Located at 1 East 55th Street in Manhattanâs Midtown East, The Polo Bar is the restaurant-and-bar concept by Ralph Lauren that channels the brandâs upscale sporting-lifestyle aesthetic into a dining-and-cocktail experience. From the moment you walk in, the dĂ©cor announces the ethos: wood paneling, leather seating, equestrian art, saddle leather accents, and warm lighting evoke a gentlemanâs club meets luxury lodge sensibility. The bar side is stylish and comfortableâthink custom glassware, polished brass, and an attentive, composed vibe. The food menu leans into classic American fareâsignature items include the âPolo Bar Burger,â corned beef sandwich, steaks (sometimes sourced from Ralph Laurenâs 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: itâs 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 Manhattanâs more desirable reservations for the cocktail/restaurant set. In short: The Polo Bar is less a typical âbarâ in the casual sense and more a refined cocktail-dining destination â where the drinks matter, the ambiance counts, and the brand aesthetic is baked in. If youâre looking for after-hours drinks, upscale casual dining, or a âcocktail with gravitasâ setting in NYC, it fits those parameters.
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