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Bemelmans Bar

at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

4.9(2,140 reviews)Upper East Side, New York$$$$ · $30 / cocktail

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Current vibe

Settling into the evening

Crowd level

Building gradually

Best time tonight

Mid-evening, 7–9 PM, when the room hits its stride

Quiet after

After 10 PM

Signature drink

Bemelmans Dry Martini

Must-order food

Wood-fired flatbread

Bartender highlight

Lucas is the go-to for low-ABV and zero-proof creations.

Live music / event

Live music most evenings — typically from 8 PM

Business meetings

Good — business-friendly, though it livens up later in the evening.

Laptop friendly

Yes — strong Wi-Fi and outlets make it workable before the crowd builds.

Wi-Fi & power

Wi-Fi 5/5 · Outlets: Some

AI Summary

A Manhattan institution famous for the whimsical Ludwig Bemelmans murals, where red-jacketed bartenders stir hundreds of martinis a night and serve each with a chilled sidecar carafe. A celebrity magnet for decades and a benchmark for the classic New York hotel bar.

Generated from 2,140 verified reviews.

The Essentials

Hours

Daily · 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Dress Code

Elegant

Noise Level

Moderate

WiFi

5/5

Power Outlets

Some

Accessible

Yes

Amenities

Happy HourLive MusicFireplaceOutdoor PatioSports TVsPrivate SeatingBusiness FriendlyReservations

Rating Breakdown

Atmosphere

4.8

Cocktails

4.9

Service

4.7

Wine Selection

4.6

Food

4.5

Value

4.4

Business Friendly

5.0

Luxury Experience

4.9

Signature Drinks

Bemelmans Dry Martini

$30

The Jackie Kennedy

$28

Manhattan

$31

Reviews

Eleanor Whitfield

London, UK �� Mar 2026

Worth the visit

A genuinely comfortable room with attentive but unobtrusive service. I came for one drink and happily stayed for the evening.

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Tomás Herrera

Mexico City, Mexico �� Apr 2026

Better than expected

A lovely surprise tucked inside the hotel — worth seeking out even if you are not staying here.

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