Swan Room
Chinatown-Two Bridges, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Swan Room is a practical Canal Street pick for flexible New York City plans, especially when timing matters more than a destination wine program. It is easier to justify for casual meet-ups or late plans than for drinkers specifically chasing a serious by-the-glass list, who should cross-shop Parcelle Chinatown.
About Swan Room
For someone comparing options in New York City, Swan Room is a practical choice: it is in New York City, keeps long daily hours, lists a smart casual dress code. Beyond those practical details, specific claims about menu, drinks, pricing, service style, reservations, or awards are not available, so plan around the essentials rather than an assumed format.
The main advantage is timing. Swan Room is open every day from 7 AM to 12:30 AM, which gives it a wide planning window. That breadth can be useful in New York City, where plans often shift and timing matters.
Use it for practical details, not unconfirmed specialties
If you are deciding whether Swan Room fits a plan, start with the essentials: New York City location, daily hours from 7 AM to 12:30 AM, smart casual dress. There is no information here about a specific cuisine, drinks program, chef, price range, tasting format, seating setup, or award history.
For comparison planning, you can also consider Forgtmenot, Le Dive, Metrograph, Parcelle Chinatown, Round K, depending on what is most useful for your outing. Compare current official information before making it the anchor for a specific plan.
Know Before You Go
- Location: New York City.
- Hours: Open daily from 7 AM to 12:30 AM.
- Dress code: Smart casual.
- Booking difficulty: Check the venue's official channels before relying on a reservation or walk-in plan.
- Best use case: plans where the daily schedule and New York City location are the most important details.
- Price read: no price range is listed here, so confirm current pricing directly before comparing value with other New York City options.
For broader planning around the same city, use Our full New York City bars guide, then widen the night with Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, Our full New York City experiences guide.
Bottom line: choose Swan Room when its basics fit your plan: New York City, smart casual dress, daily hours from 7 AM to 12:30 AM. For anything more specific, confirm directly with the venue.
Located inside
HotelNine OrchardFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 54 Canal St, New York, NY 10002
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- swanroomnyc.com
- Phone
- +16466030355
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Swan Room reads as an understated, quietly refined downtown room that resists easy categorization. It avoids glossy concepts and marquee branding, preferring a modest, deliberate presence at 54 Canal Street where Chinatown, the Lower East Side and Tribeca meet. The place feels intentionally small and private: a quieter tier of barrooms that prizes steady regulars over flash-in-the-pan trends. Rather than chasing seasonal theatrics, it maintains an atmosphere of calm discretion, drawing people who value a low-key, carefully maintained space and the kind of evening that favors conversation over spectacle.
Best For
This is a bar for people who seek a considered, low-key drinking experience rather than a restaurant or show. It suits visitors who deliberately seek out venues—regulars and curious city dwellers alike—who value a quiet room and steady company. The address and tone make it a good fit for intimate evenings where conversation is central: think deliberate after-work unwinding, quiet dates, or stopping in specifically to spend time in a restrained, familiar space. It’s less about spectacle and more about the steady, knowable pleasure of an understated barroom.
Ordering Tips
Swan Room does not present itself as a themed or concept-driven spot, so expect a restrained, non-theatrical drinks approach rather than a gimmicky menu. Because the room attracts a crowd that seeks the bar out, staff are likely guiding rather than loudly pitching trends; come ready to ask for a recommendation or to describe what you like and let the bartender steer you. Keep expectations modest: this is a place to savor well-made, quietly considered drinks in a calm setting rather than hunt for elaborate, seasonal showpieces.
Venue details
Ambiance
Low lighting with grand architecture and floral-patterned banquettes creating a sophisticated, old-New-York atmosphere reminiscent of the Roaring 20s.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Signature Pours
- Banana Sazerac
- Purple Reign
- Orchard Spritz
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Forgtmenot, Notable alternative
- Metrograph, Notable alternative
- Parcelle Chinatown, Notable alternative
- Le Dive, Notable alternative
- Round K, Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Swan Room is the easiest recommendation for convenience: long daily hours, a Canal Street address, easy booking make it useful when the group needs a flexible downtown stop. Parcelle Chinatown is the stronger choice for wine-focused drinkers because its format is more clearly built around that category; choose it when the by-the-glass list is the point of the night.
Forgtmenot and Le Dive are better cross-shops for casual downtown energy, especially if the group cares more about atmosphere than logistics. Metrograph is the smarter pick when the bar is part of a film or date plan, while Swan Room works better as a standalone fallback near Canal Street.
Round K is the practical alternative for a cafe-leaning stop rather than a bar-first evening. For value, the call is simple: Swan Room wins on ease and hours, Parcelle Chinatown wins for wine intent, Metrograph wins when the surrounding plan matters as much as the drink.
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Compare Swan Room
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Room | New York City | No published awards |
| Forgtmenot | New York City | No published awards |
| Metrograph | New York City | No published awards |
| Parcelle Chinatown | New York City | No published awards |
| Le Dive | New York City | No published awards |
| Round K | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Swan Room have happy hour deals?
Plan as if deal details need to be confirmed directly with the venue before you rely on them.
Is Swan Room open late?
Yes. Swan Room is open until 12:30 AM every day in New York City.
What's the best time to go to Swan Room?
The best time depends on your plan. Swan Room's schedule is 7 AM to 12:30 AM every day, giving you a wide daily window to work.
