Library Bar @ the Paramount Hotel: Within the frosted glass entrance and up the sleek staircase is the sophisticated Library Bar. The few books you’ll find here are actually crammed above the fully stocked central bar, while the rest of the space is dedicated to white cloth-covered tables overlooking the sterile, minimalist lobby and a lounge area with views of bustling 46th Street. Choose among the numerous varieties of vintages and then relax in front of a flat-screen TV on which you can catch the latest sports (yes, that’s not very library-like). With a location just off of Times Square, this bar plays host to tourists and business travelers looking for a quiet respite from “Nooo Yawk Citeee.” Happy Hour is from 6pm-8pm nightly ($2 off all drinks). |
