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Bemelmans Bar

35 E 76th St, New York, New York, USA
ClosedOpens at 12:00Classic BarHotel Bar
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About

Gold leaf ceilings, leather banquettes, and Ludwig Bemelmans murals give this Carlyle lounge a rare sense of New York ceremony. Open since 1947, the walls are painted with scenes from the Madeline books, created in exchange for an 18 month stay at the hotel, and they remain his only intact public murals. Live music runs seven nights a week, and Emmy Award winning pianist and composer Earl Rose is one of its best known regulars. It has long drawn socialites and visiting stars, with Carlyle lore even linking it to Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy.

Menu

This list does not claim to be up to date, complete or correct. The drinks and prices on the bar’s own menu are authoritative.

Bemelmans Confidential$34.00Martinis

Cucumber Infused No.3 London Dry Gin, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Yellow Chartreuse Liqueur, Tarragon Oil

Oct 16, 2026
Bobby’s Manhattan$34.00Signature Cocktails

Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, Carpano Antica Formula, Cherry Heering Liqueur, Orange Bitters, Angostura Bitters

Rich, Dark, Spiced

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Oct 16, 2026
Jackie O$35.00Signature Cocktails

Grey Goose Vodka, X-Rated Passion Fruit Infused Vodka, Lime Juice, Top-Up Moët & Chandon Champagne

Tropical, Bright, Effervescent

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Oct 16, 2026
Jane’s Daisy$32.00Signature Cocktails

Widow Jane Straight Bourbon 10YR, Heimart White Peach Liqueur, Yuzu, Angostura Bitters

Bright, Fruity, Bourban Forward

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Oct 16, 2026
JFK Daiquiri$30.00Signature Cocktails

Mount Gay XO Rum, The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum Liqueur, Lime Juice, Lime Cordial, Simple Syrup

Citrus, Crisp, Refreshing

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Oct 16, 2026
La Vie En Red$38.00Signature Cocktails

Leyenda Uasq Tequila Reposado, Campari, Crème de Fraise des Bois, Gonzalez Byass La Copa Rojo Vermouth, Tio Pepe Fino Sherry

Bittersweet, Bold, Aromatic

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Oct 16, 2026
Ludwig’s Brush$33.00Martinis

Hard Cut Vodka, Jacoulot le Petit Brandy, Abricot du Roussillon Liqueur, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Saffron Tincture

Stone Fruit, Floral, Silky

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Oct 16, 2026
Madeline’s Vesper$32.00Martinis

Bombay Sapphire Gin, Grey Goose Vodka, Cocchi Americano

Crisp, Citrus, Elegant

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Oct 16, 2026
Mezcalini$31.00Martinis

Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal, Rockey's Botanical Liqueur, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry, Angostura Bitters

Smoky, Herbal, Complex

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Oct 16, 2026
Mr. Carlyle$30.00Signature Cocktails

Bluecoat American Dry Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Badger Tonic Water

Light, Floral, Refreshing

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Oct 16, 2026

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