Bar Margot
Midtown's most grown-up room — and it knows it.
What DatingDex says
Bar Margot pulls off something rare: a hotel bar (it's inside the Four Seasons) that doesn't feel like a waiting room for business travelers. The lighting is low, the cocktails are actually considered, and the noise level lets you hear each other without leaning in awkwardly — though leaning in is very much encouraged.
Bar Margot is one of the top quiet & intimate spots in Midtown. At a upscale price point, it fits well when you want a quiet & intimate feel without guesswork.
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