(photo via http://www.marseillenyc.com/)
Marseille
630 9th Ave
Perched on 9th ave at the Western edge of the theater district, this 13-year old restaurant offers a charming bar to sidle up to for some post-show chat. Although you might assume the establishment—which is named after the French coastal city—is a classic French brasserie, Marseille actually offers a menu featuring French, Mediterranean and Moroccan influences. A great place to quench your thirst with a cold cocktail, and sate your hunger with a steaming bowl of bouillabaisse.
(photo via Yelp, taken by Wine Escape owner)
Wine
Escape
405 W 44th St.
WineEscape truly delivers on its name, offering BOTH delicious fermented grape
beverages and a quiet escape from our theater district, which glorious as it may
be, sometimes feels likes a mobbed, deafening hellscape! This cozy,
delightfully low-key wine bar offers cheeses and other light fare in addition to its impressive (but not overwhelming) wine list. The ideal place to
praise a superior performance over a glass of Chateau Saint-Michel Bordeaux
Superieur.
(photo via hilton.com)
Hilton Hotel Pinnacle Bar
234 W 42nd St.
Situated on the lobby level of the Hilton Hotel on 42nd St., The Pinnacle Bar offers a spacious, airy and well-lit environs, with a view through massive
windows of the bedlam that is Times Square below. What the bar may lack in
character (this is a hotel bar in the truest sense of the word), it makes up
for in convenience and quiet. A great option for an easy drink and a chat when
you want to be able to hear and be heard.
(photo via iroquoisny.com)
Lantern’s Keep
49 W 44th St.
Housed in the Iroquois, one of Manhattan’s oldest boutique luxury hotels,
Lantern’s Keep offers a chic respite from midtown’s hustle and bustle.
Lantern’s Keep boasts an elegant marble-topped bar, a carefully curated list of
craft cocktails, and a highly trained troupe of mixologists who are all happy
to craft a bespoke drink to fit your whims. A wonderful choice when you're
looking to end your evening with a touch of class.
(photo via barcentralenyc.com)
Bar Centrale
324 W. 46th St., 2nd fl.
Hidden away in a Brownstone on 46th St., this swanky speakeasy has long been a favorite for in-the-know theatergoers and Broadway performers alike. Part of Bar Centrale's charm is that it is a seating-only establishment, and seating is very limited. Fortunately, they do take reservations, though you’d be advised to make them well in advance. The perfect place to sip a cocktail and grouse about an actor’s performance—just glance over your shoulder first, because it’s entirely possible that he’s sitting behind you.
- What are your favorite spots to grab a post-show drink in the Theater District? Tell us in the comments!