Wine Under a Chandelier, Beer on the Patio
Ease into the evening in a mellow hotel lounge before switching to a pub whose atmosphere changes with the hour. Friday and Saturday bring longer lounge service, while the pub stays open into early morning.
Madison to Fifth Avenue
A Quieter First Round
Inside Hotel AKA NoMad, a.lounge+bar / Mezzanine Lounge offers a quiet setting for the start of an evening. Plush seating sits beneath a signature staircase and a fluted glass chandelier by Axon Lighting Design. The bar serves curated global wines and the St. James Spritz. Bar service begins at 4:00 PM daily. On Fridays and Saturdays, it continues until 11:00 PM. The room was designed by Piero Lissoni.
Patio Tables After Midnight
John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen serves craft beers and classic cocktails at 253 Fifth Avenue. It stays open until 4:00 AM daily. Outdoor seating adds a patio option to this pub stop. Inside, the room has wooden panels, a long bar and television screens. Daily happy hour runs from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Thursday happy hours draw crowds waiting for outdoor seating. Potato skins offer something to eat alongside a drink.
A Change of Pace
a.lounge+bar / Mezzanine Lounge and John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen offer contrasting settings for drinks in Manhattan. The first puts the emphasis on plush seating, architectural details and curated global wines inside Hotel AKA NoMad. The second brings craft beers, classic cocktails and pub food to a setting with outdoor seating. Their contrast is in atmosphere, a mellow hotel interior alongside a pub whose energy varies by the hour. Thursday happy hour crowds belong to the latter's busier side.
