Another impromptu stop on my quest to explore as many cocktail bars in town as possible. When you step into the Swan Room, which is adjacent to the Nine Orchard Hotel, it's like stepping back in time. Heavy, dark wood, warm stone, hidden banquets, thick rich carpet. I had: Island monk: Planteray Sealander rum, Yellow Chartreuse, pandan, guava, lemon Five citrus margarita: Lalo tequila, bergamot, satsuma mandarin, blood orange oleo, lime, citron salt Le Jardin: Citadelle Jardin gin, aquavit, carrot, dill, lemon Negroni Messicana: Yola mezcal, Xila, St. Agrestis 'Inferno', Giardino Rosso And had to soak all that up with the ham and cheese croquettes. A little steep at 22 dollars, but hot, gooey, and tasty. Made with prosciutto cotto, gruyère, romesco, guindilla peppers. So that being said, with all those ingredients, maybe 22 dollars wasn't so bad! The drinks were all delicious and very different from one another. Complex, interesting, creative. Service started off a little cool and reserved, but warmed up over time. This might make it into my regular rotation. read more

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Went to the Swan Room at the Nine Orchard Hotel on a weekday evening early in the week for a late cocktail with a friend. We did not make a reservation and had no issue getting in, though I would recommend a reservation on busier nights or for earlier evening times. The interior is absolutely beautiful, highly intricate, ornate, and visually stunning. The space feels elegant but still comfortable, making it an easy place to settle in and relax. We ordered cocktails (all $24), which were served with large ice cubes that melt slowly. I had the Margarita and my friend ordered the Old Fashioned; both were excellent and well-balanced. This is a great spot for catching up with a friend over a cocktail. The seating is very comfortable and spaced out well, so it does not feel crowded or loud. The staff was kind, attentive, and helpful throughout the evening. Would certainly return and recommend for a relaxed, elevated cocktail experience. read more

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Swan Room on the Lower East Side is the perfect place to have a cocktail experience in New York. It's housed in a landmark built in 1912 which is now the fully renovated Nine Orchard Hotel. There are a number of bars and restaurants available but the Swan Room is quite unique. It's the old teller room set with vaulted ceilings and Pink Tennessee marble walls. It definitely has an old world flare which makes it a perfect spot for a New York nightcap. @swanroomnyc The menu has a nice selection for all flavors and likes. We landed on Banana Sazerac and Grasshopper which are both variations of classics. I have a hard time passing up a cocktail paired with banana liqueur and a brown spirit. They always turn out delicious if made well so Banana Sazerac was calling me. This legendary New Orleans recipe took on new life by adding a few twists to the original ingredients. It combined Rye whiskey with Brown Butter Cognac, Oloroso (dark Spanish fortified wine), banana liqueur and absinthe. It worked well with a nice balance of boozy, slightly sweet and rich. The Grasshopper added Armagnac and Pandan (Asian vanilla) to the original ingredients of Creme de Menthe, Creme de Cacao and cream. It was an elevated treat from a classic that always brings happiness to our crew. White Swan is a memorable space worth seeking out next time you're in New York. I look forward to checking out more of Nine Orchard hotel next time but I would go back just for that room and these two fabulous cocktails. @nineorchard Salute @thejohnnycocktail #newyork #cocktailphotography #cocktails Banana Sazerac Rye Whiskey Brown Butter Cognac Oloroso Banana Liqueur Absinthe Grasshopper Creme de Menthe Armagnac Creme De Cacao Pandan Cream read more

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I came here around Christmas and had a great time. The area isn't my favorite, especially taking the subway but once you're there you totally forget. I did make a reservation so I'm not sure how hard it would be to walk in but we were sat immediately, the inside is beautiful. I got the eggnog cocktail and it was great, my friend also loved what she got. We ordered the hummus which came almost more like a salad but was really great. And then we got the toffee cake and espresso to end the night, both of which were great. I loved it here and will definitely be back. read more

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Great place to grab a cocktail. Beautiful interior with warm stone and stunning architecture. Popped in before meeting friends for dinner. read more

