The Bar at Mandarin Oriental: A Silk Road Speakeasy, Tue–Sat to 1am
The Bar at Mandarin Oriental doesn’t publish a happy hour or any prices. It’s a speakeasy-style cocktail bar high above Columbus Circle at 80 Columbus Circle, open Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 1am, and everyone inside must be 21 or older.
The verdict: a hotel speakeasy for a late, deliberate drink, not for a deal. The bar bills itself as a reimagined speakeasy inspired by the Silk Road, with signature cocktails that each take an idea from another Mandarin Oriental destination. The catch: no cocktail prices, no discount window, and it’s closed Sunday and Monday.
What to Expect
- Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm–1am.
- Drinks: signature cocktails built around the Silk Road theme, plus a selection of premium spirits. Prices aren’t published.
- Age: 21 and over only.
The Bar
The hotel describes it as an intimate, hidden, speakeasy-inspired retreat. It sits inside Mandarin Oriental, New York. The nearest trains are 59 St-Columbus Circle (1/A/B/C/D) and 57 St-7 Av (N/Q/R/W). The hotel’s other drink option is MO Lounge, with views over Central Park.
Who The Bar Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| A late-night cocktail | Open until 1am, Tuesday to Saturday |
| A hotel-bar nightcap | It’s inside Mandarin Oriental, New York |
| A quiet conversation | The hotel calls it an intimate retreat |
For a cheaper pour nearby, start with our Midtown happy hour guide. More rooms like this one are in our hotel bars in NYC and best speakeasies in NYC guides.