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Old Nov 8, 09, 8:08 am   #1
 
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Where's your best fireplace in NYC?

Fellow FT'ers, I have an upcoming trip to NYC and am hoping to rely on your past experiences. I'll be in the City Dec 11th (10 PM arrival)- Dec 13th (7 PM departure) and am hoping to find a cozy fireplace to enjoy.

I'll be on a date with a resident Manhattan-ite that Saturday. The date may or may not include ice skating in Central Park and some hot chocolate. This is where the fireplace would come in handy - after the ice skating - someplace nice to sit and chat while we warm up a bit. The setting could be either a restaurant, hotel w/ a public area, or bar type setting.

Please let me know what you think. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

New York Magazine had this article on the subject, but nothing amazing floated to the top for me as being exceptional.
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Old Nov 8, 09, 4:30 pm   #2
 
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"Fireplace" is actually one of the categories in the bars section on nymag.com. There are 49 references in Manhattan: http://nymag.com/srch?t=bar&N=259+93+69&No=0 should take you to the list.

My first thoughts were two hotel bars: Bowery Hotel ("Lobby Bar") and Gramercy Park Hotel ("Rose Bar") each have fireplaces.

Both should do the job of impressing your date. Neither are (reasonably) walkable from Central Park, but they're just a short cab ride away, particularly Rose Bar. I haven't been in a while, but Rose Bar used to require reservations after 9pm, so keep that in mind.
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Old Nov 8, 09, 4:58 pm   #3
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This link has some pictures to help

http://www.sheckys.com/newyorkcity/n..._bars_6827.asp

Make sure to go to page 2 and so on, I thought part of it was missing

And compiled from several other lists:

2. Journeys Lounge
Located inside the Essex Hotel, Journeys Lounge is a great choice if your idea of romance includes round-the-world travel and money is no object. The wood-burning fireplace and mahogany-panelled walls enhance the cozy, romantic atmosphere.
Neighborhood: Midtown
Address: 160 Central Park South
Phone: 212-247-0300

8. Hudson Library Bar
Nothing beats a cozy leather sofa for romance, except perhaps a roaring fireplace. Fortunately, the Hudson Library Bar has both -- and if your date likes a little competition, you can even play some billiards.
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Address: 356 West 58th Street
Phone: 212-554-6000

Located inside Grand Central Terminal, the Campbell Apartment is the former office of John W. Campbell, a 1920s NYC high roller. It’s all dark wood, soaring windows, and… a big stone fireplace, and best of all, opens at 3 PM, so you can justify a stop on your way home from work.

15 Grand Central Terminal
212-953-0409


Cibar
Called the “Miss America of bars” by NewYorkMetro.com, Cibar is a bar for all seasons. During summer, its bamboo garden invites drinkers to linger awhile. In winter, though, it’s time to cozy up around the indoor fireplaces (yep, plural). Cibar is located in a townhouse, amplifying the homey feel. If only you had a home like this in the city….

56 Irving Place, Manhattan
212-460-5656


The Auction House
If you’re feeling cold on the Upper East Side, then warm up by the fire at The Auction House. Just don’t come wearing fur; there’s a strict no-fur policy. Though there’s nothing particularly special about the decor or ambiance of this bar, it weeds out rowdier patrons by enforcing a 25-and-older policy on weekends.

300 E. 89th Street between First and Second Avenues
212-427-4458


Zanzibar
Forget bellying up to the bar. Elbow your way to the open pit fire at Zanzibar to warm your hands; then head over the bar to warm your insides with some spirits. Cocktails are changed seasonally, so look for something hot and heavy instead of light and refreshing.

645 Ninth Avenue (corner of 45th Street)
212-957-9197


Employees Only
You don’t have to be on the payroll to get served at Employees Only… you just need to be able to pay your bill. Along the already warm and cozy vibe that characterizes Hudson Street in the West Village is the even more inviting bar that deserves a spot on your winter barhop list.

First, there’s the working fireplace. Then, there’s the inventive cocktail list: the Kumquat Sangaree blends candied kumquats and allspice with champagne. And then there’s the slightly odd yet curiosity-provoking fortune teller who holds court reading cards just inside the door.

510 Hudson Street (between Christopher and W. 10th Street)
212-242-3021
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Old Nov 9, 09, 5:38 pm   #4
 
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Great suggestions. Thanks for the links.
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