Lanterns Keep
Located in New York, New York
Address: 49 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, United States
Phone: +1 212-840-3080
Rating: 4.4
Services
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Spirits
- Wine
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Tourists
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Categories
- Cocktail bar
- Lounge
- Nightlife
- Wine bar
Photos
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Comments
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Review 1 (2024-05-21 - Rating: 5)
This was such a cute place. Its sucked away behind the front desk of the Iroquois hotel. We came here before heading to our broadway show. We tried the keepers choice drink where you tell the bar tender what alcohol you want and the flavor and theyll come up with something. Both times he came up with some Great drinks!! We also had the cheese plate which had a great selection. And the butter jam was so delicious!! -
Review 2 (2018-10-16 - Rating: 5)
Great cocktail bar! The drinks were amazing and prepared with fresh ingredients and care. I was lucky enough to sit at the bar and watch the bartenders at work. They really put in the extra effort and are passionate about their work. During my stay in the hotel I got to meet Natalia, Daniel and Gus. Super friendly and knowledgeable about the cocktails. You can also order small bites at the bar. I recommend the cheese plate. Excellent. Can’t wait to go back. -
Review 3 (2020-02-21 - Rating: 5)
Awesome hand-crafted cocktails in a small, dark, & comfortable space by The Sofitel. We were super lucky that a group was leaving as we entered. Great service & great music playing too! The McKittrick Old Fashioned was amazing & the West Side Rumble was really good as well. They had a small selection of wine & beer also. If youre nearby & love good cocktails, make sure to try to get in here! -
Review 4 (2023-11-21 - Rating: 5)
Cute small bar, perfect for a craft cocktail with a friend or a lover :) cheese platter was great for 2! Loved my cucumber mixture as well. We both loved the experience. -
Review 5 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 5)
I had never been to Lanterns Keep before. I was absolutely blown away by the atmosphere and ambiance. Amadou was the most incredible bartended I have ever had. He was incredible at helping me get a cocktail. I will be stopping here every time I am in Midtown -
Review 6 (2017-11-12 - Rating: 5)
The bar and Dan have the best drinks. Get there early and get a seat at the bar. Special thanks to Natalia for making my special night memorable. We will be back. Cheers! -
Review 7 (2017-04-01 - Rating: 5)
Great cocktails of large variety. Good service and decent atmosphere. The price is good for value in NYC. -
Review 8 (2018-05-27 - Rating: 4)
Small speakeasy like space past the hotel lobby. Server was a delight, and the drinks were delicious, although they do run on the pricier side of NY cocktails being close to Times Square. -
Review 9 (2024-01-09 - Rating: 5)
Couldnt rate the food because I havent eaten there. But everything about the place is amazing. The moment you walk in, its like you escaped to a pocket in reality only meant to be enjoyed and not bothered by anything outside. Truly enjoy this place and the service is great! -
Review 10 (2017-03-28 - Rating: 4)
As a guest at The Iroquois Hotel, Lanterns Keep was super convenient since its in the back of the hotel just behind the elevators. One night as we were trying to put our 8-week old down to sleep, I went down and bought two drinks and took them back to our room for us to enjoy (My wife and I, not my daughter...Shes too young).It was $18 per cocktail, but you expect that in NYC. We both got bartenders choice and we were not disappointed. He was spot on!The atmosphere is small and not super classy, but if you make good drinks, you can be whatever you want to be. -
Review 11 (2023-07-19 - Rating: 5)
This is an under the radar gem of a speakeasy. Amazing cocktails. Great service. Super cool ambiance. One of my favorite places in New York City! -
Review 12 (2024-12-18 - Rating: 5)
Love love the vibe! Great place to meet up before a show! -
Review 13 (2013-06-12 - Rating: 5)