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We had a craving for a fancy drink in the neighborhood and decided to visit the Swan Room. We didn't have a reservation, so the hostess took a few minutes before seating us, even though the room was nearly empty. Not sure what the delay was about, but we eventually got a table. I ordered the bourbon Old Fashioned, and my wife opted for a dirty martini with Bleu cheese-stuffed olives. To go along with the drinks, we added a side of rosemary fries. The fries were tasty, although at $15, they didn't feel quite worth the cost. Overall, the drinks were great, and we're excited to have this as a local neighborhood spot. We'll definitely be back. read more

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I had no idea this place existed until my friends invited me for drinks on a Saturday night. They made a reservation so when I arrived, we were already seated. It's the hotel bar for Nine Orchard hotel so the bathroom is located inside the hotel. You have to go all the way in the back by the bar, turn left, and walk down some stairs. Quite an adventure. It's absolutely stunning inside! Love the low lights, high ceilings, and coziness. I got the strawberry cocktail, which came in a huge goblet. It was refreshing and I liked it. read more

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Gorgeous sexy bar that has my favorite burger in the city. Food is limited but you can ask to order off the corner bar menu (shhhh). Drinks are delicious, great for a date night or classy / quiet start to a night out downtown. read more

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Definitely an elevated "hotel breakfast" experience. Love the vibes and atmosphere of the Swan Room, super comfortable seating and beautiful architecture. Service was very attentive and accommodating (I told them I had to go quick, and they brought out drinks and food in under 10min). Fresh OJ was delicious and refreshing. The Nine Orchard Breakfast was also great, although the bacon and the hashbrown were a tad greasy (but I know that's what I was going to get). All in all, a lovely breakfast to pair with a stay at Nine Orchard (or honestly a great place for a business meal as well). read more

The Swan Room is located inside the Nine Orchard hotel. There's a small step to get inside, and I'm not sure if there's an ADA way to get inside. It is not a big bar but it is gorgeous! Note that the bathrooms are downstairs (not sure if there's an elevator). The bathrooms are very pretty though. Service was spectacular and attentive. I had the Takishido Martini and it was stunning. Very complex flavor profile. The drinks here are thoughtfully curated. The food menu is limiting, especially if you are a vegetarian or vegan. We had the snack platter but it's pricey at $18, and usually something some bars give you for free! It contained potato chips, olives and nuts. The tables are pretty close together so be prepared to make friends with your neighbors. Their Resy page mentions a dress code and say "dress for a night out", which is deceiving. There were a fair amount of tourists at the bar not dressed up at all, so I would take the dress code as a light suggestion rather than a requirement. Overall, this is a nice place to come for a drink but make sure you eat a full meal before or after as the dinner options are limited. read more

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Beautiful space. Delicious cocktails. Okay food that's slightly overpriced, but well that's usual for a hotel lobby bar. Grilled Oyster and Jamon Croquettes were great elevated bar bites here. read more

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Gorgeous room, very well done. The renovation details are stunning. Unfortunately the cocktails were nothing special and the staff seemed sloppy and not very professional. Music also seemed too loud and completely wrong vibe (it was Sunday 5 pm). It's too bad the service and the drinks do not match the room. Or the prices. read more

After our reservation at UVA, we journeyed to the lower east side for drinks at Swan Room. This elegant and cozy cocktail lounge is connected to the Nine Orchard hotel and is the sister cocktail bar to Corner Bar on the same block. It was a rainy night, so the plush seating, velvet curtains, and intimate lighting were particularly inviting! I had a glass of Rosé while my friend tried a savory gin and tonic with carrots and coriander. The Swan Room is a great spot for drinks before dinner or a spot for a long debrief and lengthy conversations. read more

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Wow. This spot was gorgeous. LOOK at the ceiling - beautiful chandeliers dropping down from a high ceiling with intricate details. We had a reservation for 9 but our table wasn't ready. We were taken to the bar where we ordered the yuzu and lemongrass martinis. We were there for a little while before we got taken to our seats but the bartender was really sweet and we enjoyed our drinks. We ended up getting seconds - the spicy goldfinch and garden margarita, which were our favorites for the night. Overall, beautiful spot - very elegant. Definitely a great date spot! read more

