New York City is arguably the city most associated with Christmas in the US; the backdrop to countless holiday movies. And there is no bigger landmark associated with Christmas in New York than the big Tree at Rockefeller Center. While the stretch of Manhattan is a magically lit up festive area, New Yorkers know that this is not typically a hot spot for bars and restaurants. So we asked our thirsty community which bars they recommend for cocktailing while getting into the holiday spirit in the Rockefeller Center area.
Bars Near the Rockefeller Center Tree
Rum House
228 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, United States
www.therumhousenyc.com | @therumhouse
Tanner Smith’s
204 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, United States
www.tannersmiths.com | @tanner_smiths
King Cole
Two E 55th St, New York, NY 10022, United States
www.marriott.com| @stregusnewyork
Jimmy’s corner
140 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, United States
Pebble Bar
67 West 49th Street Street New York, NY
www.pebblebarnyc.com | @pebblebarnyc
The Polo Bar
1 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022, United States
AVRA (new location)
141 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017, United States
www.theavragroup.com | @avranyc
Gold room
455 Madison Avenue at 50th Street, New York. NY 10022
www.goldroomnyc.com | @newyorkpalace
Le Rock
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, United States
www.lerocknyc.com | @lerocknyc
Haswell Green’s
240 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, United States
www.haswellgreens.com | @haswellgreensnyc
RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge
159 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036, United States
www.hardrockhotels.com/new-york/rt60.aspx | @hardrockhotelnyc
The Campbell
15 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017, United States
www.thecampbellnyc.com | @thecampbellnyc
LODI
1 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020, United States
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