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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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...
read moresuper fancy, classic emotional. when they remember madeline from then. all the paintings are original from the creator of this character ludwig bemelmans. drink...
read moreWe 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...
read moreThis 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...
read moreAn 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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read moreIt’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...
read moreWe 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...
read moreVery 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...
read moreYes, 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...
read moreWent 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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read moreThe Pisco Sour was by far the best. The atmosphere was delightful the whimsical murals made my night. The staff was also on point!
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...
read moreGreat place to kick it back, have a cocktail and unwind. Love the live music. This is a special place.
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...
read moreWent 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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read moreWent 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...
read moreA classic Manhattan hotel bar if there ever was one. Great ambiance, excellent service and wonderful drinks. Been coming here for 20+ years?
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...
read moreWalked 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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