Swank and the City

Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha be damned. Just cause the foursome aren't continuing their escapades in New York's hottest bars and lounges, there is no reason for Gothamist to stop. We may find the Cosmo passé, but a well-heeled Negroni or Gimlet always coordinate with our Jimmy Choo's.

Some of Gothamist's favorite haute spots for glam cocktails:

- Flatiron Lounge
- Bemelmans Bar
- The Star Lounge & Bar at the Ritz-Carlton
- Employee's Only
- Laight Lounge at Dylan Prime
- The Campbell Apartment
- The King Cole Bar
- Temple Bar
- Taj
- Town

And, let us not forget the perennial warm-weather classic - the Rooftop Bar at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The drinks leave something to be desired, but what could be more swank than Central Park's blanket of green treetops beneath you and the spires of the city's skyscrapers framing the view?

What's your favorite upmarket watering hole, when you feel like you require a glam cocktail - or a glam cocktail requires you?

Contact the author of this article or email tips@gothamist.com with further questions, comments or tips.

By VittlesVamp in Food on June 23, 2005 8:25 AM

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autrement qu'etre

Bemelmans Bar is heaven -- but the $$$ is out of my league for more than once or twice a year. But oh how i do love to knock back a few martinis in the company of extraordinarily soignees older ladies.

The Bar@Etats Unis makes beautiful negronis and gimlets (my summertime fave -- real lime juice, not Rose's). I love it there, and while it isn't cheap, it won't be the "Where's the rent?" experience going to Bemelmans is.

kristin

My favorite is the blue bar at the algonquin—best place for the classic American bar experience now that the Oak room is closed.

dirt

Same about Employees Only - ain't too "swank" in my book. More like a great late night crackhead bar.

edgar

the flatiron lounge is swank? are you serious? did they pay you to include them in the list? that place is awful, and always filled to the brim with cheesy bankers and corporate types. it's khaki and blue button down shirt city.