Horrible breakfast - only a buffet option with mediocre food and anemic service at a ridiculous price - stay away!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kristen (Gypsy Monkey)
Bummed it took me so long to check this place out ! Might just be my go to from now on . Love the large circular bar area and the dining room is fabulous as well . Very accessible to those who use a wheelchair or walker . Lovely calm atmosphere . Live jazz playing Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm . Not sure about the other nights but my hunch is there is . Extensive drink menu offering all sorts of whiskey, gin , wines and beers many other options including a fancy mocktail & heinken 0 . Love the fireplace scene showing on the tv and lots of space between the tables . The free bar snacks are wonderful . Please note Gratuity is added automatically to your bill . Up to you if you want to add more . Please see photos for the food menu . Lots of choices & several kids were dining as well . Nice spot to relax unwind . We’ll be back .Wheelchair accessibility: Nice ramp inside the hotel entrance to get you into lobby , bar & restaurant . Plenty of room to navigate & get around easily away from the bustle of nyc streets .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Cheng
The drinks are standard Manhattan prices. Nothing really stands out but it’s warm and cozy. Jungle Bird is basically a Sea Breeze but too much ice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Neil Attwell
Fantastic gin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gin and Tonic Cabernet Sauvignon
Jason M.
My colleagues and I had some time to spare before our educational dinner so we decided to grab a drink at the Gin Parlour. There are a lot of spots to choose from in the Midtown area in terms of bars (well, everything), but this place seemed like a classier spot so off we went. The Parlour? The Gin Parlour? I'm not too sure of the actual name; I didn't notice a reference to "gin" in any of the nomenclature while I was there. In any case, it's located in the lobby of the Intercontinental Hotel - upon entry we made our way to the back where the lounge was. The aesthetics match that of the lobby, kinda high-end with a darkish color scheme and furniture to give off a lounge aesthetic. While they offer food, we were only there for drinks. I didn't see any specialty cocktails, only the tried and true. I went with a French 75 which was pretty good - smooth with true to form flavor. We were given complementary mixed nuts; they had a sweet glaze on them which provided a welcome flavor addition. Service was good, and overall I had a fine experience here. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come here again - this is best for hotel guests and not much of a destination spot. However, for what it provides the Gin Parlour is a solid choice.
Jed Thompson
When did I become the old guy at the bar? Beautiful hotel lobby bar close to GCT MN northern entrance. It's always a bit too warm in this bar but that's ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eissa almer
Very slow inattentive horrible experience.
mlahm
Tucked into the lobby of the Intercontinental Barclay, the Parlour is a bar also serving a limited menu. The barmen are super skilled, ours was Jose, and know how to sling a cocktail. Their “Star Martini” is good, but was pricey at $23, G&T -21, Glass of Bordeaux - 18. Food was fine although that service was a little lacking especially as they were not busy. Worth a drink or two while waiting to go somewhere else if you are staying int he hotel.
Patti L.
Awesome all around!I would go again.Waiter was attentive Food was great!Everyone enjoyed their meal.
Bachar Hachwa
The drinks were stronger than average and tasted good. I left to another place for food because the menu was very limited. Good for a quick dinner at the hotel.
My husband and I stumbled in to this place because we wanted a drink after having been out all day walking and exploring NYC , what a lovely surprise and we were more excited to find a delish French 75 and a Paloma on Fire on the menu BUT more than that, we discovered the Veuve Clicquot burgers and champagne was happening here!!! We had our couple of drinks, left and napped ha. We came back refreshed and promptly seated at the bar and ordered the same two drinks AND the burgers and champagne! Wow the place was amazing and food was delish! Our bartender, Hilton, if I remember correctly…and staff took great care of us and made the drinks and food even more pleasurable! What a great darn time we had! Thank you.
Andrea Sealy
Nice ambience, lovely staff, shame about the distinct lack of vegetarian options on the cooked breakfast menu & no plant based or soya yoghurts or non dairy options…when I asked what alternatives were available, I was informed ‘there’s asparagus’ not sure that constitutes plant based alternatives as a protein source.$109 for breakfast for 2 people, pancakes were dry, food was average & bland, I wouldn’t recommend.
Josh Bissinger
Wow! $30 for a gin martini! As someone who works in the area I am accustomed to NY prices but this just felt like highway robbery! This is not the St. Regis. I hope Management adjusts their pricing expectations, especially considering the mediocre, b-tier midtown hotel lobby vibes.
Rob Fisher
Great hotel bar tucked inside the lobby of the Intercontinental Barclay in Midtown East. A short walk from Grand Central, this hotel including the lobby and bar was fully refurbished around 2017 so everything is still pretty shiny and new. Classic cocktails and a range of speciality gins are available to sip in a relaxed setting while you watch the comings and going’s of the hotel lobby.
Brett Skipper
The Gin Parlour is the bar located inside the Intercontinental Hotel in NYC. It's an elegant space that tends to be on the noisy side. We did not eat here but we ordered a variety of cocktails. Everything was delicious. We would definitely stop here for a drink again.
