The Bar at Mandarin Oriental, New York

“Our group had a great experience at the Mandarin Oriental bar. The service really stood out--everyone was incredibly kind, attentive, and on point the entire night. The staff made sure everything flowed smoothly and that we were well taken care of. The DJ was a dope vibe and fit the atmosphere perfectly, adding to the classy, speakeasy-style feel of the space. The drinks were also excellent, especially the Bangkok and Istanbul, which were both amazing. Overall, a fantastic experience with great service, great music, and great drinks. We would definitely come back again.”

“It's hard to determine the best highlight of the night when truly everything across the board was fantastic! Between the exceptional service and the intentionally crafted delicious signature cocktails, we could've easily spent hours and hours in there. A huge thank you to Aya, the hostess, for her warmth and enthusiasm upon greeting us. Because we didn't have reservations, we stood near the bar waiting for some stools to free up. Aya was constantly watchful of the space and communicated to us when a table opened up so we didn't miss it. It was bussed so quickly and made ready for us in just a minute! Thank you for the accommodation :) From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the most friendly and welcoming staff. Emanuela and Andy were incredibly attentive to us - a huge thank you to them for the timely check-ins and thoughtful care. The manager himself, Alan, was very active throughout the night and was kind enough to stop by and strike up conversation (and also give us some of his suggestions for our second round of drinks!) The drinks speak for themselves. Nicolas, the bartender, asked us for taste preferences and explained certain flavor profiles to ensure we'd like the drinks we chose, which we really appreciated. The Marrakech is very unique, indeed full of spices without being hot, and was my favorite drink of the night. The Venice was a perfect (dare I say better) twist on a spritz, with the literal bubbles on top adding to the flair! My boyfriend had the Bangkok and Doha- both phenomenally tasting, but with Bangkok taking the win. The Bar is a classy and modern speakeasy that should absolutely be at the top of your list for your next date night. And again- a huge thank you to the entire team for a truly memorable night- we loved every second of our time there!”

“I really enjoyed this place! The atmosphere is great and the staff is super friendly. I tried the "Bangkok" cocktail and it was honestly excellent -- perfectly balanced and full of flavor. You can tell there's real care behind the drinks. I'll definitely be coming back and I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area.”