The Polo Bar
A polished, equestrian-inspired upscale bar & cocktail lounge in Midtown Manhattan where classic American dishes meet signature drinks under the Ralph Lauren aesthetic.
About The Polo Bar
Located at 1 East 55th Street in Manhattan’s Midtown East, The Polo Bar is the restaurant-and-bar concept by Ralph Lauren that channels the brand’s upscale sporting-lifestyle aesthetic into a dining-and-cocktail experience.
From the moment you walk in, the décor announces the ethos: wood paneling, leather seating, equestrian art, saddle leather accents, and warm lighting evoke a gentleman’s club meets luxury lodge sensibility. The bar side is stylish and comfortable—think custom glassware, polished brass, and an attentive, composed vibe.
The food menu leans into classic American fare—signature items include the “Polo Bar Burger,” corned beef sandwich, steaks (sometimes sourced from Ralph Lauren’s Double RL Ranch in Colorado depending on availability), salads, and sides. The drink program supports this with full bar service: classic cocktails, refined spirits, and an atmosphere that encourages lingering. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Dress code and expectations skew toward elevated: it’s not nightclub-level rowdy, but the sense of occasion is there. Many patrons treat it as a special night out. Reviews suggest it draws a well-heeled crowd and remains one of Manhattan’s more desirable reservations for the cocktail/restaurant set.
In short
The Polo Bar is less a typical “bar” in the casual sense and more a refined cocktail-dining destination — where the drinks matter, the ambiance counts, and the brand aesthetic is baked in. If you’re looking for after-hours drinks, upscale casual dining, or a “cocktail with gravitas” setting in NYC, it fits those parameters.
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