The NoMad Hotel has just opened The NoMad Bar in an adjacent building within the historic Tin Pan Alley. This restaurant and bar, designed by Stonehill & Taylor, is a seamless extension of the hotel, yet operates as its own distinct destination in the flourishing neighborhood.
The overarching style of the bar evokes the 1920s, a nod to the period in which the original building was built. The team aimed to create an outstanding space in the Tin Pan Alley to celebrate the history of the area in relation to New York City, as well as contribute to the changing neighborhood.
The architecture and design started with the façade, which was unrecognizable from its original iteration. The current paneled façade reverses time on the building, honoring its history in the delicate restoration. A bay window reintroduces the building’s original design while exposing the bar’s mezzanine level to the street.
On the ground floor, the focal point of the room is a 20-foot bar that features a large arch backed by an antique mirror and flanked by custom millwork. A serpentine drink rail, illuminated with signature light sconces, faces expansive windows overlooking 28th street. The copper and wood bar counter and wood paneled ceiling and walls – almost entirely in mahogany – create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The olive green leather upholstery on the banquettes contrasts the otherwise dark palette. Also, the mosaic tile floor on the ground floor of the bar is the same as that in the hotel lobby, but with a different color scheme.
Upstairs on the mezzanine level, guests will find Persian rugs covering the herringbone wood flooring adding warmth and additional texture to the room. Tables set up overlooking the bar, allowing for an intimate setting where guests can see and be seen.