Laissez Faire
Lower Level · The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel · Financial District (Brooklyn Bridge)
Hidden within the depths of the hotel’s foundation, Laissez Faire is a bespoke cocktail lounge that captures the raw, nocturnal energy of New York's nightlife.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is dim, sultry, and subterranean, with a high-fidelity sound system that pulses through the exposed brick walls. The mood is defined by a curated hedonism, with a private, music-forward nightlife atmosphere.
The Hidden Side
Exposed historic brickwork, Hi-Fi vinyl sound system, Custom leopard-print velvet banquettes
Location
Laissez Faire · The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel
123 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038
About The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel
A structural masterpiece of the 19th century, The Beekman is restored to its former Gilded Age glory. The hotel is anchored by its soaring Victorian atrium and pyramidal skylight, serving as a beacon of historic grandeur and refined architectural soul.
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