

King Cole Bar
Midtown East
Step beneath a 30-foot Maxfield Parrish mural and sip the drink that started it all: the Red Snapper, the original Bloody Mary born right here in 1934. Dark wood walls, emerald ceilings, and midnight comet carpeting set the stage for classic martinis and lingering conversations in one of Manhattan's most storied rooms.
historic hotel bar
classic cocktails
Maxfield Parrish mural
upscale atmosphere
Tips
🍅"still the best in class" (New York Times)
🎨"stiff drinks and stunning design" (Wallpaper*)
⏰arrive by 5 PM to avoid waits
King Cole Bar
Midtown EastOpen


Step beneath a 30-foot Maxfield Parrish mural and sip the drink that started it all: the Red Snapper, the original Bloody Mary born right here in 1934. Dark wood walls, emerald ceilings, and midnight comet carpeting set the stage for classic martinis and lingering conversations in one of Manhattan's most storied rooms.
historic hotel bar
classic cocktails
Maxfield Parrish mural
upscale atmosphere
Tips
🍅"still the best in class" (New York Times)
🎨"stiff drinks and stunning design" (Wallpaper*)
⏰arrive by 5 PM to avoid waits