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King Cole Bar

3.7 (289 reviews)
PriceyLounges
Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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KING COLE BAR ATMOSPHERE

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Upscale
Classy
Moderate noise
Dressy

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Nikita K.

King Cole is located inside the St. Regis but open to everyone. The service here and specifically our server was really good. I ordered fries and the pita/hummus dish. Both were so good and the pita was so fresh. It also comes with dolma/grape leaves and olives. The fries came in a large portion as well. However the prices here are way too high even though it's in the st Regis. Not sure I'd come back for that reason alone.

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Agta B.

One of the classic NYC cocktail bars has reopened. It's not very large and causes people to wait on line until a spot opens up - a bit of a cattle call but worth it. Our old fashioned were strong and tasty. The bartender friendly. The decor and ambiance were what we needed that day. The dark interiors, mood lighting, the murals. Pricy drinks in classy atmosphere.

Christina Z.

There's no better experience than the St. Regis at Christmas. We went into the city to look at some decorations and to have dinner for our anniversary and after dinner, we went to the King Cole bar for a drink. Yes it's very expensive, but we went in knowing that. The bartenders that work there have been there for 30 to 40 years and it's just amazing to see how they work and how they interact with their customers.

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Maylee W.

Classic New York old clubby bar- great ambiance. Seated right away on a Saturday evening. I went to King Cole Bar to see the Maxwell Parrish mural - stunning. I read it was valued at $12 million/wow/5 stars!I was at the Met earlier and after seeing this mural, quite the cultural day. Ordered a Cosmo and Aperol Spritz - $27 for each cocktail and they were big pours. Service was very slow -but was a great place for a good cocktail.

JiEun R.

The ambiance was really great. I visited the place after watching The Devil Wears Prada, and it was such a cool experience

Old King Cole.....
Eric G.

Incredible. The Maxifield Parrish mural is what drew us in. It was the ambiance and service which kept us there. We were there during UN week, and the place was packed with dignitaries from around the world mixed with tourists such as us. While we're nervous about the crowd, we only waited a few minutes for the staff to clear a table of some slow, non-drinking patrons. Fantastic service, made us feel like regulars. The drinks were amazing - well mixed and creative. I will say, for us, only a couple drinks were in the budget, but it was worth the experience. Recommend checking out other parts of the Regis downstairs - really nice displays about the history of the property.

L: martini; R: Harry's Texas Bloody Mary
Christina M.

I went to King Cole Bar with a friend before dinner nearby. The bar is in the St. Regis, and is very "Old New York." There is a famed Max Parrish mural behind the bar. The space is wide but small, with booth seating around the perimeter, a bar in the back, and some high top tables in the middle. We were seated promptly without a wait. The service was fair. We were given snacks immediately, which was nice. There was a long period where our server didn't return to our table, but continued to serve those around us -- this was a little annoying. The drinks here are, on their face, expensive. I got the Harry's Texas Bloody Mary ($27), and my friend got a martini ($28). The drinks, while expensive, are really really large and probably equal to at least 1.5, if not 2, drinks at an equivalent place, so the price wasn't that much of an issue. My experience at King Cole Bar was fine. It is a beautiful space, but is probably not the vibe I typically go for. I do think that if you're looking for this type of monied, Old New York style place, this isn't a bad spot to hit.

Doug K.

If you're looking for the quintessential NYC bar to go to after work or for a power meeting (we still do those, right? No?), this is the place. Steeped in history, the birthplace of the Red Snapper (bloody mary) has a recently restored showpiece mural by Maxfield Parrish that also provides the name. Service was excellent, drinks refined and appropriately stiff, and the vibe is polished. There are other good bars to frequent but I like this one, especially if trying to impress someone with solid offerings that don't rely on smoke, infusions, or fancy add ons. ;-)

Salisha D.

Gorgeous hotel, and beautiful bar with great drinks and service. Dawson was so kind and accommodating to my friends and I. We had an amazing time. My only criticism would be that perhaps they should adhere a bit more to the dress code posted, as all the tourists in streetwear/sweatpants takes away from the ambience and vibe of this historically upscale establishment.

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Stunning bar to check out if you're in the area! They open at 4pm - get there early to reserve your spot!

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Hadn't been in years and visited the bar last week. Had a wonderful time sitting at the bar with drinks and complimentary snacks.

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Iconic, beautiful, great service, great ambiance. Great experience! Will be back to enjoy again every time I'm in NYC.

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