Bemelmans Bar New York - Buy Reservations

My guest was not allowed into the bar because they thought their pants were too wide.... How judgmental and antiquated. They told us there was no dress code but the manager wouldn't allow the pants. We wonder if there were other factors that went into this decision and that the manager used the width of the pants to conceal other biases as this is a ridiculous reason to deny entry.

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If you remember "Madeline" from way back then. All the murals on the wall are original by the creator of that character, Ludwig Bemelmans. The drinks, two martinis. One was called "Elaine's Smokey martini" and the other was called "Don't tell Tommy. So good

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we couldn't get in because we were told it was full and we wouldn't get in even if we waited. i get it- perhaps it is full so i cannot comment on the food or service. however i can comment on the attitude of the staff. the way they told us it was full and we wouldn't get in was with the most snotty condescending attitude like how dare we dane to walk into their fine establishment. so rude. i'll never go back or even try to get in. i'll give my money to anyone else. mind you we were coming from work for a drink and dressed professionally and were just inquiring- no need to be so rude.

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We went for a drink at the Bemelmans Bar late afternoon on a Friday. It is small and our first impression was good. Very cosy and charming. The walls are covered in cartoon type drawings. We ordered our drinks at the bar. The bar man was unfriendly and borderline rude. The drinks were OK but totally over priced. The bar feels a bit run down on closer inspection. I would avoid this place to be honest. The tipping in NY is now so ridiculous too. 15, 18 or 22% is automatically calculated everywhere in NY these days. Don’t be afraid to give zero and you decide any tip! Don’t be intimidated to follow what is proposed. This horrible tipping for everything mentality is a real turnoff and out of control.

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Thé Maître D was quite the rudest person we have so far encountered in NYC Sadly cannot recommend We booked a 2pm lunch, arrived approx 1:50 pm Sat down at our reserved table to be told by a very rude man that the kitchen was closing in 1 minute « take it or leave it «

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An establishment! Went on a frigid, windy December evening on a weekday and was lucky to snag a seat at the bar after waiting in line for about 15, or even 20 minutes. Thankfully I got there early enough to wait inside (some people who came later were directed to wait outside the door). They give you snacks with your drink. I ordered a martini, which comes with a refill. It was not cheap and strong (yay for anyone who wants to get their money's worth). The wall art was lovely to look at and the bathrooms were pristine. Might not be the best place to come with a big group since they prioritize hotel guests and seats are limited.Also there may be an additional cover charge if your visit overlaps with live music/a pianist.

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Honestly wait time was about an hour but it was worth it! The bartender was nice and the drinks were delicious! The jazz band was amazing as well!! Def coming back next time I'm in NY!

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I dislike writing less than stellar reviews for a bar as classic as Bemelmans but this place really isn't what it used to be. We all know the pros of this bar - strong cocktails, beautiful murals and decor with a ton of history. I was disappointed and wished I would have read some of the Yelp reviews before going. I took my sister who is visiting me in nyc on a Friday night. We arrived at around 7:45pm and was seated at the bar by 8pm. There wasn't any solo pianist playing until 930pm which disappointing as we thought there was solo pianist playing until 830pm on the website. We decided to pay for $20pp cover and stay to watch the jazz trio since we are already there. The drinks menu were extensive from beer to generous pour of strong delicious cocktail, even port wines. Luis, our bartender recommended the Serrano cocktail, which apparently is his creation. If you are here for jazz, this isn't the right place. This is more of a classy bar (a place to be seen) with background jazz live band vs a place to listen to live jazz. If I were a jazz musician, I would be pissed as the crowd was loud and just talking away. There were a lot of couples/people on dates and older men. A couple of them who were touchy and one who attempted to touch my hair and face. Luis helped signal the manager to warn this man, but little was done to ensure he leaves. I decided to swap seats with my sister and only after multiple attempts to ignore and my sister and I having to assert that we don't want him touching or talking to us, the man finally left on his own. One of the guests who witness this decided to complain to the manager on behalf of us. The manager did come to see if I was ok though it seems more of potentially managing a liability than anything. I'm not sure I will be back. There is a new Aman hotel nearby with jazz bar, so I'll be excited to try that one.

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The place was packed and humming with energy. The staff saw our plight and made our evening, finding us seats in the lounge and allowing us to soak in the ambiance, the drinks and the company.

