Bemelmans Bar
8.3Friend Score / 10#6 of 10 Bars & Nightlife in New York City
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Known forhotel barjazz barUpper East Side institutionold New York
Inside the Carlyle Hotel, Bemelmans is one of the last great old-world hotel bars in America, with original Ludwig Bemelmans murals covering every wall. Live jazz most nights, impeccable classic cocktails, and a cover charge that's worth it for the experience. It's expensive and formal by modern standards, but nothing else in the city quite replicates it.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | $$$$ |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.3/10- Value5.5
- iconic8.0
- excellence9.0
- Crowd level7.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility7.5
Nearby in Ask New York City
- The Frick CollectionMuseum0.51 km · 6 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtMuseum0.55 km · 7 min walk
- Central ParkPark0.96 km · 12 min walk
- Guggenheim MuseumMuseum1.02 km · 13 min walk
- New-York Historical SocietyMuseum1.06 km · 13 min walk
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