Hidden behind the Iroquois Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, Lanternâs Keep is a cocktail bar with old-world flavour and discreet elegance. Passing through the hotelâs lobby and making your way to the unmarked entrance feels like stepping through time: once inside, youâre enveloped by warm light, soft fabrics, dark wood, and dĂ©cor that recalls a 1920s salon more than a modern hotel bar. The drink list leans heavily on classic and pre-Prohibition-style cocktailsâwell-crafted martinis, negronis, Manhattans, and more, plus house signatures that twist vintage flavours with modern precision. Bartenders here are talented, each drink balanced and presented with care. The menu also includes light bites to pairânothing heavy, but enough to accompany a slow, thoughtful drink. Ambience is intimate and quiet. The space is small so it tends to fill up, especially during evenings. Itâs a place more for conversation, reflection, and refined evenings than loud nights. Music is muted; lighting soft. Perfect for a date, a refined night out, or a stop before seeing a Broadway show. Because it's in a hotel, the service tends to be polished, with staff used to guests from many places. Reservations arenât always required but arriving earlier helps with getting a good seat. Pricing is on the upscale sideâquality, location, and craft come at a cost. Lanternâs Keep offers a refined escape in the midst of Midtown's chaos.
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