Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 3911 reviews

What Kim doesn't like about Bemelmans:
It’s worth going to say you’ve been. Go earlier to avoid a huge wait. It would have been nice to know only one bartender was working the bar and room, while the other poured a couple who spent $500 on a tasting drink after drink—as it took 15 minutes to be served. For the price, an explanation would have been helpful. The drinks (a mescaline and The Essayist) were well mixed and delicious, it’s true. But not sure thi... View all feedback. What Sarah Ritchie likes about Bemelmans:
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 quic... View all feedback.

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Menulist
2.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Norris
29.03.2023 - 07:48

Not impressed. My guest was not allowed in the bar because they thought their pants were too wide.... How judicious and antiquated. They told us there was no dr...

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Gregory
29.03.2023 - 07:48

super fancy, classic emotional. when they remember madeline from then. all the paintings are original from the creator of this character ludwig bemelmans. drink...

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Julie
29.03.2023 - 07:48

We made a drink at Bemelman's bar on Friday. It's small and our first impression was good. Very cozy and charming. The walls are covered in cartoon type drawing...

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Hazel
29.03.2023 - 07:48

This is the way D was quite the rudest person we have met so far in NYC Unfortunately may not recommend We have booked a 2pm lunch, came about 1:50 pm Sa down a...

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Jon
29.03.2023 - 07:48

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 m...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 639 reviews
Kim
27.01.2024 - 19:58

It’s worth going to say you’ve been. Go earlier to avoid a huge wait. It would have been nice to know only one bartender was working the bar and room, while the...

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karen
27.01.2024 - 19:58

We sat at the bar and the bartender was rude and argued with other staff in front of us. Took away the whole NYC/Christmas experience away in one round of drink...

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Rovik
27.01.2024 - 19:58

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...

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Mara
27.01.2024 - 19:58

Yes, Bemelmans is obscenely pricey. But the ambiance and service are so delightful that somehow it is worth it. The drinks are delicious, old school, and very g...

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Katie
27.01.2024 - 19:58

Went in for afternoon tea and am sad to say we were disappointed. 1) to book it, I had to call and leave four voicemails, none of which were returned. Finally g...

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INT Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 1773 reviews
Jenn
20.07.2023 - 23:59

The Pisco Sour was by far the best. The atmosphere was delightful the whimsical murals made my night. The staff was also on point!

Sarah
20.07.2023 - 23:59

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 pla...

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David
20.07.2023 - 23:59

Great place to kick it back, have a cocktail and unwind. Love the live music. This is a special place.

Lucia
20.07.2023 - 23:59

Walked right in on Tuesday night. Crowd and trio on the inside were in great spirits. The menu’s delicious and our glasses never ran dry before the next one arr...

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Kerry
20.07.2023 - 23:59

Went for a drink at Bemelmans Bar on Christmas Eve. The queue outside in the lobby may seem long but I was seated inside after a 20 min wait, right by the bar i...

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Sirved
4.8 ★ from 4 reviews
Kerry
28.12.2023 - 05:53

Went for a drink at Bemelmans Bar on Christmas Eve. The queue outside in the lobby may seem long but I was seated inside after a 20 min wait, right by the bar i...

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Kerry
28.12.2023 - 05:53

A classic Manhattan hotel bar if there ever was one. Great ambiance, excellent service and wonderful drinks. Been coming here for 20+ years?

Kerry
28.12.2023 - 05:53

Expensive but a great evening cocktail if can grab a table. Comes with a good portion of snacks (chips, nuts, cheese crisps) and drinks are well made. Got the h...

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Kerry
28.12.2023 - 05:53

Walked right in on Tuesday night. Crowd and trio on the inside were in great spirits. The menu?s delicious and our glasses never ran dry before the next one arr...

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 576 reviews
Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 254 reviews
Gastroranking-US
3.7 ★ from 669 reviews

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