Midtown boasts the latest celebrity-endorsed hotspot, Pebble Bar.
From the squad behind hotspots likeThe Jane Hotel Ballroom , Ray ’s , andThe Smile , comes a new A - inclination addition to Rockefeller Center calledPebble taproom .
The revamped conception honors the bequest of the more than 100 - year - one-time building it dwell , specifically its herald Irish saloon Hurley ’s , which was a notable hangout spot for NBC stars like Johnny Carson , David Letterman , andSaturday Night Livecrews . The join is also notably backed by a well - have it off group of celebrity investors like Nicholas Braun , Justin Theroux , Jason Sudeikis , and Pete Davidson .
After a 20 - twelvemonth abatement , the four - story townhouse , on the recess of West 49th Street and the Avenue of Americas , will now reopen as a swank restaurant , bar , and consequence space .
Take Me to the Mardi Gras cocktail at Pebble Bar|Photo by Max Flatow
plan by Gachot Studios ( Pendry Hotel ) , the first floor lobby features deep oak panels and smooth mosaic level . On the way up , the second storey is a sleek bar and expansive standing area , adorned with brass lighting and dark Isidor Feinstein Stone elements . Intimate table and black leather banquettes make up a third - floor dining way for the 35 - seat eatery and oyster saloon . Johnny ’s , an event space on the fourth floor , is accessible only by a secret lift and is complete with its own private cake , cocktail lounge orbit , and a shining sinister piano .
Helmed by executive chef Carlos Barrera ( The Lobster Club ) , thePebble Bar ’s menu offers a range of seafood - centric entrees , bar snack , and raw bar options . Highlights let in Kampachi Ceviche ( leche de tigre , mellisonant potato ) ; Whole Maine Lobster ( horseradish creme , pear , habanero relish ) ; and a fume - and torch - Mackerel . afters choices like Whipped Chocolate Ganache with passionfruit and maldon saltiness are available as well .
For the beverage broadcast , expect classic cocktails , beers from local New York brewery , and a globally - sourced wine inclination featuring sustainable and kin - owned vineyards . Or opt for a key signature drink like The Dude ( Bourbon dynasty , ginger , saffron , blowball ) or the Martini 1 - Planck’s constant ( gin or vodka , vermouth , citrus oil ) .
Pebble Baropens Wednesday with hour from 5 pm-2 am Thursday to Saturday and 5 pm - midnight Sunday to Wednesday . Reservations are useable on-line viaResy .
From left: Matt Kliegman, Carlos Quirarte, Julian Brizzi, Matthew Charles, and Noah Bernamoff|Photo by Max Flatow
Johnny’s at Pebble Bar|Photo by Nicole Franzen
Photo by Max Flatow
The Wallflower at Pebble Bar|Photo by Max Flatow
