Iconic mural, swanky hotel bar, known for martinis & classic cocktails.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews King Cole Bar, an upscale bar in the St. Regis Hotel, highlighting its iconic mural, comfortable atmosphere, and excellent martinis.
Experience the iconic King Cole Bar, a sophisticated lounge within the St. Regis Hotel, renowned for its legendary Maxfield Parrish mural and swanky ambiance. This upscale bar is celebrated for its expertly crafted martinis and offers a refined setting for enjoying classic cocktails and light bites, making it a distinguished choice for a night out.
The King Cole Bar is known for its classic cocktails and light bites. While the Bloody Mary has mixed reviews, with some finding it overpriced and others enjoying it, the martinis are consistently praised as excellent and well-crafted. The bar also offers complimentary snack mix.
"The King Cole Bar is highly recommended for its expertly crafted and stiff martinis. While the Bloody Mary is a notable offering, opinions on it are divided."
Customers generally view this as a sophisticated and comfortable upscale bar, particularly recommending it for its martinis, though opinions on the Bloody Mary vary.
Important Note
The bar can be very noisy, making conversation difficult at times. The Bloody Mary, despite being a signature drink, has received mixed reviews and is considered expensive.
"Similar to Bemelmans, the King Cole Room was found to be incredibly noisy, making conversation impossible, despite having a suitable visual appearance and cool drinks."
Neutral"The King Cole Bar in the St. Regis is mentioned as a Midtown option for sitting at the bar."
Positive"The author mentions trying the Red Snapper at the King Cole Bar, noting that while they found the drink itself alright, others considered it the worst Bloody Mary they'd had."
Neutral"This user described the Red Snapper at the King Cole Bar as the worst Bloody Mary they had ever tasted and considered it absurdly priced."
Negative"This commenter suggested starting the night at the St. Regis Hotel bar, followed by other spots, as part of a Sinatra-style evening suitable for a tuxedo."
Positive"This commenter suggested getting a cocktail at the King Cole bar in the St Regis after dinner at Monkey Bar."
Neutral"King Cole Bar is listed as a recommended midtown spot for drinks and light bites, often used for executive outings."
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