Bemelmans Bar
Categories: Night Life
Neighborhood: East 70s
35 E. 76th St. Carlyle Hotel
New York City NY
Privy 5 Overview
The Carlyle named its bar Bemelmans Bar after Ludwig Bemelman - author and illustrator of the Madeline books, whose murals of animals are found frolicking whimsically on these bar walls. This delightful tongue-in-cheek daubing provides a foil for what could be perceived as a palpable bastion of post-war bourgeoisie dissipation. We are talking leather banquettes, nickel-trimmed glass tables, gold leaf ceilings and white jacketed waiters. This bar menu is notable for having ex Per Se's Brian Van Flandern put his stamp on it. A Dutch drinks company ranked him the No. 2 bartender in the world, in homage to his Flaming Dutchman. Sounds like a drink from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie but it is delicious.
TYPE: Bars, Hotel Bar, Lounge
NIGHTLIFE FEATURES: After Work, Cocktail Expert, Quiet Conversation, Romantic
Price Range: Not Sure
Attire: Not Sure
Takes Reservations: Not Sure
Parking: Not Sure
Takeout: Not Sure
Accept Credit Cards: Not Sure
Good For Groups: Not Sure
Delivers: No
Good For Kids: Not Sure
Waiter Service: Not Sure
