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Bemelmans Bar New York Reviews from The Last Year
I visit NYC once or twice a year to visit my daughter.
One of our stops is always having a drink at Belelmans Bar. On Monday, February 19th, my daughter and I were seated and served two drinks. At the end of the visit, our bill came. I handed my debt card to the waiter. When the charge slip came back, I told my daughter to look at it to figure the tip. She noticed that we were over charged. She hailed our waiter over. He apologized and came back with another corrected bill. I signed it and understood that the incorrect charge would drop off my account in a few working days. When that did not happen, I contacted Chase bank, and explained what had happened. They said they would remove the charge for the time being and file a claim for me. Since I had all my paperwork, I thought the problem was solved. On March 12th, I received a letter from Chase saying my claim had been denied and that they were going to deduct the credit they had posted from my account. To say I am furious...Is a gross understatement. Due to the fact I paid $140.50 for two standard cocktails...I will never darken the doors of the Bemelmans Bar again. I wish I had just paid the overcharge and left no tip, but instead I believed what I was told by our waiter, (who commented on my Disney Card telling me he was going to Disney World soon). I have two adult children who love the bar and frequent it fairly often. I told them rethink that! A very disappointed, and upset patron Nancy T. Dallas, TX
This is the place to be if you adore Madeleine.
The artwork is all over the walls! We looked over the menu and thought we were set, but we weren't invited to the kid's tea! We did notice a beautiful display of cookies and cakes, along with fresh produce. The girls were really fortunate, I suppose!
Greatest bar in the universe! What more can I say? Been
Greatest bar in the universe! What more can I say? Been there many times while visiting New York. Terrific ambiance, efficient service, limited menu but food is good. Best place on earth to celebrate a birthday. You walk in, tell the bartender it's your birthday and the whole crowd will buy you champagne. No exaggeration. Live piano with top notch musicians. Don't miss this iconic landmark in the Carlyle Hotel when you are in NYC. Five stars are not enough. Always packed, always the epitome of fun.
Giving it 5 stars simply out of the respect to the
Giving it 5 stars simply out of the respect to the reputation. Their live music is always tasteful. They used to have the best espresso martinis in town a few years back - haven't tried it recently. Their old fashioned is a no-go.m, too sweet. Their snacks and food are decent. Overall, must see at least once in your lifetime
Tops in every category.
Impressive performance with live music, delicious table edibles and food, outstanding drinks and gorgeous decor. Was packed Thursday night at 10:30 pm but was seated right away and impeccable service. Love the restaurant and champagne bar as well. It's just a gorgeous Hotel and fun and upbeat with an elegant friendly happy crowd. Can't wait to go back.
Fantastic drink spot
This spot is stunning. The art on the walls is directly from the book Madeline. The bar is named after the author of the book so it fits beautifully. The bartenders, especially Sharif, are very talented. Clean, quick, efficient, friendly and so great to interact with. 10/10 would recommend stopping into this amazing hotel.
Why has it taken me so long to get here as a native New
Why has it taken me so long to get here as a native New Yorker???? I just LOVED all of it! The Swankyiness of it all. It was classic NY! I ordered the Jackie O and it was delish. We enjoyed the complimentary nuts and chips. We had the charcuterie and it was just enough to have with our drinks. The server was splendid and offered to take my pic! I enjoyed the jackets on the bartenders, just a nice touch. This was see or be seen vibes! Great ambience and we were not rushed. Great place
Loved it! Great drinks! And the ambience is very great for
Loved it! Great drinks! And the ambience is very great for dates! Service was very quick and friendly
See the murals, forget the service.
Wanted to see Bemelman's charming murals, and were willing to buy a couple of overpriced cocktails as an entry fee. Read how loud & crowded it was in the evenings, so went around 2 pm, a dead time. Only 8 people in the place, served by two bartenders. We first sat at the bar, looked around a bit, and asked if we could move to a table. Without looking at us, bartender grumbled, 'Sit wherever you want.' We took a central table and admired the murals. After a while, we got ourselves drink menus from a nearby bench and picked a few that looked good. After another 10 minutes one of the bartenders swept past our table and said he'd be with us. After another 10 minutes, we left. The murals bring in a guaranteed stream of tourists, so they don't need to make the least effort on behalf of customers. Good for them!
Hard to give one review.
5 stars for ambience, 1 for service. Dealt with a condescending waiter (taller, husky, grey/white hair) who couldn't refrain from projecting his shortcomings on us. Requested a third drink and a glass of water. He brought the drink but forgot the water. No big deal. When he passed again I asked for a water. He apologized for forgetting and I said it was no problem. Two minutes later he walks by and asks if we were guests at the hotel. When we told him we weren't he snarked "Could have fooled me with how hard you're going" and walked away before we could reply. Three drinks and a water? We weren't driving anywhere. We weren't falling off our chairs or hooting or hollering. He needed to pass his self righteous judgement? Hotel guests will be waited on without question but non guests should feel lucky for being waited on at all? It honestly seemed like he couldn't accept his failure for forgetting the water. Big deal. Get over it. No one was complaining. He excuses himself by blaming us for demanding too much as non hotel guests? Unfortunate.
Beautiful Bar with a history!
Such a beautiful bar. If you are a fan of Madeline you will love this bar. The drinks are overpriced but good. The other murals that Ludwig Bemelman painted in the bar are delightful. It is a beautiful place to enjoy a drink and a snack and just enjoy the views!
