The Wallace Lounge

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 242 W 76th St, New York, NY 10023, United States

Phone: +1 212-274-8839

Rating: 4.7

Services

  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Reservations required
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Piano bar
  • Cocktail bar
  • Lounge

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    My new favorite hotel lobby bar? Definitely on the list and I’m 100% going back. Intimate seating for two throughout and a couple couches for larger groups. Happy hour from 5-7 and live music starting at 7p on that beautiful piano (Th-Sun). Always say yes to the free fries during happy hour and please remember to tip your server well!

  • Review 2 (2024-12-26 - Rating: 4)

    We came here on Christmas Day and loved the atmosphere. It’s an upscale, cozy lounge with a fireplace and you forget you’re in UWS.The service was a bit odd, though, to say the least. There was plenty of seating available, but we were seated in an area with one bench sofa and two lounge chairs across from it and told to sit specifically with one of us at the end of the bench and the other on one of lounge chairs—because someone else was apparently coming to use the other side of the bench. Even with the two of us sitting next to each other on the bench, there was plenty of space for someone else to sit on the other end. During the hour or so that we were there, no one else even came to sit in the area.On top of the seating, we were there for happy hour, but were never even offered fries. And 5 min before happy hour ended, the servers came around all the tables to remove the happy hour menu, without even asking for additional orders.The intimate setting would make for a lovely date night (esp. with live music which they didn’t have last night), but I would recommend managing expectations on the service…

  • Review 3 (2023-02-28 - Rating: 4)

    It is definitely a nice vibe for an area that could use one. It seems perfect to meet someone for a drink before or after dinner.The drinks were OK. I ordered a cocktail on the rocks and they brought it with soda. I told the waitress and she was nice about it and came back with a rocks glass but it was clear the bartender just poured the previous drink into the rocks glass. There was only one bartender and it was busy - so I’ll chalk it up to still working out the kinks. The drink prices are on the higher side. We did not order any food.This said - I will try this place again.

  • Review 4 (2024-11-10 - Rating: 5)

    Wallace delivered on everything that all the reviews mentioned. Music, vibe and food were all amazing. Definitely recommend and we will Def need to rerun since they were out of the pistachio cheese cake that everyone seems to rave about.

  • Review 5 (2024-12-05 - Rating: 4)

    We went to go listen to some live music. It was fine / nice, but there are much better places to go if youd like to go to a lounge for a good drink and some jazz. The lounge is right next to the front door so theres a constant stream of guests going in and out. It detracts from the ambiance. The lounge is split up into two sections with a half wall down the middle lengthwise, a bar section and a lounge section. But the half wall makes it so that you can easily hear all of the noise coming from the bar area, but its also high enough to obscure the view of the musicians from some areas in the lounge. Our server was kind of rude, but he may have been having a bad day. When I asked for the Wallace Martini dirty, he said there was no modifying the cocktails. My partner thought to ask, is it okay if she just has a dirty martini? Then the server said yeah. I just thought that was a bit of a weird interaction. We also asked for water with our cocktails + he forgot to bring it and then when we reminded him (gently!), he seemed annoyed. There were very few vegetarian options on the lounge menu, and what we had was fine but nothing special. For us, this was a bit of a miss and we wont be going back, but if I were staying in the hotel, I would probably pop down!

  • Review 6 (2023-03-08 - Rating: 5)

    We had a great time here during one of the soft opening nights! The drinks are fantastic. Caviar wasn’t yet available so can’t comment on that, but I can tell you the portions of the apps are LARGE - so order wisely! We ordered all the cheese and charcuterie and we had way too much (but it was so good — and we ate it all!!!) Love the Wallace Martini!!! Crisp and perfect.

  • Review 7 (2023-04-21 - Rating: 5)

    Such a sophisticated place for a drink, a date and to have a great time. Love the live music, so pleasant, at the same time that allows you to have a conversation without screaming lol. The environment is chic, the staff is super friendly. I had the UWS Sparks and it was light and refreshing. Can we talk about the food? OMG.. My favorites were the Prawns, truffle potato croquetes and the sliders - and please order the Pistachio cheesecake, so unique, not so sweet. Love it love love it!

  • Review 8 (2024-12-13 - Rating: 5)

    We visited the Wallace Lounge on a Thursday evening and had a very enjoyable time. My Oaxaca Negroni was among the best (and arguably strongest) cocktails I’ve ever had.The live music that night was lively and engaging, giving the space a vibrant energy. Although we couldn’t see the band from where we were seated, the music and drinks created a great atmosphere.The Wallace Lounge has a rare downtown vibe for its Upper West Side location, thanks in large part to the music and expertly crafted cocktails. The design is elegant and cozy, with plush seating, soft lighting, and a working fireplace.We walked in without reservations and got lucky but I recommend you reserve in advance if you can.

  • Review 9 (2024-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful wee bar, always a pleasure to come here. Sitting on our doorstep it’s an incredible hidden gem!

  • Review 10 (2024-03-29 - Rating: 5)

    Service was great!! Oh I love the live Jazz. But you can still hear your friend/date well. Cosy interior. But also sleek and modern. Comfortable seats.