I usually avoid hotel bars, but this is different. If you are looking for a small, quiet, unique place, stop in. They feature mixed drinks made from the 1800s up to 1940, all fresh ingredients, and things you wont find other places. They even will make something up for you - I said I liked rum, orange, bitters expecting the bartender to suggest something from the menu - no, they made something special up and it was awesome. Our whole table loved their drinks. Definitely try it out - my new favorite place in NYC. -
Review 14 (2024-10-14 - Rating: 5)
This was our second visit here and our bartender on 10/12/24 was fantastic. He made me two bespoke cocktails as variations of an old fashioned/vieux carre. They were tasty. He and the server were also very attentive and checked in to see if everything was okay. -
Review 15 (2018-10-26 - Rating: 5)
Definitely get a reservation! This speakeasy-vibe nook has a master cocktail craftsman manning the bar. I had a bartenders choice with rye and a preference to be spirit-forward. It was excellent! Great place to catch up with a friend, friends, or meet a date for drinks. -
Review 16 (2018-03-17 - Rating: 5)
Tasty craft cocktails in a cozy setting. The bartender made my entire group delicious cocktails that were not on the menu. A little pricey but worth it for a post work cocktail or two. Get here early or youll be waiting for a seat! -
Review 17 (2022-10-16 - Rating: 5)
Very cute hidden bar in Midtown. Perfect location for a quiet intimate date. The cocktails are really good. -
Review 18 (2011-05-04 - Rating: 5)
This place is brand new, and not busy. The Iroquois hotel is a great setting and the cocktail list was developed by the same people who developed the Raines Law Room list. Great & fast service, tasty drinks. While the space is small, its well decorated and you can likely watch the bartenders prepare your drinks. -
Review 19 (2017-06-09 - Rating: 4)
Unusually difficult to find but look for the sign on the outside of the building (right hand side of the door). Can be a tight fit when its busy but the ambiance is perfect. Unfortunately I found most of their mixed drinks overly complicated without much payoff for the very steep price. Advice to management: cut the number of cocktails in half and keep drinks to 4 ingredients or less. Keep up the great work! -
Review 20 (2018-09-15 - Rating: 5)
Gus was an absolute delight to talk to, the place was quite empty after a weekday dinner outing which my sister and I thoroughly enjoyed. We decided to let the bartender conjure up our drinks for the night, all three were fantastic! Will definitely come back here again -
Review 21 (2015-11-28 - Rating: 5)
Lanterns Keep is a tiny, classy cocktail bar, a reliable choice in midtown. These folks are serious about their cocktails: theyre inventive and delicious and made with care and attention. The service is good, and the atmosphere is fantastic. Lanterns Keep is far superior, if less storied, than the Algonquins bar, which is next door. -
Review 22 (2018-05-12 - Rating: 4)
Four stars. Used to be my favorite bar in the city hands down. But the drink menu is shorter and less interesting and more expensive. Still pretty nice if you manage to get a table. Ask for the bartenders choice. The menu may be boring but the staff is still awesome. -
Review 23 (2018-03-06 - Rating: 5)
Very cozy spot, great for meeting close friends, insofar as Id think its a great spot to bring business prospects as well. Lanterns Keep has a true early 1900s feel, maybe even a sort of speakeasy feel. Patrons keep classy and quiet enough that you can actually have a conversation and have it be easily heard at your own partys table, and, save for the bustling of masterful drinks being made at the bar, Id argue that its not easy to find such a gem in NYC wherein you can actually hear your own thoughts and share in conversation. -
Review 24 (2016-08-23 - Rating: 5)
Great late-night cocktail bar, fixed price of $16/drink which is pretty good for the location. Inventive menu, plus an option to just tell the bartender what youre feeling and get a cocktail back. Tiny space. -
Review 25 (2016-06-22 - Rating: 4)