We came here as it's listed as one of the top bars in NYC.
I will admit that the service and ambiance were excellent and it totally makes sense why it gets labeled a top bar. The ambiance is very posh and upscale. The decor is very classy but also unique as it Bemelman's art. The service is excellent as everyone there is very kind. The day we went, there was only one bartender/server and the poor guy was so busy but still would stop by as much as they could. The bar also gives you little snacks with your drink and they were delicious. The drinks in my opinion were pretty average - the same as all other upscale cocktail bars but obviously not as good as some of NYC's famous speakeasies such a Death & Co. or PDT. The price was also pretty steep for a drink, however, given the bar, I guess that part should have been expected.
Historical Bar
We came here as it's listed as one of the top bars in NYC. I will admit that the service and ambiance were excellent and it totally makes sense why it gets labeled a top bar. The ambiance is very posh and upscale. The decor is very classy but also unique as it Bemelman's art. The service is excellent as everyone there is very kind. The day we went, there was only one bartender/server and the poor guy was so busy but still would stop by as much as they could. The bar also gives you little snacks with your drink and they were delicious. The drinks in my opinion were pretty average - the same as all other upscale cocktail bars but obviously not as good as some of NYC's famous speakeasies such a Death & Co. or PDT. The price was also pretty steep for a drink, however, given the bar, I guess that part should have been expected.
Disappointing.
Host seats people or doesn't in the most arbitrary way. Says empty tables are taken, go stand at the bar and will get you when something opens. Never gets you and seats people that just showed up. My water glass was dirty with lipstick. Bartenders wear jackets but are disorganized and take forever to take your order even at the bar. It's all smoke and mirrors, this place isn't well run and relies on NYers and Tourists coming regardless of the experience.
Beware of planning an event here.
It may look like an iconic NYC venue, but they will lead you on the entire way. After you spend plenty of money to book your event at the Carlyle, they will deny post drinks afterwards.... despite assurances that they will accommodate you. Our buyout at the event space of the Carlyle was instead prioritized by walk-ins. Not reservations or hotel guests or someone who booked out the event space.... Literally walk ins off the street. If we knew they were going to prioritize anyone who walks in, then they should have explicitly warned us so that we could have made alternative plans. Poor communication and disappointing expectations all around, especially considering the amount of money we paid for this event.
Skip it, it's a club now, completely destroyed.
Skip it, it's a club now, completely destroyed. couldn't hear the trio from 5 feet away, packed like sardines with sugar daddy's and sugar momma's. No more elegance and sophistication, a true gem that's gone, probably forever. They never responded to my emails either, when I asked about the trio of entertainment. Might as well have a DJ, never go back again.
Profiles in Professionalism
I stopped by Bemelman's at lunchtime with my family on a hot August afternoon for some refreshments (mostly I wanted to show my son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter the marvelous Madeline murals). As our bartender Albert was setting down glasses of water, I clumsily and much to my embarrassment, spilled my glass across the beautiful wooden table. Albert quickly, and without a word, wiped the table dry and poured a new glass of water. Like nothing had happened. A true Profile in Courtesy and Professionalism. Thanks for turning the moment into a pleasant memory for all. See you next time (more carefully).
Worth the Cost
Meet family members for cocktails last night. The art work at this venue and the adjoining dining room are incredible. The bartender and captain were fabulous and really took care of us. The drinks were wonderful. I had the "Madeline Vesper." We dropped a drink at our table, before we even started drinking, and they moved us to a nicer one. Even when they had trouble with the billing system, they went out of their way to make it effortless. It's expensive, but that's why it is a NYC 5 star hotel. Cheers!
You need to experience this place
Being a lifelong fan of the Madeline books and a history lover, I couldn’t wait to have drinks at this bar. We arrived at around 8:00 and the place was packed. The bar manager was reluctant to find us a table….I think it was because they value a certain clientele there….the place was filled with young people. After some convincing we managed to secure a table. The inside of the bar, as promised, is covered with beautiful murals. It was so charming. Although I loved our time here, be warned, the drinks are expensive and there is a cover charge after a certain time. We felt like the cost was worth the experience, but be prepared for a costly night out.
Very Sad
My friend and I arrived about 5:30, we waited a long while for someone to acknowledge us, finally asked a bartender if we should seat ourselves and he told us someone would be with us - 2 people came in behind us and he invited them to sit at the bar! Another 5 mins and the Host grumpily showed us to a teeny table and barked that we knew we had to pay a $15.00 cover charge - we said fine, we knew that. We sat at least another 5 mins, trying to get the QR code to work - it didn't - finally a waiter rushed up and gave us drink menus - then at least another 5 mins for him to come back to take our orders. Drinks finally arrived and they were just right, the bar snacks were a nice addition - and the piano music was lovely. It was very loud in there and it is expensive - but had we been made to feel welcome and valued, we would have ordered appetizers and more drinks. Clearly they didn't care so much if we came back because they knew there are plenty more visitors waiting to come- so sad that such an iconic place treats visitors like this - By the way, we were well dressed and polite ladies -
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
Appointment
I was waiting on the transfer for name but it hasn’t happened yet and my reservation is tonight , will it be an issue that is hasn’t changed into my name yet
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Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
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Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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