The Manhattan Lounge
218 reviews from Google & TripAdvisor → Trust 95/100, Pulse 82/100. See latest review trend for The Manhattan Lounge in Abu Dhabi.
Guests love the welcoming staff and elegant ambiance but suggest improvements in the cigar selection.
"Had a marvelous welcoming and hosting by eyon" — Google reviewer, 5/5
"The best high-end bar in Abu Dhabi." — Google reviewer, 5/5
Guest Insights by Category
- Staff & Service: 85%
- Ambience: 80%
- Location: 75%
- Food & Beverage: 30%
Address: St Regis Hotel main entrance for cars
Price range: $
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Google: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.8/5 (157 reviews)
FAQ
Where is The Manhattan Lounge located?
The Manhattan Lounge is located in SDN1, Abu Dhabi.
What is The Manhattan Lounge's Trust Rating based on?
The Manhattan Lounge has a Trust Rating of 95/100 and a Current Pulse of 82/100. Trust Rating is a volume-weighted average: each platform's rating is normalised to a 0–100 scale, multiplied by its review count, then divided by the total review count, so platforms with more reviews carry more influence on the final score. Current Pulse works differently — it applies a Bayesian adjustment that pulls properties with few recent reviews toward a neutral baseline rather than letting one or two ratings swing the score, then compares that adjusted figure to the previous snapshot to show whether The Manhattan Lounge is trending up or down right now, independent of its long-term Trust Rating.
What do guests praise most about The Manhattan Lounge?
Guests most often highlight Staff & Service — one recent review noted: "Had a marvelous welcoming and hosting by eyon" They also frequently mention Ambience. Across Google & TripAdvisor, sentiment has stayed consistently positive, keeping The Manhattan Lounge's Current Pulse at 82/100.
What type of restaurant is The Manhattan Lounge?
The Manhattan Lounge is a priced $ restaurant in Abu Dhabi. Its Trust Rating draws on 218 reviews across Google & TripAdvisor — enough volume for a high-confidence score, unlike properties rated on just a handful of reviews from a single platform.
Which review platforms are included in The Manhattan Lounge's Trust Rating?
The Manhattan Lounge's Trust Rating combines: Google (4.5/5, 61), TripAdvisor (4.8/5, 157).
| Platform | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5/5 | 61 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.8/5 | 157 |
Is The Manhattan Lounge good for Staff & Service?
Yes — roughly 85% of analyzed reviews mention Staff & Service favorably at The Manhattan Lounge, including one reviewer who noted: "Had a marvelous welcoming and hosting by eyon".
Does The Manhattan Lounge have issues with Food & Beverage?
Some guests raise concerns — roughly 30% of analyzed reviews mention Food & Beverage negatively at The Manhattan Lounge, including one reviewer who noted: "the collection is somewhat limited compared to larger specialty cigar lounges". This is weighed alongside the many positive mentions in The Manhattan Lounge's overall Trust Rating.
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