I kinda balked at a $16 cocktail, and figured it was just par for the course in trendy Manhattan bars. It was actually a really incredible drink, and the waiter and bartender were able to give a pretty nuanced description of the flavors. I couldnt make a habit of going here, but it was really pleasant for a nightcap. -
Review 26 (2018-06-02 - Rating: 5)
Small dark hidden cocktail bar in a hotel lobby. Maybe 25 seats and it fills up fast. They make great drinks and the bartender can make good recomendations based on your taste. -
Review 27 (2017-04-05 - Rating: 4)
Great cocktails, fresh ingredients, interesting mixes, made with flare. Small, only a few tables and 4 seats at the bar. Sliders were tasty, made me think the food would be good in general. -
Review 28 (2017-06-18 - Rating: 4)
Small venue, filled with individuals from the finance world. The service is slow, because of the intricacies of the drinks being served. If you want nice pricey cocktail drinks then this is a good spot. -
Review 29 (2018-08-29 - Rating: 4)
The bar is much smaller than I thought and it was pretty empty. However, the cocktail I got was delicious! I just ask the bartender to make me something “unique”.. and it was worth it. -
Review 30 (2024-10-14 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful setting and great cocktails. -
Review 31 (2021-12-12 - Rating: 5)
Super cool cocktail bar. The drinks are fantastic and the bartenders and waiters are amazing. Great small plates too. -
Review 32 (2023-05-24 - Rating: 5)
Small beautiful & cozy bar with warm atmosphere & friendly staff. The drinks are great ! -
Review 33 (2023-12-16 - Rating: 5)
If you know… is the best quality midtown bar be patient, if you come in a busy night and ask for everything you want but be patient it’s a busy night -
Review 34 (2013-03-13 - Rating: 5)
Amazing hidden gem in the Iroquois Hotel. No external signs - need to walk all the way through the lobby and into the doors at the back. Once youre there, youre in a whole new world. Go there and get the McKitrick -
Review 35 (2023-05-04 - Rating: 4)
Nice quiet bar. Reasonable price for cocktails given ambiance and service quality. -
Review 36 (2015-02-03 - Rating: 5)
One of our favorite Midtown hotel bars, due to the intimate vibe and delicious upscale, classic cocktails. Be sure to snag a seat near the fireplace if possible! -
Review 37 (2024-02-03 - Rating: 4)
The place has a great atmosphere with dark interiors. Gets filled pretty quickly as it is no very big. Even though it’s in a touristy location, it has mostly local or office crowd. Good drinks, but as most bars in New York it’s pricey. The food is just okay. -
Review 38 (2018-08-23 - Rating: 5)
Go with the chefs special and just the bartender/server what you like in your drink and youll get the best experience -
Review 39 (2014-10-23 - Rating: 5)
Cozy speakeasy with awesome bartenders, cocktails, silent soundtrack. Did I mention it is not crowded? (On weekday night though) -
Review 40 (2024-09-01 - Rating: 5)
Lovely. -
Review 41 (2016-03-21 - Rating: 5)
A quiet, cozy and beautiful spot in the back of a hotel on the first floor. I hardly want to share this spot since its so special to me. -
Review 42 (2022-03-05 - Rating: 5)
Friendly service, great portions for appetizers and fabulous cocktails. -
Review 43 (2022-05-12 - Rating: 4)
AMAZING speakeasy vibes, but it is a hotel bar so lots of tourists -
Review 44 (2017-09-03 - Rating: 4)
Original and delicious drinks. Cozy atmosphere. Service could have been better. -
Review 45 (2018-03-18 - Rating: 5)
Upscale food options and great cocktails. Small space so come early! -
Review 46 (2023-07-21 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful hidden gem of a cocktail bar. Try the “Wonder Lake.” Wishing we had stayed at the hotel too!! Next time! -
Review 47 (2023-11-19 - Rating: 4)
I had the salad with chicken. Small but super tasty. -
Review 48 (2020-03-19 - Rating: 4)
A bit on a louder side. Good cocktails but they come at a price -
Review 49 (2017-02-26 - Rating: 5)
Great service, drinks, and atmosphere. Awesome date spot. -
Review 50 (2023-01-17 - Rating: 5)
