Lantern's Keep

A salon devoted to the art and enjoyment of great cocktails

Next week former Diner and Marlow & Sons restaurateur Mark Firth will make his return to New York when he opens Grand Banks, an oyster bar aboard the historic Sherman Zwicker schooner. He's teamed up with Adrian Gallo of Double Happiness and Happy Ending for the project, and signed on Rene Hidalgo of Lantern's Keep as head bartender. Earlier this week, after a brief tugboat ride, the wooden...

Walk up stone steps, through glass doors, and past the lobby, and you've found the secret the theatre district attempts to "keep" - but just can't. Located inside the Iroquois Hotel, Lantern creates a living room atmosphere, flanked with fireplaces, cushioned wicker seats, and '20s-era dark wood and class. For the thirsty and the hungry, Lantern satisifes with their Pimm's cocktails with fruits...

A lantern outside is lighted when this cozy bar and lounge, with small plates from Triomphe restaurant, is open.

— Florence Fabricant

Small and intimate, Lantern's Keep is an ideal place for a drink late in the evening. Located in The Iroquois Hotel , this bar is more high end than others in the area, and serves a whole range of well-mixed and tasty cocktails that pack quite a punch. The bartenders are friendly, and will even custom a drink based on your preferences, so don't hesitate to order outside the menu. Service can be...