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OK wow, Swan Room stole my heart on a recent visit to New York. Why? For starters it is absolutely gorgeous. Located in the Nine Orchard Hotel in Downtown New York, apparently the building is a lower east side landmark bank transformed into a hotel and restaurant/bar. I wish I did research before so I could appreciate that the Swan room (one of the three dining destinations in the hotel) is actually set in a former bank teller room. I definitely appreciated the grandeur of it all, but had no idea! Alas, I still had an excellent time which brings me to the star of my night - the martinis. For me, it's always the martinis honestly, and the ones and Swan Room were phenomenal. I started first with the San Sebastian Martini - this featured gin, basque pepper brine, and an anchovy olive. Be still my heart it may have been the most interesting martini I have drank, and I have drank a loooot of martinis in my day. They also offer martini service which is fabulous but I did not partake as my girls were enjoying other cocktails. Would definitely come back for that. I also enjoyed a wonderfully dirty gin martini prepared classically after the San Sebastian one. Also great. Call me touristy, but there's something about being at a fancy hotel bar in New York City with your girlfriends surrounded by your favorite cocktails. Healing, as they say. While I did not eat, there is a nice menu that caught my eye. Swan Room also had a nice selection of zero-alcohol cocktails. While I did not partake in that, I love when a bar puts as much intention behind NA Drinks as they do proper cocktails for those who are not having a spirit-forward evening. Service at the bar was fabulous, and the dining room is once again absolutely gorgeous. This is a great spot to pop in for a cocktail, or celebrate a grand night out. I'd dress accordingly to match the decor, as it it giving fancy vibes and we love that. read more

What a great cozy little lounge bar that used to be a bank. A fairly new spot in a hotel called nine Orchard. Adam, the host was very professional and accommodating. It's almost like a much smaller version of the Beekman if you've ever been to that hotel and bar. Definitely the most upscale joint for the area. read more

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The decor here is very nice....it's upscale...'cool'....but not my kinda place. First off, we arrived around 830p or so on a Thursday night, and there was a 'hostess' type immediately by the door, who asked us 'do you have a reservation?' ("A Reservation??", I'm thinking to myself....for a BAR??) Um, no, we don't have a reservation, and if that's a problem, or if you tell us there will be a bit of a 'wait', then there are dozens of other places we can go to, instead. I have a real dislike of places that seem to be a bit 'full of themselves', or that seem geared to gullible types who fall for this M.O. This NYer knows that the 'reservation' thing is often pure B.S. to lend an air of supposed cachet or popularity to a place. Either way, without any reservation, we were led in to seats at the bar. I noticed the place was very full, and that most people were crowded into tiny little cocktail tables. My friend and I each got a cocktail. They were good, but quite expensive. I personally would have no interest in returning here. read more

Swan Room ceiling caught my eye a few times while driving by and I finally got to go. I was a lil wary due to the other reviews but I had a good experience and good service. We went on a Friday night, about 10:15pm or so, party of 2 and got seated immediately. We got a nice comfy little booth nook. Drinks are delicious, they came fast and the fries too. Overall it's an amazing experience for the price point. Cocktails are like $18-22 most places in NYC but here you get ambiance, glassware with style, chic coasters and obviously the most gorgeous coffered ceilings. Service is also quite quick with ordering and receiving. I don't know. I don't want it to get too crowded but I'm not sure why it isn't a long waiting list either. That's kind of what makes it perfect though. read more

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Speak-easy type of bar - in the middle of Dime Square! Unreal that something so fancy is in the Lower East side. Beautiful people and beautiful space - amazing mood lighting and luxe seating and finishing. Came here for a nightcap and spent $100 on 3 very dainty but delicious and well-done drinks. Almost worth it! Photos not allowed but I snuck one of the bar snacks read more

