The only place in the world where you can sip an ice-cold martini, listen to live jazz, and watch a crowd of rockstars, grandparents, and tourists sit side-by-side under Ludwig Bemelmans’ whimsical murals.

The birthplace of the Bloody Mary takes its name from Maxfield Parrish’s Old King Cole mural, which still presides over the bar. Order the classic, then head to the lobby for the nightly 6 p.m. champagne sabering, which is poured for whoever is around.

A very charming watering hole with plush velvet stools at the bartop, and jewel-toned chairs arranged in little seating nooks throughout the lobby. Order a martini on the rocks, which comes with one massive, iceberg-sized cube (and a sidecar, naturally), and hope that you befriend one of the lucky longtime residents upstairs.

The sceney, cavernous bar at the Bowery feels like a study turned cocktail den, where nearly every surface is draped in velvet or leather. As the sun sets, the fireplace and chandeliers cast a sepia-hued glow across the room—though after a few drinks, it’s hard to tell if it’s the decor or your own Negroni-fueled filter kicking in.

Set in a century-old bank with its ornate original ceiling and pink Tennessee marble walls, this is probably the most elegant room in Dimes Square, with a cocktail menu and chic crowd to match.

An all-day spot that starts with coffee in the morning and shifts to cocktails as the laptops close in the afternoon. Snag a seat at the long communal table to get some work done, or sink into one of the low, loungey velvet sofas with a drink.

Beneath a nine-story Victorian atrium, this plush lounge is a perfect place to kick back with a Manhattan and listen to live jazz on the weekends, or eavesdrop on the after-work crowd on weekdays.

Seriously sexy without taking itself too seriously—Sloane’s is the kind of place where you can sip a perfect martini at a red lacquer table in the near pitch black, then order a side of chicken nuggets.

A gilded, club-like bar in the old MetLife building, with a massive stone fireplace, velvet banquettes, and glowy lighting that bounces off walls covered in nostalgic framed portraits and photos.

We love that the cocktails here are inspired by disparate destinations across the globe. Our favorite? The Cebu Island. Bar director Darryl Chan drew on his Filipino heritage to create this clarified cocktail paying homage to the national dish of chicken adobo. If you see Darryl, tell him we sent you.

Open all day from breakfast through cocktails, this bright, colorful space is a reflection of designer Kit Kemp’s signature eclectic style. Even a quick coffee meeting feels like a special occasion here.

One of the best perks of staying at the Greenwich is access to its guests-only spaces: namely, the cozy bar with dim lighting and a large, crackling fireplace, and the bright, airy courtyard that’s perfect for an afternoon drink and bumping elbows with other guests.