Is King Cole Bar worth the money?
King Cole Bar holds a 4.2★ average across 470 Google reviews, with 80% rating it 4–5 stars. What the reviews say: • Reviewers mention “cocktail quality” the most (4 mentions). • The biggest complaints cluster around “dirty martini” (2 mentions). • Listed price range: $30-90. • Most complaints circle “dirty martini” — whether that kills the night depends on your priorities. A couple of reviewers said it best: • “I came with high expectations given King Cole Bar's iconic reputation. The setting is beautiful, and my Old Fashioned was excellent--strong and well-made. Unfortunately, the service fell short. Our server recommended...” • “The atmosphere was amazing, the cocktails were good (Jazz me blues & Best Address) but missing water with our order. We got the fig jam and prosciutto pizza and two cocktails, the staff was also kind enough to gift us...” Have you been? Agree or disagree — what’s your take?
Budget $30-90 a head, and confirm covers or minimums before you commit to the night.
If the price tag is the worry, King Cole Bar is cheapest on weeknights — the weekend is where the premium shows up.