A gem! In the midst of the craziness of the Times Square area, this little “hidden” bar is truly such a nice respite from all the noise and crowds and lights. The drinks are all high quality and the bartenders are the most personable and welcoming I’ve met in maybe all of NYC. I don’t want this bar to become too popular but felt they deserve credit where credit is due! -
Review 51 (2020-03-11 - Rating: 5)
Truly a hidden gem, steps away from Times Square, where you can have a conversation while sipping a custom cocktail. Choose from the variety of house offerings, or request the Keepers Choice, and be dazzled by the artful result when the bartender takes your preferences (what spirit? Alcohol forward, or more refreshing? Sweet or dry?) and comes back with a creation made to your specifications. Sleek jazz age decor with deep turquoise tones and gold accents, velvet chairs, reflective tables, and subdued lighting make for a relaxing time away from the crowds. I brought my friends here from out of town and it was the perfect place to catch up. Highly recommend! -
Review 52 (2017-04-27 - Rating: 4)
Definitely one of the better hotel bars in the city. -
Review 53 (2024-03-01 - Rating: 5)
One of the best cocktails in the -
Review 54 (2022-03-05 - Rating: 5)
Just a cozy place where these two bold guys make you feel right at home! Food drinks and such a small and amazing place! Definitely coming back for the vibe!!! -
Review 55 (2018-06-05 - Rating: 5)
Lanterns Keep was great. Its a small speakeasy type bar just inside of a larger hotel. The ambience was a bit dark, but not so dark that you couldnt see the person you were talking to. The bartenders were very attentive, as well as very capable bartenders. I had a spirit forward bourbon, cognac, and dark rum drink and all of them were very well mixed. Id certainly recommend it to anyone looking to grab a well mixed drink in the times square area. One caveat, the cocktails were a bit pricey, coming in at 19 dollars per. However, the ambiance and the quality of drinks made it feel well worth it. -
Review 56 (2018-06-12 - Rating: 4)
Old school (as in prohibition-era) cocktails.The place is dark and somewhat glossy, and totally in keeping with the upscale speakeasy trend that has been sweeping through the country recently (or has it petered out?).That said, there is nothing wrong with the (quite excellent!) cocktails. They are crafted (word used intentionally) take a wee bit to make, but are very, very worth it - pretty much something that you sit back and appreciate for the work that went into it. -
Review 57 (2022-12-19 - Rating: 4)
Nice place for a drink/cocktail in the Iroquois Hotel -
Review 58 (2022-08-07 - Rating: 5)
The production and cast were absolutely fantastic as was the wonderful sets.Breathtaking show! -
Review 59 (2018-06-22 - Rating: 5)
A speakeasy hidden in the back of the Iroquois Hotel. Not the bar in the front, go past the check-in counter. A place for top notch cocktails from a foregone era (see pics for the drink menu). Servers are extremely knowledgable. Request a certain genre or style of cocktail and the barkeep was able to ad lib something classic and tasty. Their food was of 5 star quality as well (see pics for the food menu). Prices higher than par. Portions less than par for food. (Honestly, par for the niche segment on both). -
Review 60 (2018-10-12 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic place to go for quality cocktails and atmosphere in Midtown. The Oaxacanite is my favorite cocktail on their current list. Their Sherry Cobbler is delicious. Although been wishing for one with blackberry, maybe for the winter months? Service is always welcoming and professional. -
Review 61 (2018-07-26 - Rating: 4)
Great drinks, snack options leave something to be desired -
Review 62 (2018-10-24 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful, sophisticated bar, but more like a private homes comfortable entertaining space. Ambiance old world and cozy. The barkeeep is a charming fellow and the prohibition era drinks are splendid. A New York City must. -
Review 63 (2021-08-28 - Rating: 5)
Quiet place - somewhere you can easily chat, closes early though. -
Review 64 (2020-01-09 - Rating: 5)
Glad they are back!!!! Drinks still as good 👌 -
Review 65 (2017-09-13 - Rating: 5)
