King Cole Bar

The King Cole Bar is home to the infamous and beloved “Old King Cole” Mural. The puckish mural, painted by Maxfield Parrish in 1906.

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ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 339-6857

  • Website

    marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/details/nycxr-the-st-regis-new-york/6359135

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    kingcolebarny

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

2 E 55th St (St Regis Hotel) New York , NY 10022 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 61


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Marc Mayer

Perfect for special occasions and raising a glass to loved ones. Perfectly made drinks with the most well-dressed bar staff in town . All under the gaze of King Cole, painted by Maxfield Parrish.

The New Yorker

“The menu features six kinds of Bloody Mary , which the King Cole claims to have invented in the nineteen-thirties. They call the original the Red Snapper , and it’s spicy , irresistible, and strong.” Read more

Marie La Rue

King Cole fresco commands this historic room at the St Regis. Worth a stop for the old New York atmosphere. Seasoned, knowledgeable bar staff . Heavy tourist crowd on weekends. Astronomical prices.

Juan Dominguez

The Bar is an institution in NYC! The drinks are well servers and the food is great. I love the classy atmosphere and the staff is friendly , educated and always give you a world class service. Cheers!

Paddy

The bar is nice, of that there is no doubt. Apparently the birthplace of the Bloody Mary . The Red Snapper is heir house version of the brunch classic. It's good but you expect fireworks for $25!!!

Fortune Magazine

The King Cole Bar is great for business meetings - elegant, quiet , and historic. In 1934, the Bloody Mary was created here. The St. Regis is part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts , a FORTUNE 500 company.

Jeffrey

KCB&S is the spot where the first-ever Bloody Mary was served (though back in the '30s, it was known as the 'Red Snapper '). Essential Cocktail : The Bloody Mary

Wyngspan

The birthplace of the Bloody Mary . We trust you will love your time at this classic NYC institution. Give it a rating on Wyngspan: http://bit.ly/1iuo89b

Alexandra H.

Upscale hotel bars are some of my favorite places to go for drinks-St. Regis is no exception. BE SURE to ask the bartender for the secret behind the mural at the bar -you'll never look at it the same!

@HungryEditor Ben Setiawan

No matter the time of day order a Bloody Mary . They are said to have been 1st served here. If a traditional bloody is not your thing, no worries. There's a diff one for each city that has a St Regis.

Fabian

The Red Snapper (the original Bloody Mary ) is extremely tasty, quite spicy but not overly so. Also goes great with the tuna if you're looking for a snack .

@JaumePrimero

I feel so at home here. So much history, so much booze, so many Bloody Mary's !

Jarrod Klawinsky

Iconic. Stunning interior and high priced but sting drinks. Ask for Angel.

Gothamist

This spot is considered the birthplace of the Bloody Mary , or so the story goes. The bar serves their Snappers a bit pricey but they come with tasty gourmet nuts , wasabi peas and a slice of history. Read more

N Avedis

Very relaxing atmosphere and high quality of food and drinks. Expensive but worth it

Untapped Cities

This bar is the birthplace of the Bloody Mary cocktail . Come enjoy not only the drinks, but also the art ! Read more

Chad Peterson

The Bloody Mary was invented here. Excellent cocktail ! Cheers

Boon Yap

Pretty awesome drinks. Bloody Marys go down easy. One drinky, two drinky, three drinkies, floor (novices!!). :-)

Alex Pekarovsky

They may have invemeted the Bloody Mary here, but the is no clue of it in the pale "tomato juice , pepper and vodka " version of it here + Barman was rude. 2/10 #dissatisfied #imakebetterbloodymary

Sherie Swerdlow

Try the Madison cocktail . Its one stiff cocktail !

Zachary Martz

The birthplace of the Bloody Mary - aka the red snapper !

The Corcoran Group

Make sure you’re dressed appropriately as there’s a strict after 5 o’clock dress code. Once here ask Gavin to make you a Bloody Mary (they were born here).

Steve Watts

Classy , cozy bar...great bar food and service

Alex Ravenel

Gorgeous spot, very good cocktails . Can be tough to get a spot however.

Russell Davis

The birthplace of the Red Snapper (Bloody Mary ). An iconic bar . Limited seating .

Damian Bayona

Cool setting but prices are 🔝 tho the Bloody Mary is claimed to have been invented here 🤔

noreen haider

Beautiful hotel .. Someone has good taste... She knows who she is ;)

Carlich Asecas

Super Bloooody! Too spicy but really good!

AmateurConcierge

This legendary bar is just a small section of St Regis’s otherwise fairly bland lobby.

Concert Ticket Agency

Kick it SUPER old school here. Order a Bloody...they were born here after all. Upscale and classic.

Claudia Hernández

Order a Red Snapper , later known as Bloody Mary .

Trevor Bracher

Inventors of the Bloody Mary . Not to be missed.

Isabella Izquierdo

Great ambiance! Must try the Bloody Mary !

Bjørn Late

Got the Shogun Mary, wasn't impressed. A gin martini with tomato juice , for the price of a entree at most places. It wasn't very busy and we weren't waited on very attentively

Ryan M

Fantastic martinis .

Lilian L

Red Snapper - Manhattan Bloody Mary

Rebecca Mazza

James Bond martini bar

JoAnne Kao

NYC treasure

Sara Y

Red snapper !

Ger Hdez

Martiniii!!!

Nicholas

The birthplace of the bloody mary or as they're call here "red snapper ".

CCnyc

Cocktails , bar food

Sydney M

Classy but crazy overpriced

Chris C.

Great G&Ts.

Andres

The remodel pretty much ruined the old lure of this bar .

Patrick Maas

Having a drink waiting for the award dinner to be over

Esquire UK

Why are the jesters laughing? Because King Cole is breaking wind...

Living Jazz Archive

Wine , ambience

Jackson Isaacson

Great martini

Maria

Because it's the birthplace of the Bloody Mary !

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