The Pisco Sour was by far the best. The atmosphere was delightful & the whimsical murals made my night. The staff was also on point!
Oh Bemelman's.... I loved you for so long. I worked on the UES for years and have many sweet memories at your Bar. Last night I brought my companion to your place. Despite being a lifelong New Yorker (he's a downtown guy), he'd never been to Bemelman's. The music was wonderful and his martini was mixed to perfection by your excellent staff. Like Cinderella, a dropped a shoe at the bar, from my overnight bag. You quickly found it and safely delivered it to me the next day. Thanks for continuing to be an iconic NYC institution, worthy of that status.
Very cool experience at The Carlyle especially with the drawing-focused murals all over the bar! Drinks are priced steeply but shockingly they’re actually worth the cost - they’re delicately made and served with class. Wait time can be around 15-25 minutes during the day if you are not a hotel guest, and i think the evening should be harder to swing a table given the popular piano performances.
Relaxed and classy atmosphere at this iconic NYC hotel bar. Must visit if you can get in (we happened to just walk in on a slow Saturday afternoon and were immediately seated at the bar). The cocktails are amazing and worth the steep price, the service is classy but unpretentious.
Very classy intimate bar. If you want to get seating in the evening , arrive early (before 5pm). The live piano is a nice touch.
The only con is that it’s a very expensive place…. $32 for one cocktail! Oh vey! I think that is the most I have ever sent on one cocktail.
Stopped for a quick drink and apps. Very low lighting and a soothing atmosphere. Staff was great. Had the Jackie-o drink which had passion fruit and vodka. VERY GOOD. The pigs in a blanket were def the best I ever had. We ordered another round. Also tried the burrata which was good as well. The cheese plate was also delicious.
A truly 5 star experience, starting with my phone call from Australia to enquire about the bar, music, best time to arrive etc, to my experience with concierge Helen and Jarad who were warm, helpful and more then accommodating, with Jared leading me personally to the bar, to bar tender John making me feel right at "home", to the wonderful piano playing of Earl Rose. Ah, lovely memory and will definitely be going back when in NYC next 😊
“I love a "cocktail lounge" piano.
Outside it drizzles, grey.
New York City, enveloped
in the light mist.
Two lovers have a date
to meet at 6 o'clock.
I've been coming here since they
used to only serve me ginger ales by law.
I love the piano players.
And now I'm old enough
to order gin and vermouth.
Time flies.
And unfortunately,
it flies coach.”
If you want a quintessential New York experience, you must go to Bemelmans Bar at the Carlysle Hotel. Outstanding cocktails and service. Live piano music and Bemelmans murals were amazing!! See if you can find Madeline.
Overpriced, but a real NY bar with live music for those who enjoy.
Pretentious enough, classy enough.
Not my jam. Possibly good for a date night. But not for a friends out kinda night.
Cute. It got very crowded close to jazz time. I was there for tea but the space is not accommodating to more people than we’re out the door. Experience wise not the best. Tea wise, it also gets very expensive for what it is. I am fine w it, but nothing was particularly special about the tea. Sandwiches, sweets very standard.
It’s not a bar, it’s an artwork.
Pure excellence. Cocktails rarely can be so good. And Earl! A smiling legend who design the perfect atmosphere with the piano. Thank you!
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