Bemelmans Bar

I came in. Ordered a mojito. Had an intellectual conversation with the bartender (it was 2:30 in the afternoon on a Wednesday). Then saw a cute lady having lunch by herself ... introduced myself. Had some Lobster Bisque and another mojito. Swapped numbers. $70 for a lunch. Stay classy!

This bar being legendary, when we found ourselves to be above 70th street and knowing we probably won't be that far uptown again for a long time, we had to check it out.  

Sat at the bar since the cover charge was $15 compared to $25 at the tables.  The jazz band was a nice touch and worth the cover.  Our cocktails were quite good albeit pricey.  

Love the cartoons going across the wall and the waiters in white jackets.  Everyone was in their fifties.  Needless to say, being in our twenties, we stuck out.  We were mistaken for ahem, "working girls", not once, but twice.  Therefore, minus one star.

My wife took me here for cocktails for my birthday before our dinner.  We had both wanted to check it out for a while.  We weren't disappointed.  The ambiance was fantastic.  We loved the live music.  There was a little wait but it was 6PM on a Saturday so that was expected.  The service was fantastic.  The drinks were out of this world.  We had a Whiskey Smash that was great.  We got it on a recommendation and would have it again anytime.  We also ordered a Sidecar.  We both love them and Bemelmans made one of the best we have had ever.  The drinks were pricey but not outrageously so compaired to other high end bars in the city.  We both thought it was well worth it.  The free snack food at the table was a nice touch also.