Love the ambiance and live music. Service was attentive and not overbearing.
Blake Searcy
I sent the email below to The Pierre Director of Restaurants two weeks ago and have yet to receive an apology or even an acknowledgement.My best friend and I had a delightful, memorable experience at Tiffany Blue Box Cafe on Monday. We had hoped to enjoy high tea at your Two E Lounge, but that was not to happen.You mentioned during our brief conversation that tea service had not been offered at The Pierre since covid. That was 4 years ago, yet your Google site lists tea service, prices and photos!When we sat down for our 3 pm reservation on February 12, in disbelief that high tea was not available, you might have assisted us in securing a table at another nearby establishment. Instead we fumbled on our phones to determine where to go.I am writing this email not wishing to receive future discounts or vouchers. We are New Yorkers and likely will never have an opportunity to reserve a hotel room. The absurdity of the situation deserves a complaint. The Pierre should clean up its online presence to avoid misrepresentation in future.
Curt Raffi
An old-school glitteratti watering hole that is interesting, but not incredible. The Pierre is a storied hotel with long history of serving the rich and famous. The two E Bar lounge is tucked in the hotel back and recessed, almost like a sunken living room. It's not as dramatic as historic bars in other old hotels, but the staff is excellent, even if the decor and ambiance aren't extraordinary. One call out is the bathroom which is only for one person (always in demand) yet serves the 50-80 people. All in I'd rate the service an A- and the atmosphere a B.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
paul nix
The ultimate Manhattan elegant bar experience !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lawrence Frantz
Sam the bartender is the best. Always attentive, nice conversation, and always welcoming.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Neo S.
We are pretty casual when we dine or drink, but decided to stop by here on an evening to hang out a little. On the contrary to our previous assumptions, this lounge was so welcoming, friendly, and warm. All the staff was very nice to the customers, especially the manager, Brian, and the bartender, Paul. Brian was so attentive visiting all the tables and greeting to us and conversing with us. We felt so welcomed and enjoyed our drinks and snacks, and the live music performance there. We later learned that the scheduled performance had ended earlier, but the manager had the performer extend the performance as there were still a few more people walking into the lounge that was already and still filled with people enjoying the evening. The lounge full of people enjoyed the privilege of this extra music performance, thanks to the manager. Brian recommended me a drink that I've never had before which was delicious. My friend, who is quite picky about wine, also loved the wine that was recommended by Brian. Not only he is friendly and professional, his knowledge of food and drinks is vast. He also told us that the bartender, Paul, makes superb cocktails. Thank you all for making our evening so enjoyable and relaxing!
Joshua
Great musicians, great cocktails, easy favorite
Jamieson R.
Staff is very attentiveBar snacks and drinks are a "good price" for Manhattan The cheese plate is probably the best value, but I really enjoyed the deviled eggs, only comes with 3, but very tasty.Really digging the live music and casual lounge atmosphere, will come back
Joshua Y
Great musicians, great cocktails, easy favorite
Shirin P.
Sever Food poisoning after dining here. Both my friend and I got really sick after our visit to two E Bar/lounge. Ordered a couple of drinks, cheese platter (cheese, chips and olives) and sliders. I've never been this sick in my entire life. So disappointed!
It’s a wonderful place to perform and be close to the audience with no screens. I always meet music lovers from all over the world. Old world meets the new!
Elle L.
One of my favorite hotel bars in the city, Two E Bar never disappoints! The most friendly and hospitable staff in NY that always has me coming back! Cocktails are delicious and the live music after 6PM is a dream (no cover unlike some other popular hotel bars close by). Intimate and private atmosphere always makes me feel right at home. I'll be back and you should too!
Francesca Fussell
what an experience love the staff my family love it
Michelle J.
I had a lovely drink here with a friend on a Saturday night. There was live piano and we could still hear each other. Service was excellent and food and drink were great. I plan on returning.
Chip
Lovely hotel. We arrived 10 min before afternoon tea started and were treated to a short tour of the hotel by Ivette from the concierge desk. She made a wonderful impression with her authentic and friendly demeanor.Afternoon tea was a success according to my daughter, who was the reason for our visit. I thought the food and service were a bit disappointing. The top of the cream and the lemon curd was slightly congealed. Cream may not have tasted entirely fresh! Sandwiches seemed like they might have sat already prepared for a little too long. Tables are a bit small and low for eating but overall the atmosphere is elegant. The waiter was not as gracious as others we had encountered, I hope it wasn’t because we came with a groupon. The teas and sweets were delicious.Overall, really pleased to have discovered this elegant, old-world hotel and its interesting place in NYC history. Ivette and the doorman at the 61st street entrance were the epitome of genuinely warm service! We will look to stay for a special occasion sometime in the future and maybe give the afternoon tea a second try—hopefully we were just there on an off day.
