Bars & Jazz · Our pick in New York
King Cole Bar
Where the Bloody Mary came to America
About King Cole Bar
Legend has it that the Bloody Mary made its American debut at the King Cole Bar, where it is still known as the Red Snapper (NYC Tourism). The bar is named for the mural of Old King Cole behind it.
Why it's on our list
- The Red Snapper
- Old King Cole mural
- The St. Regis
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with King Cole Bar before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from King Cole Bar are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Rockefeller Center0.3 miWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Grand Central0.6 miWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Times Square0.7 miWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Central Park1.0 miWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Empire State Building1.1 miWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- The Met1.4 miWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The High Line2.3 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 16 min
- 9/11 Memorial4.0 miCycle 26 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Brooklyn Bridge4.0 miCycle 26 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Statue of Liberty ferries4.6 miCycle 29 minCar or taxi 28 min