Bar Room at the Beekman
Cocktail bar · Financial District ·
Inventive cocktails, wine, espresso drinks, and late-night tamales
Inventive cocktails, wine, espresso drinks, and late-night tamales
"For a Victorian-inspired bar room that promises to leave a lasting impact on even the most seasoned cocktail-bar hoppers, check out The Bar Room at The Beekman. Set in the hotel's embellished, nine-story atrium in the heart of downtown Manhattan, the airy space offers strong drinks, lounge vibes, and ample seating, though it's recommended that you make a reservation to secure your spot. Signature libations include the Paper Plane, Sidecar, and an Empire State Negroni made with New York-produced spirits. The kitchen’s steakhouse-inspired offerings—think oysters on the half shell, steak tartare, and caramelized-onion dip—are prepared with the oversight of beloved New York chef Tom Colicchio (Gramercy Tavern, Temple Court). Those with a sweet tooth should be sure to save room for the bar’s chocolate semifreddo, made with praline ice cream and hazelnut tuile." - CNT Editors
"If you want to network with business magnates, I found the Bar Room at The Beekman to be ideal — a hotspot for drinking and mingling that pairs smart clientele with a polished hotel-bar atmosphere." - Sophie Mendel
"FiDi gets quiet at night, except for at The Beekman. There, under a dramatic nine-story atrium, is a bar that looks like the library of someone who doesn't read, but illuminates each of their bookcases perfectly. You can make a reservation for one of the plush armchairs and order off the attached Temple Court restaurant, but the thick marble bar bar is where the real action is. Patrons plot their next move over stiff martinis, couples share a bar seat and sip on paper planes, and people in long fur coats drink two more espresso martinis than you might think possible." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, will hartman, tiffany yannetta
"FiDi gets quiet at night, once residents have retreated to their penthouses and commuters to their boroughs. Except for at The Beekman hotel. There, under a dramatic nine-story atrium, is a bar that looks like a library where no one reads the books, but the bookcases are perfectly illuminated. You can make a reservation for one of the plush armchairs and order from the attached Temple Court restaurant, but the thick marble bar is where the real action is. Patrons plot their next move over stiff martinis, couples share a single bar seat and sip on paper planes, and people in long fur coats drink two more espresso martinis than you might think possible. On a Friday night it gets so crowded that it’s essentially standing room only. But you can usually order your first drink, stare up into the nine-floor abyss for a bit, and then snag a coveted bar seat for drink number two. photo credit: The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel" - Willa Moore
"Hard to believe an architectural gem of this stature went neglected for so many years, but we’re happy to report it’s back in business and put to the best possible use. An Old New York original, this 1881‑vintage skyscraper’s silhouette underlines its landmark status, and a glance upwards across the towering central atrium with its pyramidal glass skylight seals the impression." - The MICHELIN Guide