Love the ambiance and live music. Service was attentive and not overbearing.
I sent the email below to The Pierre Director of Restaurants two weeks ago and have yet to receive an apology or even an acknowledgement.My best friend and I had a delightful, memorable experience at Tiffany Blue Box Cafe on Monday. We had hoped to enjoy high tea at your Two E Lounge, but that was not to happen.You mentioned during our brief conversation that tea service had not been offered at The Pierre since covid. That was 4 years ago, yet your Google site lists tea service, prices and photos!When we sat down for our 3 pm reservation on February 12, in disbelief that high tea was not available, you might have assisted us in securing a table at another nearby establishment. Instead we fumbled on our phones to determine where to go.I am writing this email not wishing to receive future discounts or vouchers. We are New Yorkers and likely will never have an opportunity to reserve a hotel room. The absurdity of the situation deserves a complaint. The Pierre should clean up its online presence to avoid misrepresentation in future.
An old-school glitteratti watering hole that is interesting, but not incredible. The Pierre is a storied hotel with long history of serving the rich and famous. The two E Bar lounge is tucked in the hotel back and recessed, almost like a sunken living room. It's not as dramatic as historic bars in other old hotels, but the staff is excellent, even if the decor and ambiance aren't extraordinary. One call out is the bathroom which is only for one person (always in demand) yet serves the 50-80 people. All in I'd rate the service an A- and the atmosphere a B.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The ultimate Manhattan elegant bar experience !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam the bartender is the best. Always attentive, nice conversation, and always welcoming.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
We are pretty casual when we dine or drink, but decided to stop by here on an evening to hang out a little. On the contrary to our previous assumptions, this lounge was so welcoming, friendly, and warm. All the staff was very nice to the customers, especially the manager, Brian, and the bartender, Paul. Brian was so attentive visiting all the tables and greeting to us and conversing with us. We felt so welcomed and enjoyed our drinks and snacks, and the live music performance there. We later learned that the scheduled performance had ended earlier, but the manager had the performer extend the performance as there were still a few more people walking into the lounge that was already and still filled with people enjoying the evening. The lounge full of people enjoyed the privilege of this extra music performance, thanks to the manager. Brian recommended me a drink that I've never had before which was delicious. My friend, who is quite picky about wine, also loved the wine that was recommended by Brian. Not only he is friendly and professional, his knowledge of food and drinks is vast. He also told us that the bartender, Paul, makes superb cocktails. Thank you all for making our evening so enjoyable and relaxing!
Great musicians, great cocktails, easy favorite
Staff is very attentiveBar snacks and drinks are a "good price" for Manhattan The cheese plate is probably the best value, but I really enjoyed the deviled eggs, only comes with 3, but very tasty.Really digging the live music and casual lounge atmosphere, will come back
Great musicians, great cocktails, easy favorite
Sever Food poisoning after dining here. Both my friend and I got really sick after our visit to two E Bar/lounge. Ordered a couple of drinks, cheese platter (cheese, chips and olives) and sliders. I've never been this sick in my entire life. So disappointed!
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It’s a wonderful place to perform and be close to the audience with no screens. I always meet music lovers from all over the world. Old world meets the new!
One of my favorite hotel bars in the city, Two E Bar never disappoints! The most friendly and hospitable staff in NY that always has me coming back! Cocktails are delicious and the live music after 6PM is a dream (no cover unlike some other popular hotel bars close by). Intimate and private atmosphere always makes me feel right at home. I'll be back and you should too!
what an experience love the staff my family love it
I had a lovely drink here with a friend on a Saturday night. There was live piano and we could still hear each other. Service was excellent and food and drink were great. I plan on returning.
Lovely hotel. We arrived 10 min before afternoon tea started and were treated to a short tour of the hotel by Ivette from the concierge desk. She made a wonderful impression with her authentic and friendly demeanor.Afternoon tea was a success according to my daughter, who was the reason for our visit. I thought the food and service were a bit disappointing. The top of the cream and the lemon curd was slightly congealed. Cream may not have tasted entirely fresh! Sandwiches seemed like they might have sat already prepared for a little too long. Tables are a bit small and low for eating but overall the atmosphere is elegant. The waiter was not as gracious as others we had encountered, I hope it wasn’t because we came with a groupon. The teas and sweets were delicious.Overall, really pleased to have discovered this elegant, old-world hotel and its interesting place in NYC history. Ivette and the doorman at the 61st street entrance were the epitome of genuinely warm service! We will look to stay for a special occasion sometime in the future and maybe give the afternoon tea a second try—hopefully we were just there on an off day.