New York City has no shortage of glamorous cocktail lounges, but Pearl Box NYC has figured out something important: sometimes the best part of a night out is getting handed a bowl of candy.
Tucked into a stylish townhouse at 357 West Broadway in SoHo, Pearl Box is a moody, retro-inspired cocktail lounge designed with plenty of 1970s glamour. Think red-carpeted stairs, mirrors, velvet seating, vintage-inspired details and cocktails that practically demand a good outfit.
But then comes the candy bar.
Pearl Box’s $15 Candy Bowl is listed right alongside its cocktails and small plates, offering a colorful assortment of sweets in a presentation that feels considerably more sophisticated than the phrase “bowl of candy” would suggest.
And that’s precisely why it works.
Pearl Box doesn’t treat dessert like an obligation. It turns it into a playful finale. After martinis, caviar, truffle grilled cheese or five-spiced popcorn chicken, suddenly you’re staring at a gorgeous assortment of candy and thinking, Well, obviously we need this.
The candy moment has also become part of Pearl Box’s personality. The Infatuation specifically calls out the impressive gummy selection and the fun presentation, making it one of those little touches that helps distinguish the SoHo lounge from the city’s endless parade of cocktail bars.
And there is something wonderfully nostalgic about it. Candy is childhood. Pearl Box is grown-up glamour. Put the two together and you get an ending that feels mischievous rather than overly precious.
That is really the charm of Pearl Box NYC. The food and drinks can be indulgent, the room is undeniably chic, but there is still a sense of humor hiding underneath all that velvet.
So next time you’re looking for things to do in SoHo, make room for a cocktail—and save some space for candy.
Because at Pearl Box, apparently dessert comes with a little sugar rush and a lot of style.