A hidden gem in midtown. Quite simply, the best bar in this part of town. Talent from all five boroughs on tap. Do not miss. -
Review 66 (2011-05-04 - Rating: 5)
Such an awesome cocktail place, still not busy because it just opened. Small, quiet, great music and super nice service. I would have expected nothing less from somebody that worked at Raines Law Room. -
Review 67 (2021-07-20 - Rating: 5)
Absolute hell yeah to this place, dope cocktails and even better service. Shoutout to our bartender Doug:) -
Review 68 (2018-04-13 - Rating: 4)
Great little bar, cozy, not loud and relaxed in the crazyness of it all. If you are in midtown looking for a place to talk and be heard, this is a nice setting to try out. -
Review 69 (2018-06-15 - Rating: 4)
Great cocktails though a bit on the pricey side. Also a bit small but overall a good place for a good cocktail -
Review 70 (2017-01-27 - Rating: 4)
Great cocktails. Quiet enough for conversation. -
Review 71 (2014-09-25 - Rating: 5)
Besides its Midtown location, the cocktail bar is the best part of staying at The Iroquois. The space is dim and clubby, the bartenders are perfectly old timey, the cocktails are absolutely amazing (they have 4 kinds of ice!), and the weeknight crowd is attractive and upscale. My favorite drink is The Gershwin but you cant go wrong with any of them. Expect to pay $16 for cocktails. They also have a selection of very good small plates. -
Review 72 (2018-08-18 - Rating: 5)
Great little place, they have a small menu of drinks, but will make anything you care to ask for, we both enjoyed a few of our favourites. -
Review 73 (2013-01-14 - Rating: 5)
Show off your intimate knowledge of the cocktail scene by making a reservation for you and your date at Lantern’s Keep. The sister spot to downtown’s Milk & Honey, this midtown locale has cocktails are crafted by superb mixologists which you’ll never forget. The limited amount of tables at this hideaway will prove that you’re in the know. -
Review 74 (2015-08-02 - Rating: 4)
Speak easy Matt and lyn went to. Inside iroquois hotel. -
Review 75 (2020-01-11 - Rating: 5)
Wow what a great bartender - Daniel knows how to make a man feel wanted -
Review 76 (2013-03-24 - Rating: 4)
Great cocktails. Not a great location. Not much else around it. Good cucumber drinks . -
Review 77 (2017-09-14 - Rating: 5)
Cozy upscale place with just unbelievable cocktails. -
Review 78 (2013-12-04 - Rating: 5)
Aside from its small size, its a perfect bar/lounge. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cozy, out of the way spot in midtown. -
Review 79 (2018-04-23 - Rating: 5)
If you desire a quiet, intimate, regal setting with top tier cocktails, this is your spot. -
Review 80 (2018-04-20 - Rating: 4)
Great place, drinks priced high though -
Review 81 (2018-03-28 - Rating: 4)
Really nice, great service, great drinks, but a little pricey -
Review 82 (2023-10-02 - Rating: 5)
Very nice with a speakeasy vibe -
Review 83 (2017-12-31 - Rating: 5)
Really cute, private feel, cocktail bar -
Review 84 (2018-12-01 - Rating: 4)
Great environment and drinks, pricey though -
Review 85 (2016-12-17 - Rating: 5)
Great cocktails in a intimate setting. -
Review 86 (2017-03-04 - Rating: 5)
Perfect place for a quiet drink. -
Review 87 (2022-06-02 - Rating: 5)
Nice bar in back of the Iroquois Hotel -
Review 88 (2023-04-29 - Rating: 5)
Very nice.I enjoyed! -
Review 89 (2019-02-04 - Rating: 5)
Old school speakeasy with a solid cocktail list. -
Review 90 (2018-11-07 - Rating: 5)
Great service and drinks! -
Review 91 (2020-02-27 - Rating: 5)
Great cocktails and atmosphere -
Review 92 (2018-01-24 - Rating: 5)
Hidden spot for a great drink. -
Review 93 (2018-09-15 - Rating: 4)
Great speakeasy style bar -
Review 94 (2016-10-27 - Rating: 5)
Bartenders choice is the way to go -
Review 95 (2017-08-01 - Rating: 4)
Cute hotel cocktail bar -
Review 96 (2017-10-28 - Rating: 5)
OG oasis in the heart of midtown. -
Review 97 (2015-12-16 - Rating: 4)
Cozy place with great drinks. -
Review 98 (2017-12-31 - Rating: 5)
Fun -
Review 99 (2022-05-29 - Rating: 5)
Brilliant service -
Review 100 (2014-05-20 - Rating: 4)
Nice place -
Review 101 (2018-01-29 - Rating: 5)
Small bar with delicious drinks and reasonable prices -
Review 102 (2018-09-11 - Rating: 5)
Good drinks