Midtown Bars, Lounges & Nightlife

Cocktails and Conversation

The New York Palace is home to the vibrant GILT Bar, serving up innovative cocktails and light fare in a classic-meets-modern atmosphere. However, the hotel is also near a number of exceptional Midtown New York bars, allowing guests the exciting experience to slip into Manhattan nightlife with ease. Discover our favorite Midtown bars below. Cheers!

Rink Bar

601 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-332-7620

A popular outdoor bar overlooking a true NYC institution, Rink Bar at Rockerfeller Center is an al fresco venue that replaces the iconic Ice Rink with nightly drink specials, delicious bar "bites" and even BBQ specials amidst a beautifully lit Prometheus statue and fountain.

Bill’s Gay Nineties

57 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-355-0243

Travel back in time to this classic New York speakeasy, complete with hand-carved swinging doors, priceless photos of racehorses, and an antique cash register. Bill’s is home to a piano bar on the first floor, lunch and dinner menus, and an elegantly crafted bar menu.

Haven

244 East 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
212-906-9066

Indulge a little in this enchanting Midtown oasis offering tapas from around the world, exotic drinks and a cool musical vibe that introduces guests to new global rhythms. This Midtown Manhattan bar is a magnet for fashionistas, models, art directors, musicians, entrepreneurs, writers and designers.

Nikki Midtown

151 East 50th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-753-1144

Welcome to this tropical, plush oasis among Midtown bars, elegantly decorated with white linens, soaring ceilings and stunning visuals. Nikki Midtown is home to world-renowned DJs and live entertainment, and has played host to some of the entertainment industry’s most buzz-worthy events.

Sakagura

211 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017-4707
212-953-7253