King Cole Bar

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New York’s Most Exclusive (And Expensive) Cocktail Hour

The St. Regis Hotel’s King Cole Bar is one of the last remaining legends of uptown New York. It’s where Salvador Dali often visted with his pet ocelot, and where the first American Bloody Mary was served to Russian royal Serge Obolensky. The petite cocktail den often turns away guests at its peak hours, but come next week, those with deep enough pockets can finally make a reservation.

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