Nestled off the lobby of The St. Regis New York in Midtown Manhattan, KingâŻColeâŻBar is one of the most storied and elegant hotel bars in the world. Dominated by the iconic Maxfield Parrish mural of âOld King Cole,â installed in 1932, the bar exudes early 20thâcentury grandeur and refined charm. Legend has it that Fernand Petiot perfected (and popularized) the Bloody Mary hereâinitially dubbed the âRed Snapperâ to suit the St.âŻRegisâ refined clientele. Since then, the bar has welcomed Aâlist luminaries like Salvador DalĂ, Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, and countless others, and has been featured in major films and TV series. Following an eightâmonth renovation completed in 2024, the bar now offers a refreshed menu and interiors that balance updated plush aestheticsâthink midnight-blue carpeting and purple velvet seatingâwith its classical legacy. Signature cocktails remain front and center, including the Old King Cole Martini (gin, vermouth, amaro, burnt orange peel), alongside modern riffs like strawberryâlemongrass vodka sodas. The ambiance is refined yet invitingâmoody lighting, intimate seating, and attentive service make it ideal for quiet conversation and sipping history in a glass. Light fare such as crab cakes, oysters, sliders, club sandwiches, and desserts complement the drinks menu. Time appears suspended hereâan opulent yet cozy refuge that honors tradition while embracing contemporary flair. No wonder it was named the #1 hotel bar in the U.S. by Food &âŻWineâs 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards.
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