Eight Fireplaces to Cosy Up by in New York
09 December, 2019
When
even the spiciest mug of mulled wine can’t warm you up, the
only thing that will do the trick on a blustery winter day is a
roaring fire. These aren’t so easy to come by in New
York City, so we’ve scouted out the best bars, restaurants and
hotels where you can snuggle up by a fireside with a good book (or
cocktail) until your fingers have thawed.
Baby it’s cold outside. These are NYC’s best places to warm up
this winter
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The Bowery Hotel
A hub for celebrities’ children and A-list designers, The Bowery
has a reputation for drawing a well-heeled crowd that’s a touch too
cool for school. The fire here is always roaring, so settle into
one of the couches surrounding it and people-watch, read or chat to
your best friend – all are highly recommended in this setting. If
you get a bit peckish, Gemma restaurant is but a room away, serving
sumptuous pasta dishes and fluffy pizzas.
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Black Mountain Wine House
Nestled just off Union Street in Gowanus, this itsy-bitsy bar
looks just like a wooden country house from the outside. Open the
door to reveal a bottles of chianti lining the walls and folks
clustered around tables and sharing charcuterie plates or heaping
servings of Black Mountain mac and cheese topped with truffle oil.
At the very back of the room you’ll find a few coveted seats by the
stone fireplace, where you can eat and drink yourself merry while a
snowstorm brews outside.
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The Marlton Hotel
The Marlton is located right by Washington Square Park and draws
a crowd that is equal parts jet-set visitors and chic students
looking to read somewhere other than the library. The fireplace is
the centrepiece of the hotel’s living-room area, which is open to
the public and one of the cosiest spaces to hang out come
wintertime. Curl up in a cushy armchair, order an old fashioned and
you’ll be transported straight back to 1900, when the hotel was
built.
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The Polo Bar
Even harder than snagging a reservation at Ralph Lauren’s fabled
Midtown restaurant, scoring a seat by the Polo Bar’s fire is just
about on par with getting tickets to one of the designer’s fashion
shows. Framed by paintings of horses and crowned by an image of a
jockey, this corner represents the peak of RL style. Sit here in
your softest cashmere sweater, order the burger and a glass of red,
and you’ll be enjoying the space as it was truly intended.
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Rose Bar
An evening spent at Rose Bar is one spent partying, but that
doesn’t mean you can’t hunker down by its massive limestone
fireplace to watch the bi-weekly jazz band performance. Grab a
flute of rose liqueur and champagne and perch on a fireside velvet
stool until the DJ starts playing, when you’ll maybe – just maybe –
want to pry yourself away from your seat for a boogie.
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The New York EDITION
A far cry from the rustic log hearths that are the centre of
many a cosy living room and pub, the chic masterpiece that is the
fireplace at The New York EDITION is something to behold. The room
itself is a contemporary architectural masterpiece, complete with a
twisting silver staircase and mid-century-modern chairs. Grab a dry
martini at the bar before ascending the stairs and taking a seat
before the flickering fire framed by sleek dark-wood panels.
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Ludlow House
While it’s only open to members of Soho House, Ludlow House has
one of the best fireplaces in town for those who are part of the
club (or can tag along with a friend who is). Its hearth is
supersized, rustic and always fully stoked with crackling logs.
Snag a seat at one of the couches framing the fire or at a table
flanking either side, and open one of Ludlow’s board games. Order a
pot of tea and some snacks and you’ll be all set for an
afternoon.
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The Carlyle
Nothing screams classic New York quite like The Carlyle on
Madison Avenue. An Upper East Side mainstay, it has a lobby area
furnished with armchairs upholstered in tones of goldenrod
alongside grand paintings and an intricate mirror topping the
mantle – it’s one of the city’s most beautiful spots to enjoy a
fire. Start your evening by greeting your group by the flames
before moving onto Bemelmans Bar, the hotel’s renowned drinking
haunt decorated with murals painted by the author of the Madeline
series.