King Cole Bar

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Midtown Landmark Worth Seeking Out

The King Cole Bar sits inside The St. Regis New York on East 55th Street, one of Manhattan's most storied addresses. It is the kind of place where the room itself does the talking — and where the attention to detail, from the staff to the glass in hand, has made it a reference point for what a great American bar can be. Wine Spectator recognized that standard with its Award of Excellence in 2023, a distinction that speaks to the seriousness of the wine and beverage program here.

The Room and the Experience

Guests and hotel reviewers consistently single out the King Cole Bar by name when describing what makes a stay at The St. Regis memorable. The bar operates across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, making it a destination at any hour — whether for a morning start, a midday pause, or an evening drink that stretches comfortably into the night. Table service and the option for private parties round out a setting that works equally well for a quiet solo visit or a celebratory gathering.

Recognition That Reflects the Reality

The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is not handed out on reputation alone — it reflects a list built with genuine care and range. For a bar operating within one of New York City's great hotels, maintaining that standard year after year is its own achievement. The King Cole Bar earns its place among the city's recognized American dining and drinking destinations not through spectacle, but through consistency and craft.