The lobby lounge of the Gramercy Park Hotel, designed by Julian Schnabel and Ian Schrager, famed for a notoriously tough door.
2 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010



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Rose Bar is described as "nearly impossible to get into" with a tough door, per NYC Tourism, catering primarily to celebrities and high-level business guests rather than walk-up crowds.
NYC Tourism reports the bar accepts limited reservations only until 9pm; after that, entry becomes invitation-only and the room effectively functions as a club with a doorman deciding who gets in.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Limited reservations accepted until 9pm; invitation-only after
Walk-ins: Very difficult after 9pm; doorman-controlled entry
Reservation window ends 9pm, after which entry is invitation-only
No specific wait time is reported, but NYC Tourism describes the door as "nearly impossible" to get past once the invitation-only period begins after 9pm.
Yes, limited reservations are accepted until 9pm, per NYC Tourism; after that entry is invitation-only.
Walking in becomes very difficult after 9pm when the venue turns invitation-only with a doorman controlling entry, per NYC Tourism.
Sources: NYC Tourism