Hidden behind the Iroquois Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, Lantern’s Keep is a cocktail bar with old-world flavour and discreet elegance. Passing through the hotel’s lobby and making your way to the unmarked entrance feels like stepping through time: once inside, you’re enveloped by warm light, soft fabrics, dark wood, and décor that recalls a 1920s salon more than a modern hotel bar. The drink list leans heavily on classic and pre-Prohibition-style cocktails—well-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 pair—nothing 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. It’s 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 aren’t always required but arriving earlier helps with getting a good seat. Pricing is on the upscale side—quality, location, and craft come at a cost. Lantern’s Keep offers a refined escape in the midst of Midtown's chaos.
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