Horrible breakfast - only a buffet option with mediocre food and anemic service at a ridiculous price - stay away!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bummed it took me so long to check this place out ! Might just be my go to from now on . Love the large circular bar area and the dining room is fabulous as well . Very accessible to those who use a wheelchair or walker . Lovely calm atmosphere . Live jazz playing Wednesday nights from 6-8 pm . Not sure about the other nights but my hunch is there is . Extensive drink menu offering all sorts of whiskey, gin , wines and beers many other options including a fancy mocktail & heinken 0 . Love the fireplace scene showing on the tv and lots of space between the tables . The free bar snacks are wonderful . Please note Gratuity is added automatically to your bill . Up to you if you want to add more . Please see photos for the food menu . Lots of choices & several kids were dining as well . Nice spot to relax unwind . We’ll be back .Wheelchair accessibility: Nice ramp inside the hotel entrance to get you into lobby , bar & restaurant . Plenty of room to navigate & get around easily away from the bustle of nyc streets .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The drinks are standard Manhattan prices. Nothing really stands out but it’s warm and cozy. Jungle Bird is basically a Sea Breeze but too much ice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fantastic gin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gin and Tonic Cabernet Sauvignon
My colleagues and I had some time to spare before our educational dinner so we decided to grab a drink at the Gin Parlour. There are a lot of spots to choose from in the Midtown area in terms of bars (well, everything), but this place seemed like a classier spot so off we went. The Parlour? The Gin Parlour? I'm not too sure of the actual name; I didn't notice a reference to "gin" in any of the nomenclature while I was there. In any case, it's located in the lobby of the Intercontinental Hotel - upon entry we made our way to the back where the lounge was. The aesthetics match that of the lobby, kinda high-end with a darkish color scheme and furniture to give off a lounge aesthetic. While they offer food, we were only there for drinks. I didn't see any specialty cocktails, only the tried and true. I went with a French 75 which was pretty good - smooth with true to form flavor. We were given complementary mixed nuts; they had a sweet glaze on them which provided a welcome flavor addition. Service was good, and overall I had a fine experience here. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come here again - this is best for hotel guests and not much of a destination spot. However, for what it provides the Gin Parlour is a solid choice.
When did I become the old guy at the bar? Beautiful hotel lobby bar close to GCT MN northern entrance. It's always a bit too warm in this bar but that's ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very slow inattentive horrible experience.
Tucked into the lobby of the Intercontinental Barclay, the Parlour is a bar also serving a limited menu. The barmen are super skilled, ours was Jose, and know how to sling a cocktail. Their “Star Martini” is good, but was pricey at $23, G&T -21, Glass of Bordeaux - 18. Food was fine although that service was a little lacking especially as they were not busy. Worth a drink or two while waiting to go somewhere else if you are staying int he hotel.
Awesome all around!I would go again.Waiter was attentive Food was great!Everyone enjoyed their meal.
The drinks were stronger than average and tasted good. I left to another place for food because the menu was very limited. Good for a quick dinner at the hotel.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
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My husband and I stumbled in to this place because we wanted a drink after having been out all day walking and exploring NYC , what a lovely surprise and we were more excited to find a delish French 75 and a Paloma on Fire on the menu BUT more than that, we discovered the Veuve Clicquot burgers and champagne was happening here!!! We had our couple of drinks, left and napped ha. We came back refreshed and promptly seated at the bar and ordered the same two drinks AND the burgers and champagne! Wow the place was amazing and food was delish! Our bartender, Hilton, if I remember correctly…and staff took great care of us and made the drinks and food even more pleasurable! What a great darn time we had! Thank you.
Nice ambience, lovely staff, shame about the distinct lack of vegetarian options on the cooked breakfast menu & no plant based or soya yoghurts or non dairy options…when I asked what alternatives were available, I was informed ‘there’s asparagus’ not sure that constitutes plant based alternatives as a protein source.$109 for breakfast for 2 people, pancakes were dry, food was average & bland, I wouldn’t recommend.
Wow! $30 for a gin martini! As someone who works in the area I am accustomed to NY prices but this just felt like highway robbery! This is not the St. Regis. I hope Management adjusts their pricing expectations, especially considering the mediocre, b-tier midtown hotel lobby vibes.
Great hotel bar tucked inside the lobby of the Intercontinental Barclay in Midtown East. A short walk from Grand Central, this hotel including the lobby and bar was fully refurbished around 2017 so everything is still pretty shiny and new. Classic cocktails and a range of speciality gins are available to sip in a relaxed setting while you watch the comings and going’s of the hotel lobby.
The Gin Parlour is the bar located inside the Intercontinental Hotel in NYC. It's an elegant space that tends to be on the noisy side. We did not eat here but we ordered a variety of cocktails. Everything was delicious. We would definitely stop here for a drink again.