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What a gorgeous bar!! Located inside the lobby of Nine Orchard, Swan Room is a swanky cocktail lounge we're a super fancy ambiance. The architecture in the room is incredible - super high ceilings and so much attention to detail. We were able to snag two seats last minute without a reservation around 9pm on a Thursday. When we stepped inside, every other table was full, so a reservation seems like a safe decision. Prices are expensive here and it's obvious why. Come to enjoy artisanal cocktails in upscale NYC lounge. read more

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Great drinks and a perfect ambiance for a night out - either on a date or with friends. Very cozy and just good vibes all around

Swan bar is a lovely spot to grab a cocktail. The bar is very uniquely decorated, and almost has a royal feel to it. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The drinks were very tasty. We stopped by before heading to dinner across the street. read more

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Located on the lobby of the nine orchard hotel. Your eye immediately drawn by the details of the ceiling that's 3 floors high. Found in the former bank teller room. This lounge take you back in time. The service is attentive, if you want to impress your group, try to order the martini service. It comes with lemon peel, olives and mixers in a swan container, and your choice of vodka or gin. You will mix yourself to your likings. Personally I don't like dirty martini so I was not a fan of this. I ended up only just had gin with lemon twist. It's a pretty set up but drinks was basic. I would recommend to just order individual drinks if you have a small party or not a fan of dirty martini read more

The only thing that was not mediocre was the architecture. The flavor of the room is wonderfully old world, generating great expectations. Other than that: I came at the time of my reservation, and was studiously ignored by the staff for the first ten minutes. Chose my own seat, which felt as though a million people before me had worn out the stuffing. A couple came in after me, and was immediately given menus. I had to finally ask for one. Music was very loud, which might have been okay, but music selection was uninspired. Loud and terrific, ok; bad and low volume, ok. Loud and bad? - get a better music curator. I'm happy to pay a lot for a good drink, but I paid a lot for a drink that totally lacked the pizazz of a custom cocktail at a place specializing in cocktails. Tiramisu was beautiful but also mediocre, with very muffled coffee flavor. The room is gorgeous. Everything else needs work. read more

Pretty nice place! I took a date here two days ago and the ambiance was wonderful and the service was really great. We didn't have reservations and they were still able to find a table for us. I would be giving five stars but the girl I took didnt love any of the drinks on the menu because there weren't any sweet ones except for a carrot and gin drink. I liked my white negroni. Would recommend!! read more

Excellent place to have a drink and to spend time with friends. it's a gorgeous lower east side spot that is full of history and serves excellent drinks. read more

This place is perfect for the beginning or ending of your downtown evening. I love sitting at the bar with a girlfriend catching up on our week. I love sitting in a booth with a date it's so lush and romantic the decor envelops you and the well crafted cocktails hit just right read more

Beautiful cocktail spot in the LES. The room is magnificent with high ceilings that feel palatial. Perfect for impressing a date or friends from out of town. Killer standard dirty gin martini with great service to match. Adam at the door greeted us so kindly and entertained us while we waiting for the final touches on our table. He even gave us some spots nearby when we were on the way out which was so thoughtful! I sadly can't recall our servers name but she was lovely and highly attentive. Overall just warm staff all around. From the setting to the drinks to the staff I can't recommend this spot enough. read more

It was recommended by a colleague as he knows I enjoy trying new cool places and I was glad he did . I don't mind traveling out of my UWS neighborhood for a place like this . A perfect place to catch up with friends over some wine and cocktail in an absolutely gorgeous setting be it at the bar or at the tables . Our set up was just perfect for 3, it's quite cozy . If you go during winter or colder months , definitely check in your coats to have a little bit more space . Food is for accompaniment and not the highlight. We had the burger and fries ( which were delicious and is from the restaurant Corner Bar) and baked mussels . If you're planning on dining next door, plan accordingly and book well in advance as we tried to get a table and the wait was at least two hours . Luckily , the location is close to loads of restaurants in the lower east side . I was greeted by the friendly hostess and had an attentive server ( but forgot my friends initial order so it took a bit for their drinks to come ) but it's worth the wait for such a place ! I only wish that they more places like this all over the city. One slight feedback , perhaps expand the menu ( more apps type ie . Charcuterie , cheese , tapenades ). read more