  • Review 11 (2024-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect. The service was amazing. I did not expect everyone to be so friendly, helpful and polite. The food was exquisite, try their pistachio cheesecake. And its in the name, but the fact that its a piano bar is what makes this place special. Great music, not overwhelming to a conversation, is the right combination for a great evening.

  • Review 12 (2024-09-16 - Rating: 5)

    The Wallace Lounge is a nice place to grab a drink with a friend or a date. They have a food menu (slightly limited, more like snacks to share) as well as a decent cocktail and other alcoholic beverages menu. The 5-7 happy hour (daily, every day) includes reduced price cocktails as well as free french fries (which I describe as upscale McDonalds - and I mean that in a good way). Its in a hotel lobby, they have live music, and the staff is very friendly and willing to joke around with you. Pretty decent spot.

  • Review 13 (2023-12-29 - Rating: 5)

    Perfect for ending the day with a cocktail.The service was excellentIf you are looking for a bar with jazz music and have a nice drink, this is it.Even though the bar is elegant, there is no dress code required, you can go with jeans, boots and even jackets

  • Review 14 (2023-06-06 - Rating: 5)

    This lounge is a welcome and classy addition to the neighborhood! The UWS needed a relaxed, comfortable space for cocktails.

  • Review 15 (2023-03-16 - Rating: 4)

    Its almost as nice as Id hoped. Was a little disappointed that the music ended as our reservation began. Solid espresso martini and a nice vibe 👌🏻

  • Review 16 (2024-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great setting for jazz music, light conversation, and enjoyable cocktails

  • Review 17 (2023-11-26 - Rating: 5)

    Quite a find, walked by it for years. excellent for live jazz and a cocktail.

  • Review 18 (2024-09-19 - Rating: 5)

    Classic and an opulent atmosphere.

  • Review 19 (2023-11-17 - Rating: 5)

    Cozy setting and relaxed atmosphere.Great drinks and french fries

  • Review 20 (2024-04-03 - Rating: 5)

    Intimate setting where the music wasnt extraordinarily loud. Cocktails were delicious and the live music was a great add. Great spot to bring people to have a good time.

  • Review 21 (2024-04-20 - Rating: 4)

    Prob nice for out of towners, nothing wrong with it, Martini was pretty good, but its not a 4.8. The food was ok at best.

  • Review 22 (2024-05-14 - Rating: 4)

    Nice music and cocktails…Classy setting!

  • Review 23 (2023-11-20 - Rating: 5)

    This place is truly a gem. You can enjoy a cocktail in a very polished atmosphere with lovely live music for no cover charge. The amateur google review folks quibbling over service are kind of missing the point…you get to walk right in and enjoy an elevated experience. This isn’t a cocktail bar. It’s a lounge. The value is the ambience, and this place has a great ambience. Service and actual quality of drinks (which were excellent, btw) is secondary to the fact that the hotel has opened up its space to the public.

  • Review 24 (2024-01-28 - Rating: 5)

    Happy hour at The Wallace is a must for the neighborhood. $5 off most cocktails with free gluten-free French fries. Friendly service makes it even better.

  • Review 25 (2023-11-11 - Rating: 5)

    This is a new and much-needed addition to the UWS. It is elegant, cozy and friendly. The live music on Saturday night was terriffic, as were the drinks and food. We will definitely be back!!

  • Review 26 (2023-05-22 - Rating: 4)

    I arrived here relatively late on a Friday evening. I heard this place has live music, but evidently I arrived after it ended. I ordered their signature martini and sat down on a comfy chair. Their place is very clearly upscale and you notice that as soon as you enter. Hopefully I will return one day earlier.

  • Review 27 (2023-02-24 - Rating: 5)

    An absolutely stunning environment with exceptional food and drinks and the kindest staff.

  • Review 28 (2023-02-20 - Rating: 5)

    Very intimate and relaxing piano lounge- a true treasure for the Upper West Side! Delicious cocktails served with a curated small bites menu. The staff was very warm and inviting while the live piano man added the extra touch of hospitality

  • Review 29 (2023-03-04 - Rating: 4)

    Nice fancy bar lounge. Bring a date or special someone.

  • Review 30 (2023-04-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot! Drinks and food outstanding. V cool ambience. Love it!

  • Review 31 (2023-04-09 - Rating: 5)

    Great Chill vibe, staff is really respectful and nice folks

  • Review 32 (2023-05-25 - Rating: 4)

    Amazing music, great atmosphere, well made classic cocktails. Service staff inattentive and somewhat confused.

  • Review 33 (2023-03-17 - Rating: 5)

    The piano is a bit loud but otherwise a nice, quaint place that carries a lot of class. $10 beers, $20 cocktails.

  • Review 34 (2023-08-16 - Rating: 5)

    Posh piano bar

  • Review 35 (2023-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful space

  • Review 36 (2025-01-05 - Rating: 5)

    Live music was exceptional. Cocktails, food and service were also excellent. An asset to the neighborhood.

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