Bar Carlyle !! What a magical place !! Classic NYC bar! What can beat live Jazz with complimentary snack plate filled with nuts, crackers and Idk I forgot the other one …lol !!! drinks are great and sliders yummy , that cheese melts in your mouth with the sweet taste of caramelized onions 😅😅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chuck
Great spot, great music and the service and drinks were incredible. Must see
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Anastasia B
Overhyped, the service wasn’t good. I asked for a gin martini the bartender didn’t asks which gin I prefer the were different olive types the bartender didn’t offer different ones. Very pushy before he gave us a drink he asked for a credit card. We had to ask for water it wasn’t given and then ask for refill. The bartenders weren’t attentive at all and kept rushing the customers.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Andre La Croix
Not at all what it used to be. Very bland crowd. Poor service. Feels rundown.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Dominik Frank
Definitely need a better system in place - people are waiting in line and people are cutting pretending to be hotel guests
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
MOira Dolan
On my bucket list as a life long NYer. We went on a random Sunday after after a museum. Had a lovely chat with an Australian at the bar. Loved the murals and the atmosphere. It's pricey so be aware!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
trang ngo
Stopped at Bemelmans Bar after the Met. Dress code enforced, no shorts, no flip flops, collared shirt after 5:30 p.m. Nearly turned away, managed to slip in. Ordered a martini listed around $30, but with tax and tip the tab reached $50. Pricey, yes, but here it feels like the cost of admission to a piece of living history. Live piano in the corner, golden light on the leather banquettes, and walls covered with whimsical murals by Ludwig Bemelmans, creator of Madeline. He painted them in exchange for eighteen months of room and board at The Carlyle. This bar is the only public place where his art still lives. The whole scene feels like stepping into Old New York, glamorous and timeless. Five stars for history and vibe, not for value.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie
Loved the live piano, and obsessed with the walls! It’s a lovely atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Марина Харисова
There is always a table available for hotel guests in this bar. The cocktails and snacks are very exquisite, the service is exceptional, the music is magnificent, and the wall paintings are a delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jasmine s
Honestly, I’ve been wanting to come here for a while and way very disappointed especially in the service. I ordered what I intended to be an appetizer but it took over 30 minutes to come. My friend ordered her app 10 minutes after me and hers came out. We actually had to flag the waiter down to find out what happened. If he’d have come to check on us in that period of time, he’d have known I didn’t receive any food… my friend is allergic to oranges and apparently the Caesar salad has oranges in it. When we alerted him, he didn’t really seem to care… a manager never same. I tried to order the max and cheese after and it wasn’t good. So unfortunately we left so we could find better food and service, which sucked because we paid a cover to see the jazz band and weren’t able to stay.
One is my very favorite places in NYC. Drinks good music and food. Great bar menu.
Nick K
I love coming here. The staff is professional and makes you feel taken care of. The food and drinks are delicious. Great vibe. Lots of history. A classy joint for sure. The drinks are a little more expensive but totally worth it for the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nataliya Pylypiv
We wanted to go to this bar for years. Once we finally did - it was a major disappointment! The ambiance was very nice, but nothing else beyond it. The snacks were terrible - nuts were stale and moldy, the chips tasteless. Martinis (what the bar is famous for) were strong (so they are definitely not holding back on alcohol), but it was the warmest martini I have had in Manhattan, which is definitely not the standard you expect. Oysters were fresh, but not particularly tasty, and the shrimp cocktail was underwhelming, especially for the price they charge for 4 pieces of shrimp. Would not recommend or go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Rudson Schwertner
It really depends on the day summer is very tourist crowded. But definitely a good experience all year round!
Bar Carlyle !! What a magical place !! Classic NYC bar! What can beat live Jazz with complimentary snack plate filled with nuts, crackers and Idk I forgot the other one …lol !!! drinks are great and sliders yummy , that cheese melts in your mouth with the sweet taste of caramelized onions 😅😅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot, great music and the service and drinks were incredible. Must see
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Overhyped, the service wasn’t good. I asked for a gin martini the bartender didn’t asks which gin I prefer the were different olive types the bartender didn’t offer different ones. Very pushy before he gave us a drink he asked for a credit card. We had to ask for water it wasn’t given and then ask for refill. The bartenders weren’t attentive at all and kept rushing the customers.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Not at all what it used to be. Very bland crowd. Poor service. Feels rundown.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Definitely need a better system in place - people are waiting in line and people are cutting pretending to be hotel guests
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
On my bucket list as a life long NYer. We went on a random Sunday after after a museum. Had a lovely chat with an Australian at the bar. Loved the murals and the atmosphere. It's pricey so be aware!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped at Bemelmans Bar after the Met. Dress code enforced, no shorts, no flip flops, collared shirt after 5:30 p.m. Nearly turned away, managed to slip in. Ordered a martini listed around $30, but with tax and tip the tab reached $50. Pricey, yes, but here it feels like the cost of admission to a piece of living history. Live piano in the corner, golden light on the leather banquettes, and walls covered with whimsical murals by Ludwig Bemelmans, creator of Madeline. He painted them in exchange for eighteen months of room and board at The Carlyle. This bar is the only public place where his art still lives. The whole scene feels like stepping into Old New York, glamorous and timeless. Five stars for history and vibe, not for value.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the live piano, and obsessed with the walls! It’s a lovely atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
There is always a table available for hotel guests in this bar. The cocktails and snacks are very exquisite, the service is exceptional, the music is magnificent, and the wall paintings are a delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly, I’ve been wanting to come here for a while and way very disappointed especially in the service. I ordered what I intended to be an appetizer but it took over 30 minutes to come. My friend ordered her app 10 minutes after me and hers came out. We actually had to flag the waiter down to find out what happened. If he’d have come to check on us in that period of time, he’d have known I didn’t receive any food… my friend is allergic to oranges and apparently the Caesar salad has oranges in it. When we alerted him, he didn’t really seem to care… a manager never same. I tried to order the max and cheese after and it wasn’t good. So unfortunately we left so we could find better food and service, which sucked because we paid a cover to see the jazz band and weren’t able to stay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Lively atmosphere, fun band, loved the art!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
One is my very favorite places in NYC. Drinks good music and food. Great bar menu.
I love coming here. The staff is professional and makes you feel taken care of. The food and drinks are delicious. Great vibe. Lots of history. A classy joint for sure. The drinks are a little more expensive but totally worth it for the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We wanted to go to this bar for years. Once we finally did - it was a major disappointment! The ambiance was very nice, but nothing else beyond it. The snacks were terrible - nuts were stale and moldy, the chips tasteless. Martinis (what the bar is famous for) were strong (so they are definitely not holding back on alcohol), but it was the warmest martini I have had in Manhattan, which is definitely not the standard you expect. Oysters were fresh, but not particularly tasty, and the shrimp cocktail was underwhelming, especially for the price they charge for 4 pieces of shrimp. Would not recommend or go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
It really depends on the day summer is very tourist crowded. But definitely a good experience all year round!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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