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My good looking and intelligent husband and I met here with a friend and his new girlfriend. He lives close by and recommended the place. The line to get in was long but we were late so cut in the front with our friends. It's a very formal place, and we were totally underdressed but are extremely good looking people so no one said anything. The security is really Over the top! My husband said he saw an altercation with someone trying to slip in, I was in the bathroom during this, but do love a good altercation! The friends we were with tend to chat ALOT so I was planning to drink a bunch. I got some dirty martinis which were perfectly dirty and HUGE(I later found out they were $30 or so, but whatever!) They brought me an extra refill glass with each one. They also had really good snacks at each table, complementary. The piano music was also wonderful. There was a $25 cover charge to stay for the late night jazz, which we did. The bass, jazz, piano and singing were really lovely. I was also really tipsy so it might not be as good as I thought. Service was good, nice ambiance and a lot of upscale nice looking people. Really fun night, recommend going but plan to wait in line for a while.

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You wait approx 45 min - 1 hour to get in, and cocktails are $25-35. All of this is worth it for a memorable NY outing! However, we recently went and were told to expect a 45 min wait. After waiting over 1.5 hrs in line, we were told that all of the tables were in fact reserved and we should not expect to get in for at least another 1 hour for standing room only. The lack of communication at such a "high quality" establishment was disappointing and showed a lack of respect for our time.

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Legendary and there is a reason why. The word legendary gets tossed around almost to easy these days. But Bemmelmans bar is legendary. The staff is just incredible and the drinks are of excellent quality aswell. Atmosphere and music makes our visits laidback and exciting at the same time.

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Bartender was cordial at best but the Maitre D engaged us in lively conversation and even offered a great tip on how they prepare their onion soup. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will go back but won't sit at the bar.

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So, we came to Bemelmans Bar with high expectations and they were all exceeded. The place is beautiful, the music is excellent, food and drink top notch, and the service is warm and attentive (Thank you, Leo, for a wonderful evening). We plan on making Bemelmans Bar a regular stop for all future trips to New York.

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I assume that Bemelmans Bar and Cafe Carlyle are one and the same (perhaps not). We had both the dinner and show in the main room in March 2022. It was a special occasion and on our original "bucket list" for NYC. On multiple visits before covid, one could not make a reservation. This time, we were able to (thanks covid). Overall, we were very pleased with both the entertainment and our pre-show dinner. We made reservations in advance of our trip (of course). We've walked by on visits before to peek in only. This night, we arrived a little early just so we could soak up the atmosphere and get a good seat. Our seat was along the wall bank and in the corner, with a great view of the entertainment stage. Actually, any seat in there would be fine. The room is small and elegant (some say old school). It was perfect for us. Our server was very efficient and helpful with the menu and attention. If one remembers, it's like a "dinner theater", but with music. Off the separate "Cocktail Menu" we had two classes of Perrier-Jouet champagne off their cocktail menu. Then, we ordered their "Two Course Prix Fixe" menu selection. You can choose an appetizer and one main dish. We also chose some side dishes and a dessert. I had first the Lobster Bisque as a starter. For the main dishes we ordered the Murray's Roasted Half-Chicken and Faroe Island Salmon. My wife also ordered the Broccoli Salad. Portions were generous. I wouldn't say they were creative, but tasted fine. Of course, for dessert we had to have the traditional New York Cheesecake. After dinner, we enjoyed the performance of Hamilton Leithauser and his back up band. We had never heard of him before since we are not locals. It turns out he is quite well known and popular in the New York scene. Later on this year, we discovered he provides musical scores for TV shows/series. His style was unique and it took a few songs for us to get in to his groove. Still, he has his own style and delivery. If you can now get in and have never been, you must try and enjoy your night out at the Cafe Carlyle with entertainment. If you book online, keep in mind that you must pay separately for the show and dinner. It is expensive, but worth the evening of dining out somewhere special and entertaining.

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Wonderful place that yes or if you have to go visit. It's like being in a 30's movie, the walls are painted and decorated by the artist Bemelsman, hence its name. You walk in and you realize that the place is pretty because of how the waiters and diners are dressed. Tables with lights, and the whole environment with medium lights. Excellent place, if the chairs are a bit uncomfortable, it is worth going once. It is a nice place to go with friends and have a great time and have an unforgettable experience. You get a great impression about the place and the treatment that the employees give you.

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