Two Cities, One Golden Hour
A Little Vegas on Fifth
Step into a place that makes you feel like the main act. Carrying the golden glow of old Las Vegas, with its midnight shimmer and easy swagger, the #1 Bar settles into its New York home as if it has always belonged. Classic charm with the lights turned up, where past and present raise a glass together.
COCKTAILS 'TIL CURFEW
The #1 Bar at One Fifth Avenue in New York City has long been a cornerstone of Greenwich Village’s vibrant cultural scene. Opening as a supper club in 1934, it helped launch entertainers like Dorothy Lamour and Paul Lynde. Over the years, it evolved into a lively steakhouse-piano bar, attracting artists, musicians, and late-night crowds. Through every era, the #1 Bar has embodied the enduring, ever-changing spirit of New York nightlife.
A CULTURAL MAGNET
In the mid-1970s, George Schwarz and his wife Kiki Kogelnik took over the space and turned the bar into a beacon for downtown's art and entertainment set. Patti Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe, and members of the Saturday Night Live cast were among the regulars who made it as much a cultural fixture as a place to drink, a run that lasted until the bar closed its doors in 1981.
VEGAS GLAMOUR, VINTAGE SOUL
Today, The #1 Bar is reborn as the heart of Golden Steer's first home outside Las Vegas, where Sin City glamour meets Greenwich Village charm. Channeling the same electric energy that's defined the Steer since it opened on the Strip, tuxedoed bartenders shake classic cocktails with old-school precision, while gold accents and velvet touches nod to the showroom sparkle of Vegas's golden era. It's a bar built for late nights and big stories, carrying forward decades of nightlife history under one roof.
FAQ
Do you accept walk-ins?
We accept walk-ins to our bar and lounge areas on a first come, first served basis. Please be advised that we cannot guarantee availability. We do require all guests to be 21+ to be seated at the bar, while the lounge can accommodate guests of all ages.
To increase your chances of securing a spot at the bar, we recommend arriving shortly before our opening time, which is 5:00 PM. Our bar area tends to fill up quickly, especially during peak hours, so arriving early gives you a better opportunity to find seating.
Can I order food at the bar?
You can order food and dine at the bar on a first-come, first-served basis, provided that everyone is 21 or older. Our full menu is available; however, we do not offer our cart services in the bar or lounge, which include our tableside Caesar salad and flambé desserts.
Do you have a happy hour?
We offer a dedicated Golden Hour menu from 5pm to 7pm exclusively in the bar and lounge.