The Bar/Lounge at The Inn at Irving Place

"Prefer something stronger than Darjeeling? Cibar Lounge mixes martinis and other classic cocktails in an upscale setting"

"The look—floral-print couches, tasseled lampshades, egg-and-dart molding, and dark-wood armoires—is granny chic, and there's even a tiny harmonium in the check-in lounge"

"Alas, The Cibar is no longer cigar friendly due to draconian city smoking regulations, but light fare and signature martinis can still be had at this intimate lounge"

"Take tea at the dainty Lady Mendl's tea salon or quaff blackberry cosmos at Cibar"

"Two 1834 brownstones make up this intimate Gramercy Park inn, which maintains a Victorian vibe in its 12 antiques-laden rooms and suites -- all appointed with Frette linens, Penhaligon’s bath products and complimentary WiFi; dining options include a five-course afternoon tea service in the romantic Lady Mendl's Tea Salon and martinis at the slick Cibar Lounge, plus guests enjoy free continental breakfast and nightly turndown service"

"And there are plenty of charming corners to choose from for a momentary escape from city life—including a whimsical tea salon, an enticing lobby, a basement bar aglow with amber lights, or the tranquil 181-year-old park nearby whose wrought-iron gates are only accessible with a special key"