender stations scattered throughout in a clever concept, meaning your bespoke cocktail is never too far away. Try the local-centric wine list to find some surprising gems. The hidden side door: Great for ducking out of Midtown traffic whilst you have guests in town dragging you through Times Square. The Bar Downstairs at the Andaz, Grand Central | 485 5th Avenue | Plot how this fits in with your required Midtown sight-seeing too.
King Cole Bar at the St. Regis: Classic New York at its best, the bar is a legendary meeting place. Take a seat in leather banquettes and George will take excellent care of you (You’ll be on a first-name basis with the wonderful staff in minutes.) Learn the secret of the gorgeous hand-painted mural on the wall behind the expertly staffed bar as you people-watch out-of-towners and old guard New Yorkers sip their after-work martinis. The famed Red Snapper Bloody Mary put the drink on the map in 1937, where people like Salvador Dali and Marilyn Monroe have been ordering them ever since. Another important, non-historical fact: These are the best bar snacks in New York. No contest. (They also function as a free dinner with your $18 Malbec.) King Cole Bar at the St. Regis | 2 East 55th Street (Midtown) | Learn about the mural and check out vintage photos at http://kingcolebar.com/