Palm Beach is a favorite getaway for us. We love everything Palm Beach and are happy to share our adventures and experiences with others, as they are always undeniably fabulous times. Half for my husband’s business travels and half for pleasure, we wanted to make a point to share our review of The Breakers Hotel & Spa with our readers. Specifically, the beautiful views of the architectural building that encompasses the delightful customer service and spirit of the property as well as our enjoyable time shared at the Tapestry Bar.
We arrived at The Breakers Resort on the final evening of our last trip to Palm Beach. The weather really wasn’t in our favor, as it was cloudy and raining off and on. It’s Florida. Rain happens there. But despite that minor setback, we continued to have cocktails before our dinner back at our hotel.
Housed inside is the original 1920 lobby. A stunning timepiece of the city, The Breakers is reminiscent of strolling through a massive castle from centuries gone by, just with small, modernized touches that keep it in tune with the present. A dramatic outdoor courtyard showcased a beautiful fountain, lush foliage and towering intricately detailed walls which offered us a relaxing and calming experience perfect for our stroll before dinner or cocktails.
A year-round vacation spot for travelers and return guests, this palatial resort presents a 140-acre oceanfront expanse. Italian-Renaissance decor will enchant your visual perception of the building. The property boasts over 1,800 staff members and continues to honor its family heritage through the tens of millions of dollars it receives each year from the original founder’s descendants. Constant renovation, modification and enhancements are maintained to keep The Breakers looking the way it does today. Now in its second century of existence, this incredible institution of the area still stuns, awes, and flabbergasts its visitors and locals alike.
Vibrantly hued Bromeliad flowers peeped at us from the foliage in the courtyard in a vivid red tone. I appreciated the way it just jumped right out at me when I walked past it with its massive foliage and beauty among the various lush green plants and palms that border the courtyard. We felt like we were in Germany walking into a towering castle as soon as we entered the main building that led to the Tapestry Bar, where we had cocktails that evening. Intricately carved and painted ceilings continued as we approached the hallway that led us into the lounge.
Named for its original antique tapestries hung on the walls of the ballroom-sized space of the Tapestry Bar, we selected a comfortable mahogany-carved sofa and ordered our beverages. The vintage mahogany bar was constructed from an original turn-of-the-19th-century mantle from Caxton Hall in London!
The candle-lit ambiance was very pleasant. On an elongate table behind us were five decorative glass-mosaic candle flutes that enhance the environment. We each enjoyed a couple of martinis expertly crafted by attentive servers. We both selected the Basil Watermelon Martini with watermelon infused pomegranate vodka and cranberry juice as our libations before departing…fruity but not overly sweet, reasonably priced for the quality and a stunning presentation. The live jazz trio was also a nice touch as we finished our first offerings and ordered a second round.
Tapestry bar is definitely on our list to return to on our next visit to Palm Beach. It is a large property, but it sits directly on the coastline and is enhanced by unparallelled service, memorable decor and the stunning history of the hotel, and beautiful views of the ocean and beach.
ESTABLISHMENT / DECOR: Out of the nine restaurants and five bars inside The Breakers Hotel & Resort, we found ourselves visiting the Tapestry Bar. The old world feel of antique tapestries, history-laden furniture and mahogany bar made from a mantle from a great hall in London made it quite a conversation piece.
FOOD / DRINK: We’ll try the food on our next visit, but as far as the cocktails are concerned, our Basil Watermelon martinis were phenomenal.
LOCATION: One South County Road Palm Beach, Florida 33480 inside the Breakers Hotel & Spa.
HOURS: Sundays through Thursdays from 5 PM – 12 midnight, then on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 PM – 1 AM.
SERVICE / STAFF: The diligence and professionalism of the smiling staff was noticed and appreciated.
PRICE / VALUE: Fair prices for savory high-quality ingredients.
CORKAGE FEE: No outside alcohol permitted inside Tapestry Bar.
CONTACT: Phone: (561) 659-8488, Website: www.thebreakers.com.
PARKING: Valet parking at the main entrance allows for ease and quicker access into the hotel.
Please note, all information for this establishment may have changed or the eatery may have been permanently closed since the article’s publication.