I love this place! It is great that it is called room, because that is exactly what this is: a room. But a white magnificent one. However the fanciness is not what makes this place great. What makes this place great is the acoustics. High ceilings, enough distance and great hand made speakers make this place the right environment to have a conspiring conversation. Close to perfection. (Drinks are also good, snacks elegantly serviced and great staff). read more

An absolute favorite, a beloved spot for fashion afterparties. Elegant spot to network and meet creatives. Drinks are always spot-on, reservations recommended. Quiet enough for walkins on weekdays. read more

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Ambiance is great but there's very little privacy in the lounge. We asked to move somewhere more private and they helped us with ease. Staff was great. Food was even better. The black truffle pasta were amazing!! And the oysters were juicy. read more

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Love it here, a great place to grab a drink on a special occasion! Always great service! read more

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Want to feel like a Russian oligarch for a hot sec? Tryna impress a date? Interested in some truly unique mixology? Swan Room for the win. read more

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Delicious food. Excellent cocktails. Great service and chic, old school vibe in a beautiful read more

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If you are going to spend more than $20 on Pimm's, then THIS is the place to do it. My British friends were horrified when I got the Pimm's - with this drink normally being priced at $3 per glass on the other side of the Atlantic. Was it worth it? Yes. And would I do it again? Absolutely. The Swan Room is an affair that requires a fair bit of forward planning, with even those booking three weeks in advance not able to secure a table earlier than 10pm. But upon visiting, you understand why. I am thrilled to report that, despite the long queue of eager customers, the proprietors of this establisment have not given in to temptation. They hold the line at the door in order to create an ambiance that is calm, sophisticated and just-the-right-level-of-busy. Definitely worth visiting at least once while you're in New York! For the less organised, the Swan Room is also attached to a hotel - meaning that by dint of booking a night there you can gain access to their bar area. Success! read more

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Came here on a Saturday with a group of people. One of my friends stayed in the hotel a few months ago and couldn't stop raving about this place. Not only is the spot gorgeous but I really enjoyed myself. We accidentally entered the wrong way and were immediately told by the bartender to check in with Chanell. Before we could walk to the other side of the room, she greeted us. We were late to a reservation and had no way of getting in contact. But she knew who we were and got us seated immediately. Originally she gave us an hour at the table but told us she would let us know if she could move things around. The martini service was stunning. Strong. But definitely a crowd pleaser. We loved presentation. Caviar service could use some work. Felt a little too casual with the addition of ruffles. Our server was very nice. She seemed a bit overwhelmed and occupied with other more demanding tables. The room was extremely busy on a Saturday night. It took some time for our martini service to come out. But we did appreciate the host knowing when we needed help or attention from our server. I was told by my friend they had a strict no photo policy. Which I thought was a real shame. Overall, it was a great experience. Definitely coming back for a special occasion. read more

ooh weee Adam at the door was lovely, funny, and so gracious. made the time there feel like family, which, in one of the most beautiful bars in NY is pretty amazing (no pretension? whatsoever? nicely done Swan Bar) I recommend ordering the martini service. we didn't get it, but the people next to us did and it made me want to go back for it. read more

The place itself is beautiful. I made a mistake of celebrating my birthday here ( I was under impression that it's a restaurant, but it's actually a small lounge) which is my mistake. But other than that, the drinks were terrible, they charged us extra 100 USD just to bring out our own cake (which no one told us in advance that would cost this insane amount). We also gave them specific candles for the cake, but they used their own. I also felt a bit upset they didn't let me take even one photo with my friends (it was dark as a dungeon so I had to use flash and apparently it disturbed other guests who were no where near us or in the way of the photo, so I don't know what's the big deal). Overall just felt very uncomfortable, as if they were doing me a favor by just letting me be there lol. I usually hate writing reviews, but I feel like they ruined that night for me. read more

Absolutely gorgeous place-- but the surprise wasn't the interior; it was the service: excellent, gracious and warm.