Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Choose Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar for a polished Central Park South lounge setting, especially when conversation and convenience matter more than a publicized cocktail program. It is better for dates, hotel-adjacent plans, smart-casual drinks than for anyone chasing awards, named signatures, or a clearly defined food-led bar experience.
About Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar
Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar is a New York City venue with a price point of $75 per person, daily hours from 7 AM to 12 AM, a smart casual dress code.
Use Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar when the plan calls for a New York City lounge or bar visit with clear operating hours and a smart casual expectation. If you need specific menu details, beverage offerings, reservation policies, accessibility information, or seating arrangements, confirm directly with the venue before going.
A New York City lounge with clear practical details
The strongest planning details are simple: Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar is open every day from 7 AM to 12 AM, the listed price is $75 per person, the dress code is smart casual. Those facts make it easier to decide whether the venue fits your timing, budget, dress expectations.
If the night depends on a particular bar style, use Our full New York City bars guide to compare other options. If the plan is broader than drinks, Our full New York City restaurants guide and Our full New York City hotels guide can help with wider New York City planning.
Who should choose it, who should skip it
Choose Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar if the confirmed price, daily 7 AM–12 AM hours, smart casual dress code fit your plan. Skip it, or call ahead first, if you need details about a specific menu, cocktail list, outdoor seating, reservation policy, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or awards.
The value case depends on whether $75 per person makes sense for your New York City plans. Treat the available information as a starting point rather than a complete description of the experience. For more options by category, use Our full New York City experiences guide or Our full New York City wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 50 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/nyccp-the-ritz-carlton-new-york-central-park/dining
- Phone
- (212) 521-6125
Venue details
Ambiance
A polished hotel lounge atmosphere with plush seating and artful design, offering softly lit, intimate spaces that feel like a chic Central Park apartment living room, suited to relaxed conversations over cocktails from morning through late evening.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- Contour Manhattan
- Espresso Martini
- A Gentlemen’s Agreement
Planning details
Location
50 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019 · Directions
ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/nyccp-the-ritz-carlton-new-york-central-park/dining
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit the night
Pick Darling Rooftop Lounge if the group wants a more atmosphere-led New York bar choice. Pick Nobu Fifty Seven if the evening needs food and drinks in one stronger restaurant-bar package.
Bar context
How it compares in Midtown and hotel-bar territory
Darling Rooftop Lounge is the better pick if ambiance is the reason for going out: it gives you a clearer scene-led proposition than Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar. Contour is easier to justify when the plan is built around Central Park South convenience, a calmer meeting point, or a drink before another Midtown commitment.
Nobu Fifty Seven is the stronger cross-shop when food is part of the night and the bar is only one piece of the plan. Il Corso also makes more sense for guests who want a restaurant-first evening rather than a lounge-first stop. Choose Contour when the group needs flexibility; choose those two when dinner quality is carrying the booking.
Bridges Bar and Clement sit closer to the hotel-bar comparison set, so the decision comes down to mood and logistics. Contour is the practical choice for Central Park South positioning; Bridges Bar or Clement may be better if their specific hotel location fits the rest of the night more cleanly.
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Compare Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar | New York City | No published awards |
| Darling Rooftop Lounge | New York City | No published awards |
| Nobu Fifty Seven | New York City | No published awards |
| Il Corso | New York City | No published awards |
| Bridges Bar | New York City | No published awards |
| Clement | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar good for a date?
It may fit a date if you are looking for a New York City venue with a smart casual dress code, a $75 per person price point, daily 7 AM–12 AM hours.
Does Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar have outdoor seating?
If outdoor space is important, contact Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar directly before you go.
Does Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar have happy hour deals?
The confirmed details are the $75 per person price point, daily 7 AM–12 AM hours, smart casual dress code.
Do I need a reservation at Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar?
Is Contour Gastro Lounge and Bar worth the prices?
It depends on whether the verified $75 per person price point fits your plans.
