Bemelmans Bar.
In 6 Shout NY guides.
Nightlife
The Best Cocktail Bars in New York City
Murals by the creator of Madeline, red-jacketed bartenders, a live piano and some of the best martinis in the city.
Go for: one martini during the piano set.
Nightlife
The Best Hotel Bars in New York City
There is no room in New York quite like Bemelmans.
Go for: A famously strong martini and the timeless Upper East Side glamour.
Nightlife
The Best Jazz Clubs in New York City
Not a jazz club, exactly, but one of the most beautiful rooms in New York to hear a piano.
Go for: one martini during the evening set.
Books + Ideas
The Best Literary Bars in New York City
Located inside the Carlyle Hotel, Bemelmans Bar is named for Ludwig Bemelmans, creator of the Madeline children's books.
Go for: A flawless, freezing cold martini.
Nightlife
The Best Piano Bars in New York City
Located in The Carlyle Hotel, Bemelmans is the gold standard of New York piano bars.
Go for: A special occasion splurge that feels like stepping into another era. One of the best hotel bars in New York, period.
City
The Upper East Side Guide
Located inside The Carlyle hotel, Bemelmans is an iconic New York experience.
Go for: A classic martini and the live jazz.