2024: Manhattan Voted Hotel Chantelle Best Hotel Bar!
Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow St
(212) 254-9100 – hotelchantelle.com
This iconic multi-level venue evokes the charm of 1940s Paris, offering an unforgettable blend of sophistication and entertainment across its three unique spaces. Begin your night in the elegant, Parisian-inspired cocktail bar, where master mixologists create signature drinks like the Pineapple Express and Libertine, adding a contemporary flair to timeless classics. Head downstairs to the vibrant, disco-inspired basement, where an electric atmosphere and a mix of Hip Hop, EDM, and Top 40 beats keep the party going. For a more relaxed vibe, ascend to the stunning rooftop, where bistro tables and floral accents create a Parisian street scene with breathtaking views of the city skyline. Hotel Chantelle offers VIP table reservations and bottle service for a luxe experience, making it the ultimate destination for those seeking an extraordinary night out.
2023: Manhattan Voted Mr. Purple Best Hotel Bar!
Mr. Purple
180 Orchard St
(212) 237-1790 – mrpurplenyc.com
What makes a hotel bar great is not just the drinks it offers, but the overall venue — atmosphere, service, and things to do while you sit back and relax with a drink during your stay. At Mr. Purple, a bar at the top of Hotel Indigo overlooking the Lower East Side, all of that is a cut above everything else available. Not only are the drinks excellent, with dozens of selections of locally-crafted beer, small-batch spirits, and universal wine offerings — there is a ton of food, ranging from appetizers to accompany your drinks to platters that will feed a large group. You can also reserve the bar for private events. But if all of these amenities weren’t enough to convince you, Mr. Purple also has a pool!
2022: Manhattan Voted Bemelmans Bar Best Hotel Bar!
Bemelmans Bar
35 E 76th Street
(212) 744-1600 – thecarlyle.com/entertainment.cfm
Expertly made cocktails? Check. Calming environment? Yep. Live entertainment? You’ve got it! Bemelmans Bar in the Carlyle Hotel is a picture-perfect hotel bar for anyone looking to be transported back in time to an era defined by class, but without sacrificing that superb modern twist. Whether you’re heading here to meet an old friend, or looking for an after-dinner drink, you’ll find live music and bartenders that make exquisite drinks you’re always hoping for. The bar snacks are world-class, and the atmosphere is to die for — exemplified by the artwork lining the walls from 1947 by Ludwig Bemelmans, and the iconic gold leaf covering the entire ceiling. This Upper East Side institution provides the perfect locale for a classically-New York night on the town.
2021: Manhattan Voted Mr. Purple Best Hotel Bar!
Mr. Purple
180 Orchard St
(212) 237-1790 – www.mrpurplenyc.com
The Lower East Side rooftop bar captures the vibrant and artistic spirit of the neighborhood while providing patrons with a variety of tasty drinks and bites. Guests can enjoy a full brunch menu or munch on pan-fried chicken dumplings, warm pretzel bites and valrhona chocolate while sipping a long list of small-batched spirits, locally brewed beers, cocktails and wines. The aesthetic of Mr. Purple’s wooden structures, metal, concrete and free-hanging lights create an artistic-loft ambiance with the city’s skyline as its backdrop. The bar and restaurant is run by the Gerber Group, a leader in the hospitality industry, which is the owner-operator of 15 cocktail bars in New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C., Santiago, Chile and Atlanta.
2020: Manhattan Voted Mr. Purple Best Hotel Bar! (Tie)
Mr. Purple
180 Orchard St 15th Fl
(212) 237-1790 – www.mrpurplenyc.com
The Lower East Side rooftop bar captures the vibrant and artistic spirit of the neighborhood while providing patrons with a variety of tasty drinks and bites. Guests can enjoy a full brunch menu or munch on pan-fried chicken dumplings, warm pretzel bites and valrhona chocolate while sipping a long list of small-batched spirits, locally brewed beers, cocktails and wines. The aesthetic of Mr. Purple’s wooden structures, metal, concrete and free-hanging lights create an artistic-loft ambiance with the city’s skyline as its backdrop. The bar and restaurant is run by the Gerber Group, a leader in the hospitality industry, which is the owner-operator of 15 cocktail bars in New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C., Santiago, Chile and Atlanta.
2020: Manhattan Voted Gallow Green Best Hotel Bar! (Tie)
Gallow Green
542 W 27th St
(212) 564-1662 – www.mckittrickhotel.com
Whether it’s hot and sunny or chilly and snowy, the Gallow Green rooftop bar and lounge is ever-changing with the seasons. But one thing that doesn’t change about McKittrick Hotel’s bar is their outstanding service and enticing ambiance. In the winter-time, Gallow Green switches from its plant-centric aesthetic to a snowier, more holiday-ready look complete with pine trees and a menu with warm and heartier items to match. The bar has a curated selection of beer, wine and cocktails (hot or cold), with a fan-favorite being the Sleep No More cocktail which is made with apple cider, Jack Daniels rye, Oloroso sherry and orange zest mulled in cinnamon, nutmeg and clover. They even offer delicious pizza pies made from their wood-burning oven.