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Bemelmans Bar

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For more than 50 years, this classic bar in the Carlyle Hotel has provided fine cocktails, scotches and whiskeys that are swilled in a nostalgic art-deco atmosphere. The bar is noted for its whimsical murals of author/artist Ludwig Bemelmans, creator of the popular Madeline children's books. The spot also features piano jazz Monday through Saturday and there is a cover to sit at the bar or at a table. 

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35 E 76th St, Carlyle Hotel, New York, NY, 10021, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Hayes Lanford 
8 years ago
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Jo-Ann Makovitzky 
8 years ago

Always my favorite spot any time of year. Where else will you find amazing live music, great cocktails and a cozy iconic room! 

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Shawn Nachtrieb 
8 years ago

Takes me back to my parents era. My Old Fashion was delicious. 

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Robb Winger 
8 years ago

A wonderful intimate treat at the Carlyle hotel full of conversation, art-coated walls, and live music. Go to Bemelmans if you want a special NYC experience. 

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Jim Meskauskas 
8 years ago

Classic NYC institution. Like many of those, it gets very crowded with tourists. And in this day and age, the sartorial proclivities of many of the visitors tend towards lounging wear than the more self-respecting classic business attire. But the drinks are big and plentiful and the piano is well-played. 

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Laurie Cohen 
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Chum Balk 
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Roy Dean 
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Scott Shortt 
8 years ago

One of my favorite places... but they have to do something about the kids... this is a bar, not an after school program... the strollers banging into chairs and people is nuts. If people don't have the common sense not to brings kids to a BAR, then management should start discreetly asking those folks to leave... or it risks ruining this NYC institution for everybody... 

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How is Bemelmans Bar rated?

Bemelmans Bar has a 4.4 star rating with 1,153 reviews. 

When is Bemelmans Bar open?

Bemelmans Bar is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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