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Monkey Bar

New York, New York

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The Monkey Bar was featured in the hit TV series 'Mad Men', adding a touch of 1960s glamour to its already iconic status.

The bar is adorned with murals by renowned illustrator Edward Sorel, depicting famous New Yorkers from the 1930s and 1940s.

Over the years, the Monkey Bar has hosted stars like Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe, making it a hotspot for Hollywood's elite.

The bar was once owned by Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, who transformed it into a literary haven for writers and journalists.

The bar offers a selection of off-menu cocktails, known only to regulars and those in the know.

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